Landmark Views: Stadiums with Iconic Backdrops

19. Sapporo Dome and Mount Moiwa: Japan’s Hidden Twin Spectacles

Tucked in the northern city of Sapporo, the Sapporo Dome is a marvel of engineering—it can switch between baseball and soccer fields with mechanical precision. But most tourists overlook it, choosing instead to scale nearby Mount Moiwa for sweeping night views of the city lights. What they miss is one of the world’s most versatile stadiums, home to innovation and national pride. Whether blanketed in snow or lit up during summer games, the Dome is a quiet testament to Japan’s tech-forward ingenuity—just as iconic as the panoramic skyline glimpsed from the mountaintop.