What other travelers are saying about Hokkaido University Botanical Gardens
This is a very peaceful close green area that costs only 420 yen per adult for admission. The museum had several preserved wildlife animals on display, and it took us about an hour to fully explore the entire park. Would recommend it for a peaceful break!
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Frequently Asked Questions
The garden spans approximately 13.3 hectares, offering visitors a vast area to explore and enjoy.
Yes, the Hokkaido University Botanical Gardens are open to visitors year-round, although certain outdoor areas may be less accessible during the winter months due to snow. The greenhouse, however, remains open throughout the year.
Photography for personal use is generally allowed, but professional photography sessions or commercial shoots may require prior permission from the garden administration.
Many areas of the garden are accessible, but due to its natural terrain, some parts may be challenging for those with mobility issues. It's best to inquire ahead of your visit for specific accessibility information.
We went there to escape the heat of the city for a short while on a Thursday noon, and we were nearly alone.
The garden belongs to Sapporo University, and the entry fee is 420 ¥ for adults (300 ¥ children).
It's a nice park, mainly with huge grass areas and focusing on trees and some shrubs, interspersed with some "theme areas " (stone garden, rose garden,...)
Again, this is not mainly a tourist attraction but an academic garden, but it's still a great place to visit.
There's also a little museum displaying local animals.
...and it is THE ONE place you have to go to experience dragonflies!!
For any reason, they are totally tame here,sit on your hands and head and don't flee even when you touch them.
It’s a very calm and quiet place to visit as a break from the city noise. At the entrance you can see the information on what plants are currently blooming, so you don’t waste your time roaming around the whole garden. Especially considering the fact that many explanations about the sections of the garden or plants in them are only in Japanese, so the visit takes longer if you want to understand what you’re looking at. The Ainu museum was very interesting but unfortunately much smaller than expected.
Absolutely gorgeous! ❤️🌿 There are 2 routes: inner (10stops) and outer (20stops). We have done both and spent a lot of time in the greenhouse, the museum, Ainu museum and memorial place. Took us 3 hours altogether. Very beautiful and peaceful just to take a stroll through all that beauty. I recommend it wholeheartedly ❤️
