Mt. Moiwa Ropeway – I thought that Mt. Moiwa Ropeway is one of hyped Sapporo attractions, but turns out, we had a lot of fun in there, and even when going there! We were caught off-guard about what we’d have to go through, but it actually added to the fun!
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Mt. Moiwa Ropeway ticket
We didn’t know there were discounted Mt. Moiwa tickets on Klook, so we bought our tickets onsite. Nonetheless, you can save more if you book here.
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Mt. Moiwa hike
We weren’t planning on hiking when we added Mt. Moiwa to our Sapporo itinerary. However, we were surprised by a lot of walking on our way there. And I hope that I counted the number of steps we walked.
It was 3:30 PM when we started finding the way from Sapporo to Mt. Moiwa, because we went to other places in the morning! (More about that in the next few posts, so stay tuned and follow me in my socials – Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok)
Susukino to Mt. Moiwa
The easiest way to get to Mt. Moiwa is by riding the streetcar to get to Ropeway Iriguchi. And since we were already in Susukino that time, we didn’t have to travel far. Go for the Inner loop of the streetcar because that will bring you to where you were headed.
We almost rode the incorrect streetcar, thankfully, we asked the staff first before riding!
There were lots of cars, so you’re sure to reach Mt. Moiwa in no time. After 25 minutes, which costs 200 JPY (77.28 PHP or 1.35 USD), we followed the signs on the boards posted in buildings.
So, it’s not really that hard to locate Sapporo Mt. Moiwa. However, what we didn’t know was that we’re in for a surprise hike!
Mt. Moiwa shuttle bus
Upon reaching Mt. Moiwa shuttle bus stop at 4 PM, we checked the schedule so that we know how long we’ll wait. But to our surprise, the notice wrote that shuttle buses operate after 5:15 PM on weekdays. And it was a Monday, so…..
We wrestled whether we should book a cab or start walking..
And yeah, you guessed it right, we chose walking over spending a fortune on a taxi.. Hmm. Not so bad, because we can burn more calories!
Although the notice said it’s only a 10-minute walk to reach the venue, issa prank..
We got there after 15 minutes of walking, not that bad though. Of course, since we had some breaks in between, so maybe that’s why we didn’t get there by the time they said.
Thankfully, it was still winter, so we didn’t sweat that bad. Else, we could’ve surrendered and just went back home crying.
Mt. Moiwa winter
It was 4:30 PM when we arrived, so we immediately went inside to pay for our Mt. Moiwa entrance fee. (But you can get them at a discounted price here! Make sure to use Klook code HAPPIKLOOK to get discount before checking out!)
It wasn’t crowded at the Mt. Moiwa Ropeway during that time. Probably because it wasn’t that dark yet, and people were still at work. Much later, people started filling the place.
Once we reached the Mt. Moiwa observation deck, we went out, and we even have to keep ourselves from being blown away by the strong wind. Our son was almost blown away and it was too funny!!
The view from the top is very very nice. When we finally saw the iconic Bell of Happiness, my emotions from the movie Kita Kita came rushing back.
There’s a map where you can see tourist attractions in Sapporo, Hokkaido. So you can actually locate them from the view.
When we were done and were getting cold, we decided to call it a day, and leave. At 6 PM, we rode the cable car going down and we saw some foot prints on the snow, which meant people were hiking in that place.
Mt Moiwa Sapporo reviews conclusion
Going to Mount Moiwa Ropeway on your own need not scare you. All it takes is finding the right Sapporo railway station to ride the correct transportation. The hike to this Sapporo tourist attraction was all worth it!
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Sapporo tourist spots in winter
Whether you’re visiting Sapporo in winter, or whatever season, I’m sure you’d want to make your trip worthwhile. Why don’t you check out some things to do in Sapporo, because you never know if you’ll find something that interest you.
Sapporo TV Tower
Going 90 meters above the ground and watching the cars drive by along Odori Park, Sapporo, while the sun sets is one of the best ways to relax. And you can do that by going to Sapporo TV Tower, and score a nice spot to capture these great memories.
More about Sapporo TV Tower here.
Bibai Snowland
Snow activities like skiing, snow mobiling, riding a buggy, or just playing around a snow-covered field is the last thing you’d want to do when going to Sapporo in winter. But you never know how much you’ll enjoy unless you do them.
We went to Bibai Snowland and experience having fun in the snow (yes, it rained snow during our visit!). So, I’m sharing them with you here.
Sapporo Beer Museum
Watching many travel vlogs will introduce you to one of the most famous Sapporo, Hokkaido, attractions. Sapporo Beer Museum is a place to visit if you love beers or a fan of history, because it tells how Sapporo beer started.
Learn more about it here.
Shiroi Koibito Park
I can’t deny that Shiroi Koibito Park is one of the top attractions in Sapporo simply because of the yummy cookies it makes. The chocolate factory is where you’ll see how your favorite white chocolate cookie comes to life.
Want to see what’s inside? Check here.
