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As you travel up the Scenic Drive, rich with seasonal variations from spring to autumn, enjoy the view of Sapporo unfolding below.
Drive safely as "kita-kitusne" (Hokkaido Northern Red Fox) may appear unexpectedly from the primeval forest.
The city of Sapporo and Mt. Moiwa. The building in the center is the Ropeway "Sanchou" station.
Scenic Drive Tollgate
Next to the tollgate, there is a guide board with information about the weather on the summit and the road conditions.
For questions please contact:
Mt. Moiwa Tourism - Scenic Drive
TEL: (011) 571-7131


Apr. 9 ~ May. 31 9:00 ~ 22:00

Jun. 1 ~ Sep. 30 9:00 ~ 23:00
Oct. 1 ~ Nov. 30 9:00 ~ 22:00
* The lane going up the mountain closes 30 minutes prior to closing
* Heavy snowfall may cause closure of the road. Please ask for details.
* The Summit Observation Platform has a fully facilitated 127-car capacity parking area (only for standard cars).
For the times below business hours are suspended
Apr. 1 ~ Apr. 8 Closed
Dec. 1 ~ Mar. 31 Closed

2-wheel Vehicles
(over 125cc)
General Passenger
Vehicles
Micro-Bus Large Bus / Truck
320Yen 660Yen 1,340Yen 2,000Yen
* Motorcycles under 50cc not permitted to enter. Please use the ropeway.