Crowding Estimates Information

Mt. Moiwa Ropeway is very crowded during the nighttime viewing hours.
Normally, the round trip time from Sanroku Station to Sancho Station is about one hour, but during weekends, long holidays, long vacation periods (summer, winter, year-end and New Year), and during the nighttime viewing season, the round trip time may be two hours or more.
Especially after sunset, the Mini Cable Car going down from the summit can get very crowded, and at times there may be a wait of up to an hour before boarding, so we recommend that you arrive with plenty of time to spare, after checking the following Crowding Estimates.

※The following Crowding Estimates are not necessarily definitive.
※The crowding levels may change depending on the weather and events on the day. Thank you for your understanding.
※The last Ropeway up is at 21:30.
　The Ropeway will depart from Sanroku Station at 21:30, so please arrive in plenty of time to complete your ticket purchase procedures by around 21:25.
　We may extend our opening hours depending on the time of year. Please check the details in our Announcements, etc.

During peak periods when it is crowded,
the round trip may take more than two hours.
Please use this as a reference when planning your visit.

Click on each month to see the expected busy periods. *The sunset times listed for each month are as of the first day of the month.

Guide to crowding levels

The following is a guide to crowding levels and the time required for the round trip. We recommend that you check this information and allow yourself plenty of time.
*Please note that this is only a guide and the times may vary depending on the situation on the day.

Crowding levels	Round trip time required
Smooth	About 1 hour
Slightly crowded	About 1 hour and 30 minutes
Crowded	2 hours or more

When the Mt. Moiwa Ropeway becomes crowded, we will provide information on the TOP page or our

account.

Crowded conditions

The peak of the crowding occurs around the time when it turns to night after the sun sets.

There may be a line outside waiting to board the Ropeway.

During crowded periods, there will be a waiting time before boarding the downhill Mini Cable Car (1st floor of Sancho Station)

The area looking out over the center of Sapporo is very crowded.

Waiting line for the downhill Mini Cable Car (2nd floor of the Sancho Station)

We also highly recommend the scenery during the day!

The Peak Observation Deck is a popular spot for viewing the nighttime lights of Sapporo, but the views during the day are also breathtaking. As well as offering a panoramic view of the city, the observation deck also offers a magnificent panorama of the natural environment of the area, including Mt. Sapporo, Mt. Eniwa and Ishikari Bay, which cannot be seen after the sun goes down.