Top Places in Sapporo for Views and Food: A Memorable Travel Guide
Sapporo in Hokkaido is rich in natural splendor and local delights.
There are many fascinating places to visit that are accessible within a short drive from JR Sapporo Station.
This article will take you on a trip to Mt. Moiwa, Sapporo Central Wholesale Market “Outside Market”, and Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium to fully enjoy its attractions.
Let’s find a memorable moment together on a trip to Sapporo, where you can see, experience, and eat everything.
Moiwa Iwayama Observation Deck: Panoramic view of the city of Sapporo
Moiwa Iwayama Observation Deck is located very close to the city of Sapporo, yet it is a famous place where you can enjoy magnificent scenery and spectacular nature.
It is easily accessible, only about 17 minutes by car from JR Sapporo Station, and can be easily visited.
The view from 531m above sea level features a panoramic view from Sapporo to Ishikari.
The most attractive thing here is the vast view that can be seen from any angle of 360 degrees.
The journey to Moiwa-iwa Mountain is also enjoyable.
First, take the ropeway up to the middle of the mountain, and then transfer to the cable car to the top.
The scenery seen during this journey changes with the seasons, delighting visitors.
In mid-autumn, when the leaves turn red, the path to the summit is like a colorful carpet.
In winter, snow covers the entire area, creating a romantic atmosphere.
At night, you can enjoy the glow of the beautiful city, which has been selected as one of the three most beautiful nightscapes in Japan.
The beauty of Sapporo’s nightscape is truly a work of art in which nature and the city are in harmony.
This place is often chosen by tourists as well as locals as an outing course for special occasions.
Recommended for families and couples, enjoy a memorable moment.
Fresh seafood! Sapporo Central Wholesale Market “Outside Market”
The Sapporo Central Wholesale Market “Outside Market” is a place where you can experience the charm of food even more.
Located about 11 minutes by car from JR Sapporo Station, it is very worth visiting.
The Sapporo Outside Market is a place where all of Sapporo’s fresh seafood and agricultural products are gathered, and is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.
About 60 stores line the street, where you can not only buy fresh seafood and local vegetables directly, but also many eateries where you can enjoy them on the spot.
Here, you can enjoy “Kaisen-don”, a bowl of rice topped with seafood, which is unique to Hokkaido.
The sea urchin and salmon roe, in particular, are worthy of special mention for their flavor, freshness, and high quality.
For example, botan shrimp, a specialty of the outside market, is popular for its rich sweetness.
Furthermore, freshly caught salmon also has a very fatty taste, bringing the deliciousness of Hokkaido’s seafood close to home.
Even if you are not a fan of sea urchin, the sea urchin you taste at the outside market is a high-quality product with no odor and a rich sweetness that melts in your mouth.
This is the result of Hokkaido’s unique freshness and processing techniques.
Selecting souvenirs is also a fun part of visiting the market.
Taking home fresh seafood and recreating Hokkaido at home is also a good plan.
Because agricultural and marine products purchased at direct sales outlets arrive directly from the market without going through logistics, they are of high quality and attractively priced.
Please visit us to experience and enjoy the richness of Hokkaido through its food.
Get in touch with history! Attractions of Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium is a special place among the tourist attractions in Sapporo where you can touch the history of the sport.
Accessible by car from Sapporo Station in about 20 minutes, its history dates back to the Sapporo Olympics held in 1972.
This stadium reminds us of the heat of those days and is a place where you can truly experience the Olympic stage.
It is open to the public as a viewing spot, and you can feel the thrill of the jumps firsthand as the starting point of the jumps has been recreated.
As you take the lift to the top, you will be overwhelmed by the sheer power and height of the quite steep slope in front of you.
From here you will experience the perspective of the athletes and gain a better understanding of how much energy and concentration they put into their competitions.
The view of Sapporo from the top is truly dynamic.
The panoramic view of the city impresses visitors and many are left speechless by its beauty.
The moment you step into the stadium, you will be enveloped by its unique atmosphere and immersed in a grand, timeless scene.
Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium is a place where you can forget time for a moment and think about it, even though it is located in the city of Sapporo.
I highly recommend you to visit this place because you can enjoy special moments that you can only experience here.
Every time I visit Sapporo, I feel the charm of its beautiful scenery, culture and food.
All of the spots introduced here are wonderful places that you can visit and bring back special memories.
Let’s find a moment that touches your heart on this trip to feel the spectacular scenery of nature, enjoy the rich taste of food, and face the history of the city.
We hope that this guide will inspire your determination to embark on a trip to Sapporo filled with new discoveries.
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