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Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observatory
There's so much to see! A tourist attraction built in response to the popularity of tourists
The Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observatory is a popular tourist spot in Sapporo, where you will be greeted by cute sheep, including the symbolic Dr. Clark statue. The facility is full of attractions that you can enjoy throughout the day, such as events that can be enjoyed throughout the year, delicious gourmet food, and a museum where you can learn about the history of the Sapporo Snow Festival. In April 2023, the Dr. Clark statue will be restored and repainted for the first time since its installation in 1976, and will be renewed.
There are plenty of photo spots! Among them, the Sapporo Dome seen through the statue of Dr. Clark is one of the most typical views of Sapporo. If you post your "Vow of Ambition" with your dreams and hopes written on it at the base of the statue of Dr. Clark, you can look back on your vow the next time you visit. (Storage fee: 100 yen per sheet)
Business Hours
■ Hitsujigaoka Observatory
June to September 9:00 to 18:00
October to May: 9:00-17:00
* Admission is available until 15 minutes before closing.
* Subject to change during the event.
■ Hitsujigaoka Rest House
May to September 11:00 to 16:00
October to April 11:30 to 15:00
*Last orders are taken 30 minutes before closing.
■Austria Pavilion (Shop) / Snow Festival Museum
April to March 9:00 to 17:00
Fee
General admission: Adults 1,000 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 500 yen / Preschoolers free
Admission fee for Sapporo residents: Adults 500 yen / Elementary and junior high school students free / Preschoolers free
・Annual passport: 2,000 yen
* Group rates (for 30 or more people) are also available.
parking lot
Available (free / 100 cars)
Location
Sapporo City Toyohira Ward Hitsujigaoka 1
・Approximately 34 minutes by car from Sapporo Station
・Immediately after getting off the bus at Hitsujigaoka Observatory
*The information listed is current as of April 2025.
*The information posted may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.