Featured Hotels Near Gotenzan Park

Hotel Sunroute Plaza Sapporo is a top choice, just a 15-minute drive from Gotenzan Park, offering modern Japanese-style rooms with panoramic views of Sapporo City and Odori Park. The park features an elevated walkway and a stargazing platform, illuminated at night to create a celestial atmosphere—perfect for photographers and couples.

Also consider Sapporo Sunplaza Hotel, whose rooftop observatory provides 360-degree views ideal for viewing the Sapporo Snow Festival lights and cityscapes. Both hotels are well-connected via subway, making them excellent bases for exploring the area.

Take the Sapporo Municipal Subway Tōzai Line to "Nishi 4-chōme Station," then transfer to bus lines 72 or 80 bound for "Kintadōri Stop." A 5-minute walk brings you to Gotenzan Park. The journey takes about 25 minutes and costs around 600 JPY. For convenience, taxis take about 15 minutes (approx. 2,500 JPY), ideal for late-night visits or travelers with luggage. The park also offers ample parking for those driving, allowing easy access to its serene forest trails and scenic viewpoints.

Gotenzan Park is a rare urban forest oasis in Sapporo, featuring an elevated wooden boardwalk and a stargazing platform. Its low light pollution makes it one of Hokkaido’s premier spots for urban stargazing. Spring brings cherry blossoms and azaleas; autumn transforms the park into a tapestry of red and gold foliage. Educational signage highlights local flora and birdlife—ideal for family nature walks.

Additionally, weekly Saturday events feature forest concerts by local musicians, blending melodies with the rustle of trees, creating a poetic harmony between nature and music.

The park features a children’s playground, picnic areas, and outdoor rest shelters with non-slip wooden flooring—perfect for safe family outings. Just a 5-minute walk away is the Sapporo Citizens’ Health Center, offering hot springs and fitness facilities for post-walk relaxation.

Nearby, Kintadōri Shopping Street hosts several family-friendly eateries, including Kodai Island Coffee and Wafu Dessert House, serving local treats like matcha mochi and Hokkaido milk ice cream. The peaceful, scenic setting makes this a top pick for short family getaways in Sapporo.

Gotenzan Park lies within central Sapporo yet avoids major light sources, with tall trees acting as natural shields against light pollution, resulting in remarkably clear night skies. During summer, the park hosts "Night of the Stars" events, opening its stargazing platform with telescopes and guided tours to observe constellations, meteor showers, and even the International Space Station.

Night lighting uses warm yellow tones that don’t interfere with astronomy, enhancing the dreamlike blend of urban life and celestial beauty—earning it the nickname "the city’s starry sky".