JR TOWER HOTEL NIKKO SAPPORO Sightseeing
Built in 1888. This building is done up in an American Neo-Baroque style and is topped with a dome. For 80 years, up until the construction of the new government office, it housed Hokkaido's administration.
| access | 10 minutes walk from the hotel |
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The clock tower of Sapporo Agricultural College, the precursor to Hokkaido University, houses a dojo. In 1878, at the suggestion of Dr. Clark, it was constructed as a central hall for military drills, school admission ceremonies, and graduations.
| access | 10 minutes walk from the hotel |
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In 1871, a fire prevention grid was developed that would split Sapporo horizontally into north and south precincts.
| access | 13 minutes walk from the hotel |
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Launched as Sapporo Agricultural College in 1876. There is a statue of Dr. Clark, famous for his motto of, "Boys, be ambitious!" This statue is a different one from that found at the Hitsujigaoka observation point, a noted tourist destination.
| access | 10 minutes walk from the hotel |
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Built in 1886, this is Japan's second oldest arboretum. There are close to 4,000 varieties of plants collected for research purposes. In terms of actively used museums or exhibition spaces, this is Japan's oldest.
| access | 13 minutes walk from the hotel |
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Constructed as a private villa for the Mitsui Gomei Gaisha firm, it was acquired in 1953 by Hokkaido. The rich garden, fresh exterior, and tall ceilings make for an open and uplifting space.
| access | 10 minutes by car from the hotel |
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For the Evening Summit 2015 in Kobe, launched by Convention Bureau in October 2015, Sapporo ranked at #2 and was selected as among Japan's "New Top 3 Scenic Skylines."
| access | 25 minutes by car from the hotel |
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Sculptor Isamu Noguchi designed this globally-recognized park. The 188.8 hectare space has mountains, a glass pyramid, and large fountains. There are many unique views available only here.
| access | 45 minutes by car from the hotel |
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One of most famous zoos surrounded by nature. You can observe many popular animals, including the Polar Bear House, where you can watch polar bears swim dynamically.
| access | 15 minutes by car from the hotel |
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White Lovers is a signature sweet of Hokkaido, and this theme park lets you see just how it is produced. There are sweet-making workshops, exhibits on the history of chocolate, a rose garden, and more.
| access | 25 minutes by car from the hotel |
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Hokkaido Shrine was created in 1869 at the decree of the Meiji Emperor in order to foster a spirit of frontiership in Hokkaido. Yoshitake Shima, in charge of the Hokkaido expeditions and urban planning of Hokkaido, devised to install the shrine in the Maruyama area.
| access | 15 minutes by car from the hotel |
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Enjoy a vast panorama at 307m above sea level and the steep incline from which ski jumpers start their jump. This year-round facility uses water in summer to facilitate jumps. In winter, it is transformed into a world of snow.
| access | 30 minutes by car from the hotel |
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This is a comprehensive leisure facility on Mt. Teine. The Olympia Zone near the foothills is part of a Highland Zone in which there are various courses and routes to enjoy.
| access | 40 minutes by car from the hotel |
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This ski slope lets you ski to your heart's content until 10PM. Rentals start from two hours or more. You can travel empty-handed, since they have the gear for you. The Snow Kids Park has snow tubing and other sports, so it's fun for the whole family.
| access | 20 minutes by car from the hotel |
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This ski slope is located near Jozankei Hot Springs. It features some of the best powdered snow in Hokkaido and a wide slope. They have 7 courses that range from beginner to advanced, and there is a snow park for sledding and snow tubing, so families love it.
| access | 60 minutes by car from the hotel |
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