Mount Moiwa: Location & Nearest Station (6 km from Sapporo Station)
Mount Moiwa is a mountain in Minami-ku, Hokkaido, about 6 km in a straight line from Sapporo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Sapporo.
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 藻岩山 |
| Location | Minami-ku, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Horohira-Bashi Station – about 3.3 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 6 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 531 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 827 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 531 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 43.02250, 141.32222 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Horohira-Bashi Station, about 3.3 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (藻岩山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sapporo Fushimi Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Sapporo Mt. Moiwa Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 1 km away
- Sapporo Buried Cultural Property Center – Museum, about 2 km away
- Yamahana Hinode Park – Park, about 2 km away
- Kami-Yamahana Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.