Information on crowd forecast
Crowd forecast
This facility gets very crowded during the hours when people come to enjoy the night view.
Normally, the round trip travel time from the base station to the summit station is about one hour, however, during the following night view times, the round trip time may be more than two hours.
<Periods when congestion is expected>
① Graduation trip season ② Golden Week ③ Summer vacation (especially during the Obon period)
④Snow Festival ⑤Chinese New Year
The cable car down from the summit can get very crowded, especially after sunset. At peak times, you may have to wait up to an hour before boarding. We recommend that you refer to the congestion forecast below and allow yourself plenty of time when arriving at the site.
Please note that the level of congestion may vary depending on the season, so please feel free to contact us if you have any concerns.
*The congestion forecast below is not finalized. *The congestion situation may change depending on the weather and events on the day. Please note.
*The last ropeway departure is at 21:30.
The tour departs from the base of the mountain at 21:30, so please make sure you have completed purchasing your tickets by around 21:25.
During peak hours, the round trip time
It may take more than 2 hours .
Please use this as reference when you visit.
Click on each month to view the expected peak times. *The sunset times listed for each month are as of the 1st.
*Please scroll horizontally to view.
Estimated congestion status
The estimated congestion levels and round trip travel times are as follows. Please refer to this and we recommend that you arrive with plenty of time to spare.
*This is only a guideline and may vary depending on the situation on the day.
| Crowding situation | Round trip time |
|---|---|
| Smooth | About 1 hour |
| Somewhat crowded | Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes |
| congestion | 2+ hours |
If the facility is crowded, please check the top page or 
We will inform you via the website, so please check it out.
The scene when crowded
The area is busiest after sunset when the night view begins.
The daytime view is also highly recommended!
The mountaintop observation deck is a typical spot for viewing the night view of Sapporo.
The daytime scenery is also spectacular on scale.
Of course you can get a panoramic view of Sapporo city,
The scenery, which combines the city with the natural surroundings of Mount Sapporo, Mount Eniwa, Ishikari Bay and more, offers a magnificent panorama that cannot be seen after the sun goes down.
You can also reserve your priority boarding ticket in advance!
During peak seasons, we recommend that you book your tickets in advance.
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