Daiwa House Premist Dome Observatory

Flow of the course

About this spot

This is a large dome-shaped stadium standing on high ground in Toyohira Ward, with an observatory set on top of its roof. The diagonal walkway that carries you up is itself like a ride, so children are enjoying themselves before they even arrive. Standing at the top, the flat expanse of Sapporo and the mountains beyond come into view all at once, and you can point out roughly where the park you are heading to lies. The area around the dome is an open plaza, so even a short walk after coming down keeps the pleasant scenery going. Looking down on the city from a height and then wading into water at ground level makes for an enjoyable contrast across the day.

Tips

The observatory has set opening days and hours, and it may be closed on event days. Be sure to check the official website in advance, along with the admission fee. It is windy up top, so hold on to your hat so it does not blow away. Tsukisamu Park (月寒公園) is about 10 minutes away by car, so leaving between 11:00 and noon gets you there in time for lunch.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 30 minutes. On clear mornings the view stretches all the way to the distant mountains

Access & map

1 Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 062-0045