Enjoy spectacular views of the city by day and night from the ropeway and observatory at the summit of Moiwa, the main mountain of the south area of Sapporo. Shops, restaurants and cafes can all be found in the newly renovated observatory.
The Mount Moiwa Ropeway climbs from the base of the mountain three quarters up the mountain to a transfer station. From there a rather unique mini cablecar travels the rest of the way to the upper station at the summit where there is an observation deck and restaurant with nice views out over the city. The station also houses a planetarium and theater. The ropeway and building complex at the summit were reopened in 2012 after extensive renovations.