Mt. Moiwa Summit Observation Deck
About the Mt. Moiwa Summit Observation Deck Camera
This is the official feed from the summit observation deck on Mt. Moiwa, operated by the ropeway company. It looks out over Sapporo from 531 metres, with the grid of the city laid out below and Ishikari Bay beyond it.
Sapporo was planned on a grid, so from up here the streets run in dead-straight lines to the horizon. After dark that grid becomes a pattern of light, which is what earned the view a place among Japan's three great new night views.
The best window is the half hour after sunset, when there is still colour in the sky behind the lit city. Sapporo's sunset shifts a lot through the year — around 19:20 in late June, just after 16:00 in late December — so check before planning a trip up.
Highlights & Nearby
- •Watch for: the city grid, Ishikari Bay, sunset and the night view
- •Nearby: Mt. Moiwa ropeway, Maruyama Park, Sapporo city centre
- •Note: best in the half hour after sunset; sunset ranges from about 16:00 in December to 19:20 in June
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mt. Moiwa summit camera live?
Yes. The official feed from the summit observation deck streams live 24 hours a day.
What can I see on this camera?
Sapporo laid out below, Ishikari Bay beyond, sunset and the night view.
Why is the night view famous?
Sapporo was planned on a grid, so after dark the streets form a regular pattern of light. It is rated among Japan's three great new night views.
When is the best time to watch?
The half hour after sunset. Sapporo's sunset ranges from just after 16:00 in late December to around 19:20 in late June.
