Statue of William Smith Clark

A statue of American professor William Smith Clark, famous in Japan for the phrase, Boys, be ambitious. The professor's statue on the grounds of Hokkaido University was famous, but due to the numerous visitors obstructing campus business, a new statue was erected on the tourist destination of Hitsujigaoka. Today, this statue is now the more famous of the two. Clark's pose, pointing far off into the distance with his outstretched right hand, has become a symbol of Hokkaido tourism.

Spot details

Address: Hokkaido Sapporoshi Toyohira-ku Hitsujigaoka 1 Sapporo Yankegaoka Observatory Map
Area: Sapporo Suburbs Area
Phone: 0118513080
Hours: 9:00-17:00
*Please check the official website as it varies depending on the season.
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Hitsujigaoka Observatory Admission fee]
[Adult]600yen
[Small/Junior High School Students]300yen
Parking Lot: Available(100spaces)
※Free
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, others)
Smoking: Available (Available only in designated outdoor locations)
Wi-Fi: Available
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes