Furthermore, the relatively cooler climate makes it an ideal get away during Japan s sweltering summer. There are four distinct seasons, and no rainy season. Mt. Moiwa rises 531 meters above downtown Sapporo. From the summit, there is a panoramic view of the city and the Ishikari Plain. On a clear day, you can see as far as the Daisetsuzan Mountains.
Recreation includes hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter.
You can take a ropeway to the top in eight minutes. Only 7 kilometers from Noboribetsu Onsen, this is the second clearest lake in Hokkaido. The water is very cold, but you can rent rowboats to explore the lake and surrounding shores. Regular bus services run from Noboribetsu during the summer months. Other At Lake Shikotsu camping is available.