Ario Sapporo

Flow of the course

About this spot

A large commercial complex adjacent to the Sapporo Beer Museum, with many restaurants so each family member can easily choose what they want to eat. Being indoors, you can spend the hours of strongest sun in the cool, which is a real help in summer. Picking up whatever you are missing before water play here, such as sunscreen, drinks, or bags for wet clothes, sets you up for a worry-free afternoon. Restrooms and diaper-changing facilities are well provided, so getting ready is easy even with small children. Resting a little after eating before getting into the water reduces the strain on the body.

Tips

It gets crowded at midday, so arriving sometime after 11:00 makes it easier to get a seat. Spending too long shopping shortens the afternoon in the water, so jotting down what you need before going in is efficient. Leaving swimwear and towels in the car and walking in light-handed is recommended. Wakaba Park is about 10 minutes away by car, so leaving sometime after 13:00 gives you room to start water play comfortably.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 30 minutes. An early lunch after 11:00 lets you avoid the crowds.

Access & map

Kita 7-jo Higashi 9-chome 2-20, Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 065-8518