Parks & gardens
Asahiyama Memorial Park
Asahiyama Memorial Park is a park located in Chūō-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan. The park's peak, at 137.5 metres (451 ft) above sea level, offers a great panoramic view of Sapporo, and the Sea of Japan beyond.
Asahiyama Memorial Park
Asahiyama Memorial Park sits on a hill in Chūō-ku, rising to about 137.5 metres above sea level. The main draw is the view from the summit area: a wide panorama over central Sapporo, and on a clear day a look out toward the Sea of Japan. It's a hillside park of paths and slopes rather than manicured gardens, so it suits travellers who want a short walk with a payoff view rather than a formal sightseeing stop.
Getting there
The park is in the hills west of central Sapporo, not far from Maruyama Park. From the city centre it's typically reached by a combination of subway (toward Maruyama Park Station on the Tozai Line) and then a walk or short bus ride up into the hillside streets, with the uphill approach on foot taking a while longer than a flat walk of the same distance. Allow around 20-30 minutes from downtown Sapporo depending on your starting point and how much of the ascent you walk.
How much time to allow
An hour is usually enough to walk up, take in the view, and head back down. Those who enjoy a longer walk or want to explore more of the park's paths could spend closer to two hours.
When to go
Go on a clear day, since the view is the whole point and haze or overcast skies will limit visibility toward the Sea of Japan. Late afternoon can be rewarding if you're timing a view of the city before sunset, though footing on the paths is worth considering after dark. It is not typically a crowded spot compared with nearby attractions, which makes it a quieter alternative if you want some distance from busier sightseeing areas.
Combine it with
- Maruyama Park (1.3km) – a green space popular for cherry blossoms, an easy pairing given the short distance.
- Sapporo Maruyama Zoo (1.4km) – a good option if travelling with children or with time for a longer half-day out.
- Hokkaidō Jingū (1.7km) – a shrine set within forested grounds, within comfortable walking range.
- Mount Moiwa (2km) – another elevated viewpoint over Sapporo, worth comparing if you want a second panoramic vantage point on the same trip.
Sources: open data from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap · Updated August 5, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
