What to know
Located near Sapporo's city center, this botanical garden (北海道大学植物園, Hokkaidō Daigaku Shokubutsuen) is owned by Hokkaido University and mainly serves scientific and educational purposes. However, with its walking trails and lawns, it's also a lovely spot to relax or enjoy a non-alcoholic picnic.
Founded in 1886, the Botanic Garden preserves a small remnant of the forest that once covered the Ishikari Plain. It also features an alpine garden, a greenhouse, and a small museum dedicated to the Ainu culture. In winter, only the greenhouse is open to visitors.
The garden is a ten-minute walk southwest of Sapporo Station or a five-minute walk north of Nishi-Juitchome Station on the Tozai Subway Line.
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- 9:00 to 16:30 (April 29 to September 30)
- Closed
- Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a holiday); from November 4 to April 28 only the greenhouse is open, and closing days are Sundays, national holidays and from December 2
- Admission
- 420 yen (~$2.69) (summer), 120 yen (~$0.77) (winter, greenhouse only)
- English name
- Hokkaido University Botanic Garden
- Original name
- Botanic Garden
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