Due to bad weather or other reasons, visibility may be poor and you may not be able to see the view from the observation deck. Please check our website for live footage from the summit.
Please note that during busy times it may take some time to board the mini cable car going down.
Please note that during busy times, priority may be given to customers with restaurant reservations.

Category: Announcements

[Announcement] Regarding participation in the Sapporo Love Pass

We've decided to participate in the "Koi Suru Sapporo Pass," a reciprocal discount campaign that allows you to enjoy sightseeing at five facilities within Sapporo City at a great price!
Amazingly, simply present your admission ticket or receipt at each facility after using their services, and you'll receive a discount on admission fees.

Sapporo has plenty of attractive tourist attractions!
Be sure to enjoy sightseeing in Sapporo at a great price with the Sapporo Love Pass!

Participating facilities

Sapporo Moiwayama Ropeway <br />Adults (junior high school students and older): 2,100 yen ⇒ 1,900 yen Children: 1,050 yen ⇒ 950 yen

Red Brick Government Building <br />General admission: 300 yen ⇒ 270 yen; University and high school students: 200 yen ⇒ 180 yen; Junior high school students and younger: Free
https://www.hokkaido-redbrick.jp/

AOAO SAPPORO
Adults (high school students and older, 16 years and older): 2,200 yen ⇒ 2,000 yen Children (elementary and junior high school students): 1,100 yen ⇒ 900 yen Infants (3 years and older): 200 yen ⇒ 100 yen
https://aoao-sapporo.blue/

Outdoor Ferris Wheel Noria <br />Adults: 1,000 yen ⇒ 800 yen Children (Elementary and Junior High School Students): 500 yen ⇒ 300 yen *Preschool children are free
https://www.norbesa.jp/noria/

Sapporo TV Tower <br />Adults: 1,200 yen ⇒ 1,000 yen; Children (elementary and junior high school students): 600 yen ⇒ 400 yen
https://www.tv-tower.co.jp/

[Announcement from Morris] Regarding participation in the Hokkaido Local Character Festa 2026 in Otaru

Thank you so much for always supporting Morris.
We are pleased to announce that Morris will be participating in the 2nd "Hokkaido Local Character Festa 2026 in Otaru"!

Many local mascots from all over Japan have gathered in Otaru!
This is the first time Morris has met so many local mascots! ...So he seems very nervous.
Please come and visit Otaru to cheer on Morris, who is extremely nervous!
We look forward to seeing you!

Event Details

Event Name: Hokkaido Local Character Festa 2026
Date and time: June 20th (Sat) and 21st (Sun) 2026 10:00-15:00
*Morris will be participating on both days.
Location: Wing Bay Otaru 4F Event Space

Click here for the official Hokkaido Local Character Festa website.

Regarding participation in the Ropeway/Summer Lift Smartphone Stamp Rally 2026

Summer operations resumed on Friday, April 24th, 2026, marking the start of the holiday season in Hokkaido.

Therefore, the "Ropeway & Summer Lift Smartphone Stamp Rally 2026," where you can collect stamps by visiting ropeways and lifts that operate during the summer in Hokkaido and win fantastic prizes, has started again this year!

The period is from April 29, 2026 to October 25, 2026.

Please come along and participate for your chance to win some great prizes!

For details, click here↓

[Important] Notice regarding the start of business operations for the 2026 fiscal year and the availability of cashless payment options from April 24th.

Thank you for always using the Sapporo Moiwayama Ropeway.

Our facility will begin its summer season operations from Friday, April 24, 2026.

Starting this season, you can now use contactless payment and QR code payment when purchasing tickets. This allows for a smooth boarding experience without using cash.

We are creating an environment that is more comfortable for both domestic and international customers.

Please enjoy the beautiful scenery from Mt. Moiwa as we enter the season of fresh greenery.

We look forward to your visit.

[Available payment methods]
Credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, UnionPay)

Electronic money (QUICPay, transportation IC cards, iD, Rakuten Edy, nanaco, WAON)

Code payment (Rakuten Pay, d払い, PayPay, merpay, au PAY, BankPay, AEON Pay, wesmo!, Alipay, WeChat Pay, UnionPay QR)

[Media Information] Featured on Kanagawa Television's "Neko no Hitai Hodo Wide"!

Our facility was featured on Kanagawa TV's "Neko no Hitai Hodo Wide" broadcast on November 26, 2025!
Unfortunately, the broadcast cannot be viewed in real time in Hokkaido, but you can watch it on catch-up streaming!

Mr. Nobu Makita, who attended Hokkaido University, also showed us the night view from Iwakara.
Thank you so much for coming out in the cold!

It's full of the charm of Hokkaido, so be sure to watch it!

[Media Information] Featured in JCOM's "Fukuaji Travel Recommendations - Sapporo Edition"!

Kundo Koyama and Hiroyuki Morisaki from TEAM NACS appeared on the J:COM Channel program "Fukuaji Travel Recommendations - Sapporo Edition" broadcast on September 15, 2025!
This time, Morisaki was touring "Fukuaji" and reminisced about his student days while enjoying some delicious dumplings from "Mount Moiwa Dango", located close to our facility, at the mountaintop observation deck.

You can watch it on the official JCOM Channel YouTube channel until December 14, 2025!

[Reopening of business] Notice of resumption of normal business following restoration of mini cable car

Thank you for using the Sapporo Mount Moiwa Ropeway.

Due to a malfunction of the mini cable car's reducer that occurred on Sunday, July 20th, 2025, we have been operating ropeways and other services on a reduced schedule, and have been providing alternative transportation between the mid-mountain station and the summit station by microbus. However, we have now completed the restoration of the mini cable car and have confirmed that it can be operated safely, so we will resume normal operations throughout the facility from Friday, August 22nd, 2025.

We would like to once again offer our deepest apologies to our customers for the great concern and inconvenience caused.

In addition, we will resume sales of "Annual Passports" and "Advance Purchase Upbound Priority Boarding Advance Tickets," which had been discontinued due to the reopening of business, so we look forward to your patronage.

Business hours

We will resume normal business hours from Friday, August 22, 2025 as follows:

[Ropeway] 10:30 - last ascent 21:30 (last descent 22:00)

[Mini Cable Car] 10:40 - last ascent 21:40 (last descent 21:50)

[Mount Moiwa Sightseeing Expressway] 10:30 - last entrance 21:20 (gates close at 22:00)

[Free shuttle bus] To Ropeway Sanroku Station

Weekdays 17:15-21:15 (every 15 minutes)

Weekends and holidays: 10:15-21:15 (every 15 minutes)

*With the mini cable car resuming operation, the alternative transportation by microbus between Mid-Slope Station and Summit Station will end.

Notice of cancellation of this year's "Dance High in the Sky! Mt. Moiwa Bon Odori," which was held for the first time last year

Due to mechanical failure of the mini cable car, there is no prospect of it resuming normal operations.

Thank you very much for your continued patronage of the Sapporo Mt. Moiwa Ropeway.

We were aiming to hold the "Dance High in the Sky! Mt. Moiwa Bon Odori" again this year, which was well received by many visitors when it was first held last year, and were proceeding with preparations for the event to be held on Saturday, September 6th. However, due to a mechanical malfunction of the mini cable car that occurred on Sunday, July 20th, we are unable to predict when normal operations will resume, so unfortunately we have decided to cancel the event.

We deeply apologize to everyone who was looking forward to this event and to all those involved.
The latest information regarding future reopenings and events will be posted on our official website.

[Apology] Regarding refund of usage fees due to mechanical failure of mini cable car

Thank you for using the Sapporo Mount Moiwa Ropeway.

We apologize for the inconvenience caused to all visitors and those who were unable to attend due to the mechanical failure of the mini cable car that occurred on Sunday, July 20th, 2025.
We deeply apologize.

On the day, we refunded the fees to customers who used the ropeway, mini cable car, and tourist road during the time when the mechanical failure occurred.
However, we will provide refunds to customers who were unable to receive a refund due to insufficient explanation on our part, so we apologize for the inconvenience, but if you have any concerns, please contact us.

Eligible customers

We are aware that four vehicles of customers who used the Tourist Expressway passed through the Tourist Expressway toll booth on their way back without receiving a refund.

contact address

Sapporo Mount Moiwa Ropeway
TEL011-561-8177

Regarding the resumption of operations of the mini cable car as an alternative means of transportation

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support.
Due to a malfunction of the mini cable car's reducer, the entire facility, including the ropeway and Mt. Moiwa Sightseeing Road, is currently closed until Sunday, July 27th, 2025. However, we have decided to extend the closure until Tuesday, July 29th. We would like to inform you that the entire facility, including the ropeway, Mt. Moiwa Sightseeing Road, and observation deck facilities, will resume operations from Wednesday, July 30th, as detailed below.

Regarding shortened business hours

During this time of year, the park is typically very crowded at night. In order to ensure safety by providing alternative means, for the time being, we will be open during the following hours.

[Ropeway] 10:30-18:00 (last departure for the upbound route)
[Mount Moiwa Sightseeing Expressway] 10:30-17:55 (last entrance time)
*All events will end three hours earlier than usual.

The last time to descend from the summit is 18:45, so depending on the time of year, you may not be able to enjoy the night view. If you are planning to visit, please check the scheduled sunset and night view times on the top page before coming.

Alternative transportation between Mid-Slope Station and Summit Station

Transportation will be provided by microbuses as an alternative to the mini cable car.
The upward bound "Chufuku" bus departs from the first floor of Chufuku Station, while the downward bound "Chufuku" bus departs from the first floor of Chufuku Station.

The timetable is here↓

Temporary suspension of shuttle bus service

The shuttle bus service from the "Ropeway Entrance" tram stop to the Ropeway Base Station will be temporarily suspended.

About the usage fee

There will be no change in price.

Cause of the mini cable car malfunction and expected recovery

The cause of the failure is still under investigation.
The prospect of recovery is currently undetermined.

others

For guests with reservations at the mountaintop restaurant, we will continue to provide separate guidance.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to those who had planned to attend.
We hope you will wait until we resume business.
Thank you for your understanding.

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