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Spots in Sapporo, Hokkaido
If you are a frequent visitor or resident of Sapporo, you are probably looking for a different kind of playground. Sapporo has many playgrounds for children and adults of all ages.
Therefore, this article introduces spots where you can have unique fun unique to Sapporo. We also introduce how to play in each of the summer and winter seasons.
There are many places to play in the Sapporo area. The Odori Park area in the center of the city is ideal for strolls and dates, with events held throughout the year.
In addition, a short distance outside of the city center, there are many activity spots scattered throughout Hokkaido that are unique to Hokkaido. The following five genres of fun are recommended in such attractive Sapporo.
Visitors can experience a wide range of play activities, from creative play such as making things to sports and playing in nature.
Here are some popular spots where you can experience each genre of play.
If you are going to Sapporo for fun, don't you want to have a different experience? Here are some spots where you can play with making things that will fulfill such a wish.
Kobo Smith Sapporo specializes in handmade rings where you can enjoy making rings with friends and couples. You can handcraft silver rings with high-quality materials and tools used by professional craftsmen.
The process of thinking about the ideal ring design and molding it into a ring shape with one's own hands is a unique and very valuable experience.
There are many ways to enjoy making rings, such as making the same engraving for friends, or couples making each other's rings and exchanging them. There are also family ring making and other activities that families and children can enjoy.
One-on-one support from skilled craftsmen makes it easy even for first-timers. You can also keep photos and videos of the production process. If you are looking for something fun to do in Sapporo, we recommend handmade rings.
| Location | Oenon Hokkaido Bldg. 1F, 10-1 Minami 2-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido |
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| Business Hours | 10:00-19:00 |
| regular closing day | nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta) |
Candle Tomato is a candle workshop accredited by the Japan Candle Association, and in the one-day hands-on class, you can choose your favorite flowers and scents to make charming and calming gel botanical lanterns and aroma wax sachets by hand.
It is recommended not only as a souvenir of your trip, but also as a wedding or birth gift.
| Location | 1-1, Nakanoshima 1jo, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido |
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| Business Hours | 10:00 - 21:00 |
| regular closing day | unscheduled holiday (e.g. on a bank holiday) |
Here are some play spots where children and adults alike can move their bodies to their heart's content.
The Sapporo Olympic Museum, located at the foot of the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium, exhibits valuable materials related to the 1972 Winter Olympics.
The recommended playground is the "Experience and Experience Corner" in the museum. You can feel like an athlete by stepping off a jump, sliding a bobsled, or racing cross-country on the simulator.
| Location | 1274 Miyanomori, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido |
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| Business Hours | May-Oct 9:00-18:00 / Nov-Apr 9:30-17:00 |
| regular closing day | No holidays *Closed for renovation from November 19, 2022 (Sat) to March 25, 2023 (Sat) |
Sapporo Bankei Ski Resort is a leisure park where you can enjoy various outdoor activities and sports.
In summer, visitors can enjoy 10 different activities that take advantage of the expansive grounds and nature, including mountain bike trail rides, summer slopes, zip-lining & trekking, and more.
In winter, the resort is equipped with a total of 17 courses that can be played by beginners and advanced skiers alike, including "Wakuwaku Snowland" for children and a FIS-certified mogul course. Night skiing is open until 22:00, so it is recommended to go skiing after sightseeing in Sapporo during the daytime.
| Location | 410 Bankei, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido |
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| Business Hours | Winter: 9:00-22:00 (nighttime 16:00-) *Opening hours vary depending on the course / Summer: 9:00-17:00 *Varies depending on the facility |
| regular closing day | without a holiday |
Dobin Curling Stadium is the nation's first public facility dedicated to year-round curling. It is equipped with full-scale facilities capable of hosting international competitions, including competition lanes maintained at a room temperature of 5 degrees Celsius.
Free curling trial sessions" and "curling classes" are held for beginners, and a complete set of curling equipment, including shoes, sliders, and brushes, can be rented for 100 yen on the day of the event.
| Location | 9-1-1, Tsukisamu Higashi 1-jo, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo |
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| Business Hours | 10:00 - 21:00 |
| regular closing day | 3rd Monday of the month (4th Monday if the Monday is a national holiday), Year-end and New Year's holidays *The facility may be closed for about one month for ice replacement. |
Cute animals are not only fun to look at, but are also healing when you touch them. Here we introduce spots where you can play with animals up close.
North Safari Sapporo is a hands-on zoo where visitors can interact with animals. There are approximately 140 species of animals in the park, and visitors can interact with more than 70 of them.
In summer, visitors can get up close and personal with capybaras and otters, feed lions, and for a fee, ride on the arms of owls and hawks. There is also an 80-meter zip line, Dangerous Athletics, bouldering, bungee jumping, and other activities.
In winter, you can fully enjoy snow play leisure activities such as dog sledding, banana boating, and snowmobiling. There is also animal glamping where you can stay with your favorite animals.
| Location | 469-1 Toyotaki, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido |
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| Business Hours | 10:00-16:00 *Depends on season and facility |
| regular closing day | March 28 - April 27, 2023 / December 1, 2023 - January 4, 2024 |
Maruyama Zoo was the first zoo to open in Hokkaido in 1951. The zoo offers about 30 different guided tours on a daily basis to help visitors enjoy learning about the animals, so there is always something new to learn and discover no matter when you visit.
The park's facilities include the Polar Bear Pavilion, where visitors can watch polar bears swim through an underwater tunnel, and an indoor watering hole where visitors can watch elephants swim in front of them.
| Location | 3-1 Miyakegaoka, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido |
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| Business Hours | Summer: March 1-October 31, 9:30-16:30 / Winter: November 1-February 31, 9:30-16:00 |
| regular closing day | The 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month / December 29-31 *If the Wednesday falls on a national holiday, the following day will be closed. |
Sapporo is a food capital where ingredients gather. Here we introduce some playgrounds where you can enjoy food.
Nijo Market is located within walking distance from Odori Park and Susukino.
You can walk around eating freshly picked crabs and freshly grilled sea urchins, or have a seafood bowl at a store with an eat-in corner. In addition to seafood, there is also a wide selection of fruits, vegetables, and sweets, so you can get souvenirs that you cannot find at the station or airport.
The Nijo Market Tourist Information Center offers tours of the market on a regular basis. Recommended for first-time visitors.
| Location | 1, Minami 2-jo Higashi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido |
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| Business Hours | 7:00-18:00 *Depends on the store |
| regular closing day | without a holiday |
The Central Wholesale Market is a spot where about 60 stores, including fresh fish stores, fruit and vegetable stores, and dry food stores, are located. The market is crowded with people from early in the morning and around noon.
If you want to be sure to get the food you are looking for, visit as early in the day as possible. We recommend a course of shopping in the morning and enjoying lunch.
| Location | 21 Nishi, Kita 11 Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido |
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| Business Hours | 6:00 - 17:00 *Closing time varies by store from 7:00 in the restaurant area |
| regular closing day | without a holiday |
Torette Hut Fuji Farm is a playground where visitors can purchase freshly picked vegetables and enjoy an agricultural experience.
Various events are held throughout the year, such as asparagus harvesting in the spring, water play in the summer, and potato harvesting in the fall.
In winter, it is one of the few places in Sapporo where you can enjoy wakasagi (smelt) fishing. The area is comfortable and warm in winter because it is an improved version of an agricultural plastic greenhouse. The area is also equipped with flush toilets, so women and children can also enjoy fishing.
| Location | 243-2 Takuhoku, Shinoro Town, Kita-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido |
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| Business Hours | 8:00-16:00 *Camping reception is from 9:00-18:00 |
| regular closing day | without a holiday |
Sapporo Ramen Republic is a spot where you can taste ramen from eight different stores with different characteristics from Hokkaido. The stores change on an irregular basis, and more than 40 ramen stores have opened so far.
It is located in Sapporo Esta, directly connected to JR Sapporo Station, making it easy to access. It is recommended to stop by on your way to play.
| Location | Esta 10F, Kita 5-jo Nishi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido |
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| Business Hours | 11:00-22:00 |
| regular closing day | without a holiday |
Here are some spots with dynamic natural environments.
Moerenuma Park is a playground known for being the work of Isamu Noguchi, one of the most famous sculptors of the 20th century.
Highlights include the 62-meter-high Mt. Moele, the glass pyramid "HIDAMARI," and the "Sea Fountain," which sprays water up to 25 meters high. Visitors can experience play using creative playground equipment.
Cherry blossoms bloom in spring, and Moele Beach is open in summer. In autumn, larch leaves turn brilliant yellow, and in winter, cross-country skiing can be enjoyed throughout the year.
| Location | 1-1 Moerenuma Park, Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido |
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| Business Hours | East Entrance 7:00-22:00 *West and South Entrance gates close at 19:00 |
| regular closing day | Monday *If Monday is a national holiday, the following day will be closed |
The Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill is famous for its standing statue of Dr. Clark. If you take a picture with the same "Clarke Pose" as Dr. Clarke, it will surely be a memorable experience.
In spring, visitors can watch sheep being sheared and fly kites in a row; in summer, they can try their hand at shearing lavender that spreads all over the area; in fall, they can enjoy gourmet events using local produce; and in winter, they can play at the snow park and make mini snowmen.
| Location | 1 Hitsuyokegaoka, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido |
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| Business Hours | 9:00-17:00 *Opening hours may change depending on the season. |
| regular closing day | without a holiday |
Moiwa is a playground where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Sapporo, Ishikari Bay, and Mt.
You can take the ropeway and mini cable car to the top of the mountain, or if it is summer, you can walk up from one of the five climbing trails.
We also recommend enjoying dinner at the creative French restaurant "The Jewels" on the summit while admiring the beautiful night view, which has been selected as one of Japan's new top three night views.
| Location | 3-7, Fushimi 5-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido |
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| Business Hours | Summer (April-November) 10:30-22:00 / Winter (December-March) 11:00-22:00 |
| regular closing day | without a holiday |
Sapporo is full of playgrounds and can be enjoyed all year round. If you are going to play around in such a wonderful Sapporo, don't you want to get a special experience as well as a memento?
At Kobo Smith Sapporo, you can experience a unique handmade ring. A wide range of designs are available, so you can experience making your ideal ring with the support of craftsmen.
It takes about one hour to make a pair of rings. If it is a simple design, you can take it home on the same day. Late courses that can be enjoyed after dinner are also available, so why not inquire in advance?
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