The night view
All of Sapporo's lights.
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A mountain about five kilometres southwest of central Sapporo, from whose summit the whole city spreads out to the Ishikari Plain and the sea; its night view is among the best known in Japan. It has a ski area in winter and draws locals and visitors alike. Visitors ride a ropeway from the base station to a mid station, then continue to the top on a small cable car called the Morris Car. To reach the base station, take the city tram to Ropeway-iriguchi, then a shuttle bus or a short walk. The summit has a viewing deck, a restaurant and the Bell of Happiness, lit up at night. The best time is just before sunset, to see the city by day and then watch its lights come on below. A return ticket for the ropeway and cable car together is about 2,100 yen, per visitor guides. It runs into the evening on hours that change with the seasons and sometimes stops for strong wind or maintenance; bring warm clothes for the summit in winter.
All of Sapporo's lights.
Up to the summit.
Lit at night.
Fushimi, Chūō ward, southwest Sapporo (ropeway station)
By ropeway from the base station to a mid station, then the small Morris Car to the top; a return ticket is about 2,100 yen, per visitor guides.