Mount Moiwa, Mountain peak in Minami-ku, Sapporo, Japan
Mount Moiwa rises 531 meters above sea level, featuring an observation deck with views of Sapporo City, Ishikari Bay, and surrounding mountain ranges.
The mountain's name originates from the Ainu language word Inkarushibe, which refers to a location people frequently climbed to observe the surroundings.
The summit houses a French restaurant, observation platforms, and designated spots where couples attach locks to symbolize lasting relationships.
Visitors reach the summit via a 1.2-kilometer ropeway system that includes a main cable car accommodating 66 passengers and a mini cable car.
The mountain slopes contain the first forest in Hokkaido designated as a natural monument, with native Ezo spruce and Moiwa linden trees.
Location: Minami-ku
Elevation above the sea: 531 m
Part of: New 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, Hokkaidō Hyaku Meizan
GPS coordinates: 43.02239,141.32234
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:43
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