Hokkaido Official Tourism Site HOKKAIDO LOVE!

Just a 30-minute drive from the center of the bustling city of Sapporo, the Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill offers a quintessentially Hokkaido pastoral landscape, with sheep grazing on expansive pastures and a panoramic view of the grand Ishikari Plain below.

The statue of Dr. Clark, the symbol of the observation hill, is a popular spot for photos. It is customary to take a picture in the "Clark Pose," raising your right hand just like Dr. Clark. If you write your dreams and hopes on a "Pledge of Ambition" and post it in the mailbox at the base of Dr. Clark's statue, it will be carefully stored in the office. When you visit again, you can reunite with your nostalgic "pledge."

Additionally, the "Sapporo Snow Festival Museum" on the premises showcases over half a century of the Sapporo Snow Festival's history through photos and panels. The detailed models of past snow sculptures are a must-see!

The Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill is also packed with seasonal events! In spring, you can watch sheep shearing and fly kites. In summer, about 1,000 lavender plants bloom, and you can experience harvesting in the vast lavender fields. In autumn, various gourmet events featuring seasonal Hokkaido ingredients are held. In winter, the snow park offers activities like snow play and mini snowman making, enjoyable for both children and adults.

Moreover, the site offers a variety of gourmet and sweets options! At the "Hitsujigaoka Rest House," you can savor Genghis Khan (grilled mutton), and at the "Austrian House," the "Shiroi Koibito Soft Cream" is popular.