Moerenuma Park (モエレ沼公園)

Flow of the course

About this spot

Built on the vision of sculptor Isamu Noguchi, this large park is designed so that the entire grounds form a single work of art. The glass-walled Glass Pyramid is indoors, making it a good place to escape the sun and catch your breath. Moere Hill, an artificial hill you climb up grassy slopes, offers a view that takes in Sapporo's cityscape and the wide sky at once, and for children the climb itself becomes play. In summer the Sea Fountain shoots high into the air, and watching the shapes the water forms builds anticipation for the afternoon's water play. The park is vast, so narrowing down your destinations in advance lets you get around without wearing yourselves out.

Tips

The park is enormous, so if you come by car, the trick is to choose the parking lot nearest the spot you want. The Sea Fountain runs on a set schedule, so check the times when you arrive and you won't miss it. Some areas have little shade, so be sure to bring a hat and drinks. Since Moere Hill means climbing a slope, sturdy walking shoes are safer than sandals.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 40 minutes. The morning, before the sun grows strong, is the easiest time for walking

Access & map

〒007-0011 Hokkaido, Sapporo City, Higashi Ward, Moerenuma Koen (北海道札幌市東区モエレ沼公園) １−１