Hokkaido University Botanical Gardens

The 13.3-hectare garden contains over 4,000 plant species, including alpine plants and wild plants native to Hokkaido, alongside a tropical greenhouse.

Founded in 1886 as part of the Old Sapporo Agricultural College, this botanical garden stands as the second oldest of its kind in Japan.

The Natural History Museum within the gardens displays Ainu artifacts, local archaeological findings, and biological specimens from the region.

Located ten minutes from Sapporo Station, the garden charges admission fees of 420 yen in summer and 120 yen for greenhouse access in winter.

The garden houses the oldest lilac in Sapporo and preserves specimens of Japanese elm trees that reflect the original landscape before urban development.

Location: 北○条西

Founders: Kingo Miyabe

Official opening: 1886

Part of: Hokkaido University

Address: 北海道札幌市中央区北三条西8丁目 060-0004

Website: https://hokudai.ac.jp/fsc/bg

GPS coordinates: 43.06367,141.34247

Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:52