Moerenuma Park, created by one of the world-renowned sculptors-Isamu Noguchi. He intended the “Circular Greenbelt Concept” to design-build this comprehensive park in Sapporo. Magnificent blossom Japanese cherry in spring. Crowded with dabblers in the summer. Grand firework in the autumn. Sapporo snow fun in the winter Hokkaido. Besides, many Noguchi sculpture installation art exhibits allowed people to feel the art itself in the park. It’s top 1 on my list for families’ getaway in Sapporo.
About Moerenuma Park
The park was reborn from a waste disposal site and transformed into an art park representative of Sapporo for 23 years. A Japanese-American sculptor-Isamu Noguchi design-build based on the concept of “the whole being a single sculpture.”
In 1988, after Isamu Noguchi passed away, the construction obeyed Isamu Noguchi’s master plan. And the grand opening of Moerenuma Park in 2005.
Cherry Blossom
There is an area called the “forest of cherry trees” in Moerenuma Park. A forest of cherry trees with about 1,800 cherry trees planted. There are seven play equipment areas hidden in it. All the playsets installed are designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Highly recommend bringing some snacks and drinks for the picnic. Last time I went there with friends and kids. We picnic not far from the play equipment. So we enjoy the magnificent Japanese blossom and picnic, kids play with the play equipment, with the lovely falling sakura petals. All of us had a good time.
P.S.My friends’ kids slept in 3 seconds when they came back home. She got a great “Me Time” that night. (Smile, relax, and mommy juice)
NOTICE: Fire and barbeque are not allowed.
Hokkaido Spring Season Clothing Tips
There are some cherry blossom spots in Sapporo city great for a family day out. [Click Here]
Splash And Frolic
It’s a hot spot for locals to play in the water at Moere Beach in the summer of Sapporo. Isamu Noguchi designed a children-friendly water playground because there is no beach or shore in Sapporo. The opening period shows on below “Information”
Hokkaido Summer Season Clothing Tips
Firework Display
In autumn Sapporo, Moerenuma Artistic Fireworks combines the synchronized beauty of fireworks and music takes place in the autumn above the park’s large open field. In the event, pyrotechnists from all over Japan bring you to see the art on the sky. All of us just can’t move our eyes away.
NOTICE: Admission charge applies
Moere Firework Official Website
Hokkaido Autumn Season Clothing Tips
Snow Sledding And Skiing
The yearly snowfall in Sapporo totals six meters, so people are very used to snow. The children living in Hokkaido love to play in the snow! You can snow sledding from the mountain top or hill, building a snowman or snow castle. Kids love to play snow here because they have enough space to play around.
Recommend you bring some hot drink and water in the eskie, and snacks. When kids start to ask it, you will be glad you have it with you.
Hokkaido Winter Season Clothing Tips
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Family Fun
“It’s not an adult world, but a world where people with a height of 90 cm run around. I want children to discover what I created. Primitively, I want children to face each other directly like that.”
-Isamu Noguchi (1988)
- Hikking
Mt. Moere is 62-meter tall, can be climbed from three directions and five different routes. You can take not only the entire Moerenuma park but also the Sapporo landscape.
- Cycling
Moerenuma Park is friendlier to cyclists for a great day out or a weekend away.
There is a bike rental option including adult bikes, child bikes, and child bike-seats. (Available between April 29 and November 3, rental fees apply)
- Picnic
There are seven 126 play equipment pieces in play equipment areas hidden in the “forest of cherry trees”. All of the play equipment pieces were designed by Isamu Noguchi and are beautiful enough to be called sculptures. It’s available for all ages to climb and play.
Information
Please notice that it does not allow using fire and barbeque here. And check the opening date before you go because the opening date may change by weather.
Moerenuma Park
Opening hour: 7:00-22:00 (Park entrance closed at 21:00) Open every day
Address: 1-1 Moerenumakoen, Higashi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 007-0011
Fare: free
Parking fee: free
Contact: 011-790-1231 (Japanese only)
Moere Beach
Open hour: 10:00-16:00 Jun.13-Sep.2
Close: Every Thursday
How To Get Here
For travel families, I like to drive a car or take the seasonal bus. Because it’s quick, convent, and free parking. I can visit Sapporo Satoland and Moere natural hot spring Tamayura Mori after visit Moerenuma Park.
NOTICE: The west entrance (Nishi Guchi) will be closed during snowfall.
By Car
Around 30 minutes drive from Sapporo station to here.
By Subway and Bus
- From Sapporo-station (subway) get on Toho Line going toward Local Sakaemachi, get off at Kanjo Dori Higashi Station.
- From bus stop Kanjo Dori Higashi Eki get on Bus (higashi (東) 79) to “Nakanuma Shogakko Dori”, get off at “Moerenuma Koen higashi Guchi (east entrance)”. Then walk for about 10 minutes.
- From bus stop Kanjo Dori higashi Eki get on Bus (higashi (東) 69) to “Ainosato Kyoikudai Eki”, get off at “Moerenuma Koen Higashi Guchi (east entrance)”. Then walk for about 10 minutes.
- From bus stop Kanjo Dori Higashi Eki get on Bus (higashi (東) 61｜Bi (ビ) 61) to “Nakanuma Shogakko Dori”, get off at “Moerenuma Koen Nishi Guchi (west entrance)”. Then walk for about 33 minutes.
- From Sapporo-station (subway) get on Namboku Line going toward Local Asabu, get off at Kita Sanjuyo Jo. From the bus stop Kita Sanjuyo Jo (34 Jo) Sta. get on Bus (higashi (東) 76) to “Nakanuma Shogakko Dori”, get off at “Moerenuma Koen Nishi Guchi (west entrance)”. Then walk for about 33 minutes.
- From Sapporo-station (subway) get on the Toho line going toward Local Sakaemachi, get off at Shindo Higashi Station. From bus stop Kita Sanjuyo Jo (34 Jo) Sta. get on Bus (higashi (東) 76) to “Nakanuma Shogakko Dori”, get off at “Moerenuma Koen Nishi Guchi (west entrance)”. Then walk for about 33 minutes.
By Train and Bus
- From Sapporo-station(Sapporo JR) get on Hakodate Line going toward Local Iwamizawa, get off at Naebo Station. And from bus stop Naeboeki get on Bus (higashi (東) 6) to “Toyohata higashi”, get off at Toyohata. Then walk for about 17 minutes.
By Bus
The seasonal bus service to Moerenuma Park in the summer runs to all parts of the city, including Bus Center, Chikatetsu Asabu Eki(Bus Terminal), and others.
By Bicycle
If you have confidence in your physical strength, try to reach here by bicycle. There is a bicycle rental-POROCLE. You can check more details from the official website below. It takes around 1hr 30mins to 2hr from central Sapporo to Moerenuma Park.
NOTICE: It’s unavailable to return the POROCLE bicycle to Moerenuma Park.
Before You Go
Make sure you wear warm enough to have a great time.
