When traveling to Hokkaido for the first time, you must not miss the three major night views in Hokkaido - Mount Hakodate, Mount Otaru Tengu and Mount Sapporo Moiwa. These night views are famous for their magnificent city lights and natural landscapes, attracting countless tourists to watch. This article will introduce in detail the characteristics, transportation methods and fare information of these three major night views to help you easily plan your trip and experience the nighttime charm of Hokkaido for yourself. Whether it's a romantic date or a family trip, these night views are unmissable highlights.
How did Japan’s night view rankings come about? The night view of Hokkaido was also selected!
Japan's night view rankings are organized and selected by the Japan Night View Tourism Convention Bureau and are determined based on professional reviews and public voting. The selection criteria include the beauty of the landscape, the convenience of the viewing environment, and the quality of related facilities and services. These rankings are used to promote the magnificent night views across Japan and attract more tourists to come and enjoy them.
The night view of Hokkaido has also been included in these rankings many times. The night view of Sapporo was selected as one of Japan's three night view cities in 2015. The main viewing spots include the JR Tower Observation Deck and the Moiwa Mountain Observation Deck. The night view of Hakodate City is often praised as one of Japan's three major night views. Especially the night view viewed from the top of Hakodate Mountain is very attractive due to its unique topography and the lights on both sides of the bay. It has become a beautiful scenery that travelers cannot miss. .
▲ Overview of the locations of the three major night views.
▲ Compare the heights.
Otaru Tengu Mountain Night View: Hokkaido’s Beautiful Night Sky Tour
Mount Tengu is located in Otaru City. It is famous for its magnificent city lights and bay views. It is one of the three major night views in Hokkaido. From the observation deck on the top of the mountain, the sunset in summer is beautiful, and you can enjoy the views of Otaru city, Ishikari Bay and A scene of bright lights in the distance. If it's winter, the light reflected from the snow adds to the charm of the night scene. In addition to the night view, there are also Tengu Mountain Ski Resort and Tengu Legend Museum, which are suitable for the whole family to enjoy.
- Transportation: Take the Hokkaido Chuo Bus (Hokkaido Chuo Bus) in front of JR Otaru Station and select the "Tenguyama Line" to reach the Tenguyama Cable Car Station in about 20 minutes.
- The cable car ticket price is 1,200 yen for both adults and children.
- Opening hours│09:00~21:00
- Highlights of the Night View│Compared with the other two night views, the Tengu Mountain side has seats for tourists to sit and have a light meal. The crowds are much smaller and the comfort is high!
- Buy tickets online│KKDay / look
- Google Map│https://maps.app.goo.gl/BqV75GNTUo7Tcxnw5
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▲The scope and angle of the night view from the Tengu Mountain Observation Deck.
▲ List of cable car price lists.
▲ The scenery in the evening is beautiful!
▲ Allow children to collect stamps one by one.
▲ You can also enjoy the night view in the restaurant.
▲ Get ready to welcome the night view together.
Sapporo Moiwa Mountain Night View: Embark on a Panoramic Journey of City Lights
Mount Moiwa is located in Sapporo City and has a 360-degree panoramic observation deck overlooking the entire city of Sapporo, Ishikari Bay and the mountains in the distance. Once known as one of the three best night views in Hokkaido, you can easily climb to the top by cable car and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery along the way. There are many restaurants and cafes on the top of the mountain, making it a perfect place to watch the night view and enjoy delicious food. The night view of Mount Moiwa is not only suitable for romantic dates, but also perfect for family outings.
- Transportation: From Sapporo Station, take the Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line to "Odori Station", then transfer to the Sapporo Municipal Tram (streetcar) to "Moiwayama Ropeway-mae Station". Or take the Hokkaido Chuo Bus (Hokkaido Chuo Bus) from Sapporo Bus Terminal, select the "Moiwa Sanroku Line (Sakosanroku Line)" and get off at the cable car station.
- Cable car fare│Adults 2,100 yen, children 1,050 yen (elementary school students and below are free)
- Opening hours│10:30~22:00
- Highlights of the night view│The observation deck can be used to enjoy the night view from multiple angles. It is recommended that novices take pictures from different angles. In addition, there is a love lock in the middle and it is lit up at night for tourists to take photos. Couples should not miss it.
- Buy tickets online│KKDay,look
- Google Map│https://maps.app.goo.gl/42UL1GsP8cM2A9GGA
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▲ Compared to Otaru, Sapporo Moiwa Mountain has more angles to see.
▲ List of ticket prices for the two-stage cable car.
▲The ticket design is so beautiful.
▲ Yes! Above are my and Little Hamburger’s names.
▲ Sapporo is more prosperous and the night view is brightly lit.
Night view of Mt. Hakodate: Thousands of lights in the unique bay city
Mount Hakodate is located in Hakodate City. From the top of the mountain, you can overlook the bright lights of the entire city and the beautiful scenery of the bays on both sides. It is known as one of Japan's three major night views. Especially at dusk, when the city lights gradually light up, you can see a bright sea of lights that perfectly blends with the natural landscape of the bay. Its unique crescent-shaped coastline is also the first choice for tourists to visit Hokkaido for night views. It is recommended that you arrive at Novice Village early to get a spot.
- Transportation: Take the Hakodate Municipal Tram (streetcar) from Hakodate Station to "Cross Street" station, and then walk from Cross Street Station to the Hakodate Mountain Cable Car Station, which takes about 10 minutes.
- Cable car fare│Adults 1,800 yen, children 900 yen
- Opening hours│10:00~22:00
- What to see at night view│The Hakodate Mountain Observation Deck has different floors to watch the night view. The outdoor area is the most crowded, and you can also sit indoors like Wendy and Little Burger. If you like to take pictures, it is absolutely necessary to reserve a seat in advance.
- Buy tickets online│ KKDay Hakodate City Electricity Package,Klook Hakodate Night View Tour Bus
- Google Map│https://maps.app.goo.gl/Txm6tXvF1V6gBrgi8
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▲ This way we can better understand why Mount Hakodate can see a bay-shaped night view.
▲ Along the way, it really tested the child’s leg strength.
▲ In the evening, the bays on both sides of Hakodate look like.
▲ Yes! Unexpectedly, it was already crowded.
▲ It’s actually very easy to take pictures here, as you don’t have to squeeze in the front.
▲ The two father and son hid indoors and watched the night view comfortably.
▲ You can also enjoy the night view from the stairs next to the first floor of the observatory.
New Travel Hokkaido: How to arrange a perfect night view itinerary?
It’s your first time traveling to Hokkaido and you want to enjoy the beautiful night view. Based on our experience as novice villagers, we provide the following information to help you plan your trip. First of all, these three night view locations are not far from the city and can be reached by public transportation. Therefore, you can plan your urban itinerary in advance. For example, take your children to Sapporo Maruyama Zoo first, and then go to Mount Moiwa in the evening to enjoy the night view. Or you can have a lot of fun in the Otaru Canal area and take a bus up the mountain.
One thing to remind you of Novice Village is the time to prepare to go down the mountain after watching the night view. There are more tourists when going down the mountain, so it will take a long time to wait for the bus. It is recommended to take a taxi to the hotel in the city to save the hard work of waiting and let the children arrive at the hotel early. Take a shower and get some rest. For example, we didn’t want to wait for Mt. Hakodate, so we directly took a taxi back to the hotel. The hamburger couldn’t help but say it was great. The fare was actually about 1,500 yen, so it wasn’t expensive for a three-person stand.
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