Hokkaido Official Tourism Site HOKKAIDO LOVE!

The Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill is only a 30-minute drive from the center of the large city of Sapporo. The observatory offers an idyllic view of Hokkaido, with sheep grazing on vast pastures and a magnificent view of the Ishikari Plain below.

The symbol of the observatory, a standing statue of Dr. Clark, is a popular photo spot. It is a popular photo spot, and visitors are encouraged to pose with their right hand raised in the same “Clark pose” as Dr. Clark. If you write your dreams and hopes in the “Pledge of Aspiration” on the postbox at the base of the statue, the office will keep it for your safekeeping. When you visit here again, you can come face to face with your old “pledge.

The Sapporo Snow Festival Museum, also located on the grounds, exhibits photographs and panels covering more than half a century of the Sapporo Snow Festival's history. The elaborate models of snow statues of past generations are well worth a visit!

The Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill also offers a variety of seasonal events! In spring, visitors can watch sheep being sheared and kites being flown, and in summer, approximately 1,000 lavender plants are in full bloom. In summer, about 1,000 lavender plants are in full bloom, and visitors can try their hand at harvesting them in the lavender fields that cover the entire area. In autumn, when the leaves change colors, a variety of gourmet events using seasonal Hokkaido ingredients are held. In winter, the snow park is full of fun activities for children and adults alike, such as playing in the snow and making miniature snow mules.

In addition, there is a wide variety of gourmet foods and sweets! In addition to the Hitsujigaoka Rest House, where you can taste Genghis Khan, Shiroi Koibito soft serve is popular at the Austrian Pavilion.