TAKINO SUZURAN HILLSIDE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT PARK.

Takino Suzuran Hillside National Government Park is the only national government park in Hokkaido. Within the 400-hectare grounds there’s a colorful flower garden, large playground equipment, three waterfalls, and a forest that’s perfect for a stroll, making it a popular site for Sapporo citizens and tourists. Also open in the winter season, the park changes its name to “Takino Snow World” sometime around Christmas time. Admission is free in the winter, and you can enjoy various types of snow play. The 250 meter long, 7-degree ski slope is perfect for a child’s first skiing experience. There are a total of six cross country skiing courses available, from the 1 & 5 km courses for beginners, the 3 & 6 km courses for intermediate, and the 10 & 16 km courses for the advanced. The family lift ticket costs ¥200 for adults, and ¥150 for junior high school students and younger (1 ticket). Ski equipment rentals are available (slope skis are ¥2,960 for adults, and ¥1,940 for junior high school students and younger, cross country skis are ¥840 for adults, and ¥520 for junior high school students and younger).