The charm of Nakajima Park, a large park in the center of Sapporo

Nakajima Park is close to the center of Sapporo.

It is a place of relaxation for Sapporo residents,

but it is also a popular spot for tourists.

It has been certified as one of the "100 Best Urban Parks in Japan."

Here are some recommended spots in Nakajima Park, which is full of things to see.

Nakajima Park

Location: Nakajima Park 1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Get off at Nakajima Park Station on the Namboku Subway Line, Exits 1 and 3

There is no dedicated parking lot at Nakajima Park,

so please use public transportation or a nearby paid parking lot.

Cherry blossom season: Late April to mid-May

Autumn leaves season: Mid-October to mid-November

・Spots

☆Japanese Garden

In one corner, the teahouse "Hassoan" (a nationally designated important cultural property) said to have been made by Kobori Enshu, a tea master from the early Edo period, has been moved from Shiga Prefecture, and it is a beautiful garden where you can enjoy the changing of the seasons.

☆ Iris Pond

Originally built as a lumber yard to store timber, it was gradually developed and became the symbol of Nakajima Park.

You can also enjoy rental boats from spring to autumn.

☆ Toyohirakan

Toyohirakan was built in November 1880 by the Hokkaido Development Commission as a Western-style hotel, and is said to be the oldest wooden hotel still standing in Japan.

It is a historic building that is said to have been visited by three generations of the imperial family during the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods, and is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.

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