| Admission | - |
| Opening Hours | - |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-581-1961 |
| Notes | Running circuit Ice skating facilities Futsal facilities Tennis facilities Hiking tracks |
| Location / Getting There | 10 minute walk from Makamonai subway station. 1-3-1 Makomanai-koen, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 005-0017 |
One of the many paths
Opened in 1975, Makomanai Park is a city park that is located in the southern ward of Sapporo city. The park is also home to Makamonai Open Stadium, the Makamonai Ice Arena, and the Sapporo Salmon Museum. Makamonai Park was also the main site of the 1972 Winter Olympic Games. Before that, the site was originally used for the Hokkaido dairy! There is also a hiking trail at the back of the park. This relatively easy hike leads to Monami Park, which is a nice smaller park, that also runs along Toyohira river.
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A popular spot in Autumn
This huge park, at 85 hectares, is extremely popular for jogging, running, or just taking a stroll around. With over 10km of paths, it is the perfect spot to get some exercise, all the while taking in the natural surroundings whether it be in winter, autumn, or the warmer seasons. Makamonai Park is especially beautiful during the autumn, where you can catch the changing colors of the leaves which starts early October. During the winter there is outdoor and indoor ice skating at the Makamonai Open Stadium, and the Makamonai Ice Arena.
| Ice Skating Admission | ￥810 Adults ￥290 High school students Free for junior high and under |
| Tennis Courts | ￥690 weekdays ￥1380 weekends |
| Futsal Courts | ￥2770 |
| Circuit Training | ￥1120 Adults ￥730 High school students |
| Opening Hours | |
| Closed | |
| Contact | 011-581-1961 http://www.makomanai.com/openstadium/ |
| Notes | Parking available from April 29 - November 3 (charged on weekends and holidays) 8 tennis courts 4 futsal courts Outdoor ice-skating rink Wifi available |
| Location / Getting There | 25 minute drive from central Sapporo. 25 minute walk from Makomanai subway station or take bus number 90, 95, 96, 97 from Makomanai subway station, get off at 'Makomanai Stadium' stop, walk 4 minutes on foot. 3-1 Makomanaikōen, Minami-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaidō 005-0017 |
Tennis courts in summer
The Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium was opened in 1971 and was the stadium used for the opening ceremony for the 11th Winter Olympic Games that were held in Sapporo in 1972! During the games it was used in tandem with the Makomanai Indoor Stadium which is also located in Makamonai park. The stadium can accommodate up to 17,300 people. Since this piece of history, the stadium is open to the general public for sports and events that are held throughout the year.
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A room to enjoy a coffee and rest
During the summer, the stadium has eight tennis courts and four futsal courts that can be rented. The stadium can be hired out, for a price, so it is not rare to see occasional events that are held for kids, or for concerts, or exhibitions that are organized here. During the winter, there is an outdoor skating rink that is open. This a lot of fun for couples, friends or families, where you can strap on some skates and do laps around in the stadium. There is also a training room, sports classes, folk dance, tai chi, infant physical education classes, and a parent-child sports club, showers, and changing rooms. There is a lot to do here!
| Admission | Free |
| Opening Hours | 9:00 - 16:45 |
| Closed | Mondays |
| Contact | 011-582-7555 https://salmon-museum.jp/ |
| Notes | Parking for 172 cars Wheelchair access |
| Location / Getting There | 25 minute drive from central Sapporo. 25 minute walk from Makomanai subway station or take bus number 90, 95, 96, 97 from Makomanai subway station, get off at 'Makomanai Stadium' stop, walk 4 minutes on foot. 2-1 Makomanaikoen, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 005-0017 |
Outdoor Kankatsu pond
Located by the Toyohira River, the Sapporo Salmon Museum is made up of a museum that has exhibits, a small aquarium, and an outdoor pond and is one of the many sightseeing spots that make up Makamonai Park. The Salmon Museum is educational and focuses on the biodiversity around the Toyohira River and local area. There are often school excursions here, and it is a popular place for young children where they can get a real hands on experience of the local wildlife. The main exhibition hall has various dioramas and video exhibits of the history and of the current salmon ecology. Due to the development of Sapporo, it caused the disappearance of the salmon in local rivers. Since 1981 however, with water improvements and the release The “Come Back Salmon Movement”, the salmon numbers have returned to Toyohira River.
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Live salmon up close
Aside from the main exhibition hall, there is the ‘Outdoor Kankatsu pond’. Here you can see various fish and get close up to the salmon. And for a hundred yen, you can feed the fish, which is fun for the kids. The other building that makes up the Salmon Museum is the ‘Sakana Pavilion’. This acts as a small aquarium, a rearing room, and as a hatching facility for fertilizing salmon eggs. The aquarium has over thirty kinds of local waterside creatures such as freshwater fish, frogs, salamanders and tortoises. Lastly, you visit see the ‘Underground Observation Room’ where you can view (depending on the season), salmon and fresh water fish through an underwater window.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥3000 - ¥6000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 22:00 Sapporo station store 11:30 - 23:00 Susukino store |
| Closed | December 31 |
| Contact | 011-222-0018 Sapporo station store 011-551-0018 Susukino store https://www.kani-honke.co.jp/top.html |
| Notes | Crab restaurant Menu in Chinese, English, Korean, Thai Chinese and English speaking staff Credit card accepted Wifi available Large groups of up to 40 is ok Reservations available |
| Location / Getting There | 5 minute walk from the south exit of 'JR Sapporo Station' or take the no.13 exit from 'Sapporo Subway station'. 4 Chome-1-3 Minami 6 Jōnishi, Chūō-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaidō 064-0806 5 minute walk from 'Susukino subway station' 4 Chome-1-3 Minami 6 Jōnishi, Chūō-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaidō 064-0806 |
Front entrance
Kani Honke is a successful chain of crab restaurants that are located throughout Japan. In Hokkaido, you can find two of these restaurants in Sapporo city. One being two blocks from Sapporo station. The other being on the main street running through Susukino (the entertainment district). Both these crab restaurants cater for tourists as well locals. They have Chinese speaking staff as well as menus in various languages. The restaurants have multiple levels, so there is plenty of room for large groups! For reservations, contact their website (which is also in multiple languages).
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Boiled snow crab!
There are various crab dishes on offer, of different sizes. All contain succulent crab meat that will wow any guest. You can order individual dishes or go for the large group dishes. They have mouth watering snow crab or king crab on the menu. Some of the recommended dishes include boiled snow crab with vinegar, steam crab dumplings, or the butter roasted king crab to name a few. There is also ‘Kanishabu’ or ‘Kanisuki’ which is crab cooked in a broth in or without its shell. With the fried crab, the waitress will cook it for you on a grill which is a nice touch. And of course, to go with your selection of crab dishes, there is a selcetion of beer, wine, or Japanese sake!
| General Admission | Ropeway ￥1600 - Adults ￥800 - Children |
| Opening Hours | 8:30 - 17:00 (During winter, the ropeway stops 1 hour earlier) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0142-75-2401 |
| Notes | 400 car parking spots : ￥500 40 bus parking spots : ￥2000 40 minutes to Usu Observation deck Restaurants and shops at bottom of ropeway |
| Location / Getting There | From JR Toyako station, take the Donan Bus bound for Toyako Onsen. (15 min.) Get off at the Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal. Change buses to Showa Shinzan and get off at last stop (15 min.) *No bus service to Showa Shinzan in winter. 2 and a half hour drive from Sapporo city. 184-5 Aza Showa Shinzan, Sobetsu-cho, Usu-gun, Hokkaido, Japan 052-0102 |
The ropeway up overlooking Shōwa-Shinzan
Mount Usu is an active stratovolcano in the Shikotsu-Toya National Park. Since 1900, it has erupted a total of four times. In 1910, in 1944 which created Shōwa-Shinzan, in 1977, and as recent as March, 2000. Mt. Usu is formed on the southern rim of the caldera which contains Lake Toya. Mount Usu and Shōwa-Shinzan are major tourist attractions in the Shikotsu-Toya National Park. The best way to see the Shōwa-Shinzan peak and Mt. Usu is to take the cable car to the top. From here, it is a 10 minute walk to the viewing platform offering views looking down over Lake Toya, Shōwa-Shinzan, and the towns of Date and Toyako.
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Path along the basin crater
The car park to get to the ropeway is just off Lake Toya. From here you can take the ropeway up. It takes about thirty minutes to get to the Observation Deck via the ropeway and after a short walk. If you want to explore further, there is a path that leads further down into, and around, the Usu Crater Basin. It is a nice hike along the path, though it will take an extra hour heading down and back. It is a long flight of stairs down to the path along the craters edge, so bring some water! The path around has some stunning views along the coast. Inside and outside the crater you can see the volcanic steam vents coming through the surface.
Volcano Village
After taking in some spectacular views, you can make your way back to the ropeway and head down to the “Volcano Village” next to the car park, which lies at the bottom of Mt. Usu and Shōwa-Shinzan. Here you can find a half dozen restaurants, toilet facilities, souvenir shops, and information centers, and a museum. The Information center has information on what to explore in the area. There is also an eruption experience room using sounds and images. There is also a theater with a film on the history of Mt. Usu. The gallery, here too, has panels with images on the area.
Restaurant Funka-tei 9:00 - 15:00 Soba noodle and curry restaurant 
Volcano Ramen 10:00 - 15:00 Ramen noodle shop
Village Store
Shopping9:00 - 18:00 Summer
9:00 - 16:00 WinterSouvenir Shops
Hinokuniya
Honpo Shopping9:00 - 19:00 Summer
9:00 - 16:00 WinterSouvenir Shops 
| Onsen Admission | ¥420 Adults ¥140 Children ¥70 Infants |
| Restaurant Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥600 |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 20:30 April - October 10:00 - 19:00 November - March |
| Closed | Tuesdays during July and August |
| Contact | 0142-66-7022 |
| Notes | Parking available Udon noodle restaurant Busy during summer months |
| Location / Getting There | Located on the east edge of Lake Toya, across from Nakatoya Hot Springs Campground 30-11 Nakatōya, Sōbetsu-chō, Usu-gun, Hokkaidō 052-0105 |
Udon Restaurant
The Rai Yumeto no Ie Onsen (meaning Dreamers House in English) is a small hot spring building located across from Nakatoya Hot Springs Campground. During the summer this onsen is a popular spot for the campers there. On the off season, its quieter and still a great place to freshen up, relax in the onsen waters, or to fill up on bowls of udon noodles at the restaurant there. The building itself has a rustic feel. The wood used to make this onsen comes from two hundred year old Finnish pine imported along the Siberian railroad and shipped across.
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Onsen foyer
The onsen has seven washrooms and is segregated. They also have hairdryers, shampoo, body soap available. Towels are also available to purchase and there is a massage machine that can be used. Everything to clean up and relax. There is a small udon restaurant in the building. Here you can order a variety of hot udon noodle dishes which will satisfy hungry customers. The onsen also has information and pamphlets on what to do around the Toya area, so it acts as a tourist site as well!
