1. Odori Park
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Odori Park is a large park located in the heart of Sapporo, Japan. It is about 1.5 km long and offers a great view of the city from many different vantage points.
One of the best spots for taking pictures is at the fountain in Nishi 4-chome. This spot offers a balanced view of Sapporo TV Tower, the park, and the city, making it a popular spot for souvenir photos.
Odori Park is also home to a variety of flowers and greenery throughout the seasons. In spring, you can see beautiful lilac trees in bloom. In summer, tulips and roses are in season. In autumn, the park is filled with cosmos and chrysanthemums. And in winter, the park is transformed into a winter wonderland with its dazzling illuminations.
Whether you're looking for a place to take a beautiful picture of the city, capture the changing seasons, or simply enjoy some peace and quiet, Odori Park is a great option.
20 minutes
2. Nakajima Park
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Nakajima Park is a large park located in the center of Sapporo. It is a popular tourist destination with beautiful flowers and greenery throughout the seasons, as well as a variety of events.
Nakajima Park also houses a Japanese garden. The garden is modeled after natural scenery and features a variety of elements, such as a pond, and rock formations.
The Hoheikan, a Meiji-era wooden Western-style building that is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, is also a popular shooting spot.
20 minutes
3. Maruyama Park
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Maruyama Park has long been a popular cherry blossom viewing spot, along with the grounds of the adjacent Hokkaido Shrine. It is located on the north side of Maruyama Primeval Forest, a designated natural monument. Near the park, there are Hokkaido shrine and Maruyama Zoo which is popular for its polar bears.
Maruyama Park was originally a tree nursery for the Hokkaido Development Commission, but it was developed into a park from the late Meiji period to the Taisho period. Today, it is a popular gathering place for Sapporo citizens, with cherry blossom viewing and shrine visitors.
20 minutes
4. Moerenuma Park
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Moerenuma Park is a comprehensive park in Sapporo, Japan. It was planned as a hub park for the "Circular Green Belt Concept" to wrap the city center of Sapporo with a belt of parks and green spaces. Construction began in 1982 and it opened in 2005. The basic design was created by Isamu Noguchi, a world-renowned sculptor, and the development was carried out under the concept of "making the whole a sculpture."
The vast grounds are neatly arranged with facilities such as mountains, fountains, and playground equipment that use geometric forms extensively. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery where nature and art are fused together. In the spring, cherry blossoms bloom, and in the summer, facilities such as water parks and fountains open to add color to Sapporo's refreshing summer. In the fall, leaves turn red, and in the winter, visitors can enjoy cross-country skiing and sledding in a sea of snow.
20 minutes
5. Asahiyama Kinen Koen
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Asahiyama Memorial Park is a park that was opened in 1970 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Sapporo. The observation deck, located at an altitude of 137.5 meters, offers a panoramic view of the Ishikari Plain, the Sea of Japan, and the city of Sapporo. Especially at night, the illuminated fountain and the lights of the office buildings in the center of Sapporo beyond it create a magical atmosphere, making it a popular romantic spot for couples. The park also has a well-maintained walking path, as well as a rest house, suspension bridge, playground, and children's playground. This means that visitors can enjoy not only a natural walk during the day, but also various playground equipment for small children.
20 minutes
6. Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill
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Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Deck is a popular tourist destination in Sapporo, welcoming visitors with its iconic statue of Dr. William Smith Clark and adorable sheep.
The facility is full of attractions that can be enjoyed for a full day, including events that can be enjoyed throughout the year, delicious food, and a museum that teaches the history of the Sapporo Snow Festival.
There are also many photo spots! The Sapporo Dome, which can be seen from behind the statue of Dr. Clark, is one of the quintessential views of Sapporo.
20 minutes
7. Fushimi Inari Shrine
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The Sapporo Fushimi Inari Shrine, a branch of the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, is known for its impressive tunnel of vermilion torii gates. The shrine is also a popular power spot in the region, attracting many visitors who come to pray for good fortune.
In the winter, the contrast between the white snow and the vermilion torii gates is a beautiful and photogenic sight. Visitors from all over the world come to see this stunning scene.
At dusk, the 27 torii gates are illuminated by lanterns, creating a mysterious atmosphere.
The shrine also has a "wishing stone." It is said that if you give up something you love when you make a wish, your wish will come true.
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