Sapporo Maple Viewing Guide: Maruyama Park.

Those of you visiting Hokkaido this fall are in for a treat! The maple leaves are in full bloom all over Sapporo. What are you waiting for? Follow me to the famous Maruyama Park! 📍Address: 〒064-0959 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Miyagaoka, 3 🚗Transportation: Take the Tozai Line subway to Maruyama Koen Station and walk 🕙Opening hours: All day 💰Admission: 🆓 🌟Highlights: Maruyama Park is located in the western suburbs of Sapporo, at an altitude of about 226 meters. In addition to foreign tourists, it is also popular with locals. There are also attractions such as Maruyama Zoo and Hokkaido Shrine nearby. As a popular cherry blossom viewing spot, May is the busiest time of year. Nearly 1,700 Ezo mountain cherry trees bloom in succession, creating a stunning sight. This season, I recommend taking a walk along the hiking trail in Maruyama Park. The altitude is not high, so even beginners can easily enjoy the beautiful maple leaves. The deeper you go, the more peaceful it becomes. 📌Tips: ✅Hokkaido Shrine in Maruyama Park holds the Jingu Festival every June, attracting many visitors. It is also a birdwatching paradise, perfect for photography enthusiasts. ✅The zoo next to Maruyama Park has over 200 species of animals, with the tropical bird house and reptile house being particularly popular. You can also see giraffes, tigers, and lions walking through the maple forest. ✅There is a teahouse in Maruyama Park, which is especially popular during maple leaf season. Matcha, wagashi, and maple leaves are a perfect combination, and I could spend an entire afternoon here. ✅If you like taking photos of autumn leaves, I recommend visiting after the rain or at dusk. The cloudy weather creates a great atmosphere, and the sunset at dusk is also beautiful. ✅From mid-November to mid-December, you can also enjoy the ginkgo trees in addition to the maple leaves. The red and yellow scenery creates a charming autumn landscape that looks great in photos.