| Admission | - |
| Opening Hours | Open 24 hours 7:00 - 21:00 parking |
| Contact | 011-581-3811 |
| Notes | Walking paths, restrooms, free parking, picnic spot, fishing spot, playground, stage for events, popular in summer |
| Location / Getting There | 35 minute drive south from Sapporo. Located along Toyohira River. Take Ishiyama Dori, route 230 and turn right at the Co-op supermarket. 5 Chome-13 Fujino 1 Jo, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 061-2281 |
Along Toyohira River, there are lots of parks and green spaces to enjoy the river as well as the local area. Jugoshima Park is just one of these parks. It can be found between Sapporo and the onsen district of Jozankei. The park is a huge space of two square kilometres. This tranquil space includes a large grass area, walking trails and the river itself. The great thing about this park is that there are places to have a BBQ along the riverside. There is no better way to enjoy a summers day.
The park is not only popular during the summer months, but during the spring you can see cherry blossoms here! And during the autumn, the leaves turn to beautiful shades of red and gold and this a great spot to get some stunning photos. There are walking paths to wander and enjoy the scenery. The park has covered rest areas as well to stop and take a break. For those with kids, the park has a playground as well as the river which is the perfect size to explore the rick pools and streams. With plenty of parking, Jugoshima Park is a nice spot to check out!
| Admission | Free admission |
| Opening Hours | All day |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0142-75-2446 |
| Notes | Walking esplanade, foot spas, ferry point, photo spot, fireworks viewing point |
| Location / Getting There | Located on the southern shore of Lake Toya, between the lake and the hotels 049-5721 Hokkaido, Abuta-gun, Toyako, Tōyakoonsen, Route 2 |
Nice walk along the path
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Perfect spot to take rest
As the path can take you on a long stroll, there is a place along the way to rest those weary feet. There is a small foot bath, the ‘Toron Foot Spa’ where you can take a seat, bathe your feet in the hot spring and take in the views of the lake. The footbath is free to use. It is also, along this road, you can take the ferry to the inner island of Lake Toya, known as ‘Nakanoshima’. The ferry makes the short journey across every thirty minutes. There is also a boat rental spot on the waters edge if you feel like exploring the lake a little further.
| Admission | Free admission |
| Opening Hours | All day |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0139-42-2275 |
| Notes | Parking available 175 cars, Toilets, Wheelchair access & toilets. Matsumae Sakura Festival (late April-mid May) Matsumae Ajisa Festival (early August) |
| Location / Getting There | 6 hour drive from Sapporo or 2 hour bus ride from Hakadote, get off at "Matsujo Bus Stop", 7 minutes on foot. Matsujo, Matsumae-cho, Matsumae-gun, Hokkaido, Japan 049-1511 |
The extensive Matsumae Park
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The path running through the park
Besides the cherry blossoms the park has other flowers that bloom throughout the summer and spring. Camellias come out from April to May, dandelions & azaleas in mid-May. In early June, wisterias are in bloom, and from July you can see hydrangeas & roses in the park. There is a path that runs through all the way up to a second park at the back and to the base of the mountains. It is well worth a walk up as at the top you can enjoy great views looking over the whole of Matsumae Park and the Strait of Tsugaru. There are two festivals held in Matsumae park, the first is the Matsumae Sakura Festival which is held from late April to mid May. The second is the Matsumae Ajisa Festival in early August.
| Length | 72 kilometres |
| Things to do | Tennis courts, Baseball courts Basketball courts, Park golf Soccer fields, Bicycle path BMX track |
| Getting There | Runs along eastern side of Sapporo station. Closest station to Toyohira River is 'Nakajima Park Station'. From here it is a 5 minute walk east. |
Toyohira high up near Jozankei
Toyohira River originates in Mt.Oizari, (Oizaridake) and winds its way down past Jozankei, to Sapporo before combining with the mighty Ishikari river before ending up in Ishikari bay. The lengthy river measures at 72 kilometers, and is the main river that flows past the city of Sapporo. The river is flanked by two paths that run along its banks. These paths are popular for runners, joggers, and cyclists who can enjoy the views for kilometer after kilometer. And of course, there are lots of fishing spots!
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Sapporo half marathon along the river
If you are not jogging, taking a stroll, or walking the dog, there is plenty to do along river. There are a few open tennis courts set up to enjoy, basketball courts, a BMX track, play areas for the kids, plenty of baseball grounds and park golf courses that are available through spring, summer, and autumn. There is a tonne of open space that can be enjoyed by everybody. Throughout the year, there area a couple of events held along the river. During the summer they have a firework event, and in October there is the Sapporo Marathon.
| 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 |
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| 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!
