Sapporo, the capital of the mountainous northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, is well known for its beer, winter sports, and yearly Sapporo Snow Festival including gigantic ice figures.
Sapporo is one of the Japan's newest urban communities, its population has developed from seven in 1857 to almost 2 million today, transforming itself into the Japan's fifth-biggest city, and the prefectural capital of Hokkaidō, Sapporo (札幌) is a surprisingly dynamic and cosmopolitan city center that bustle with energy.
The city is composed by European and American architects in the late nineteenth century, Sapporo is molded by its wide matrix of tree-lined streets and sufficient public parks, which add to the city's astounding level of live ability. After a day of having fun in the city, you can recover your vitality over a warm meal, an awesome suggestion given Sapporo's entirely merited gastronomic notoriety.
Below is my 30 lists of places to go in Sapporo, I don't put the "top" in my title because I love every place in the list especially the number 30th where I will sure return one day.
1) 豊平峡ダム Hoheikyo Dam.
2) モエレ沼公園 Moerenuma park.
3) JRタワー展望室 T38 JR Tower observation deck.
4) 北海道大学&植物園 Hokkaido University and the Botanical Gardens.
5) 中島公園 Nakajima Park.
6) 北海道神宮 Hokkaido Jingu (shrine).
7) もいわ山展望台 Moiwa Mountain observatory.
8) サッポロビール博物館 Sapporo Beer Museum.
9) 中央卸売市場 場外市場 Central Wholesale Market curb market.
10) 狸小路商店街 Tanukikoji mall.
11) 北海道開拓の村 Historical village of Hokkaido.
12) 滝野すずらん丘陵公園 Takino Suzuran Hillside Park.
13) 平岡公園 Hiraokakoen.
14) 定山源泉公園 Jozan Gensen koen.
15) 百合が原公園 Yurigahara Park.
16) 旭山記念公園 Asahiyama Memorial Park.
17) 札幌ウィンタースポーツミュージアム Sapporo Winter Sports Museum.
18) 札幌競馬場 Sapporo Racecourse.
19) ノースサファリ サッポロ North Safari Sapporo.
20) 大通公園 Odori Park.
21) さっぽろテレビ塔 Sapporo TV Tower.
22) 白い恋人パーク チョコレートファクトリー Shiroi Koibito park Chocolate Factory.
23) 円山動物園 Maruyama Zoo.
24) 羊ヶ丘展望台 Hitsujigaoka observatory.
25) すすきの Susukino.
26) 札幌ドーム Sapporo Dome.
27) 札幌芸術の森 Sapporo Art Park.
28) 幌見峠ラベンダー園 Horomitoge Lavender Garden.
29) 札幌ファックトリ Sapporo Factory.
30) エスタ大食品街 ESTA the grand food court (The gluttony street).
I suggest that you check the weather constantly before your trip to Hokkaido especially during the end of Winter, my last trip to the Hokkaido is about March, that is the period which has the less festival throughout the month.
I met a heavy snow storm when I arrive in Sapporo which trapped me in the inn for a week!!
1) 豊平峡ダム Hoheikyo Dam.
Houheikyo is a valley found in the upper reaches of the Toyohira river, in the northern area of the Shikotsu Toya National park, southern-west to the Sapporo city. This area is abundant with beautiful view as Hoheikyo Dam is surrounded by the natural scenery of blue lake and green mountains.
The views are especially beautiful during the autumn, when leaves are turning red and yellow, awarding this Dam as one of the top 100 Waterside Forests, and top 100 lake Dams awarded by the Forestry Agence, hence, the Hoheikyo Dam becomes one of the Sapporo's popular spots although it is a bit far from the Sapporo city.
The Hoheikyo Dam first built in the year of 1967, then the task was completed as a multipurpose dam in 1972 (Showa47) October. The Dam appears to guard the Sapporo city against the flood disaster, generates power, and storing water during winter and spring.
The 2km tunnel between the Dam entrance and the Dam is a designated environmental protection area and no vehicles, or bicycles are allowed in it. The dam can be accessed on foot or electric bus. Steep rock slopes encircle the dam, creating a picturesque sight.
The Hoheikyo Dam is only open during Summer months and Autumn and there is no bus or train direct to the Hoheikyo Dam. However, there are shuttle bus direct to the Dam from Jozankei Kanko AnnaiJo, and the ticket could only purchase on the day start from 9am.
Website : http://www.houheikyou.jp/english/
Name : 豊平峡ダム Hoheikyo Dam
Address : 840,Jozankei,Minami-ku,Sapporo,Hokkaido,Japan
Access 1 : By car, drive about 33 km (about 1 hr and The travel time varies with traffic conditions.) from JR Sapporo Station. If you don't have a car, you can check with this site, make sure you have your license Sapporo rent a car.
Access 2 : By taxi, [Hokkaido Guide Taxi]Under the Hokkaido Guide Taxi system, drivers are certified for their manners and knowledge of tourism. They receive specialized training and pass an exam.
Hokkaido taxi
Hokkaido taxi
Access 3 : Shuttle bus from JyoZanKei Kankou Annaijo (定山渓温泉観光案内所) to the Dam only available from October 1st until October 23rd(2016).
The departure schedule from the JyoZanKei Kankou Annaijo is 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:40pm, and 13:50pm.
The departure from the Hoheikyo Dam car park back to Jozankei is 10:50am, 12:10pm, 13:20pm, 14:30pm, and 15:30pm.
Both the go and return shuttle bus will drop by Hoheikyou Onsen inn, I suggest you stay a night before return to Sapporo because this is a long journey. You can enjoy the famous curry and outdoor onsen in the Hoheikyo onsen inn.
Business hour : Early of May until end of October (2016)
Fare (Electric bus): 620 yen per adult, 310 yen per child.
Phone: 011-598-3452
Unfortunately, there may be no English-speaking staff member, but you’re always welcome.
2) モエレ沼公園Moerenuma park.
Moerenuma park is a comprehensive recreation area in Sapporo that intended to be the base of the "Circular Greenbelt Concept" that combines the green spaces of the city of Sapporo inside a loop which is found in the northeastern part of Sapporo. The park has some playground equipment, outdoor sports fields, and objects(the glass pyramid) which were created by Isamu Nogushi, a Japanese-American artist.
Cherry blossoms bloom through the spring and the Moere Beach is open for visitors through the summer. You can also see the Japanese larch turn yellowish in the fall season and enjoy cross-country skiing in the wintertime. It is a park that has many things to do in the entire season.
Website: http://moerenumapark.jp/english/
Name: モエレ沼公園Moerenuma park.
Address : Moerenuma-koen 1-1, Higashi-ku, Sapporo
Access: 25 minutes by bus from the subway Kanjō-Dōri-Higashi Station. Take Chu-o-Higashi (中央東) 69 - 79 ride from subway Kanjō-Dōri-Higashi Station, A 10-minute walk from the "Moere park east exit".
Business hour : 7:00-22:00 (Park entrance closed at 21:00)
Admission: Free
Phone : 011-790-1231 (Japanese only)
3) JRタワー展望室 T38 JR Tower observation deck
An elegant observation deck located 160 meters above ground and offering stunning views even from its restroom.
The JR Tower Observation Deck T38 is sitting inside the JR Tower, a multipurpose building with a shopping center, restaurant, and hotel, linked to Sapporo Station. The Observation Deck can be accessed by taking the dedicated elevator from the 6th to 38th floor.
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| View during winter. |
The observation deck on the 38th floor offers a 360-degree view of Sapporo city and mountain ranges in the distance. Try to locate a few of the most visible landmarks such as Sapporo TV tower, Ferris Wheel of Norbesa in Susukino, and Mount Moiwa.
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| Ferris wheel of Norbesa in Susukino. |
Another feature of Sapporo city you can see from the observatory is the city roads are laid out in a grid pattern, unique, distinct straight roads and buildings bounded within each specified grid. A cafe and souvenir shop are also available on the observation deck, allowing you to relax after an intense climb to the 38 floor.
Name: JRタワー展望室 T38 JR Tower observation deck
Address: Kita 5-jo Nishi 2-chome 5, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Access: The access here is a bit complicated.
- Enter the West concourse of JR tower from the south entrance of JR Sapporo station.
- Walk straight until you see a 花屋さん(Hanaya San), enter Stellar Place center.
- Use the elevator next to the Starbuck to enter to the 6th floor.
- Turn right once you left the elevator.
- Turn left once you reach the 無印良品 (Mujirushi Ryouhin), then you will see the T38 observation deck sign board.
- Turn right by following the direction on the sign board and walk straight until you see a T38 ticket information counter.
- Buy a ticket and take an elevator straight to the T38 observation deck.
Business hour: 10:00 - 23:00 (admission till 22:30) *Open all year
Fare: Admission: Adults ¥720, Junior High School and High School Students ¥500, School Age Children (4+ years) ¥300.
Phone: 011-209-5500
4) 北海道大学&植物園 Hokkaido University and the Botanical Gardens.
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| Hokkaido University in winter. |
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| Botanical garden. |
The Hokkaido University Botanical Garden Sapporo is located to the southwest of the Sapporo Station, is a historic botanical garden established at the beginning of the city's development in the early years of the Meiji period in 1886. The 13.3-hectare site consists of over 4000 native Hokkaido plants and the place is enjoyable in spring, summer, and autumn, even in the greenhouse during winter.
On the north of the Botanical garden, The prime gate of Hokkaido University is approximate seven minutes walk from the Sapporo Station. The buildings from the Sapporo Agricultural College era which built in the Meiji Era, are being used as school building even today. The walking course across the University is widely pen to the public, it is about 6 kilometers long and can be walked at a relaxed pace.
50 meters north of the Ono pond is an excellent avenue of Ginkgo trees facing east, which leading the way towards Kita-Jusanjo gate. running 380 meters long and lined with 70 ginkgo tree on each side, the pathway turns into fantastic gold in the Autumn with the stunning foliage.
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| Ginkgo Avenue during Fall. |
Walking route For the Hokkudai (Hokkaido University)
Sapporo Station West Exit → 500 meters northwest → Main Gate → Central Lawn, Statue of Dr. Clark, Furukawa Memorial Hall → Exchange Plaza “Elm Forest” → School of Agriculture → School of Science, University Museum → Monument in Honor of Dr. Inazo Nitobe → Poplar Avenue → Restaurant “Elm” → Ono Pond → Ginkgo Avenue → Northward on the Main Street → Kita-juhachi-jo Gate → Sapporo Agricultural College Second Farm → Southward on the Main Street → Ono Pond → Sakushu-Kotoni River → Central Lawn → Clark Hall
If you are still unsure how to discover this enormous Northern University, fear not, I have an interesting map URL for you, just make sure you watch this before your departure.
Website: https://www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp/
Name: Hokkaido University and the Botanical garden.
Address: Hokkaido University Kita 8, Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo Hokkaido 060-0808
Access: Walking from Sapporo Station (7 mins) Once arriving at Sapporo station, the main gate of the campus is a short and flat walk.
Upon disembarking the train, aim for the west ticket gates and then take the North exit out of the station. Walk down the stairs, cross the pedestrian crossing and veer to the right of the Sunkus Convenience Store. Walk straight, passing the North Pacific Bank on your left, and continue for 4 minutes until you reach an intersection with a Mos Burger restaurant on right and a car park on your left – North 9, West 3 intersection. Turn left here and walk straight to the Main Gate of the Campus.
Business hour: Apr 29- Sept 3 09:00-16:30 (entrance until 16:00)
Oct 1 – Nov 3 09:00 -16:00 (entrance until 15:30)
Summer season days closed: Mondays (except if Monday is a holiday, then the next day close.)
Depending on the weather, other days may also be closed. Check before you come!
Winter Season (greenhouse) Opening hours Nov.4 – April 28
Mon. – Fri. 10:00 – 15:30 (entrance until 15:00)
Sat. 10:00 – 12:30 (entrance until 12:00)
Winter season days closed: Sundays, holidays, and end of year (Dec. 28 – January 4)
Fare: (Botanic Garden.) Adults 420 yen Child 300 yen
Phone: +81-11-716-2111
5) 中島公園Nakajima Park.
Nakajima park is an urban park that has ethical facilities and historical properties. Offering a great place to feel the seasons.
Visiting this lovely park sometimes depend on your luck. I have searched some information about the event which will be held in this park, but no luck at all, only old post (Which already happened). I saw a lot of pamphlet around the park during my visit, if anyone knows where to get the Nakajima park event information, please leave me a link or comment, thanks.
Throughout all the year, Maruyama Zoo is open. In winter, the zoo offers something to enjoy here like snow festival, for example, to enjoy looking at Polar Bears relax on the snow, or how the tropical creatures are spending their cool season.
Park's buffet-style restaurant "Gochisou Kitchen Hatake-no-haru" and cafe back to business in the spring of 2013. It's an incredible place to stimulate one's inventiveness and interest.
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| Take Akari (bamboo light up) in Nakajima park.
Name: 中島公園Nakajima Park.
Address: Hokkaido Chuo-ku, Sapporo Nakajima Park
Access: 1 minute walk from subway Nanboku Line Nakajima Park Station
Business hour: All year round.
Fare: Free
Phone: -
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6) 北海道神宮 Hokkaido Jingu (shrine).
A Traditional Shinto Festival in June with a Dazzling Parade and Bustling Stalls. This Hokkaido Jingu reveres three gods for the recovery of Hokkaido.
The recovery of Hokkaido was started when the Meiji Restoration succeeded. Sovereign Meiji chose the guardian of the recovery of Hokkaido and revered them in this sanctuary in 1869.
Hokkaido used to be called "Ezo" the name of one of the groups of Ainu. The Meiji Government transformed it to Hokkaido in 1869. "Hokkaido" signifies "street for the north ocean". Each recovery planning of Hokkaido (with the exception of the southern region, i.e, Matsumae,Hakodate) started from here.
There is a significant celebration held in this holy place, visit the primary Jingu site for more data about the occasion and date.
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| Sakura street to the Jigu. |
Name: 北海道神宮 Hokkaido Jingu (shrine)
Address: 474 Miyagaoka, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-city, Hokkaido.
Access: Tozai Line - Maruyama Kouen station alighting ---> on foot 15 minutes
Business hour: All year round
Fare: Free (may deposit some Yen coin to the shrine)
Phone: 011-611-0261
7) もいわ山展望台Moiwa Mountain observatory
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| If you see this, you are almost in Mount Moiwa. |
A characteristic landmark mountain secured by the Moiwa Primeval Forest. Bird view of Ishikari Bay and mountain from the observation deck.
Visitors can use the ropeway or the Mt. Moiwa Sightseeing Road from the foot of the mountain to most of the way up.
Once mid-way, the visitors may ride the "Morris Car", the world's first drive-type mini cable car to the summit. From the pinnacle of the Moiwa mountain, you can see a fantastic view of the avenues of Sapporo, Ishikari Bay in the Sea of Japan and Shokanbetsu Peak situated in Mashike town.
Signboards help you spot landmarks, such as the Sapporo Dome, the Sapporo TV Tower, and the JR Tower at Sapporo Station. On a crisp weather, the view stretches into the city roads and deeper into the Ishikari Plain. The Summit Station also function as an easygoing French eatery. The design of the french restaurant allows every guest to enjoy a window seat and the wonderful view.
When you visit Mt. Moiwa in the night, you will be most inspired by the night view of Sapporo which is created by the amount of lights of the city with the population of about 1.9 million people, tremendous demonstrating the twinkle of uncountable jewels floating on the dark sea! Mt. Moiwa is one of the Hokkaido's Top Three night views, alongside Mt. Hakodate and Mt. Tengu in Otaru.
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| Night view of Mount Moiwa. |
Name: もいわ山展望台Moiwa Mountain observatory.
Access: There are several ways to reach this lovely place.
- Car: Drive on Ishiyama-dori (Route 230) from the downtown area to the Jozankei area, and turn right at the crossing of Minami 19-jo toward the Ropeway Sanroku Station (Approx. 12 minutes).
- Taxi: The taxi fare is about 1,500 yen from Susukino (a medium-sized taxi).
- Streetcar/tram: Get off at Ropeway Iriguchi Streetcar Stop, and walk west for 7 minutes (Approx. 20 minutes by streetcar).
- Subway, bus: Get off at the Maruyama Koen Subway Station[T06], take the JR Bus (Maru 10 or 11) Ropeway Sen at the Maruyama Bus Terminal to the Ropeway Mae bus stop and walk 3 minutes (Approx. 11 minutes by bus).
Business hour: [Ropeway operation times]
April 9 – May 31: 10:30 – 21:30
June 1 – September 30: 10:30 – 22:00
October 1 – November 19: 10:30 – 21:30
December 10 – March 31: 11:00 – 20:00
December 31: 11:00 – 15:00
January 1: 5:00 – 12:00
During the Snow Festival and Christmas seasons: 11:00 – 21:00
April 9 – May 31: 10:30 – 21:30
June 1 – September 30: 10:30 – 22:00
October 1 – November 19: 10:30 – 21:30
December 10 – March 31: 11:00 – 20:00
December 31: 11:00 – 15:00
January 1: 5:00 – 12:00
During the Snow Festival and Christmas seasons: 11:00 – 21:00
* Closed: April 1 – 8, November 20 – December 9
Fare: Adults 1100yen, Children 550yen.
Phone: 011-561-8177
8) サッポロビール博物館Sapporo Beer Museum
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| Model of beer process. |
Sapporo Beer Museum, the one and only museum in Japan and this red brick building was raised initially as a factory of the Sapporo Sugar Company in 1890, and later opened as a museum in July 1987 to furnish guests with various information of beer brewing. The building houses to the Sapporo Beer Garden in the south wing.
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| Beer tasting. |
The Sapporo Beer Museum just revived to the public in April 2016 after underwent an entire remodelling. The museum additionally offers a premium tour where you can test "Fukkoku Sapporo Bakushu", a unique brewed beer by the old brewing techniques back in 1881. Having the opportunity to find out the enthusiasm that the Japanese forefather of beer put into their work makes the finished product taste that vastly improved.
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| differentiate the beer with your feel. |
While imagining the days of more than a century back when the red brick walls of this eatery were developed, you can enjoy the freshest draft lager and Mongolian-style fresh grilled lamb at "Garden Grill", which is surrounded by trees that change with the seasons.
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| Light up during christmas. |
Name: サッポロビール博物館Sapporo Beer Museum.
Address: Kita 7-Jo Higashi 9-chome Higashi-ku, Sapporo
Access: There are several way to reach the Sapporo beer garden, but I will only list the subway route, Because a solo traveler like me is not familiar with the bus route and my Japanese is not good either. Furthermore staying warm in the subway station is much more better than waiting a bus while exposing myself to the cold air during winter.
Subway station, "Higashi-kuyakusho" , on Touhou-Line.(About 10 minutes walk from the station).
Business hour: 10:30a.m. - 6:30p.m. (Entrance until 6:00p.m.)
Close on Mondays (Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday) , New Years and holiday period.
*Please note that the museum may close on other days due to special Circumstances such as facility maintenance.
Fare: Free admission to the museum but you may pay for the beer tasting.
Phone: +81-11-748-1876
9) 中央卸売市場 場外市場 Central Wholesale Market&curb market.
Every day, fresh marine items and farming products of Hokkaido are purchased in from the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market, and the curb market offer them(product) at a shabby cost, with respect to the Sapporo crab showcase, around 60 stores are firmly situated in 2lines. The salesclerk is offering vis-à-vis bringing charming correspondence with a guest although some of them don't communicate in English, however, they will welcome everybody at any time.
A king crab, a furry crab, a potato, and so forth are brimming with the flavorful sustenances of Hokkaido in a store. It turns into the memories of a travel and they are the best for a present. In any case, I don't purchase many things around here, in light of the fact that whatever I can see are fresh things, they might be too difficult to mail back to my nation. In any case, I enjoyed some kaisen don around here and got some crab back to my inn and cook me a supper.
The Curb Market, which opens at 6AM, is included roughly 60 stores offering various of products ranging from natural products to fresh and dried fish. It additionally offers sushi and different eateries serving reasonably priced dishes made with fresh seasonal ingredients from the market. Items are made accessible at the Curb Market as soon as the bidding ends at the Wholesale Market.
I recommend you getting there early to have a look at the bidding process in the wholesale market and infuse yourself with the professional environment, then eating lunch there before leaving.
Name: 中央卸売市場 場外市場 Central Wholesale Market, Curb market.
Address: 2-3 North 11, West 21, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0011,JAPAN
Access: The Curb Market is a ten minute walk from either JR Soen Station (3 minutes, 170 yen from JR Sapporo Station) or Nijuyonken Subway Station (10 minutes, 240 yen from Odori Station).
Business hour: 06:00am until 17:00pm. The restaurant may open from 07:00am.
Fare: Free admission. You may want to buy some present or dine in.
Phone: +81(011)621-7044
10) 狸小路商店街Tanukikoji mall.
Another most loved place for me during my visit to Sapporo. I could let you know that I nearly drop by here every day during my stay in Sapporo since I stayed in the Khaosan Sapporo Inn, which is only alongside the number seventh Tanuki street. an easy place to find dinner and supper with reasonable price.
Tanukikoji is a shopping arcade that has been in operation since the frontier time frame which is a roughly 1km-long arcade with around 200 shops that runs east to west in downtown Sapporo. The roofed arcade begins at Nishi-1-chome and ends at Nishi-7-chome. It can be used regardless of the weather and It's an extraordinary place to purchase Hokkaido souvenirs!
Tanuki means a raccoon dog in Japanese. Koji means a narrow road. No one knows why this shopping arcade is named as 'Tanukikoji'. It is assumed that there were some raccoon puppies here, so that the street is named for this animal.
Another story is that the Tanukikoji is so near to the Susukino, where there had been some touting-men or whores standing each night, that is the reason individuals called them as 'Tanuki'. As indicated by a Japanese antiquated custom, Tanuki is an animal can transform itself into a human shape or different figure, for example, a teapot. The old folktale 'Bunbuku Chagama' is the narrative of Tanuki's making joke with people.
When you stroll in Tanukukoji road, you are going to see some road artist or entertainers, particularly in the evening, so clamor like you are feeling that you turn into a neighborhood Hokkaido as of now.
Website:
Name: 狸小路商店街Tanukikoji mall
Address: Minami 2 & 3-jo Nishi 1-chom ~ 7-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Access: 5 minutes walk from Odori Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line (N07), Tozai Line (T09), or Toho Line (H08).
Business hour: Depend on the shop, some open from morning while some of them open at evening.
Fare: Free
Phone: 011-241-5125
11) 北海道開拓の村 Historical village of Hokkaido
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| Human model. |
The Historical Village was opened in April 1983 with the goal of giving an experiential understanding of the lifestyle of the pioneer days and preserving the buildings representative of periodic cultures for children.
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| Old buildings with Sakura. |
Everything in the town is an exhibit. The exhibits give looks of the good old days in Hokkaido, and of the insight and diligent work of our forefathers. The town is separated into four areas: city zone, farm village, fishing village, and mountain village. When you venture into the town, you'll feel as though you're in Hokkaido of a hundred years back.
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| Horse-drawn trolley. |
The primary entrance to the village is the old Sapporo Station building. After entering the town, you will be in an environment typical of the wilderness time of Hokkaido(mid 19th to mid-twentieth century).
A horse-drawn trolley gives transportation along the fundamental road, which is lined with old wooden and stone buildings. Farm life is shown in traditional houses worked by migrants from Honshu. In fall, harvest festival will be held at the Shinto shrine in the festival.
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| Fishing village. |
Name: 北海道開拓の村 Historical village of Hokkaido
Address: Historical Village of Hokkaido Foundation Konopporo 50-1, Atsubetsu-cho, Atsubetsu-ku Sapporo,Hokkaido,Japan 004-0006
Access: JR&Tozai Line (Subway) [Shin Sapporo Sta.] change bus bound for [No.22 Kaitakunomura] (15min) to last bus stop.
Business hour: May - September: 9:00 - 17:00; Open every day
October - April: 9:00 - 16:30; Closed on Monday
*Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
October - April: 9:00 - 16:30; Closed on Monday
*Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Fare: Adults ¥800, Students ¥600
*Free admission for Elementary school students or below.
*Free admission for Elementary school students or below.
Phone: 011-898-2692
12) 滝野すずらん丘陵公園Takino Suzuran Hillside Park.
Takino Suzuran Hillside National Government Park is the one and only national park in Hokkaido, situated around 50 minutes drive south of central Sapporo. This park highlights a delightful grounds surrounded by a rich natural scene. In summer the numerous flowers blossom and waterfalls in the park make the ideal scenery for fishing, cycling, or camping. Admission is free during the freezing winter.
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| Ashiribetsu taki. |
Around Christmas time, Takino Suzuran Hillside National Government Park opens for the winter season as "Takino Snow World." The vivid slopes turn white and draw numerous visitors for winter sports. Winter celebrations incorporate downhill and crosscountry skiing, snowboarding, sledding, and snowshoeing! A trip to the national park is the ideal winter excursion for both adults and kids.
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| Snow world in Takino Suzuran. |
The immeasurable 400ha park grounds includes the Ashiribetu Fall and is divided into the central, mountain stream, and eastern/western Takino Forest zones, which all offer one of a kind pleasure.
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| Snow slidding. |
Name: 滝野すずらん丘陵公園Takino Suzuran Hillside Park
Address: Takino 247, Minami-ku, Sapporo
Access: There are buses going to the Suzuran Koen but only available in these 3 location.
Depart!
To the East entrance of the Suzuran Park.
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To the East entrance of the Suzuran Park.
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To the East entrance of the Suzuran Park.
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Subway Makomanai.
地下鉄真駒内駅 発
(真106)
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Sapporo Terminal.
札幌ﾀｰﾐﾅﾙ 発 106
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Subway FukuZumi.
地下鉄福住駅 発
福106
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Weekday Weekend/ holiday
8:45am 8:45am
9:45am 9:45am
10:45am 10:45am
11:45am
12:45pm 12:15pm
13:45pm 13:45pm
14:45pm 14:45pm
15:50pm 15:50pm
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Weekday Weekend/ holiday
9:15am 9:15am
11:45am
12:15pm
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Weekday Weekend/ holiday
10:20am 10:20am
11:20pm 11:20pm
12:20pm 12:40pm
13:42pm 13:42pm
14:30pm 14:30pm
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Make sure you grab another return time schedule at the subway station before your departure to the Suzuran Koen :).
Business hour: 9:00 - 18:00
*Opening hours vary by season
*Opening hours vary by season
Closed from April 1 to April 19; Closed from November 11 to December 22; The park will be open If April 19 or December 22 falls on a Sunday.
Fare: Adults ¥410, Junior High School and Elementary School Students ¥80.
Free during winter.
Phone: 011-592-3333
13) 平岡公園 Hiraokakoen.
If you like to walk in a forest-like park, then I will recommend the Hiraoka Koen to you, you will feel refreshed when walking through the forest park, you may not see any Sakura around here but you will see a lot of Plum Trees, both white and pink.
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| Waiting to see the light up in evening. |
Hiraoka Park is a 66.4hectare woodland park sitting about 11kilometers southeast of central Sapporo. More than half of the park is wooded and appears as a habitat for various wild birds including the Great Spotted Woodpecker and bugs, such as Miyama Stag Beetle and Anotogaster Sieboldii (Oniyanma dragonfly). Moreover, these 6.5hectare woods come with around 1,200 plum trees and The proportion of red to white-blossomed plum trees is 4 to 6.
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| The park. |
On vacations, the park is loaded with people who enjoy sports. In the west side of the park is one of the biggest plum forests in Sapporo. In May, that is the time when the plum flower blooms, The sensitive shades of the red and white plum flowers make a clear difference against the green grass and blue sky. Numerous fans visit the park each year to see the plum blooms.
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| Plum ice cream. |
When you drop by this exquisite plum timberland, don't forget to try the famous plum flavor ice cream, which may only available in this park during the plum season (I guess).
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| Light up in the Hiraoka Koen during the blooming of the plum. |
Website: http://hiraoka-park.jp/ (Japanese).
Name: 平岡公園Hiraokakoen.
Address: Hiraoka-koen 1-1, Kiyota-ku, Sapporo
Access: Take the Chuo Bus (Oo 66, 67) Hiraoka New Town sen at Oyachi Subway Station (Tozai Line[T17]) to Hiraoka 5-jo 6-chome last bus stop.
* Shuttle buses running only during ume-blossom season are available from Oyachi[T17] and Fukuzumi subway stations[H14] (fare required).
Business hour: Open 24 hours every day (opening hours vary by facility); The sports facilities are only open from the end of April to the middle of November
Fare: Free admission, you may want to buy some food from the vendor.
Phone: 011-881-7924
14) 定山源泉公園Jozan Gensen koen.
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| Welcome to Jozankai Onsen. |
Jozan Gensen Park was opened to honor the 200th commemoration of the birth of Miizumi Jozan, the organizer of the Jozankei Hot Springs, the park was granted the "ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism Award" at the Green Design Awards in 2005. There are statues of the organizer alongside foot spas and place where you can boil eggs in the water of the Jozankei hot springs (Onsen Tamago Hot Springs).
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| Jozankai Onsen street. |
Jozankei is situated on the southern tip of Sapporo and it is a well known hot spring resorts territory that accompanies with the Kappa legend. The symbol of Jozankei is the water sprite known as the "kappa", the kappa is a nonexistent Japanese animal that lives both on land and in water. It is an interesting green goblin-like creature, with a plate on its head, webbed hands and feet, and a duck-like mouth. It turned into the guardian soul of this place as the aftereffect of a legend about a young boy who should have been taken off to the place of kappa, where he lived joyfully. More than 20 kappa statues remain in different postures around the spa town, including the "great Kappa King".
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| Bridge in the park. |
There are onsen foot bath, shop, day trip onsen, and other helpful facilities along your way to the Jozan Gensen Park, easy for you to rest and go all the way to the park.
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| Snow light up in the Jozankai shrine. |
Website: http://jozankei.jp/en/
Name: 定山源泉公園Jozan Gensen koen.
Address: Postal code061-2302 Sapporo, Hokkaido , Minami-ku Jozankei Onsenhigashi 3-chome
Access: There are buses straight to either the Jozankei or Jozankei hot spring, check the site here, it is going be a massive and detail schedule.
https://jozankei.jp/en/access
Business hour: The park open all year round.
Fare: Free admission to the park
Phone: 011-598-2012 Jozankei Tourist Association
15) 百合が原公園Yurigahara Park.
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| Various flowers and plants. |
Yurigahara Park is situated in the north region of Sapporo city and was established in 1983. More than 3500 perennial plants and trees, for example, Lily, Rose, Lilac, Dahlia and so on are planted, and visitors can enjoy seeing lovely blooms.
The park covers a zone of 25.4 ha together with numerous facilities that allow you to spend your energy other than simply viewing the excellent landscape. The Yurigahara Park has paid facilities and free facilities, and are open to each visitors. The paid facilities are the Conservatory, the World Gardens and the Lily Train, while the free facilities are such as the World Lily Gardens, Playground Space and Park Golf Course.
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| A lovely garden during spring and summer. |
The best season to visit is Spring since that is the time when flowers are blooming. It is so brilliant and amazing. You can likewise come to Yurigahara Park in different seasons, for example, Summer is able to encounter the pretty flowers that decorate the park, or you can likewise come in Fall and see the red leaves.
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| the Tulip train, which go slowly around the park. |
Winter is not perfect to this park because the snow in Sapporo is deep, the park looks like a field of snow since everything gets buried.
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| Take a rest in the garden. |
Name: 百合が原公園Yurigahara Park.
Address: Yurigahara-koen 210, Kita-ku, Sapporo
Access: 6-minute walk from JR Gakuen Toshi Line Yurigahara Station
Business hour: Open 24 hours every day (except some facilities)
Fare: Free admission; World Gardens entrance fee: ¥130
Phone: 011-772-3511
16) 旭山記念公園Asahiyama Memorial Park.
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| the center of the park. |
Asahiyama Memorial Park is Located at the west end of Sapporo, the park's lookout, sitting 137.5 meters above sea level, surrounded by sculpted gardens with a large lawn, fountain, a terraced Italian flowerbed, French geometric garden and Chinese arbor. The outer layer of the park is the Learning Forest, which offers hiking ways, with the background of Ezo alder, Ezo spruce, magnolia and false acacia trees.
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| The hanging bridge to the center park. |
The Asahiyama Memorial Park additionally comes with a rest house, food and drink vendor, a hanging bridge, playground, and space for children. During the evening, the lit up wellspring and lights of the building twinkling in central Sapporo, creating a prominent spot for couples to enjoy the night views of Sapporo.
Among Mt.Maruyama and Mt.Moiwa, Asahiyama Memorial Park was worked as one of the commemorative project events for the 100th anniversary of Sapporo in 1970. From this site, you can see the city of Sapporo, Ishikari Plain and the Sea of Japan.
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| This will be another wonderful night view when evening comes. |
Name: 旭山記念公園Asahiyama Memorial Park.
Address: Sakaigawa 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Access: The transfer from train to bus is needed during the access to the park.
- Take a Tozai Line to Maruyama koen eki.
- Transfer a JR bus, Asahiyama koen line(円13, No13) to Asahiyama Koen-mae(旭山公園前）, it takes 15 min.
- Walk 4 minutes to the rest house.
Business hour: Park: 6:00 - 22:00
Rest House: 10:00 - 16:00 (closed during Winter season).
Fare: Free admission.
Phone: 011-200-0311森の家
17) 札幌ウィンタースポーツミュージアムSapporo Winter Sports Museum.
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| Okurayama signboard. |
The Sapporo Winter Sports Museum is situated at the foot of the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium, where the expansive hill ski jump challenges were held during the Sapporo Winter Olympics in 1972, furthermore it is a place where can overlooks downtown Sapporo.
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| The ropeway. |
The museum opened in 2000, comprises of 2 fundamental zones: one is the Exhibit Zone which showcases the historical products, assets of winter games, and the Sapporo Winter Olympics. Another zone is the Sensation/Experience Zone that visitors can "experience the world" which just the athletes know.
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| Inside the muzeum. |
As for the ski jump experience, there is the Take Off Timing Simulator which gives visitors a jump timing experience with various wind speed so the player can make different jump, every attempt and result is recorded.
If you are going to the Museum, feel free to drop by the Ski Jump stadium as well, it is the stadium where you can see the show just beside the snow path, if you encounter one ski jump event.
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| Ski jump simulator. |
Name: 札幌ウィンタースポーツミュージアムSapporo Winter Sports Museum.
Address: Miyanomori 1274, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Access: At Maruyama Koen Station on the Tozai subway line[T06], take the JR Bus Maru 14 Araiyama route to Okurayama kyogijo iriguchi.
* A shuttle bus service is available daily from Sapporo Station Bus Terminal from April 29 to November 3.
Business hour: 9:00 - 18:00, Open everyday and the opening hours vary by season.
Fare: Adults ¥600; Free admission for Junior High School or younger.
Phone: 011-641-8585
18) 札幌競馬場Sapporo Racecourse.
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| Racecourse tour. |
Sapporo Racecourse is situated in Chūō-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. It was implicit 1907 for horse racing use. It has 12,000 seats, with a limit of 30,000. This racecourse has two race gatherings every year (Each race meeting, for the most part, has six to twelve days). The renovation of the grandstand was finished in July 2014.
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| Listening to the heart beat. |
They are seats from which you can see the entire course, and additionally get a view of the city of Sapporo and Mt. Moiwa. What's more, there is the "runway", where you can see the horses very close. The "makiba garden", where the paddock is on display, and "kids Land", which additionally has a tree house, making it a recreation facilities with extensive facilities that can be enjoyed by the entire family.
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| You can touch the horse here. |
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| The "Makib Garden" showing you some pony. |
Name: 札幌競馬場Sapporo Racecourse.
Address: Kita 16-jo Nishi 16-chome 1-1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Access: About 10 minutes on foot from JR Soen Station.
About 15 minutes on foot from Sapporo Municipal SubwayTozai Line Nijuyonken Station.
Free shuttle buses run between Sapporo Racecourse and JR Soen Station and Nijuyonken Subway Station every Saturday and Sunday while races are held.(Operating hours: 9:00-17:00)
Business hour: During racing events: 9:00–17:00
Weekdays: 10:00–12:00, 13:00–16:00
Closing days: Monday, Tuesday, national holidays and Year end and New Year holidays. There may be other special holidays.
Fare: 100 Yen admission
Phone: 011-726-0461
19) ノースサファリ サッポロNorth Safari Sapporo
North Safari Sapporo is an interactive zoo where you can interface with animals. Interacted with a variety of animals! "Huge snake around your neck" experience is extremely popular!
The zoo comes with monkeys, rabbits, penguins and many more rare and charming animals. You can feed them, hug them and touch them, take a photo with them however you want, and even go for a horse ride. In summer you can ride amphibious vehicles and four-wheeled buggies, experience dog sledding, snowmobile, watching Hokkaido local animal with snowshoes in winter, enjoying not only animals but many activities.
Finally, you can watch the duck racing, and the night Safari is also available here, the zoo is open until 20:00 even in winter. The restaurant in the zoo serves a number of original dishes. Visitors can also eat while watching animals in the Kamakura snow caves.
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| Owl and Falcon. |
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| Duck racing. |
Name: ノースサファリ サッポロNorth Safari Sapporo.
Address: Sapporo, Hokkaido Sapporo Minami-ku Toyotaki 469-1
Access: Public transportation: Take the Jotetsu Bus bound for Jozankei Onsen from Makomanai subway station (Namboku Line[N16]) to Toyotaki shogakko mae bus stop. (Complimentary shuttle service is available there).
Business hour: The opening hour vary to the season and weather.
- November – April: 10:00 – 17:00 (last admission: 16:00).
- May, June, September, October: (weekdays) 10:00 – 17:00 (last admission: 16:00)
(Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, the days before national holidays) 10:00 – 19:00 (last admission: 18:00). - July, August: (weekdays) 10:00 – 18:00 (last admission: 17:00)
(Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, the days before national holidays, August 13, 14, 15) 10:00 – 21:00 (last admission: 20:00).
* Please note that the facility may be closed due to bad weather, such as strong winds or snow storms.
Fare: 1500Yen for an adult, 500Yen for a child.
Phone: 011-596-5300
20) 大通公園 Odori Park.
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| Fountain in the Odori park. |
Although they are a lot of information will pop up when you type Sapporo or Odori park in google search, you may have adequate information about this main travel site. However, I still want to put it in this list since it is a must go location when traveller arrive in Sapporo, not only the enormous feature and easy find location, Odori park is the soul place for every local Hokkaido.
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| View of Odori park from terebi tower. |
Many locals gather at Odori Park to eat lunch and take walks. Experience the seasons through flower beds, trees, and events carried out at the park.
Odori Park is an oasis in the city center and extends 1.5 km from east to west.
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| Munich town arrive in the Odori park in Christmas. |
The history of Odori Park started in 1871 when it was developed as a large-scale firebreak to separate the downtown area to the administrative district in the north and the residential and commercial district in the south.
With its development advanced by the growth of the city, the park was later turned into a relaxing space for the citizens as well as a place for worldwide trade.
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| Snow festival. |
Odori Park is perceived both regionally and nationally as a site for significant events in Sapporo, for example, the YOSAKOI Soran celebration in early summer, the Beer Garden and the Summer Festival in summer, and the Snow Festival and the White Illumination in winter.
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| Christmas light up. |
Website: http://www.sapporo-park.or.jp/odori/en/
Name: 大通公園 Odori Park.
Address: Odori Nishi 1-chome ~ Odori Nishi 12-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Access: Drop by any of these station.
Odori Station (Subway Tozai Line, Namboku Line, Toho Line).
Business hour: Open all year round.
Fare: Free
Phone: 011-251-0438
21) さっぽろテレビ塔Sapporo TV Tower.
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| May not look special during morning. |
Sapporo TV Tower, standing 147.2 meters tall, is located in the heart of the city of Sapporo, east end of the Oodori park. This landmark has been a well-known fascination since its opening in 1957. It takes around a 60-second lift ride from the third floor to the observation stage at 90.38 meters above the ground.
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| View from the TV tower. |
The tower overlooks the Odori Park, which is an excellent park that embellishes blossoms from season to season and has different universal event for residents and sightseers consistently. Visitors on the observation platform can enjoy a view of the entire city as far as the Sea of Japan and the heavenly Ishikari Plains in the background.
The observation deck is the best place to see the snow festival and park's lit up decorations in the winter. There is also a special plan, popular among couples, available to privately rent out the observation deck for 30 minutes after the Tower closes (reservation required).
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| Summer TV tower. |
Website: http://www.tv-tower.co.jp/en/
Name: さっぽろテレビ塔Sapporo TV Tower.
Address: Odori Nishi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Access: Odori Station (Subway Toho Line), east end of the Oodori park.
Business hour: Open all year round, Summer: 9:00 - 22:00 Winter: 9:30 - 21:30.
Fare: Adults ¥720, High School Students ¥600, Junior High School Students ¥400.
Phone: 011-241-1131
22) 白い恋人パーク チョコレートファクトリー Shiroi Koibito park Chocolate Factory.
Shiroi Koibito Park is an awesome space in view of the standards of scrumptiousness, fun and stories of desserts from a past time.
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| The garden in the shiroi koi bito park. |
Notwithstanding to housing the Shiroi Koibito Factory where this notable Hokkaido sweet is produced, the park likewise has a cafe to allow visitor to enjoy Ishiya's unique desserts, the Cookie craft Studio (where budding confectioners can try their hand at making their own Shiroi Koibito cookies), a toy exhibition room and the Rose Garden. The things visitors see, taste and experience here will make for really "sweet"memories!
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| Shiroi koibito railway. |
The best time to see the rose garden in the yard is during the summer. The park likewise highlights the "Chocolate Carnival," a parade of mechanical dolls, which starts at the top of every hour, the "Shiroi Koibito Railway" trolley displayed after the Benkei steam train, and the "Gulliver House," which youngsters can enter and play. Obviously, there is also a store that sales "Shiroi Koibito" cookies and additionally a candy specialty shop called "Candy Labo."
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| Ishiya. |
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| Carnival in the park. |
Name: 白い恋人パーク チョコレートファクトリー Shiroi Koibito park Chocolate Factory.
Address: Miyanosawa 2-jo 2-chome, Nishi-ku, Sapporo
Access: By subway: Get off at Miyanosawa Station on the Tozai Subway Line.(Approx. 20 min from Odori Station)
Business hour: Open all year round from;9:00～18:00 (Last admittance: 17:00 , shop closing time: 19:00).
Fare: Adults ¥600, Junior High School Students or younger ¥200.
Phone: 011-666-1481
23) 円山動物園Maruyama Zoo.
The greatest engaging point of Maruyama Zoo is to enjoy the "Good relationship with Animals". Here are many chances for you to encounter energizing time with animals. For example, in the "Kid's Zoo", you can try to feed a squirrel, monkies, touching guinea pigs, rabbits or other little alluring ones. In "Kangaroo house" you can feel the "body contact" with wallabies or kangaroos. In front of the outdoor stage, you can likewise watch kites fly simply close by, or you can encounter the traditional art of manipulating birds of prey, (takasho) falconer by yourself.
Other than the animals, the zoo likewise offers you entertainment facilities, "Perception Rest House" was built just beside "Monkey Mountain" with a decent perspective of monkeys acting vivacious, energetically in front of you. On the first floor, there are a few zones, for example, "PictureBooks-booth" and "Climbers'Wall". You likewise can unwind on hammock serenely. On the second floor, there is a lounge for the visitors to take a rest and eat something.
for detail and schedule of the zoo event, please check the link below, as the event may change due to a certain condition.
Name: 円山動物園Maruyama Zoo.
Address: Miyagaoka 3-1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Access: 15min.walk from Maruyama koen Subway Sta. Exit No.3 or No.6.
Business hour: March - October: 9:30 - 16:30. November - February: 9:30 - 16:00.
Closed on the Second and fourth Wednesday of every month.
*Other irregular closures in April and November.
Fare: Adults ¥600; Free admission for Junior High School Students or younger.
Phone: 011-621-1426
24) 羊ヶ丘展望台Hitsujigaoka observatory.
Hitsujigaoka Observation hill ("Hitsujigaoka tenboudai" in Japanese) is situated about 9 km south-southeast of central Sapporo.
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| Dr. William Smith Clark statue. |
It is on the highest point of the gently sloping hill, and has a decent view of Sapporo city. Just to the north of this hill, you can see the Sapporo Dome which is a stadium for baseball and soccer.
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| Is the sheep! |
Around the observatory, a flock of sheep is grazing, which makes a peaceful view. Sheeps have been fed around here since the beginning, and this region is on the property of the National Agricultural Research Center for Hokkaido Region now. "Hitsujigaoka" signifies "hill of sheep" in Japanese.
Other than the sheep, there is a statue of Dr. William Smith Clark, the father of pioneers in Hokkaido, the man who left the renowned words "young men be driven", is the model of the figure made by stone carver Tando Saka.
His right arm is raised in his trademark act like he focuses "toward the eternal truth which lies far in the distance", with a profound sentiment ambition towards that objective.
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| Shop around the Hitsujigaoka. |
The observatory has a few structures for guests, for example, eatery, footbath. I had a lot of feeling after I visited here.
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| Summer light up. |
Name: 羊ヶ丘展望台Hitsujigaoka observatory.
Address: Hitsujigaoka 1, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo
Access: 10 min. bus ride from Toho Subway Line Fukuzumi Sta.
Business hour: May - June: 8:30 - 18:00.
July - August: 8:30 - 19:00.
September: 8:30 - 18:00.
October - April: 9:00 - 17:00.
*Last admission 15 minutes before closing.
Fare: Adults ¥520, Junior High School and Elementary School Students ¥300.
Phone: 011-851-3080
25) すすきのSusukino.
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| A really bustle Susukino evening. |
Susukino is the splendid lights district in Sapporo, and is the greatest one in northern Japan. Initially, it was a shady area of town, however, since the 1920s it turned into the locale of bars, eateries, bistros and silver screens. At that point by holding of Winter Olympic Games in 1972, some retail establishments and underground shopping center are assembled, so Susukino has turned out to be enormous downtown in Sapporo.
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| Susukino Matsuri. |
"Susukino" signifies "field of Japanese silver grass", and this area was such place some time ago.
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| I can't stand in this crowd for another minute! |
Fundamentally, Susukino Intersection is the focal point of the area. Around the crossing point, there are the stations of tram and the terminal of streetcar. "Tanukikoji" toward the north of Susukino Intersection is an old shopping road with the arcade. It has numerous shops and eateries, and is one of the prominent roads in Sapporo, likewise the paradise of shopping and eat in.
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| One of the light up in Susukino. |
Website: http://www.susukino-ta.jp/ (this site is using google translate, so the accuracy of the english may not precise, just like mine >.<)
Name: すすきのSusukino.
Address: Sapporo, Hokkaido, Chuo-ku, Minami Article 4 neighborhood
Access: 5 minutes walk from the subway Odori Station, 1 minute walk from subway Nanboku-Toho Susukino Station.
Business hour: Vary on the shop.
Fare: You may want to shop and eat around here, the price is not very ideal though, but the quality is the best of the best.
Phone: -
26) 札幌ドームSapporo Dome.
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| Outside the Dome. |
The Sapporo Dome is a stadium situated in Toyohira-Ku, Sapporo, Japan, and is mainly used for baseball and association soccer. It is the home field of the baseball group Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters and the association soccer club Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo.
Sapporo Dome is the first dome in the world furnished with a framework for exchanging between turf for baseball and soccer.
It is one of the planned football venues for the 2020 Summer Olympics, is the planned venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2017 Asian Winter Games, and is also a planned venue of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.The stadium was previously avenue of the 2002 edition of the FIFA World Cup. ( from Wikipedia)
On days without a match or other events, dome tours are offered. The Dome additionally highlights an observation tower, park for youngsters, and a weight training room.
Website: http://www.sapporo-dome.co.jp/foreign/index-en.html
Name: 札幌ドームSapporo Dome.
Address: Hitsuji-gaoka 1, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo
Access: 13 minutes from Sapporo Subway Sta. to Fukuzumi Subway Sta. on the Toho Line and then about 10 minutes on foot from there to the Dome (500m).
Business hour: Observation deck: 10:00 - 18:00.
Closed occasionally when there is an event or so.
Fare: Observation deck entrance fee: Adults ¥500, Elementary and Junior High School Students ¥300.
Phone: 011-850-1000
27) 札幌芸術の森Sapporo Art Park.
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| The art park entrance, is a large bridge. |
Sapporo Art Park is a city park that has different craftsmanship related facilities, for example, an open-air gallery, an art studio, a glass studio and a music hall. While centering on exhibitions of sculptures, contemporary art and so on, it likewise concentrates on research, study and training activity.
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| I tried my best to tell what it is... |
The harmony of nature, buildings, and art in the park is wonderful and it is chosen as one of the best 100 open architectures in Japan.
There are also places to practice dramatic acting and music, and also facilities for overnight stays. Sapporo Art Park is a place to observe art, as well as a place to create art.
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| Outdoor stadium. |
In the event that you wish to infuse yourself in art in nature of Hokkaido and/or want to have some quiet time of creation please visit Sapporo Art Park.
Visit the Sapporo art part during winter is not recommended as the environment is harsh and is hard to walk and climb over the hill. Furthermore, the scene during deep winter is a bit "sorry", but it is a different story if you prefer the shining silver world, no one will come and you can leave your footstep in the deep snow, Yes! only yours.
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| One of the sculpture in the park. |
Name: 札幌芸術の森Sapporo Art Park.
Address: Geijyutsu-no-Mori 2-chome 75, Minami-ku, Sapporo
Access: Central bus Platform no.2 in subway Namboku Line "Makomanai (makomanai) station", take [SoraNuma line or Takino line], about 15 minutes in bus travelling.
Check the bus destination before abroad, there is a big screen in the rest room showing each bus arrival time, waiting platform, and destination.
- Get off the bus at the "Art park entrance", if you are going to the Arishima Takeo Kyutei, craft workshop, and the Sapporo indoor art museum.
- Get off the bus at the "Art park Center", if you are going to the open-air art museum, printmaking workshop, art hall, and outdoor stage.
- All central bus from Makomanai Station platform 2 stop at "Art Park Center" which is the last stop of the bus.
Business hour: 9:45am - 17:00pm
*Open every day April 28 - November 4
*Opening hours vary by season.
Fare: Admission fees vary by exhibition.
Phone: 011-592-5111
28) 幌見峠ラベンダー園Horomitoge Lavender Garden.
The lavender garden at Horomitoge (Horomi pass) has been developed from 1987, began with 120 lavenders. Presently, there are more than 5000 lavenders.
Horomitoge Lavender Garden is one of the rare gems of Sapporo. If you are looking for surreal sights, the extensive stretches of lavender will surely leave you speechless. The whole garden is well taken care of and after a long day of walking through the purple colored flowers, you can buy essential oils produced here for a reasonable price as well.
The lavender garden is only open for about 20 to 25 days annually during the mid of July to the early of August, the garden will close for the rest of the day but the car park observatory is only close during winter. That is why the Horomitoge Lavender Garden earn the name of rare gem of Sapporo. You may try the lavender field in Furano as well.
The view from Horomitoge is very beautiful that many of young couples come here especially midnight. The Horomitoge car park observatory open until 1:30am.(closed 2:00am) Offering you a chance to see a fantastic night view of Sapporo city and the scene is a certified Japan night view heritage, carrying your camera during your visit to the garden is not simply, but is a must!
It is not because this scenic spot isn't good, it is just rare and hard to come by. I hardly could find this place in the travel information center, maybe I just miss the garden opening date. The official website I found regarding this lavender garden is only available in Japanese, so, I hope this article may help.
Name: 幌見峠ラベンダー園Horomitoge Lavender Garden.
Address: 471-110 Bankei, Chūō-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaidō 064-0945, Japan
Access: the only way to get here is by car. It’s about a 30 minute drive west of downtown Sapporo via local roads from the Maruyama Park area. It can be a bit hard to find, so is best suited to the adventurous and those with good car navigation systems.
Business hour: Lavender garden 9:00 to 17:00 (Date waiting to confirm, usually around July 15~July 31).
City view car park : Morning shift 10:00am to 17:00pm. Night shift 18:00pm to 01:30am (gate close at 02:00am).
Fare: 500Yen for the parking
Phone: 011-622-5167
29) 札幌ファックトリ Sapporo Factory.
A famous shopping center situated in a previous industrial factory within walking distance from Sapporo Brewery. A decent place to purchase keepsakes.
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| Outside Sapporo Factory. |
Sapporo Factory is a business complex including 160 stores and facilities, set up in the historic site where beer was initially brewed by Japanese. Have a superb time in this dynamic shopping arcade, where every season brings new enjoyments.
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| The Atrium. |
The building is divided into seven regions. What gives it the character is the "Atrium", which is like a massive greenhouse. This symbolic zone of Sapporo Factory is showered with sunlight coming through the gigantic glass rooftop and loaded with greenery and seasonal flowers year round. The Atrium highlights an event stage and roundabout pathways that circumvent every building.
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| The shopkeeper... |
From November to the end of December a colossal Christmas tree is brought over from Hiroo Town in the Tokachi range and is decorated and lit with illumination.
Wew!!! It is quite a long post, by the way, how do you feel with this post? do you feel it is sort of messy or confusing? please let me know in the comment box so I could fix it.
I was plan to embed the map to every place, but then I realize I don't use any google map during my travel, I just get a map from the Inn I stayed and draw and plan my trip on it.
Please let me know if you want a map on the post (only google map :).
Once again thank you for scrolling until here :) .
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| The gigantic Christmas tree light up. |
Name: 札幌ファックトリ Sapporo Factory.
Address: Higashi 4 Chome, Kita 2, Chuo, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
Access: 12 min walk from JR Sapporo Station.
Business hour: Shops: 10:00 - 20:00 Restaurants: 11:00 - 22:00
Fare: Free admission.
Phone: 011-207-5000
30) エスタ大食品街 Esta the grand food court (The gluttony street).
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| Esta sushi section |
Alright, here we are in 30, the last place I am going to share during my visit to Sapporo. I accidentally come to this place when I am strolling in the underground street of JR tower. The sign board is just a common sign board like anyone you can see in the train station, but the words attracted me.
I walked deep into the walkway after the signboard, then I discover few rows of food stores lie both side of my left and right such as PapaBeard, then I happen to be in a white clean market which is sale only food! I found all the Hokkaido foods here, with this single food court I could try every food in Japan. They are more than 100 types of food to choose, from lunch, cake, drinks, side dish, lunch, bakery, dessert, and also packed Hokkaido food souvenir.
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| How many types of Onigiri you have tried? |
This place is so packed if you visit around 5pm resulted by the folks who are just free from their works, and also the weekend, so bustle and crowded. I visit this place almost every day to look for my dinner, the price of the food here is common but the good thing is I could buy a little portion from a few vendor, combine it and make a luxury dinner. They offer a discount if you buy more.
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| The ice cream never melt. |
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| Papa Beard, My all time favorite. |
Name: エスタ大食品街 Esta the grand food court (The gluttony street).
Address: 060-0005 2, Kita-5-jonishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi
Access: Namboku Line Sapporo Station Exit 2 direct connection.
Toho Line Sapporo Station Exit 18 direct connection.
Business hour: 10:00~21:00
Fare: Free admission
Phone: 011-213-2111
Wew!!! It is quite a long post, by the way, how do you feel with this post? do you feel it is sort of messy or confusing? please let me know in the comment box so I could fix it.
I was plan to embed the map to every place, but then I realize I don't use any google map during my travel, I just get a map from the Inn I stayed and draw and plan my trip on it.
Please let me know if you want a map on the post (only google map :).
Once again thank you for scrolling until here :) .
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