What are the opening hours of Okurayama Ski Jump Observatory?

8:30 AM to 6:00 PM (late April to June, and October) 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM (July to September) 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (November to late April)

What is the admission price for Okurayama Ski Jump Observatory?

1000 yen (chairlift roundtrip only) 1300 yen (chairlift and museum)

What are the opening hours of Sapporo Olympic Museum?

9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (late April to October) 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (November to late April)

What is the admission price for Sapporo Olympic Museum?

600 yen (museum only) 1300 (museum and chairlift)

Okurayama Ski Jump Observatory

Q: How do I get to Okurayama Ski Jump Observatory?

By Bus: Take the Tozai Subway Line to Maruyama Koen Station (5 minutes, 210 yen). From there, hourly JR buses head to the ski jump (Ōkurayama Janppu Kyōgijō stop). Other buses stop at Sapporo Seishin Jōshi Gakuin or Ōkurayama Janppu Kyōgijō Iriguchi, with a 10-minute walk to the ski jump. The bus ride takes 10 minutes and costs 240 yen. JR buses are covered by the Japan Rail Pass and Hokkaido Rail Pass. By Taxi: A taxi from Sapporo Station to the ski jump takes about 20 minutes and costs between 2500 and 3000 yen.

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Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium (大倉山ジャンプ競技場, Ōkurayama Janppu Kyōgijō) is a historic landmark that hosted the 90-meter ski jump events during the 1972 Winter Olympics. Today, the stadium remains a prominent site for winter sports enthusiasts. Visitors can take a chairlift up the hill to reach the Okurayama Observatory, where they are rewarded with stunning panoramic views of Sapporo and the surrounding mountains. The observatory provides a unique vantage point, offering incredible photo opportunities, especially during sunset or when the city lights begin to twinkle at night.

At the base of Okurayama Hill is the Sapporo Olympic Museum, dedicated to preserving the legacy of the 1972 Winter Olympics. The museum showcases a variety of exhibits on Olympic history and winter sports, including ski jumping, bobsledding, and biathlon. In addition to historical displays, the museum features interactive sport simulations, giving visitors the chance to try activities like ski jumping, speed skating, and ice hockey, making it a fun and engaging experience for both sports fans and families.

Hours and Fees

Okurayama Ski Jump Observatory

Sapporo Olympic Museum

Getting there

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By Bus:
Take the Tozai Subway Line to Maruyama Koen Station (5 minutes, 210 yen). From there, hourly JR buses head to the ski jump (Ōkurayama Janppu Kyōgijō stop). Other buses stop at Sapporo Seishin Jōshi Gakuin or Ōkurayama Janppu Kyōgijō Iriguchi, with a 10-minute walk to the ski jump. The bus ride takes 10 minutes and costs 240 yen. JR buses are covered by the Japan Rail Pass and Hokkaido Rail Pass.

By Taxi:
A taxi from Sapporo Station to the ski jump takes about 20 minutes and costs between 2500 and 3000 yen.