Mount Moiwa

What it is

• A 531-meter mountain located five kilometers southwest of central Sapporo.
• Originally called Inkarushipe by the indigenous Ainu people.
• Home to the Moiwa Primeval Forest, a nationally designated natural monument.
• Features a ski resort located on the southeast slope of the mountain.

What to see

• A summit observation deck with views of the Ishikari Plain.
• The Sapporo Heiwa-to, a white Buddhist stupa on the lower slopes.
• Moiwa Mountain Shrine located near the ropeway's midway station.
• Five different hiking trails leading to the mountain summit.
• Volcanic rock formations created millions of years ago.

When to go

• Visit at night to see one of the top three night views in Hokkaido.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.