| Admission | ￥600 adults ￥540 groups of 15 or more ￥450 over 65 Free for 15 and under |
| Opening Hours | 9:00 - 18:00 April 29 to November 3 9:30 - 19:00 November 4 to April 28 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-641-8585 http://sapporo-olympicmuseum.jp/english/ |
| Notes | Wheelchair access |
| Location / Getting There | 1274 Miyanomori, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi |
Winter Olympic medals
The Sapporo Olympic Museum can be found near the foot of the Okurayama Ski Jump. With a joint ticket to both of these venues makes for a great day out, with friends or with the family! The construction of the museum was completed in December 1999, and opened to the public on April 22, 2000. The museum is three stories and contains a number of photographs, memorabilia from previous Olympics, media content, and interactive exhibits which are a lot of fun!
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Ski jumping simulation!
The museum has a lot of memorabilia dating a\back a hundred years, though the signage is all in Japanese. There are some great interactive exhibits. Try the simulated ski jump and see if you can beat the record! The staff who operates the simulation speaks English will explain the method of jumping. Other simulations include the cross country skiing, the bob sled, speed skating, and the ice-hockey, where you can compete aginst each other or try and beat the clock. All are a lot of fun, not only for the kids, but for adults alike!
| Admission | Ski lift to top ￥500 adults ￥300 children |
| Opening Hours | 8:30 - 18:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-641-8585 |
| Notes | |
| Location / Getting There | 20 minute bus ride from Sapporo station (JR bus [circle 14] Arai Yamasen) 45 minute walk from Maruyama subway station Hokkaidō, Sapporo-shi, Chūō-ku, Miyanomori, 1274 |
Ski lifts to the look out. Rug up!
Okurayama ski jump was built in 1931 and is located on the east side of Mt.Okura in Sapporo. Contructed by Kishichiro Okura, it is one of the few 90 metre class jumping hills in the world. The ski jump has been home to Nordic World Ski Championships as well as 1972 Winter Olympics to name a few. The total height of the jump hill from the top starting point to the bottom of the slope is 133 metres, with a stadium area that can hold up to 50,000 spectators. There is also the Mt. Okura Observation Platform, offering views down the jump itself, plus views overlooking Sapporo from a height of 300 meters.
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Inside the observation deckOpen all year round, once visitors have arrived at the parking lot and taken the escalator to the base of the ski jump, the tickets for the chairlifts to the viewing platform can be found. There is not only the ski jump at Mt. Okura, but there is the Okurayama Crystal House and the Winter Sports Museum. The Okurayama Crystal House is a large building that houses a souvenir shop and restaurant. Tickets for the Winter Olympic Museum can be purchased with the ski jump observation tickets.
Escalators to the ski jump entrance
To get Okurayama Ski Jump, a car is needed. If you need public transport, then there are regular buses that can be taken from Maruyama subway station. Once arriving at Maruyama subway station, take the JR Hokkaido Bus Circle 14 (JR 北海度バス円14), and this bush will take you to Okurayama Ski Jump. These come twice an hour. Bus tickets are ￥210 for adults and ￥110 for children. The return bus schedule is located at the ticket shop. Okurayama Ski Jump is a good spot for views over the city, and if you’re lucky, you may get to some ski jumpers taking to the air!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ￥500 - ￥1000 per drink |
| Opening Hours | 18:30 - 5:00 18:30 - 1:00 Sundays |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-561-6830 |
| Notes | All you can drink option Pool table Electronic darts Bar food Sit down charge Smoking Credit card accepted Seating 100 |
| Location / Getting There | 5 minute walk from Nakajima station 10 minute walk from Susukino station Belle 7 turn building 1F, Minami 7 Jo Nishi 3, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 064-0807 |
Billiards a plus
Afro Play is a spacious bar located near the southern end of Susukino. It has a friendly atmosphere, mainly thanks to the fantastic staff who work there, who are always happy to chat with the customers. This bar is one of the few bars in Susukino to have a pool table which is definitely a plus! It also has a a darts bar as well if you feel the need, which is ￥100 a game for each player. Or you can just sit at one of the many tables located around the bar. Afro Play is good for small groups from four to ten people with plenty of seating. During the warmer months they have outside seating which is great!
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Can be hired for parties
Afro Play has a small seating charge of a couple of hundred yen. There is an ‘all you can drink’ option for two hours for ￥2000. Otherwise drinks are ordered separately and are around the ￥600 mark. Spirits and beer and non-alcoholic drinks are all available. Afro Play also serves up some delicious bar food. Afro Play, due to its size can be hired out for parties as well which costs from ￥2400 to ￥3500 per person, depending on the plan. Bookings can be made at the Japanese site at Gurunavi . Afro Play is a great bar for a night out with friends. It is also located across from Rad Brothers Bar and it’s right by the club, Booty.
| Admission | Free |
| Opening Hours | - |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-511-5917 |
| Notes | Buddhist temple |
| Location / Getting There | 5 minute walk from Nakajima station Hokkaido, Sapporo-shi, Chūō-ku, Minami 7 Jōnishi, 4 Chome−1−1 |
Tama Temple and Toyokawa Inari shrine were founded in 1891 and are located in the Susukino district of Sapporo. The temple is made of wood and reinforced concrete and is a nice small temple to visit. With the shrine right by, and in a convenient location, its a good spot to take some photos of not only the shrine, bu the many small statues around the temple. The Toyokawa Inari shrine is believed to have been built as a guardian company of Tamaji.
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The shrine is said to have “watched Suzukino’s emotions and sorrows for years, and witnessed its prosperity”. The “gate pillar” has inscriptions of certain geisha during this time. A small garden was maintained in the precincts of the Inari shrine, and upon entering the area on the left you can see the ‘Mizuko Mourning Monument’. This shrine seems to have a sad past concerning children lost at birth. Tama Temple is one of the few remnants of the old days during the period of the shogun of Hokkaido.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ￥2000 - ￥3500 |
| Opening Hours | 18:00 - 1:00 Sunday 18:00 - 3:00 Monday to Thursday 18:00 - 5:00 Friday & Saturday |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-521-0302 http://dragon-arrow.co.jp/chavda/ |
| Notes | Spanish restaurant Group bookings English menu available English speaking staff Party plan Seating 100 |
| Location / Getting There | 10 minute walk from Susukino subway station Sapporo, Chuok-ku South 5, West 5 chome, 13 - 1, Acyl Sapporo Building 1F |
But of course, paella
Chavda is large and stylish restaurant located in the thick of Susukino. This Spanish restaurant is a perfect spot for large parties, small groups, or even just a romantic date for two. This well designed space can also be used for wedding after parties! At Chavda you can either pay for your dishes separately, or go on a party plan which gives your group a feast of eight dishes plus an ‘all you can drink plan’ that lasts for two hours. This course, at around ￥3000 each, is a good option in cool surroundings.
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Tapas
The extensive menu has tapas of delicious olives, cheeses, hams, seafood, with assorted olive oils and breads. Main meals have paella, meat dishes of venison, pork, and beef. There are stews, cheeses, gratin, soups and a selection olive oil dishes! There is also a bar area where you can enjoy a fine selection of wines, beers, and cocktails, or why not try the sangria to enjoy the Spanish flavor. If you are looking for a night out with food and drinks then Chavra is a good spot to wine and dine on some Spanish cuisine.
| Price | Approx. 40,000JPY~ (1 day / groups of up to 24 / full bus hire) NB: Prices Vary Depending on Distance & Hours. |
| Office Hours | 9am - 6pm (Mon-Fri) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | Phone : 011-557-2926 Website : www.social-bus.jp Email : info@social-bus.jp Facebook : @socialbushokkaido Instagram : @socialbushokkaido Twitter : @yoursocialbus |
| Notes | Bus Rental Available, without limits, year-round! |
| Location / Getting There | 8 Chome-2-16 Kita 34 Johigashi, Higashi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 007-0834 |
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