Yoshidayama Park Water Play Pond

About this spot

The Yoshidayama Park Water Play Pond is a shallow water play area that appears only in summer at Yoshidayama Park (吉田山公園) in Shiroishi Ward, Sapporo. In 2026 it is open from Friday, July 10 to Monday, August 31, from 9:00 to 17:00, and admission is free. Since it stays open from morning until evening, it helps that you can choose a time to suit your family's schedule. The water is shallow, so even children who have only just started walking can stand on their own feet and play, which is reassuring. There are no time slots or queues, so you can go in whenever you feel like it and rest in the shade when you get tired, at your own free rhythm. Cooling legs tired from the morning's climb in the cold water is another advantage of planning the day this way.

Season & hours

Tips

Opening is from 9:00 to 17:00, but this may change depending on the weather or cleaning work, so check the City of Sapporo's information for that day's status before you set out. There are no changing rooms, so wear swimwear underneath your clothes or bring a wrap towel to change with. Sapporo summers turn chilly the moment the sun goes behind clouds, so you will need something to throw on after getting out. Shade is limited, so a picnic sheet and a hat make breaks far more comfortable.

Best time to visit

Arrive at 14:00 and you can play until the sun softens, enjoying a relaxed time right through to evening.

Access & map

Sapporo City, Shiroishi Ward (札幌市白石区) / Yoshidayama Park (吉田山公園)