Mt. Moiwa (Moiwa-yama) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Mt. Moiwa (Moiwa-yama). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Sapporo 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

• Sapporo 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

• Private Tour—A Bar-Hopping Tour to Make the Most of the Sapporo Nightlife

• Private Night Cityscape and Food Walking Tour in Sapporo

While it’s free to visit Mt. Moiwa itself, most visitors use the Mt. Moiwa Ropeway and Mini Cable Car to reach the summit. A combined round-trip ticket costs ¥2,100 for adults and ¥1,050 for children. Ropeway-only round-trip tickets cost ¥1,400 for adults, and Mini Cable Car tickets cost ¥700 round-trip for adults.

Yes, Mt. Moiwa is worth visiting, especially if you'd like to see some of the best panoramic views in Sapporo. From the summit, you can look out across the city, nearby mountains, and Ishikari Bay, which is particularly beautiful after dark when the city lights up. Guided Sapporo sightseeing tours that include Mt. Moiwa are a great way to combine the viewpoint with other city highlights while benefiting from local insights and transportation.

Per one customer who booked the Sapporo 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide, "Must-do tour with a private guide. Kumiko, our guide, took us to a restaurant the locals enjoy and other sights. Finished at the Beer Museum. All the way around, we had some great conversation and a few laughs as well. Highly recommend this tour and guide."

While you can drive to the base of Mount Moiwa in Sapporo, Japan, the final ascent to the summit is typically by cable car or a ropeway—many people actually think the combination of driving and using these transport options actually enhance the overall experience. The panoramic views of Sapporo from the summit make it a popular destination.

Yes, you can hike one of the five trails up Mt. Moiwa. But be warned: This is no walk in the park. The terrain is steep, but the views are the reward. A hiker's rest facility at the top has a lounge, washrooms, changing rooms, and a snack shop.

The best time to visit Mt. Moiwa is on a clear day in October. That's when the air is crisp, the sun is shining, and the view from the summit is more vibrant and clear. It's not too warm to spend a lot of time outside in fall, either.

Yes. Going up to the mountain's summit at night is, in many ways, an even better experience than going up in daylight hours. The views of the city's illuminated skyscrapers—combined with the starry sky and cool mountain breeze—make for an experience that's both exciting and peaceful.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Mt. Moiwa. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Sapporo:

• Odori Park (Odori Koen)

• Sapporo TV Tower

• Susukino

• Shiroi Koibito Park

• Hoheikyo Onsen

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Sapporo.