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Hokkaido University

Hokkaido University has a history of around 130 years and is one of the national universities representing Hokkaido. The beauty of the campus and the fact that native ancient plants of this region still remain here are some of the reasons it has become a major tourist spot in Sapporo for domestic and international visitors. On campus, there is a museum and botanical garden as well as a cafeteria open to the public, so visitors can enjoy the spacious campus with its beautiful nature.

(Source: 文平 / PIXTA(ピクスタ))

Tree-lined Avenue

The avenue of poplar and ginkgo trees is a spot where almost all tourists that come to this campus are sure to visit. It has a romantic feel like a scene in a movie, especially in October and November, when the leaves change color making it a perfect photo spot.

(Source: 試験電波発信中)

Clark Statue

This bust set up as if to protect the campus is that of Professor Clark. He came from the US to Japan in the late 18th century by request from Japanese officials and was the director of Sapporo Agricultural College, the precedent of Hokkaido University. He is a widely loved person as "the father of Hokkaido's development."

(Source: ポプラ並木観察ブログ)

University Botanical Garden

On the south side of the Sapporo campus, there is a botanical garden open to the public, where visitors get to see many kinds of trees and plants that have been gathered for research purposes. Rows of lilac trees, rose gardens, and even alpine plants that are typical to Hokkaido are cultivated here (Open from spring to autumn).

(Source: Reiji Muramatsu)

Most Popular Cafeteria Dish: Gyutoro-Don

The most popular dish in the central cafeteria on campus is the gyutoro-don (raw beef rice bowl). The beef is put on top of the rice and topped with negi (leek). It is then eaten with wasabi soy sauce. This is one of Hokkaido University's specialties that has many fans that become hooked to the fluffy texture of the meat.

(Source: kakuの器用貧乏な日々)

Address
5 Kita 8 Jonishi, Kita-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
Contact No.
+81-11-716-2111
+81-11-716-2111
Access
7-min walk from North Exit of JR Sapporo Station
Opening Hours / Holidays
Free *Botanical garden 9:00-16:30
Official Website
Time Required

(Source: 文平 / PIXTA(ピクスタ))

Tree-lined Avenue

The avenue of poplar and ginkgo trees is a spot where almost all tourists that come to this campus are sure to visit. It has a romantic feel like a scene in a movie, especially in October and November, when the leaves change color making it a perfect photo spot.

(Source: 試験電波発信中)

Clark Statue

This bust set up as if to protect the campus is that of Professor Clark. He came from the US to Japan in the late 18th century by request from Japanese officials and was the director of Sapporo Agricultural College, the precedent of Hokkaido University. He is a widely loved person as "the father of Hokkaido's development."

(Source: ポプラ並木観察ブログ)

University Botanical Garden

On the south side of the Sapporo campus, there is a botanical garden open to the public, where visitors get to see many kinds of trees and plants that have been gathered for research purposes. Rows of lilac trees, rose gardens, and even alpine plants that are typical to Hokkaido are cultivated here (Open from spring to autumn).

(Source: Reiji Muramatsu)

Most Popular Cafeteria Dish: Gyutoro-Don

The most popular dish in the central cafeteria on campus is the gyutoro-don (raw beef rice bowl). The beef is put on top of the rice and topped with negi (leek). It is then eaten with wasabi soy sauce. This is one of Hokkaido University's specialties that has many fans that become hooked to the fluffy texture of the meat.

(Source: kakuの器用貧乏な日々)