The Old Hokkaido Government Building, known as Red Bricks This solemn brick building was built in 1888. The architecture, representing the city of Sapporo, is well known as Red Bricks, and has been officially designated as an important cultural asset. You can observe the state of the frontier age from the various materials and photographs displayed within the building (free of charge). At night the building is illuminated to generate a different atmosphere. Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays / 011-231-4111 10 min. walk from JR Sapporo Station

Mt. Moiwa-yama, the night view looks as if the city is mounted with jewels Located 531 meters above sea level, in the south-west part of the city, Mt. Moiwa-yama is the right spot to see all of Sapporo. Going up to the top by ropeway and chair lift, you can look over not only the city of Sapporo, but also the Ishikari Plain and Ishikari Bay, and sometimes even Mt. Daisetsu-zan on a sunny day. Also the night view with lights which look like a panorama mounted with jewels is really breathtaking. General ticket 1,300 yen (round tickets for ropeway and lift included) / Moiwa-yama Ropeway : 011-561-8177 Home Page: http://www.nikonet.or.jp/stc/ From city train Ropeway Entrance Station, walk for 8 min. to Ropeway Sanroku Station

Ishiyama Greenbelt, an interesting place which has a stone age feel This is a park built in the site of the Sapporo Soft Stone Quarry in October 1996. The area is divided into north and south. In the North Block, there are observatory terraces and tennis courts. In the South Block, there are dynamic outdoor sculptures with the earth as a subject, as well as an amphitheater which makes you feel as if you went back to the ancient Roman era. Standing in this unique place, you may feel like you are in another time. Admission free / For more information, call Sapporo-shi, Landscape Gardening Sec. at 011-211-2525 10 min. bus ride from subway Makomanai Station, get off at Ishiyama Rikkyo, then walk for 2 min.

The Clock Tower, records the passing moments of Sapporo, but it is currently under repair

3 min. walk from subway Odori Station

Chizaki Rose Garden, filled with 4,000 roses in bloom Chizaki Rose Garden, located 93 meters above sea level, commands a view of the whole city. It is gorgeous to see 4,000 roses of 400 different kinds in full bloom in an area of about 18,000 square meters near Mt. Moiwa-yama. Although the best season is at the beginning of July, some flowers bloom at the beginning of September. Admission 500 yen / Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. between May 1 and the third Sunday of October / 011-551-1430 7 min. drive from City train Ropeway Entrance Station

Sapporo Factory, the great complex facility including spa and art museum This complex facility was built at the site of the Sapporo Beer Company's main factory. Utilizing the red brick building in the original form, the atrium (the biggest in Japan) was built at the center of the spot. Other facilities include a shopping mall, restaurants, hotel, sport club, and spa. It is drawing attention as a place where one can enjoy a whole day. 011-207-5000 5 min. walk from subway Tozai line Bus Center Mae Station

Hitsuji-ga-oka Observatory, a statue of Dr. Clark standing on the grassy plain You will be amazed to have the real feeling of Hokkaido, which is typically associated with a plain and large landscape, in such close proximity to the town. You can see an avenue lined with poplar trees, sheep relaxing on the grassy plain, and the statue of Dr. Clark which was erected in 1976 as a memorial of the 100th anniversary of Hokkaido University as well as the 200th anniversary of the foundation of the USA. The hill commands a view all the way to Ishikari Bay. The landscape has earned a favorable reputation especially at night. Admission 300 yen / Open everyday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. (9 a.m. - 5 p.m. between November and April) / 011-851-3080 Take a Chuo Bus, get off at Hitsuji-ga-oka Tenbodai, walk for 1 min.

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