Between Mt. Maruyama and Mt. Moiwa, Asahiyama Memorial Park was established as part of the commemorative events for Sapporo’s 100th anniversary in 1970. From this site, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Sapporo city, the Ishikari Plain, and the Sea of Japan.
Surrounding the main hill, which stands at 137.5 meters tall, there are several hiking trails, playgrounds for children, a fountain, and a rest house. The park is open year-round and hosts the Sapporo Asahiyama Music Festival at the end of July annually. It is also renowned as a popular spot for enjoying the night view of Sapporo.
It’s important to note that Asahiyama Memorial Park is unrelated to Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa. Some foreign tourists mistakenly associate this park with the famous zoo; however, the zoo in Sapporo is Maruyama Zoo, located at Mt. Maruyama, just a 10-minute drive away.
Access
- Take a Tozai Line to Maruyama park.
- Transfer a JR bus, Asahiyama park line(円13, No13) to Asahiyama Koen-mae(旭山公園前）, it takes 15 min.
- Walk 4 min.
Admission Fee
Free
Parking Open hours
6:00 – 22:00
Neighborhood
- Maruyama Zoo
- Maruyama Park
- Hokkaido Jingu Shrine
- Sapporo Bankei Ski Area ban.K
- The Lavender Garden at Horomitoge
- Mt.Moiwa ropeway(cable car)
