Observatory / Outlook Spots in Sapporo Suburbs Area

  • Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill
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    Hokkaido Sapporoshi Toyohira-ku Hitsujigaoka 1
    Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill is one of Hokkaido's best tourist attractions. Sheep are kept on the rolling hills where the lush greenery dazzles the eyes, and the heart is warmed by the idyllic countryside scenery. A statue of Dr. William Smith Clark who served as the first vice-principal at Sapporo Agricultural College (now Hokkaido University) can be seen on the observation deck. It’s a popular place to come and have your photograph taken. At the Hitsujigaoka Rest House you can have some Mongolian-style mutton barbecue food.

    The observation deck offers a great view of Sapporo Dome and the city, with snowy mountains in the back drop in a clear day. But at its core, it represents the original sprit that drove the...

  • Moiwayama Mountain peak Observation Deck
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Fushimi 5-3-7
  • Lake Sapporo 1st Observatory
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    Hokkaido Sapporoshi Minami-ku Jouzankei 8
    This observatory is located along the Jozankei Lakeline in Jozankei, Minami Ward, Sapporo City. It offers a sweeping view of Lake Sapporo, a man-made lake formed along the Otarunai River by Jozankei Dam. Of the several observatories located around the lake, it is the only one that offers a view of the dam body of Jozankei Dam. Many people visit in the fall in order to see the beautiful scenery of the lake and the autumn foliage.
  • Miharushitembodai
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    Hokkaido Sapporoshi Minami-ku Jouzankei
  • Valley Observation Deck
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    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Minami-ku Jozankei

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Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.

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