Gotenzan Koen Park (五天山公園) is located in the Fukui area, to the west of Sapporo, specifically in Nishi-ku. Driving from Nishino to Bankei, you will see a large park on your right as you pass through the Fukui area. This is Gotenzan Koen Park (五天山公園).
Over 30 years ago, this area was a quarry, and the noise from the blasting was disruptive for the local residents. Due to a movement by local citizens, the quarrying company eventually ceased operations. Following this, the area was transformed into a park with various facilities.
Additionally, this area was once home to fireflies, and local citizen groups have been working to increase their population. Their efforts have been successful, and fireflies are now more common in the park. You might spot one around nightfall. The park is open until 19:00 in the summer and is suitable for families, from young children to seniors.
Gotenzan Jinjya, a shrine, is located at the back of Gotenzan Koen Park and serves as the entrance to Mt. Gotenzan.
Facilities
- 3 park golf courses
- play equipments for children
- barbecue spaces
- a restaurant and a terrace
- a booth
- a room for studying nature
- a water mill
- some tennis courts
- some open space
Access
From Hassamu-Minami Subway station
- Take JR bus no.41(西野福井線) to Fukui 10 Cho-me(福井10丁目) or Gotenzan Koen(五天山公園)
From Kotoni Subway Station or JR Kotoni Station
- Take JR bus no.41(西野福井線) to Fukui 10 Cho-me(福井10丁目) or Gotenzan Koen(五天山公園)
*due to time schedule of the bus, some buses don’t stop Gotenzan Koen next to Fukui 10 Chome. Ask a bus driver where to get off.
Neighborhood
- Sapporo Bankei Ski Area/ban.K(ばんけいスキー場)
- Heiwano-Taki Falls(平和の滝)
- Horomitouge Lavender Garden(幌見峠のラベンダー園)
- Snow Mobile Land Sapporo
