Okura-yama / Miya-no-mori Ski Jump Hill
Sapporo is a Ski Jump Mecca. The jump hill is open to the public during summer as an observatory (Okura-yama is not accessible due to repair until the year 2000). From the top of the hill, you can look over the Japan Sea and the Ishikari Plain. Miya-no-mori Ski Jump Hill covered with snow will be transformed using green artificial grass, and utilized as a summer jump hill. / 011-642-1972
Miya-no-mori Ski Jump Hill: 15 min. bus ride from subway Tozai line Maruyama Koen Station, then 10 min. walk
Maruyama Park
Maruyama Park is situated to the west of the city, at the foot of Mt. Maruyama (226 meters above sea level), providing a recreational spot for citizens. There is a zoo, Hokkaido Jingu Shrine, and a ball game stadium in the park. It is also famous for its cherry blossoms, and is crowded with a lot of visitors coming to appreciate them in late spring.
011-211-2536 (Sapporo-shi Park Management Sec.)
5 min. walk from subway Tozai line Maruyama Koen Station
Nopporo Forest Park
This primeval forest, which is quite rare these days, is fully utilized in this great 2,000 hectare forest park. There are a number of wild birds, making it the best place for bird-watching. Some of the buildings during the frontier era (late 19th century to early 20th century) have been restored, and they are placed near the Historical Village of Hokkaido which recreates life in the frontier age.
Admission free except 610 yen for the entrance to the Historical Village of Hokkaido (500 yen between December and March) / Open 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., closed on Mondays (if Monday is a national holiday, the following day is closed instead) / 011-898-2692
10 min. bus ride from subway Tozai line Shin-Sapporo Station, get off at Nopporo Shinrin Koen
Maeda Forest Park
It took 10 years (1982 - 1992) to complete this European style garden in the Teine green belt. The project was part of a plan "to surround Sapporo with a green belt". From the palace-like observatory lounge looking towards Mt. Teine-yama, is an extended 600 meter canal with 320 poplar trees along the bank. It is a popular recreational site both for adults and children with wild birds forests, sport facilities, and a field with barbecue equipment.
011-681-3940 (Park Management Office)
20 min. bus ride from subway Nanpoku line Kita-Nijuyo-jo Station
Sapporo Sato Land
In this facility, you will learn how important it is for human beings to coexist with nature through outdoor activities and farming. They have a day camp for making butter and sausages, a herb garden, barbecue facilities, as well as a recreation field. They also rent some farming lot for citizens, who can feel the joy of harvest.
Free admission / Open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (April 29 - November 3), 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (November 4 - April 28), open everyday in summer, closed on Mondays in winter (if Monday is a national holiday, the following day is closed instead), also closed the year-end and New Years Holidays / 011-787-0223
35 min. bus ride from subway Nanpoku line Kita-Sanjuyo-jo Station
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