Hokkaido University

Hokkaido University has a huge campus and an unconstrained space. A location of the ground is accessible on foot from the Sapporo station. The campus is open to the public for tours and walking as well as students or staff do.

The information center, “Elm Forest”. This facility provides information about some highlights to visit and events held at the university. A campus guide map and historical property guide map are available, visiting there first is recommended.

In Hokkaido University Museum, academic resources and exhibitions are displayed. Shopping in the museum shop and having a break in the cafe are also available. In the area of “Poplar Avenue” , you can see growing Poplar trees high toward the sky and spreading huge characteristic scenery of the northern land. “The Ginkgo trees along the street” is located on both sides of the Kita-13 street , which is worth visiting to see golden-colored foliage in Autumn.

The university has many other highlights including the statue of Dr. Clark and Botanic Garden . They are one of the many spots that you don’t want to miss when visiting Sapporo. But you have to remember that it is an educational facility. Keep Rules and a calm environment in the university.