Centennial Memorial Tower, Memorial tower in Nopporo Shinrin Kouen Prefectural Natural Park, Japan.
Description
The Centennial Memorial Tower is a one-hundred-meter-tall structure in Nopporo Shinrin Kouen Prefectural Natural Park, Japan. Its observation deck sits roughly 23.5 meters (77 feet) above ground and offers views over the forested grounds and surrounding hills.
History
The tower opened in April 1971 to mark the centenary of organized development in Hokkaido. Demolition began in May 2024 after more than five decades as a regional landmark.
Culture
The name refers to a century of organized settlement on Japan's northernmost main island, reflected in its exact height of one hundred meters. Visitors can step onto the observation platform and look out over the forested surroundings, showing how nature and human presence have intertwined over generations.
Practical
You can reach the tower via Shinrin-Kōen Station or by bus from Shin-Sapporo Station. The surrounding area is forested, and paths lead through the parkland toward the entrance.
Did you know?
The parkland surrounding the tower shelters over five hundred plant species and roughly one hundred forty kinds of birds. This biodiversity makes the forest an important habitat despite its proximity to urban areas and human activity.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Atsubetsu-chō Konopporo).
Sapporo Dome
8.4 km札幌刑務所
8.5 km
Historical Village of Hokkaido
917 m
Sapporo Atsubetsu Park Stadium
4.9 km
Hokkaido Museum
390 m
Ebetsu Kofun Cluster
6.9 km
Sapporo Science Center
3 km
Sapporo Japan Temple
5.5 km
Hokkaido Prefectural Library
1.5 km札幌創価幼稚園
8.8 km
Sunpiazza Aquaruim
3 kmKawashimo Park
4.3 km
札幌市カーリング場
8.5 km
新石狩大橋
8.9 kmAsukayama Park
7.6 km
平岡樹芸センター
7 km
石狩大橋
8.4 km
Hokkaido Archaeological Operations Center
439 m
Enomoto Park
8.1 kmEbetsushijoho Library
4.3 kmGunpowder Store
7.6 km
Ebetsu City Museum
7.6 kmHigashikariki Park
6.8 km
北海道立野幌総合運動公園陸上競技場
3.5 km
Sapporo Harisutosu Seikyōkai
8.7 km
Sapporo-minami toll gate
5.3 km
Sapporo Toll booth
6.2 km
Historical Museum of Hokkaido
384 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes