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Experience Sapporo's power spots and try your hand at Olympic sports on this new standard tour of Sapporo!. While it is always fun to visit the bustling downtown and go on gourmet tours, some of you might be wanting a slightly different experience—well, we have a tour that's just right for you!
The Maruyama area, only 20 minutes from Sapporo by train, is a well-kept secret where you can experience the nature and culture of Sapporo over the course of half a day. The Sapporo Olympic Museum is a facility where you can learn about the history of the games and experience the thrills associated with them. You can try your hand at some of these winter sports via the hugely popular simulators present within the museum.
After touring the museum, take a chair lift up to the Okurayama Viewing Point, used as a ski jump even today, and enjoy the exciting view that only athletes would get to see otherwise. At the base of Okurayama is Hokkaido Jingu, one of the most famous power spots in Hokkaido.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Sapporo Municipal Subway Maruyama-Koen Station, in front of the fare gates
Itinerary
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Sapporo Olympic Museum : Learn about the history of the Olympics, and be moved and entertained by the exhibits at this musuem, built in 1972 to commemorate the Sapporo Winter Olympics. Not only are there displays related to the Olympics, there are also corners where you can experience some of these winter sports for yourself and feel like an athlete participating in the games!
50 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Okurayama Viewing Point : This was the ski jump venue for the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics, and is currently still in use in official ski jump competitions. Ascend to the top via the chair lifts and be mesmerised by the view of the Sapporo cityscape from high up, and have your breath taken away by the steep gradient of the ski jump!
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Hokkaido Jingu : This Shinto shrine, representative of Hokkaido, was built as a place of worship for the settlers who first came to the island. At this shrine overflowing with nature, the three gods said to have created and developed the land, as well as the Meiji Emperor, are enshrined within, and it is also known as one of the best power-spots in Hokkaido.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Rokkatei Jingu-Chaya Branch (within Hokkaido Jingu) : Rokkatei, an established patissiere in Hokkaido and very popular as a souvenir, has many outlets across the island—this one is unique, being within the grounds of a Shinto shrine! In addition to their standard range of products, this shop offers a particular confectionary, Hankan-sama, that is sold only here. Be sure to get one fresh out of the oven and savour its delicious taste!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Maruyama Park : Maruyama Park, a famous cherry blossom spot, is an oasis for the citizens of Sapporo with the huge expanses of forests within its grounds. The forests, termed the "Maruyama Virgin Forests" have been designated as a national natural treasure, with its trees around 150 years old. Enjoy a relaxing stroll in the park as you immerse yourself in the nature of Sapporo.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Samurai Senbei : This shop's senbei, rice crackers, are made with 100% Hokkaido rice, and are very popular with the crowds. Made from three kinds of rice and each piece carefully toasted by hand, there are a wide range of flavours to choose from, ranging from the traditional to the new-fangled! The packaging, decorated with an illustration of a samurai, makes it ideal as a souvenir!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Any travel expenses are not included in the tour. Please bring extra cash to experience this tour to its fullest.
- If you do not arrive at the specified starting place after 60 minutes from the agreed meeting time, the tour will be considered canceled.
- In the event of inclement weather on the day of the tour, the mode of transportation, the spots visited, and the route of the tour itself are subject to change without notice.
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Any travel expenses are not included in the tour. Please bring extra cash to experience this tour to its fullest.
- If you do not arrive at the specified starting place after 60 minutes from the agreed meeting time, the tour will be considered canceled.
- In the event of inclement weather on the day of the tour, the mode of transportation, the spots visited, and the route of the tour itself are subject to change without notice.
- The end point of the tour differs from the start point. If you wish to change the end point to another spot, please let your tour guide know on the day itself when you meet up with them.
- There is no lunch (dinner) spot included in this tour, but you are free to have a meal at any of the rest stops along the way.
- As this tour involves a lot of walking, please come in comfortable shoes and clothes that are easy to walk in.
- We seek your kind understanding in advance that Okurayama Viewing Point may be temporarily closed in the event competitions are being held there.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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