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Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill

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Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill

Great photo spot with idyllic beauty in four seasons.

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Even though located in Sapporo City with 2 million residents, Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill offers the beauty of mother nature. In spring, the hay comes out in green. In summer, lavender fields send out fragrant greetings. Fall foliage will be exquisite, and winter will spread a white snowy carpet. The majestic scenery in all four seasons is perfect for photography.

One of those spots is the Dr. Clark statue. William Smith Clark is known for his famous words “Boys, be ambitious,” as the Father of Hokkaido pioneers. The right hand raised means “the eternal truth in the far distance, and the statue represents his wish for his students to be ambitious in seeking truth.

After taking in the vast nature, taste Hokkaido’s soul food, Genghis Khan which is, Mongolian BBQ. At a rest house on Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill, you can choose from Sapporo Style that grills raw lamb and dips it in the sauce and Takigawa City Style that serves marinated meat.

Highlights

  • The park is in Sapporo, the city with 2 million residents, yet, its nature is charming.
  • Visitors love to raise their hands with Dr. Clark and take a photo.
  • From the spring shearing until snowfall, you can see sheep every day.
  • The sheep are for research. Refrain from touching them.
  • Taste Mongolian BBQ at a rest house on Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill.

Photos

  • Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill

    Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill

  • Dr. Clark is known for his famous words “Boys, be ambitious”

    Dr. Clark is known for his famous words “Boys, be ambitious”

  • Watch the sheep roaming

    Watch the sheep roaming

  • The sheep on the Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill are kept for research. Refrain from touching them.

    The sheep on the Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill are kept for research. Refrain from touching them.

  • Fall foliage and sheep on the Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill

    Fall foliage and sheep on the Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill

  • Sapporo Dome near the Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill

    Sapporo Dome near the Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill

Reviews

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  • Linda Liao
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    I made a special trip to see the famous statue of Dr. Clark at Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill. Dr. Clark was an American agricultural scientist and educator who came to Hokkaido in 1876 and helped establish Sapporo Agricultural College, greatly influencing the development of agricultural education in Hokkaido at the time. What is most memorable is the phrase he left behind, “Boys, be ambitious!” which also became a symbol of Hokkaido's pioneering spirit. Standing at the observation hill and looking at the doctor pointing into the distance, it feels as though he is reminding people to bravely pursue their goals.

    It was raining during this visit, so I missed the expansive grassland scenery you get on a sunny day. Because of the bad weather, the sheep were resting indoors, so I didn't get to see them grazing on the grass. I heard that when the weather is clear, around 200 to 300 sheep graze outdoors, leisurely feeding in the lush green fields. It must be a very soothing sight.

  • Terry Chen
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    The most famous thing here is the statue of Dr. Clark. From the observation deck, you can see the Sapporo Dome and the city skyline.

  • 昵昵
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    You can see sheep grazing on the grasslands, and if you get hungry, you can try the local specialty, 'Jingisukan' grilled lamb. Plus, you can enjoy a view of Sapporo from the observation deck. It's a famous spot in Hokkaido.

Details

Name in Japanese
さっぽろ羊ヶ丘展望台
Postal Code
062-0045
Address
1 Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
Telephone
011-851-3080
Admission (including tax)
Adult 1,000 yen, Elementary and middle school student 500 yen
Holiday
Open every day
Hours
October to May 9:00am - 5:00pm
June to September 9:00am - 6:00pm
※Hours may be subject to change. Please visit the official website for details.
Directions
From the Subway, Toho Line, Fukuzumi Station, ride the bus bound for Hitsujigaoka Tenbodai for 10 min.
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa