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SAPPORO

Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido and as such offers a number of attractions. Main attractions include;

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Apia (Shopping Arcade) -

Apia is an underground shopping arcade area with more than 115 stores of differing varieties. The area is divided into “streets” each with a different name to help you with your directions. There is Joyful Walk, Fashion Walk and Harvest Avenue. Stores range from fashion boutiques, accessory shops, souvenir shops to restaurants and cafes. There is also a supermarket and on top of Apia is BIC Camera and Electronics Store. There are also some free seating areas for you to take a break. Top

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Opening Hours	Shops : 10 am to 9 pm Restaurants 11 am to 9:30 pm
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Getting There	North-East Section of Sapporo Station Underground.
Phone	241 - 2817

Ario Shopping Mall -

One of the latest additions to the Sapporo shopping scene is the three story Ario Shopping Center . Built in the grounds of the Sapporo Beer Garden and opened in November 2005, the center houses 113 specialty shops, the Itoyokado Department Store and a public spa and leisure center. Restaurants range from fast food to Japanese style sushi and noodles. There are plenty shops for all the family and also a good import shop which stocks various foreign products from around the globe. Top

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Opening Hours	Shops : 9 am to 9 pm Restaurants : 11 am to 10 pm
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Getting There	Catch a bus from number four station near the north exit of Sapporo Station, or any Sapporo Beer Factory bus.
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Asahiyama Park -

Constructed as part of the Sapporo centennial projects, this park is located on the top of Asahiyama hill. The park has a good view of Sapporo, Ishikari Plain and the Sea of Japan on good days. The park has some nice open spaces for picnics with family and friends. There are also a few small hiking trails around the park offering a pleasant walk for the more physically active. Top

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Aurora Town (Shopping Arcade) -

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Botanical Gardens (Hokkaido Shokubutsuen) -

Run by the Hokkaido University, covering approximately 15 hectares and housing over 5000 varieties of plants, this is a great venue for nature lovers and those wishing to pass some time in a pleasant atmosphere. There is also a greenhouse which can be entered but for an additional fee of \110. The Fauna museum in the garden is Japans oldest and was built in 1882. It houses a large number of stuffed animals that can be found in the Hokkaido region. There is also a small Ainu Museum located near the main gate housing tools, household utensils, ceremonial objects and clothing. Top

Admission	Adults ¥400 Greenhouse ¥110
Opening Hours	9 am to 4 pm Tuesday to Sunday : late April to late September. 9 am to 3 pm Tuesday to Sunday : October to early November. * From early November to April only the greenhouse is open to the Public.
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Chizaki Rose Garden -

The rose garden boasts more than 200 varieties of roses and is immaculately kept and maintained. The best viewing season for the roses is June to August. There is also a commanding view of Sapporo from the top and the aptly names “Café Rose” serves relatively cheap food and also the house special - rose ice cream. Said to be made from the roses in the garden itself this ice cream is quite unique and delicious. Unfortunately if you come by bus to the hill the bus stop is located at the bottom of the hill. The walk up is quite steep and not for the physically challenged. Fortunately there are usually taxis available to take you up the rest of the way. Top

Admission	Adults ¥500 Children ¥300
Opening Hours	9 am to 5 pm daily : May 1st to October 15th
Closed	October 16th to April 30th
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Clock Tower (Tokedai) -

Built in 1878 as a drill hall for the Sapporo Agricultural College, it is a two

story American style wooden structure housing a clock. Although now dwarfed by the surrounding buildings it is never the less constantly surrounded by Japanese tourists all year round and is the symbol of Sapporo. Renovated in 1998 to house a small museum of local history, it is reported that the Boston made 19th century clock had been so well maintained that not only needed no restoration work but also that the clock has never been late in tolling the hour. Top

Admission	Adults ¥200
Opening Hours	9 am to 5 pm : Tuesday to Sunday.
Closed	Mondays and December 29th to January 3rd
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Daimaru Department Store -

Conjointly developed along with Stella Place, Daimaru is the newest shopping edition to Sapporo. Built squarely on top of the station area it is a huge

department store housing specialty shops and the Dimaru shopping center on 6 levels. It also contains many great restaurants and a huge book store. Shops range from make-up and beauty counters, high end brand name stores (Luis Viton, Bvlgari, Prada etc.) to shoe stores and casual wear. Top

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Opening Hours	Shops : 10 am to 9 pm Restaurants : 11 am to 11 pm
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Getting There	West Section of Sapporo Station.
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Hassoan (Japanese Tea House) -

Named a National Cultural Asset, this building was built during the early days of the Edo Period by the famous Enshu Kobori, an artist and grand master of gardening. This building is housed in a walled Japanese garden close to the north end of the park and is only observable from the outside. Top

Admission	Free
Opening Hours	9 am to 4 pm late April to early November.
Closed	All Winter.
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Hoeikan -

Built in 1880 it was originally a western style hotel under

the direct control of the “Kaitakushi” or the Colonial Development Office. This building was moved to Nakajima Park in 1958 and named as a National Cultural Asset. Top

Admission	Free
Opening Hours	9 am to 5 pm daily
Closed	December 29th to January 3rd
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Hokkaido Museum of Literature -

Located about halfway along the park near the eastern entrance, this museum introduces Hokkaido’s literary history and some of the more famous writers that have come from this region. There are various historical materials to be viewed. Top

Admission	Adults ¥400 High School and University Students ¥200 Elementary and Junior High School Students Free.
Opening Hours	9:30 am to 5 pm daily
Closed	Mondays, December 27th to January 4th and occasional irregular closure
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