Sapporo Barrier-Free Sightseeing Spots

Please check the detailed information for each facility as you may need to apply in advance before visiting. *Information as of March 3, 2021.

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Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

1Where to buy souvenirs! Recommended Shopping Spots

Ario Sapporo: Enjoy everyday life in Sapporo at a mall for citizens' use; It is a large-scale commercial facility consisting of "Ito-Yokado" for food and household goods, "Ario Mall" for fashion and gourmet foods, and a spa/leisure pavilion with bathing facilities. It is well-equipped as a gathering place for everyone from children to the elderly, and is built for easy shopping.

Address: 9-2-20, Kita 7-jo Higashi, Higashi-ku, Sapporo

Telephone: 011-723-1111

Open: Ito-Yokado
1F: 10:00 - 22:00
2F/3F: 10:00 - 21:00

Ario Mall
Specialty stores: 10:00 - 21:00
2F Food Court 10:00 - 21:00
1F restaurant area 11:00-22:00

Spa & Leisure Pavilion
10:00 - 21:00
Opening hours differ at Renaissance and some stores.

Parking: Yes / Pay parking
Parking fee service is available for those who use Ario Sapporo

Official HP: https://sapporo.ario.jp/

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

Sapporo Factory: A shopping mall that retains an emotional brick structure; This commercial facility was built on the site of a former Sapporo Beer factory. The seven buildings, including the brick buildings from the factory era and a huge atrium, house fashion and general merchandise stores, restaurants, and a movie theater. The buildings are wheelchair accessible, and there are ostomate-accessible restrooms in the building. Some foreign languages are also available.

Address: Kita 2-jo Higashi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Additional details: For detailed information, please check the official webpage.

Official HP: https://sapporofactory.jp.e.acw.hp.transer.com/

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

Sapporo Central Wholesale Market Outside Market: Crowded with visitors every day for seafood bowls!; You can buy and taste fresh seafood and agricultural products auctioned off at the market! The cafeteria offers a variety of menu items for seafood lovers, including salmon, salmon roe, crab, and more. In addition to foreign language maps, many of the buildings on the premises are one-story and wheelchair accessible, and there are barrier-free restrooms in the common areas.

Address: Kita 11 Nishi 21, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Telephone: 011-621-7044 (Obaichiba Market Central Business Association/9:00 - 15:00)

Open: 6:00 - 17:00 (from 7:00 for the restaurant area)
*Varies depending on the store.

Parking: Free

Official HP: http://www.jyogaishijyo.com

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

Sapporo PARCO: A fashion building where you can actually taste unique gourmet food; In addition to trendy fashion, the restaurant area with its unique stores and food stands offering gourmet foods such as coffee shops, spice specialty stores, and potato specialty stores are also popular. The building has no shortage of facilities, and is directly accessible from "Pole Town," an underground shopping mall leading from Odori Station.

Address: 3-3, Minami 1-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Telephone: 011-214-2131

Open: Whole building 10:00 - 20:00
8F Restaurant Please check HP
1F Starbucks Coffee 7:30 - 23:00

Parking: Yes / Pay parking
Free parking for up to 120 minutes at directly-managed parking lots and 60 minutes at affiliated parking lots when you spend 2,000 yen or more at a single PARCO store on the same

Official HP: https://sapporo.parco.jp/

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

Sapporo Mitsukoshi: If you are looking for genuine souvenirs, this is the place to go!; A wide selection of goods and reliable quality. This long-established department store has long been familiar to the citizens of Sapporo. The basement floor offers a variety of processed marine products and famous confections that Hokkaido is proud of, and it is a good place to stop by during your trip. The store offers multi-functional toilets and nursing rooms, as well as service assistance and shopping assistance.

Address: 3-8, Minami 1-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Japan

Telephone: 011-271-3311

Open: 10:00 - 19:00
(B2F to 2F of the Main Building and the North Wing are open until 7:30 p.m.)

Parking: Yes / Pay parking
Free parking for 2 hours when spending 2,000 yen or more at Sapporo Mitsukoshi and Marui Imai on the same day.

Official HP: https://www.mitsukoshi.mistore.jp/sapporo.html

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

JR Tower: Directly connected to Sapporo Station! A commercial complex where you can enjoy gourmet foods; The JR Tower, a commercial complex that includes Apia, Esta, Paseo, and Sapporo Stellar Place, offers not only shopping, but also delicious gourmet food such as Sapporo Ramen Kyowakoku, which features Hokkaido's representative ramen stores. An audio signage guide system is available in some parts of the building, and the front desk staff, who have undergone service assistance training, are also reassuring.

Address: See below

Parking: Yes / Pay parking
Free parking for 2 hours when you spend more than 2,000 yen (including tax) at Apia, Esta, Paseo, and Sapporo Stellar Place.

Additional details: Apia
Address: Kita 5 Nishi 3/4, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Business hours: 10:00 - 21:00 (Shopping)
　　　　　 11:00 - 21:30 (Restaurant)
Phone: 011-209-3500
Official website http://www.apiadome.com/

Esta
Address: Kita 5-jo Nishi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Business hours: 10:00 - 21:00 (Shopping)
　　　　　 11:00 - 22:00 (Restaurants)
　　　　　 10:00 - 21:00 (Food Street)
Phone: 011-213-2111
Official website http://www.sapporo-esta.jp/
　　　　　　
Paseo
Address: Kita 6 Nishi 2-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo
Business hours: 10:00 - 21:00 (Shopping)
　　　　　 11:00 - 22:00 (Restaurant)
Phone: 011-213-5645
Official website: http://www.e-paseode.com

Sapporo Stellar Place
Address: Kita 5-jo Nishi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Business hours: 10:00 - 21:00 (Shopping)
　　　　　 11:00 - 23:00 (Restaurant)
Phone: 011-209-5100
Official website http://www.stellarplace.net/

Official HP: http://www.jr-tower.com/

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

Sky Shop Okadama: Souvenir shop offering a wide range of airport-specific products and famous confections; Located in the 2nd floor departure lobby of Okadama Airport, which serves Kushiro, Hakodate, Rishiri, Memanbetsu, and Okushiri, as well as Misawa, Shizuoka, and Matsumoto. In addition to a full lineup of Hokkaido's famous confections, there are also souvenirs such as "Tappi Sable" and "Okadama Horumon," which are made from the local specialty of onions. The same floor also has a nursing room, multi-functional restrooms, and an AED system for your peace of mind.

Address: Inside Okadama Airport, Okadama-cho, Higashi-ku, Sapporo

Telephone: 011-785-5411

Open: 7:00-17:00

Parking: Yes / Pay parking lot
Customers using "Skyshop Okadama" are entitled to 2 hours free parking on the same day. Please ask the store staff for details.

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

Daimaru Sapporo Store: Conveniently located directly connected to the station! Trend-setting department store; This department store is directly connected to JR Sapporo Station and Sapporo Subway Station. The 7th floor frequently holds highly planned events, so be sure to check it out. The 7th floor is also flexible in providing sales floor guidance for the elderly and handicapped.

Address: 4-7, Kita 5 Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Telephone: 011-828-1111

Open: 10:00 - 20:00
8F UCC Cafe Comfort is open until 8 p.m.; 8F Restaurant Area is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Parking: Yes / Pay parking
Free service available depending on the amount of purchase

Official HP: https://www.daimaru.co.jp/sapporo/

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

Hokkaido Souvenir Tanukiya: Let us help you find the best souvenirs for your trip to Sapporo!; Located at 4-chome, Raccoon Street Shopping Street, Odori, Sapporo. This souvenir shop sells over 5,000 items ranging from famous Hokkaido sweets and sake to miscellaneous goods. The shop also sells local goods and official goods of the shopping arcade mascot "Dakkopon," making it the perfect place to find local souvenirs (use the stairs to reach the general merchandise section on the second floor).

Address: 4-18 Minami 3-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo (Raccoon Alley 4-chome)

Telephone: 011-221-0567

Open: 9:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Parking: No parking lot

Official HP: https://www.tanukiya.co.jp/

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

Norbesa: Ferris wheel on the rooftop! Commercial facility with local restaurants; This is a commercial facility with a variety of restaurants, including popular ramen and sushi restaurants, as well as amusement facilities such as bowling alleys and karaoke rooms. The most notable landmark is the Ferris wheel on the rooftop. The Ferris wheel takes 10 minutes to complete a full circle. The gondola is barrier-free and wheelchair-accessible.

Address: Minami 3-jo Nishi 5-chome 1-1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Additional details: For detailed information, please check the official webpage.

Official HP: https://www.norbesa.jp/

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

2Sapporo is the place to be if you want to enjoy Sapporo to the fullest! Recommended Experience Spots

Sapporo Ainu Culture Exchange Center: Approximately 300 items of traditional clothing and folk tools are displayed in the exhibition room.; This is a facility for learning located in Koganeyu, near Jozankei Onsen. Visitors can see, touch, and experience the history and culture of the Ainu people, who have nurtured their own culture in Hokkaido. Admission is free, but there is a fee for viewing the exhibition rooms only (discounts are available for the elderly and handicapped).

Address: Koganeyu 27, Minami-ku, Sapporo

Additional details: For detailed information, please check the official webpage.

Official HP: https://www.city.sapporo.jp/shimin/pirka-kotan/

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium: Panoramic view of Sapporo from the observatory; From the observatory, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Sapporo. In summer, lavenders bloom next to the runway of the ski jump, and you can enjoy the view while riding the lift to the observatory. The lift is equipped with a stop sign for disabled visitors.

Address: 1274 Miyanomori, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Telephone: 011-641-8585

Open: Summer: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Winter: 9:00-17:00

Fee: Round trip / Adults (junior high school students and older): 1,000 yen, Children (elementary school students and younger): 500 yen

Parking: Free of charge

Official HP: https://okurayama-jump.jp/

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

Sapporo Olympic Museum: Experience winter sports as if you were playing a game.; Visitors can learn about the history of the Winter Olympics through chronological panels and exhibits. Wear worn by athletes and medals on display are popular. Visitors can experience six types of sports, including jumping, using monitors on the simulators. The facilities are universally compatible, so everyone can enjoy them.

Address: 1274 Miyanomori, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Telephone: 011-641-8585

Open: May-October: 9:00-18:00
November - April: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission until 30 minutes before closing time.

Fee: Adults 600 yen, Junior high school students and younger free of charge, 65 years old and older 450 yen
Free for those with a physical disability certificate, rehabilitation certificate, or mental disability certificate.
*Please show proof of age or the certificate.

Parking: Yes / Free

Official HP: https://sapporo-olympicmuseum.jp/

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

Sapporo Clock Tower: The oldest existing clock tower in Japan; The Sapporo Clock Tower was built in 1878 based on Dr. Clark's concept. It is one of the most popular spots in Sapporo and is designated as a National Important Cultural Property. A tour of the museum is recommended to enjoy this facility. Inside the museum, visitors can learn about the history of the Sapporo Clock Tower and watch a maintenance video of the tower clock machine. Wheelchairs for the elderly and a simple elevator are also available.

Address: Kita 1-jo Nishi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Additional details: For detailed information, please check the official webpage.

Official HP: http://sapporoshi-tokeidai.jp/english/

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

Sapporo TV Tower: Sapporo's landmark overlooking Odori Park; The 90-meter-high observatory offers a panoramic view of the tranquil landscape of Odori Park. During the Sapporo White Illumination and the Sapporo Snow Festival, this is the perfect spot. Elevators, slopes, and private restrooms are available for wheelchair users.

Address: Odori Nishi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Additional details: For detailed information, please check the official webpage.

Official HP: https://www.tv-tower.co.jp/en/

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

Sapporo Dome: A hole-in-the-wall spot to enjoy a view of the city; Sapporo Dome is known as a venue for sporting events and concerts, but the view of Sapporo from the observatory (fee required) is spectacular. On clear days, you can see as far as Mt. The escalators in the museum are wheelchair-accessible. *The nursing room is not available due to the Kids Park currently closed to prevent new coronavirus infection.

Address: Hitsuji-gaoka 1, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo

Additional details: For detailed information, please check the official webpage.

Official HP: http://www.sapporo-dome.co.jp/foreign/index-en.html

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

sapporo beer museum: Learn about the history of Japanese beer since the Meiji era; Exhibits and guides provide detailed explanations of how beer has been brewed in Hokkaido. The premium tour with tasting (charged) is especially popular, and early reservation is recommended. Please note that the Meiji-era building, recognized as a Hokkaido Heritage Site, still has some steps.

Address: Sapporo Garden Park, 9-1-1, Kita 7-jo Higashi 9-chome, Higashi-ku, Sapporo

Telephone: 011-748-1876

Open: 11:00-18:00
Last admission 17:30
Tasting L.O. 5:30 p.m.

Parking: Free for up to 6 hours for users
(Authentication is required)

Official HP: http://www.sapporobeer.jp/brewery/s_museum/

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill: Snap a photo with the statue of Dr. Clark; The statue of Dr. Clark, the father of Hokkaido's pioneering spirit, is located here. Sheep are freely spending their time on the grounds, and from the observatory you can enjoy the contrast between the rich natural surroundings and the city. Although there are some steps and inclines due to its location on a small mountain, the site is well maintained with a parking lot for wheelchair users. In addition, those with a disability certificate can enter for free by showing it at the time of admission.

Address: Hitsujigaoka 1, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo

Additional details: For detailed information, please check the official webpage.

Official HP: https://www.hitsujigaoka.jp/en/

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

Sapporo Moiwa Ropeway: Enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the city!; The observatory at the top of the mountain has the "Bell of Happiness" popular among couples, a French restaurant, and a take-out stand. All public spaces at the summit observatory are barrier-free. When boarding the ropeway, a special device is used to eliminate the difference in level between the platform and the ropeway.

Address: Fushimi 5-chome 3-7, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Additional details: For detailed information, please check the official webpage.

Official HP: http://moiwa.sapporo-dc.co.jp/

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

JR Tower Observation Deck T38 (Tower Three Eight): Directly connected to Sapporo Station! Panoramic view of the city from 160 meters above ground; The observation deck is located on the 38th floor of the JR Tower complex. You can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the city. On a clear day, Otaru can be seen in the distance. The private restroom with a large window is unique in its construction. Brochures in English, Chinese, and Korean are also available.

Address: Kita 5-jo Nishi 2-chome 5, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Additional details: For detailed information, please check the official webpage.

Official HP: http://www.jr-tower.com/t38/

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

Hokkaido Kaitaku no Mura: Travel back in time to Hokkaido in the Meiji and Taisho eras; This open-air museum is surrounded by the rich nature of Nopporo Forest Park. The village of the Meiji-Taisho period has been recreated, and buildings such as a newspaper company and a police box are historical structures that were active at that time. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located throughout the village, and wheelchairs and baby carriages are available for rent.

Address: 50-1 Onoporo, Atsubetsu-cho, Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo

Telephone: 011-898-2692

Open: May-September (Open every day) 9:00-17:00
October through April (closed every Monday; if Monday is a national holiday or a substitute holiday, the museum is closed the following day): 9:00 - 16:30
Last entry 30 minutes before closing.

Fee: Adults 800 yen (700 yen for groups of 10 or more), high school and university students 600 yen (500 yen for groups of 10 or more)
Free admission for junior high school students and younger, persons 65 years old and older, and persons with disabilities.

Parking: Free of charge

Official HP: http://www.kaitaku.or.jp/

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

Maruyama Zoo: An exciting zoo where even adults can learn about the ecology of animals; Maruyama Zoo was the first zoo to open in Hokkaido. Adults can also enjoy learning about the ecology of the animals, such as polar bears swimming through an underwater tunnel and lively elephants bathing in the water. There is a wheelchair parking lot on the premises. Visitors with assistance dogs need to apply in advance.

Address: Miyagaoka 3-1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Additional details: For detailed information, please check the official webpage.

Official HP: https://www.city.sapporo.jp/zoo/english/index.html

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

3Parks in Sapporo, a city rich in nature

Ishiyama Green: A sacred place for Sapporo soft stone where the quarry face remains; A group of sculptors in Hokkaido has revitalized a stone quarry that once produced Sapporo soft stone into a park. The site is dotted with stone objets d'art, water and stone playgrounds, and other artistically pleasing plazas. Please note that the paths in the park are steep, so please be careful.

Address: 78 Ishiyama, Minami-ku, Sapporo

Telephone: 011-578-3361 (Monan Park Management Office)

Parking: Available (free of charge) *Closed in winter from late November to mid-April.

Official HP: http://www.mit-ueki.com/ishiyama_shisetu.html

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

Odori Park: A place of rest and relaxation where you can experience the four seasons through events; An oasis in an office district where beautiful lilacs welcome you in spring. Odori Park, a place of relaxation for citizens, is also the site of seasonal events. In addition to sculptures, fountains, and flower beds, the park also features a "Toki-bi Wagon" in the spring! Wheelchairs are available for rent, so it is recommended to check in advance if you wish to use one.

Address: Odori Nishi 1-chome ~ Odori Nishi 12-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Additional details: For detailed information, please check the official webpage.

Official HP: https://odori-park.jp/en/

Parking
Wheelchair parking
Wheelchair and family toilets
Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
Barrier-free baths
Elevator
Ramp access
Step-free entrance
Wheelchair rental
Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
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National Takino Suzuran Hillside Park: Don't miss the tulips in early summer and the autumn leaves in fall!; From mid-May to early June, approximately 110 varieties of tulips spread throughout the park, making it a spectacular sight! Since the park covers an area of 400 hectares, it is recommended to get a barrier-free map at the information desk first to confirm the location of restrooms and other facilities.

Address: Takino 247, Minami-ku, Sapporo

Additional details: For detailed information, please check the official webpage.

Official HP: https://www.takinopark.com/

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Assistance dogs allowed
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AED available
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Nakajima Park: A park where you can feel at peace with the scenery of each season; The park offers different scenery in each season: wisteria flowers in spring, lush greenery in summer, and autumn leaves in fall. In the Japanese garden on the grounds, there is a tea ceremony house "Hachimono-an" which is a nationally designated important cultural property. Wheelchairs for the elderly are available for rent, and hearing impaired visitors are also welcome, so please inquire in advance.

Address: Nakajima-koen 1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Additional details: For detailed information, please check the official webpage.

Official HP: http://www.sapporo-park.or.jp/nakajima/lang/english.html

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Assistance dogs allowed
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AED available
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Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

Hokkaido University Botanical Garden: An urban oasis where history and nature coexist; The garden opened in 1886 at the suggestion of Dr. Clark. Approximately 4,000 varieties of plants are cultivated and grow wild on the grounds, and historical buildings, including the Kingo Miyabe Memorial Hall, have been preserved, retaining their original atmosphere. Due to the vast natural area on the university campus, it is recommended that visitors allow plenty of time for transportation and time to visit.

Address: Kita 3-jo Nishi 8-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Additional details: For detailed information, please check the official webpage.

Official HP: https://www.hokudai.ac.jp/fsc/bg/index.html

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Assistance dogs allowed
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AED available
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Maruyama Park: A park where the Maruyama Primeval Forest, a natural treasure, stretches. Also popular as a cherry blossom viewing spot; In addition to the Maruyama Primeval Forest, which is a natural monument, there is also a cedar forest, and the park is a place where citizens can relax and observe squirrels and wild birds. In spring, the park is loved by citizens as a cherry blossom viewing spot, with the magnificent Ezoyama cherry trees in full bloom. The park is also equipped with Braille guide blocks for the visually impaired.

Address: Miyagaoka, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Additional details: For detailed information, please check the official webpage.

Official HP: https://maruyamapark.jp/

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Assistance dogs allowed
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AED available
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Moerenuma Park: A unique park combining nature and art; Sculptor Isamu Noguchi designed the basic design of this park. The park has mountains, fountains, and playground equipment whose shapes are a variety of beautiful geometric forms, as well as a pyramid with a restaurant and galleries. There are steps to the top of the mountain, but walkways are provided between the facilities on the site, so visitors can move around on a flat level.

Address: 1-1 Moerenuma Park, Higashi-ku, Sapporo

Telephone: 011-790-1231

Open: Gate opening hours
East Entrance Gate: 7:00 - 22:00 (Admission until 21:00, all year round)
West Entrance Gate: 7:00 - 19:00 (April 20 - November 20)
South Entrance Gate: 7:00 - 19:00 (April 16 - November 20) *Sports facilities may be opened early in the morning depending on reservations.

Fee: Free admission to the park

Parking: Yes / Free

Additional details: Wheelchairs are available for rent at the Information Desk on the 1st floor of the Glass Pyramid (year-round) and rental bicycles (summer only).
Glass Pyramid is closed on the first Monday of every month in summer and every Monday and New Year's holidays in winter.

Official HP: https://moerenumapark.jp/

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Hearing impaired support
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Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
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Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

4Spots where you can experience history and art with all your senses

Sapporo Art Forest: Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and enjoy art with all your senses; The 40-hectare site is dotted with a variety of contents, including an art museum that collects works by famous domestic and international artists and holds special exhibitions, an outdoor art museum spreading out in the lush green nature, and workshops and ateliers that serve as places for creation and transmission of artworks. The Sapporo Art Park Museum is flat, and the Art Park Center has an elevator and ostomate-accessible restrooms.

Address: Geijyutsu-no-Mori 2-chome 75, Minami-ku, Sapporo

Additional details: For detailed information, please check the official webpage.

Official HP: http://www.artpark.or.jp.e.mq.hp.transer.com/

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Hearing impaired support
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Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
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Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

Hoheikan: Slip back in time to the Meiji Era. Learn about the wooden Western-style architecture and the history of Sapporo.; The only hotel built by the Meiji government and designated as a National Important Cultural Property. Inside the museum, guest rooms and other rooms from those days have been recreated, and visitors can enjoy videos related to the history of the Hoheikan. It is also reassuring to know that there are staff with universal manner certification in the museum.

Address: Nakajima Koen 1-20, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Additional details: For detailed information, please check the official webpage.

Official HP: https://www.s-hoheikan.jp/en/

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Assistance dogs allowed
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AED available
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Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

Hokkaido Shrine: Hokkaido's main shrine, visited by 700,000 people on three days of the month; The Hokkaido Jingu Shrine, located amidst a forest of Shinto shrines, is a popular spot in Sapporo that attracts many worshippers from inside and outside of Hokkaido. There are three small shrines on the grounds, including Kaitaku Shrine, as well as a teahouse and other facilities, and a stroll in fine weather is recommended. Wheelchair access is available via the shrine office when praying at the main shrine.

Address: Miyagaoka 474, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Additional details: For detailed information, please check the official webpage.

Official HP: http://www.hokkaidojingu.or.jp/eng/index.html

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Assistance dogs allowed
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AED available
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Hokkaido University Museum: Feel the romance in the scratch-tile exterior walls.; This is a place where visitors can learn about the relationship between Inazo Nitobe, Takeo Arishima, and Dr. Clark, as well as archaeology and space science from exhibits including materials inherited from the Sapporo Agricultural College days. The museum store has original goods with the name "Hokkaido University" on them. The museum is accessible by elevator.

Address: Kita 10-jo Nishi 8-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo

Additional details: For detailed information, please check the official webpage.

Official HP: https://www.museum.hokudai.ac.jp/english/

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Assistance dogs allowed
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AED available
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Hokkaido Museum: All of Hokkaido's nature, history, and culture are here.; A comprehensive museum located on the grounds of Nopporo Forest Park. The general exhibition introduces Hokkaido under five themes, including "Hokkaido's 1.2 Million Year Story," "The World of Ainu Culture," and "Hokkaido's Living Creatures. From the wheelchair-only parking lot to the multipurpose restrooms, the museum is well equipped for universal use.

Address: Atsubetsu-cho Konopporo 53-2, Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo

Additional details: For detailed information, please check the official webpage.

Official HP: https://www.hm.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/en/

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Assistance dogs allowed
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AED available
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Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art: Boasts the largest collection of artworks in Hokkaido; A variety of special exhibitions are held by artists from Japan and abroad. The museum also holds exhibitions of approximately 5,600 items from its collection, including works by artists associated with Hokkaido and painters from the Ecole de Paris, ukiyoe prints from the late Edo period, and glass artifacts from Japan and abroad. The collection exhibitions are also translated into Braille, and the official website will be available in five languages in the summer of 2021.

Address: Kita 1-jo Nishi 17-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Additional details: For detailed information, please check the official webpage.

Official HP: https://artmuseum.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/knb/guide/about

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Assistance dogs allowed
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AED available
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Yoshitaro Migishi Museum of Art, Hokkaido: Poetic masterpieces in a place where trees thrive; The museum exhibits a collection of 257 works by Yoshitaro Migishi, a Sapporo-born painter who died at the age of only 31. Exhibitions of the artist's works are held under seasonal themes. The interior of the museum is designed in the image of Mr. Mikishi's studio. The museum is barrier-free, allowing visitors to view the works at their leisure. In addition, only written communication is available for the hearing impaired.

Address: Kita 2-jo Nishi 15-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Additional details: For detailed information, please check the official webpage.

Official HP: https://artmuseum.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/mkb/english

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Ostomate toilet
Barrier-free (universal) rooms
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Step-free entrance
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Hearing impaired support
Visually impaired support
Assistance dogs allowed
Nursing rooms
AED available
Discounts for disabled persons
Foreign languages available
Soft foods (special meals for senior care)

Junichi Watanabe Literature Museum: Learn about the life of Sapporo's most famous writer; A wide range of exhibits including books, photo panels, notes on the creative process, and original manuscripts of Junichi Watanabe, a writer from Sapporo, are on display. The exhibit also includes an audio commentary by the author himself, making it a must-see for fans. The building itself is also full of attractions, as it was designed by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando. There are no steps inside the museum, and the elevator is accessible.