Sapporo Village Local History Museum (札幌村郷土記念館)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A museum in Higashi Ward, Sapporo, that conveys life in the days when this area was called Sapporo Village. Displays cover the beginnings of the settlement and the onion cultivation that made Higashi Ward one of Japan's leading growing areas, revealing what history lies beneath land that is now a residential neighborhood. The museum is compact, so its scale is just right for going all the way around with small children before they lose interest. It also works well as quiet time to shift gears before a day of running around in the water. The story of onions is easy for children to grasp and can even carry over to the dinner table that evening.

Tips

Checking the opening hours and closed days in advance is reassuring. The museum is centered on displays, so for children at the age when they want to run around, keeping the visit short and saving their energy for the afternoon water play is the better plan. Parking space is limited, so watch the traffic nearby when you park. Have your drinks ready before you set out.

Best time to visit

About 50 minutes. Mornings right after opening are quiet and let you look around at leisure

Access & map

065-0013 Kita １３-jo Higashi １６-chome ２−６, Higashi Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido