Nakajima Park Japanese Garden (中島公園 日本庭園)

Flow of the course

About this spot

On the south side of Nakajima Park (中島公園), this is a stroll-style Japanese garden laid out around a pond. The Hassoan (八窓庵) teahouse has been relocated into the grounds, and being able to see a Japanese building straight after a Western-style hall is a pleasure unique to this park. The stand of trees is deep and a breeze crosses the surface of the pond, so it is an easy place to walk even in midsummer. The stepping stones and the arched bridge are a small adventure for children, and good practice at walking quietly. Settle everyone down here before the afternoon water play.

Tips

The Japanese Garden is open only for a limited period, so check in advance whether it is open. The edge of the pond can be wet underfoot, so holding a small child's hand while walking is reassuring. Many of the paths are gravel and there are places where a stroller is hard to push. Refrain from eating and drinking inside the garden, and save the lunch boxes for the lawn area.

Best time to visit

About 50 minutes. The morning, when the shade of the trees is deepest, is the coolest time to walk.

Access & map

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