If you put on a coat, bury your face in a scarf and head out into the snow, you're sure to have a moment when you feel the warmth that only winter can provide, even in the cold.
This time we will introduce Maruyama, a fashionable area of Sapporo that is rich in nature and has beautiful snowy scenery.
Why not take a trip that gives you a taste of winter to the fullest, with sights of northern animals, traditional Japanese cafes, and pancake shops?
Be comforted by the animals at "Sapporo Maruyama Zoo"
Located right next to a primeval forest that is a famous tourist spot and a natural monument, Maruyama Zoo allows you to see the adorable behavior of animals, including brown bears and red pandas. They also keep the gray wolf, which is one of the largest wolves, and the Ezo deer that only lives in Hokkaido. Come and be soothed by the cuteness of these fluffy animals.
| Sapporo Maruyama Zoo | ||
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| entrance fee | ： | Adults: 600 yen / Children: Free etc. |
| Opening hours | ： | (Winter) 9:30-16:00 / (Summer) 9:30-16:30 |
| web | ： | http://www.city.sapporo.jp/zoo/index.html |
Popular cafe in Maruyama "Morihiko"
After a stroll around the zoo, it's time to warm up your chilled body with a cafe. The cafe "Morihiko", which is housed in a repurposed 70-year-old traditional Japanese house, is known for its carefully brewed coffee made with home-roasted beans and hand-sewn flannel. Enjoy a relaxing time while feeling the breath of history that permeates the interior and each piece of furniture.
| price | ： | Forest Drops (680 yen), Gateau Fromage (420 yen) |
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| business hours | ： | 10:00〜21:00 |
| web | ： | http://www.morihico.com/ |
Enjoy exquisite sweets at "Maruyama Pancake"
At Maruyama Pancake, a pancake specialty store beloved by locals, you can enjoy fluffy, semi-cooked pancakes. Satisfy your hunger and take a relaxing break in the modern, stylish interior.
| Maruyama Pancake | ||
|---|---|---|
| price | ： | Angel Pancake (1,400 yen) |
| business hours | ： | 11:00〜18:30 |
| Official Facebook | ： | https://www.facebook.com/maruyamapancake/ |
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Travel is a series of encounters. You may discover new places, new people, or even a new side of yourself. There are as many encounters as there are journeys, and in winter there is sure to be something that can only be seen in winter. Why not visit Sapporo's snow-covered Maruyama in search of such winter encounters?
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*Some content was updated on August 15, 2019.
The contents published are accurate at the time of publication and are subject to change.
