Mount Moiwa
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Elevation531 m (1,742 ft)
| Mount Moiwa | |
|---|---|
| 藻岩山 | |
 Mount Moiwa in 2009. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 531 m (1,742 ft) |
| Coordinates | 43°01′21″N 141°19′20″E / 43.02250°N 141.32222°E |
| Geography | |
  Mount Moiwa Location in Hokkaido | |
| Location | Hokkaido, Japan |
Mount Moiwa (藻岩山, Moiwayama) is a mountain located about 5 km (3 mi) southwest of the center of Sapporo, Hokkaido and 6 km (4 mi) southwest of Sapporo Station.[1] A ropeway and a motorway pass through Mt. Moiwa,[2] and an observatory and a ski resort in winter make it a resort for Sapporo citizens and tourists.[1]
