Mt. Moiwa Ropeway
About the Mt. Moiwa Ropeway Camera
This camera watches the ropeway that climbs Mt. Moiwa, the 531-metre peak on Sapporo's southwestern edge. The ride runs from the base station up to a midway point, where a small cable car called Morris carries passengers the rest of the way to the summit.
The mountain is best known for the view from the top, rated among Japan's three great new night views. But the ride itself is worth watching: the city opens out progressively as the cabin climbs, and in winter the forest below is completely white.
Watching the ropeway before you go tells you what the summit will be like. If cloud is sitting on the mountain the cabins disappear into it partway up, which is a reliable sign the view from the observation deck will be nothing at all.
Highlights & Nearby
- •Watch for: ropeway cabins climbing, cloud level on the mountain, the forest below
- •Nearby: Mt. Moiwa summit observation deck, Maruyama Park, Sapporo city tram (Ropeway Iriguchi)
- •Note: if cabins vanish into cloud partway up, the summit view will be obscured
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mt. Moiwa ropeway camera live?
Yes. The Mt. Moiwa ropeway in Sapporo streams live 24 hours a day.
What can I see on this camera?
The ropeway cabins climbing the mountain, cloud and weather conditions, and the forest below.
How do I reach the Mt. Moiwa summit?
Take the ropeway from the base station, then the Morris mini cable car for the final section. A free shuttle runs from the Ropeway Iriguchi tram stop.
How can I tell if the view will be clear?
If the cabins disappear into cloud partway up, the summit observation deck will be in cloud too.
