Located in downtown Sapporo, Nakajima Park is known for its abundance of verdure and water. Mt. Moiwa can be seen in the distance.

In the Meiji era, the park was a timber yard for timber felled in the mountains and floated down the Toyohira River. Now, it’s home to Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara and the Hokkaido Museum of Literature. Festivals, sports events, and gardening fairs are held in the park. The park is popular for boating in summer and cross-country skiing in winter.

Along the Kamokamo River, where carp swim, many wild birds and ducks are seen. Residents and sightseers can enjoy nature right in the middle of a big city.

Address: Nakajima Park, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Access: Take the Namboku Subway Line to Nakajimakoen Sta. or Horohirabashi Sta.
From JR Sapporo Sta., take the “Kei 55, 56 or 66” JR Hokkaido Bus to Nakajimakoen-mae, Nakajimakoen-iriguchi, or Horohirabashieki-mae bus stop.
From JR Sapporo Sta., take the “79-ban” or “89-ban” Chuo Bus to Nakajimakoen-iriguchi or Horohirabashieki-mae bus stop.
Note: Taxi fare is about 1,000 yen from Sapporo Sta.
Parking: None
Contact: 011-511-3924 (Administrative Office of Nakajima Park, Sapporo Park Management Group)

Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara in Nakajima Park

Hoheikan historical guest house