Mt. Moiwa is surrounded by the Moiwa Primeval Forest designated as a natural monument. From its observatory, Mt. Moiwa offers views of Ishikari Bay on the Sea of Japan in the distance and the city of Sapporo below. Once a sacred location of the Ainu people, Mt. Moiwa is situated roughly in the center of Sapporo. The mountain can be accessed by ropeway or road, while the peak is served by a mini cable car.
Take in the great panoramic view and experience the steep slope of a ski jump from 307 meters above sea level. The Okura Jump Stadium was initially named the “Okurayama Schanze” when it opened in 1932 in honor of Baron Kishichiro Okura, founder of the Hotel Okura, who had funded its construction. The facility was...
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 with 92 types of trees including lilacs and elm stands located in the middle of a business district. On its lawns and around its...
Located on the eastern edge of Odori Park, the Sapporo TV Tower offers a 360° view of Sapporo. Completed in 1956, Sapporo TV Tower is located in Nishi 1-chome, or the eastern edge of Odori Park, which divides central Sapporo into northern and southern zones. It has been a Sapporo landmark and witnessed the development of the city...
The Hokkaido Shrine was built in 1869 after the Meiji Emperor decreed that the “three pioneering gods” be enshrined to
uplift the spirit of the pioneers. Judge Yoshitake Shima, who had undertaken the design of downtown Sapporo at the time,
selected Maruyama, which was surrounded by mountains on three sides and open to a plain on one side, as the site of the
new shrine.
Sapporo, a city where city and nature are in harmony, offers a variety of sightseeing spots. In this issue, we will introduce some of the most popular sightseeing spots in Sapporo! Mt.Moiwa・Sapporo Mt.Moiwa Ropeway Moiwayama is located in the middle of Sapporo City at an altitude of 531m. From the top of the mountain, you...
