Hi Fun! Japan friends!
Introducing two special places that you should visit in Sapporo, Hokkaido: Maruyama Zoo and Maruyama Park.

【Maruyama Zoo Highlight】

The Maruyama Zoo is one of the most nature-oriented zoos in Japan. Its philosophy is to recreate the natural habitat of the animals so that they will act according to their natural instincts. The most popular attraction in this zoo is its polar bear exhibit. You can also find animals indigenous to Japan and Hokkaido such as Japanese snow monkeys, white-tail eagles and wolves, not to mention animals from other parts of the world: tigers, primates, red pandas, giraffes and more.


Polar bear at Maruyama Zoo


Penguin at Maruyama Zoo


Snow leopard at Maruyama Zoo


Red panda at Maruyama Zoo

【Things to do at Maruyama Zoo】
● See various kinds of animals: polar bear, penguin, snow leopard, chimpanze and many more

● Enjoy Kid’s zoo / petting zoo (kids can touch the animals)



● Buy souvenirs and original goods

● Enjoy the zoo indoor exhibition room



● Play at outdoor playground (for kids)


【Maruyama Park Highlight】

The park is located in the western part of Sapporo, Hokkaido. The park expansive grounds include the Maruyama Wild Forest, a Japan natural treasure. It also has numerous sports facilities such as a public field, baseball stadium, and baseball diamond.You can see many squirrels, wild birds, and plants in the park.


Maruyama Park on spring


Maruyama Park on autumn


Maruyama Park on winter

【Things to do at Maruyama Park】
● Spring: Hanami, enjoying cherry blossom (end of April / beginning of May)
● Autumn: enjoying momiji (in the middle of October until beginning of November)
● June: Enjoy Hokkaido shrine festival
● Relax, take a walk, have barbeque party
● Observe animals and plants in the park

【Maruyama Zoo Information】
・Open time:
March - October: 9:30 - 16:30
November - February: 9:30 - 16:00

・Admission Fee:
600 Yen (around 25 Ringgit) for adults , free for Junior High School Students or younger

・Telephone:
011-621-1426 (+81-11-621-1426 from outside Japan)

・Website:
http://www.city.sapporo.jp/zoo/english/index.html

【Maruyama Park Information】
・Open time:
Open 24 hours

・Fee:
Free

・Telephone:
011-621-0453 (+81-11-621-0453 from outside Japan)

・Website:
http://maruyamapark.jp/

【How to get to the zoo and the park】
Zoo: 15-minute walk from Maruyama Koen Station on the Subway Tozai Line
Park: 5-minute walk from Maruyama Koen Station on the Subway Tozai Line

【MAP】
Maruyama Zoo

Maruyama Park