Climb to the top of Yuanshan Park

### Early Summer Sapporo Stroll: Maruyama, Odori, and the Ancient Sites of the Agricultural College In May, Sapporo has a pleasant temperature and growing greenery, making it a great season to visit downtown attractions. For this trip, I chose several attractions that are easily accessible from the city center, and slowly felt the rhythm and charm of Sapporo with my feet. **🌿 Maruyama Park and Maruyama Hiking Trail** The first stop is the natural "Maruyama Park". Maruyama in May still has the end of cherry blossoms, but there is more of a new and lush forest atmosphere. I walked slowly up the hiking trail. The journey is not long, and I can reach the top in about half an hour. The view from the top is wide, and you can overlook the scenery of Sapporo city. When the weather is good, you can even see Mt. Teine in the distance. Occasionally, you will encounter locals hiking or squirrels trotting by on the way, which is particularly healing. **🌸 Walking time in Odori Park** Back in the city center, Odori Park is the soul of Sapporo. In the middle of the green belt park from 1-chome to 12-chome, there are seats, fountains, flower beds and various installations. You can also see the Sapporo TV Tower standing next to it. The flower beds in this season have been replaced with colorful spring and summer flowers. Many families picnic on the grass and children run and play. The overall atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. **🏫 The ancient atmosphere of the College of Agriculture, Hokkaido University** I also went to Hokkaido University specifically, aiming at the old building of the College of Agriculture. Walking in from the main gate and crossing the Ginkgo Avenue, time seemed to slow down. The old building of the College of Agriculture is well preserved. It is a brick building from the Meiji era, combining Western style with Japanese historical sense. Walking around there quietly, it really feels like traveling through time. **🏨 The comfortable experience of a custom hotel** This time, I booked the "Custom Hotel" on Trip.com. It is really recommended! Not only is the location convenient, but the room design is also very modern and comfortable. The counter service is friendly, and some details are very considerate, such as adjustable pillows and free coffee machines. I feel very relaxed when I return to the hotel to rest at night. --- This trip to Sapporo did not have too many itineraries, but it allowed me to savor the daily life of this city more carefully. Traveling at a walking pace is sometimes more memorable than checking in more attractions. If you also want to take a quiet trip in the city, Sapporo in May is a very good choice. 🌱 ---