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| History of Mt. Moiwa |
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Moiwa has always watched over Sapporo Mt. Moiwa, which provides an extensive view of Sapporo City, is called "Inkarushibe" in the Ainu language, meaning "the place to always climb up to look around". With Sapporo's development it became known asMt. Moiwa. During the Meiji Era (1868-1912), the development of the city advanced and many parts of the precious virgin forests were lost. However, on March 3rd 1921,in order to preserve the natural area, the forests of Mt. Moiwa were designated as Hokkaido Natural Monument #1. In addition, as an accessible research area, the forests of Mt. Moiwa have helped establish some very famous botanists and entomologists. These days Mt. Moiwa is well known by Sapporo's residents as a conveniently located place to relax and learn. |
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| Nature on Mt. Moiwa |
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the seasons turn nature reveals its beauty Although not an amazingly high mountain, with an elevation of 531 meters (1742 feet), Mt. Moiwa's beauty lead to it being included in the "100 Selections of Natural Hokkaido". In Spring, along with the budding of the trees, many kinds of wild grasses and colorful flowers bloom. In Summer you can see over 450 different kinds of plants as you listen to the chirp of the Semi (Japanese cicada). The flocks of starlings amongst the foliage in fall and the peeping faces of owls in winter, give us the reassurance that this natural environment is in good hands. |
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| Mt.Moiwa Nature Hiking Course |
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| Near Jikeikai Hospital Course This course is the most popular amongst hikers. Along the course enormous Katsura tree stumps and 33 Kannon (Goddess of Mercy) Statues can be seen. Near the 18th Kannon Statue is a place called "Uma no Se" (Horse's Back), from where views of the city first become apparent. This course merges with the Asahiyama Memorial Park Course and the Kobayashi Pass Course. Also along the course benches and bird feeders can be found. |
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| Asahiyama Memorial Course This a continuation of the Mt. Maruyama hiking course. Asahiyama Koen is a park, which was made to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the opening of Hokkaido. Along this way, this course merges with the Near Jikeikai Hospital Course and the Kobayashi Pass Course. |
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| Mt. Moiwa Ski Area Course Along this bright mountain course, flowerbeds and different types of trees can be seen in the forest. Such species as Sen-no-ki (Araliaceae Kalopanax septemlobus), Katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum), Karamatsu (Larix leptolepis), and Dakekanba (Betula Ermani) are common. You can also see the big cone-shaped slope of Usagi-daira which is famous as a ski-slope for advanced skiers. |
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| Kobayashi Pass Course Along this course various plants, such as violas and wild grapes are common. The changing tints of the autumn leaves are very beautiful. |
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| Bird Watching on Mt. Moiwa |
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| Veiled in a mantle of deep forests, Mt. Moiwa is home to over 80 different kinds of wild birds. It is an excellent place to enjoy bird watching as you stroll along the Nature paths. |
| * Kumagera (Black Woodpecker - a natural
monument) * Miyamakakesu (Miyama Jay)* Shijukara (Japanese Great Tit) * Kibitaki (Narcissus Fly Catcher) * Oruri (Blue and White Fly Catcher)* Akagera (Great Spotted Woodpecker) * Aobato (Japanese Green Pigeon) * Hashibuto (Jungle Crow)* Aoji (Black-faced Bunting) * Ikaru (Japanese Grosbeak |
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| Animals on Mt. Moiwa |
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| Long ago Mt. Moiwa was home to deer and bear, but with the development of the mountain they disappeared. These days foxes and squirrels are quite common in the forest. |
| * Ezo-risu (Hokkaido Squirrel) * Kita-kitsune (Hokkaido Northern Red Fox) * Shima-risu (Asiatic chipmunk) |
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| Insects on Mt. Moiwa |
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| Many scholars have been able to become famous due to the fact that Mt. Moiwa provides an ideal location for researching the large variety of insects. |
| * Ezo-haru-semi (Hokkaido Spring Cicada)
* Omurasaki (Sasakia charonda Butterfly - Japan's National Insect) * Oruriosamushi * Miyama-kuwagata (Dorcus Stag Beetle) |
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| Plants named after Mt. Moiwa |
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| Mt. Moiwa's abundant natural preserves are home to numerous wild plants, some of which after researching were named "Moiwa". |
| * Moiwa Shajin * Moiwa Nazuna (Shepherd's Purse - Capsella bursa-pastoris) |
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| Major Types of Trees (107 species) |
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| * Todo-matsu (Abies sachaliensis) * Ezo-matsu
(Japanese Yezo Spruce - Picea jezoensis)* Itayakaeda (Acer Mono) * Kitakobushi (Northern Magnolia Kobus) * Mizunara (Quercus mongolica)* Shina-no-ki (Tilia japonica) * Ho-no-ki (Magnolia obvata) * Moiwa Bodaiju (Moiwa Tilia Miqueliana)* Harigiri (Kalopanax septemlobus) * Onigurumi (Juglans mandschurica subsp. Sieboldiana) * Harunire (Ulmus Davidiana var.japonica) * Katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) and more... |
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| Plants on Mt. Moiwa (449 species) |
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| Mar - May | * Fukujusou (Pheasant's Eye - amur adonis) |
| Apr - May | * Fukkisou (Pachysandra
terminalis) * Kibana-no-amana (Gagea lutea) * Ezo-engosaku (Corydalis ambigua) * Houchakusou (Disporum sessile Don) * Katakuri (Dogtooth violet - Erythronium japonicum) * Hitori-shizuka (Chloranthus japonicus) |
| Apr - Jun | * Moiwa Nazuna (Shepherd's
Purse - Capsella bursa-pastoris) * Nirinsou (Anemone flaccida) * Enreisou (Trillium smallii) * Ichigoyuri |
| May - Jun | * Yamahanasou (Saxifraga
sachalinensis) * Nobinechidori (Gymnadenia camutschatica) * Futari-shizuka (Chloranthus serratus) * Saihairan (Cremastra appendiculata) * Odorikosou (Lamium purpureum) |
| May - Jul | * Yukizasa (Smilacina
japonica) * Tsukubanesou (Paris verticillata) * Maizurusou (Maianthemum dilatatum) * Shirane-aoi (Glaucidium palmatum) |
| Jun - Jul | * Kurumayuri (Lilium medeoloides) * Kokeiran (Oreorchis patens)* Ichiyakusou (Pyrola japonica) |
| Jun - Aug | * Kitsurifune (Impatiens noli-tangere) |
| Jul - Aug | * O-uba-yuri (Cardiocrinum cordatum) |
| Aug - Sep | * Yamahahako (Anaphalis margaritacea) * Sawagikyou (Lobelia sessilifolia Lamb) |
| Aug - Oct | * Tsururindou (Tripterospermum japonicum Maxim) |
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