Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill

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.