[Sapporo ]7 recommended sightseeing spots accessible by public transportation
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2024-09-03
When people think of Sapporo, they tend to think mainly of sightseeing in the central part of the city, such as gourmet food, the Clock Tower, Odori Park, etc. However, there are many attractive spots throughout the city. As a large city, Sapporo has a well-developed transportation network, and many spots are accessible by public transportation. In this article, we will introduce some of the recommended sightseeing spots in Sapporo that can be reached by public transportation!
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Sapporo Beer Museum
The first museum in Japan dedicated to beer, it is located about a 20-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station and Sapporo Subway Station, about an 8-minute walk from JR Naebo Station, and about a 10-minute walk from Higashikuyakushomae Subway Station.
The Sapporo Sugar Company's factory, built in 1890, was purchased in 1903 by Sapporo Beer Company, the predecessor of the current Sapporo Breweries, Ltd. and used as a malting factory.
The passion and commitment of the people who devoted themselves to beer brewing since the pioneer days of 1876, the history of the Japanese beer industry, and posters and signboards of Sapporo Beer from the Meiji Era are on display.
The museum is free to visit, but for a fee, "Premium Tour "allows visitors to learn about the exhibits with a guided tour by a brand communicator, and "Premium Tour "participants can watch a historical story in the exclusive "Premium Theater ". At the end of the tour, visitors can compare the taste of the original "Sapporo Beer "and the modern draft beer "Black Label ".
"Facility Information "
Name: Sapporo Beer Museum
Address: 9-1-1, Kita 7-jo Higashi, Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 065-8633, Japan
Phone number: 011-748-1876
Opening hours: 11:00-18:00 (last admission 17:30)
Closed: Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday), year-end and New Year holidays, and occasional holidays
Admission: Free
Parking lot: Yes (no information)
URL：https://www.sapporobeer.jp/brewery/s_museum/
Sapporo Art Forest
It is a comprehensive art facility that brings together indoor and outdoor art museums, workshops, and an outdoor stage. It is located about 15 minutes by bus from Makomanai Subway Station.
The 40-hectare site, which takes advantage of the rich forests of Sapporo's Minami Ward, is home to a variety of art facilities, including the indoor art museum "Sapporo Art Forest Museum ", where exhibitions on various themes are held; "Sapporo Art Forest Outdoor Museum ", where works by contemporary sculptors from Japan and abroad are displayed in a lush natural setting; "Craft Workshop , where visitors can experience crafts such as ceramics and glasswork; and , which offers a wide variety of art activities. " where you can try your hand at crafts such as pottery and glasswork.
In particular, "Sapporo Art Park Open-Air Museum "is a favorite among repeat visitors, as it allows visitors to experience art while experiencing Hokkaido's natural beauty, which changes from season to season. Visitors can enjoy artworks along with cherry blossoms in early May, greenery in summer, and autumn leaves in fall. ""In winter (January to March), the Geimori Kanjiki Walk ( ") is a unique experience in snow country, where visitors can walk around the Geimori Open-Air Museum "wearing kanjiki (snowshoes).
"Facility Information "
Name: Sapporo Geijutsu no Mori (Sapporo Art Forest)
Address: 2-75, Geijutsu no Mori, Minami-ku, Sapporo 005-0864
Phone number: 011-592-5111
Hours: Sep-May 9:45-17:00 / Jun-Aug 9:45-17:30
Closed: 4/29-11/3 No holidays / 11/4-4/28 Mondays (or the following day if the Monday is a national holiday or substitute holiday)
Admission fee: varies depending on the season and admission facilities, please check the official website.
Parking lot: Yes (500 yen for regular cars)
URL：https://artpark.or.jp/
Hokkaido Development Village
""It is located about 20 minutes by bus from JR Shin Sapporo Station or Shin Sapporo Subway Station.
This is an outdoor history museum that relocates, reconstructs, and recreates buildings from various parts of Hokkaido built from the Meiji period (1868-1912) to the early Showa period (1926-1989) on a vast 54.2-hectare site. On display are various structures from stations, government buildings, factories, photo studios, ordinary houses, farmhouses, fishermen's houses, and other structures that were used during Hokkaido's period of prosperity. Visitors can enjoy an atmosphere as if they have stepped back in time to the Meiji and Showa eras.
It used to be a popular place for families and history buffs, but due to the popularity of the manga "Golden Kamuy ", it has become a spot visited by Golden Kamuy fans from all over Japan. The buildings that appear in both famous and minor scenes from the manga are all lined up in a row. The entrance to the village, "Old Sapporo Train Station ", is decorated with autographs of the author, Satoru Noda, and the voice actors from the anime version.
"Facility Information "
Name: Hokkaido Kaitakunomura (Hokkaido Settlement Village)
Address: 50-1 Onohoro, Atsubetsu-cho, Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo, 〒004-0006
Phone number: 011-898-2692
Office hours: May to September 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30) / October to April 9:00-16:30 (last entry 16:00)
Closed: May-September: No holidays / October-April: Mondays (or the following day if a national holiday or substitute holiday), Dec. 29-Jan. 3
Admission: ¥800 for adults / ¥600 for university students / ¥600 for high school students (free on Saturdays, Children's Day and Culture Day) Free for junior high school students and younger, persons 65 years old and older, and persons with a disability certificate or disability certificate application
Parking lot: Yes (no information)
URL：https://www.kaitaku.or.jp/
Asahiyama Memorial Park
Located on a hill 137.5 meters high, the park commands a panoramic view of the city of Sapporo. It takes about 15 minutes by bus from Maruyama Koen Subway Station.
Moiwa is one of the most famous observation and night view spots in Sapporo. Unlike Mt. Moiwa, "Asahiyama Kinen Park "is free to enter, making it a popular spot for locals to visit. It is best to buy a box lunch for lunch and eat it while overlooking the city of Sapporo!
At night, the mood changes to a romantic one. The fountain in the observation plaza is illuminated, creating a fantastic atmosphere. "Beyond the fountain, you can see the glowing night view of Sapporo, a city of 1.9 million, which has been selected as one of Japan's three new "night views.
"Facility Information "
Name: Asahiyama Memorial Park
Address: 4-1-3 Kaigawa, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0943, Japan
Phone number: 011-561-6922 *Direct line to the rest house
Hours of operation: 24 hours *Parking lot is open from 6:00 to 22:00
Closed: No * Some facilities are closed in winter
Entry Material: None
Parking lot: Yes (no information)
URL：https://www.sapporo-park.or.jp/asahiyama/
Moerenuma Park
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Designed by world-renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi, the park is a fusion of nature and art. It takes about 20 minutes by bus from Kanjo-dori Higashi Subway Station or about 25 minutes by bus from Shindo-higashi Subway Station.
"""Moerenuma Park "was originally designed in 1973 by Isamu Noguchi, who was very interested in the project "and wanted to use art to reclaim land damaged by human waste ". Isamu Noguchi was very interested in the park's development and decided to participate in its design. Isamu Noguchi died before the park was completed, and this "Moerenuma Park "is his last work.
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In the center of the park, there is an artificial mountain "Moereyama ", built by piling up unburnable garbage and construction debris, from the top of which you can enjoy the view of Sapporo. The summit is surprisingly steep and takes less than 10 minutes to climb, so be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes such as sneakers.
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Another iconic feature of Moerenuma Park is the "Pyramid of Glass ". "The pyramid "is the name of the facility, but it is not triangular pyramid-shaped, but a complex combination of a triangular face, a square pyramid, and a cube, each side measuring 51.2 meters.
In addition, the park has Isamu Noguchi-designed playground equipment and bike rentals, making it an enjoyable park for adults and children alike.
"Facility Information "
Name: Moerenuma Park (Moerenuma Park)
Address: 1-1 Moerenuma Park, Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 007-0011, Japan
Phone number: 011-790-1231
Operating hours: 7:00-22:00 *Opening hours differ for each parking lot and facility.
Closed: None *Some facilities are closed during the winter season
Entry Material: None
Parking lot: Yes (no information)
URL：https://moerenumapark.jp/
Hokkaido Shrine
It is a representative shrine of Hokkaido and one of the best power spots in Hokkaido. It is located about a 13-minute walk from Maruyama Koen Subway Station.
"Hokkaido Jingu "began in 1869 (Meiji 2), when the Hokkaido Kaitakushi (Hokkaido Development Commissioner) was dispatched to Hokkaido and the "Hokkaido Zashinsai Shrine "was held in Tokyo by order of the Emperor Meiji. Later, the relics of the gods were moved from Tokyo to Sapporo via Hakodate, and in 1871 the shrine was built at its current location.
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"The charm of the Hokkaido Shrine "is that visitors can stroll around and enjoy the natural beauty of the four seasons. In early May, the cherry blossom season in Hokkaido, someiyoshino and ezo-yamazakura cherry trees are in full bloom. In autumn, visitors can also enjoy the changing of the leaves. You can also see wild Ezo squirrels moving quickly between the trees and climbing up the trees quite often throughout the year.
"When you visit the Hokkaido Shrine ", you should definitely try the "HANKANSAMA "sold at the "Jingu Jaya "run by Rokkatei. "Hangansama "is a baked rice cake with buckwheat flour that is wrapped in a sweet bean paste, and the rice cake extends all the way through! The texture is more like cheese than firmness, which is surprising. The aroma of freshly baked mochi is also very special.
"Facility Information "
Name: Hokkaido Jingu (Hokkaido Shrine)
Address: 474 Miyakegaoka, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-8505, Japan
Phone number: 011-611-0261
Opening hours: 24 hours *Please check the official website for opening and closing times of the Jingu precincts.
Closed: No holidays
Admission: Free
Parking lot: Yes (not available)
URL：http://www.hokkaidojingu.or.jp/index.html
Tingshan Kei Hot Spring
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Jozankei Onsen, a hot spring resort for Sapporo citizens, is located approximately 60-75 minutes by bus from JR Sapporo Station or Sapporo Subway Station, or 50 minutes by bus from Makomanai Subway Station.
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There are many hotels where you can stay overnight and relax, or enjoy a day trip to the hot springs. The author recommends "Nukumori-no-Yado FURUKAWA ""Jozankei Onsen Ryorogoya "for lodging, and "Jozankei Tsuruga Resort Spa Mori no Moffott "for day-trip hot springs.
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Jozankei Onsen is also a spot where you can easily enjoy a walk in the great outdoors. There are many spots that can be visited on foot, including Jozankei's symbolic red bridge over the Toyohira River gorge "Futami Suspension Bridge "and Futami Park "where Futami Suspension Bridge is located "and free footbaths. Jozankei Onsen guests only event "JOZANKEI NATURE LUMINARIE "is held from June to October every year, and the whole area of Futami Suspension Bridge and Futami Park is decorated with vivid projection mapping.
summary
We have told you that there are many attractive sightseeing spots in Sapporo that can be reached by public transportation! We encourage you to extend your visit not only in the central area but also by subway or bus.
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