Hoheikan (豊平館)

Flow of the course

About this spot

Built in the Meiji era, this wooden Western-style hall is designated a national Important Cultural Property. The contrast between the bluish outer walls and the white ornamentation is beautiful, and simply taking a photograph here gives you one good shot of the trip. You take your shoes off to go inside, and you can look slowly around the high-ceilinged halls and the designs of the period. Starting in an air-conditioned interior means you do not use up too much energy before the sun grows strong. It stands inside Nakajima Park (中島公園), so you only have to walk to the next stop on the plan.

Tips

Check the opening hours, closed days and admission fee in the official information. The interior has a calm atmosphere, so promising in advance not to run makes it easier on parents as well. Strollers may have to be left at the entrance, so a baby carrier lets you move around lightly. Using the restrooms in the park before you enter keeps things smooth.

Best time to visit

About 50 minutes. The quiet hour first thing in the morning lets you look around at leisure.

Access & map

1-20 Nakajimakoen, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0931