We love sapporo night scenery, so we took the last bus to Mt, Moiwa and having impeccable signt of Sapporo at Night! We Come at February 2020 and still quite cold! so make sure to wear a jacket and headmuff / winter hat!
We love sapporo night scenery, so we took the last bus to Mt, Moiwa and having impeccable signt of Sapporo at Night! We Come at February 2020 and still quite cold! so make sure to wear a jacket and headmuff / winter hat!
Great view, of course. The ropeway is a bit too pricey. 1800y round trip. If you want a view that's maybe not quite as good but cheaper go to the Okurayama ski jump .
Great excursion involving various forms of transportation to get to the summit of Mt. Moiwa (531m). First you need to take the subway to Susukino subway station (Station N08 on the Namboku Subway Line), then interchange with the Sapporo Streetcar (tram) at street level (Streetcar stop SC23). Take the tram to Ropeway Iriguchi (Streetcar stop SC10); 11-stops anticlockwise or 13-stops in a clockwise direction. Close by the Ropeway tram stop, there is a bus stop with turning circle for the Ropeway shuttle bus; a green 4WD, hi-wheelbase minibus, which takes 5-mins to negotiate the climb up the hill to the Moiwa Base Station.
The 1st leg from Base Station to Mid Station is by Ropeway; the gondola can accommodate up to 66 passengers for the 5-min journey and gondolas depart every 15-mins. At Mid Station you transfer to the Mo-risu Cars which transport you to the Summit Station in 2-mins. The Mo-risu consist of a pair of mini cable cars in tandem; each can hold 30 passengers (60 in total) and also depart every 15-mins.
When I travelled on a January Monday morning, traffic was surprisingly light and blessed with good visibility the views of snow-covered Sapporo from the summit were spectacular. Great excursion, enjoyed the transportation and a special shout-out to Mt. Moiwa Ropeway for giving a discount to Senior Citizens like myself!
The view from the top was beautiful. Playing in the snow was fun. It was really fun to watch a family from Malaysia playing in the snow for their first time! We enjoyed talking to people from around the world.
Visited with family
Pros
1) There was a free shuttle from the tram station. As usual, the shuttle driver was helpful especially we had a baby in tow.
2) Went there right after breakfast, which was just right for a family with baby. But it would have been more perfect night time with the city lights view.
3) Weather was nice. Coming from a tropical country, the almost winter weather was nice and cooling.
4) They had several snack shops and a restaurant, so food is not really a problem.
5) Some of my family members opted to hike going up Mt. Moiwa but most of us took the cable car which had amazing views. Mt Moiwa is perfect for hikers!
6) The place was picturesque.
7) There is also a souvenir shop, toilet is not a problem.
If you love outdoors and nice views this place is for you! Very recommended!
Visited Mt. Moiwa on 19 Feb 20. Took a public bus from Susikino Station to the Ropeway station. It is worth the visit with beautiful views and snow.....during sunset time