Hokkaido University

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Hokkaido University

At the center of Sapporo city, a beautiful and lush greenery campus spreads as huge as about 38 Tokyo Domes in size.

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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.

Highlights

  • It is a popular tourist attraction even though a facility of the university
  • The location is accessible on foot from the JR Sapporo station.
  • The campus guide map is available at “Elm Forest”.
  • Academic samples and documents have been preserved since the school’s establishment in Hokkaido University Museum.

Photos

  • The Ginkgo trees along the street.

    The Ginkgo trees along the street.

  • The statue of Dr. Clark

    The statue of Dr. Clark

  • Central Lawn

    Central Lawn

Reviews

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    Hokkaido University is a comfortable and relaxing place. The spacious campus is lush with greenery. As you slowly stroll along the tree-lined paths, the tall trees and historic buildings on both sides complement each other, making you forget for a moment that you're in a bustling city.

    The pace on campus is leisurely and peaceful. Occasionally, you can see students riding bicycles, which also gives you a sense of how nature and everyday life blend together in Sapporo. Walking around the campus without any particular itinerary makes it even easier to enjoy a rare moment of relaxation during the trip.

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    Hokkaido University really is much bigger than I imagined. Once inside the campus, all I could see were vast stretches of greenery and towering trees. It felt so spacious, as if I could walk forever without reaching the end.
    The scenery changes with each season: cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, the much-anticipated golden ginkgo trees in fall, and romantic snow-covered scenery in winter.
    Although I didn't visit during the season for the famous ginkgo avenue, I still really enjoyed strolling slowly around the campus, looking at the old, lush trees, feeling the pleasant breeze, and taking in the quiet, relaxed atmosphere.

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    The ginkgo trees at Hokkaido University are absolutely stunning. The whole golden avenue feels like walking through a movie scene.

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    When the ginkgo leaves cover the ground, it just feels so fall. The scenery is amazing.

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    The illuminated scenery at night in autumn is absolutely stunning.

Details

Name in Japanese
北海道大学
Postal Code
060-0808
Address
5 Kita8jonishi, Kita-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
Telephone
011-716-2111(Main number)
Admission
Free
※Depend on facilities
Closed
Depend on facilities
Hours
Depend on facilities
Direction
A 7-minute walk from JR Sapporo station.
Official Website
Official Website (English)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa