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Hokkaido University Botanical Garden

📍 Sapporo, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Sapporo
Category
Park & Garden
Duration
1-2 hours
Address
Sapporo, Japan
Coordinates
43.0580, 141.3480

Introduction

Founded in 1886, Hokkaido University Botanical Garden is among Japan's most historic, set in central Sapporo. It keeps Meiji-era red-brick buildings such as the old science faculty herbarium, with a tropical greenhouse, northern arboretum and Ainu-related displays. Wandering its tree-lined paths, you feel Hokkaido's nature and scholarship since the pioneer era, right in the city.

✨ Highlights

1
Meiji brick
Old science faculty halls from the pioneer age.
2
Tropical house
A rare greenhouse cluster in a northern city.
3
City oasis
Shaded paths and arboretum, quiet amid bustle.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location:Kita-ku, Sapporo
→Time needed:about 45 minutes
→Ticket Information:Garden ticket required

💡 Tips

• The greenhouse is warm in winter — good on snowy days.
• Next to the university's famous ginkgo avenue in autumn.
• The grounds are large — allow plenty of time.

FAQ

How much is the admission for Hokkaido University Botanical Garden?

Garden ticket required

Any practical tips for visiting Hokkaido University Botanical Garden?

The greenhouse is warm in winter — good on snowy days. Next to the university's famous ginkgo avenue in autumn.

How long should I spend at Hokkaido University Botanical Garden?

A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.