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Moerenuma Park

モエレ沼公園

Higashi-ku (Moerenuma), Sapporo · near Kanjo-dori-Higashi Station (Sapporo Subway Toho Line), then bus

Moerenuma Park in Higashi-ku (Moerenuma), Sapporo. A huge sculpture-park designed by Isamu Noguchi with a climbable grassy 'Mt Moere', a play-mountain of coloured play equipment, fountains and a glass pyramid to run through.

Why children love it: A huge sculpture-park designed by Isamu Noguchi with a climbable grassy 'Mt Moere', a play-mountain of coloured play equipment, fountains and a glass pyramid to run through.

Honest drawbacks: On the edge of the city, requiring a subway-plus-bus trip, and it is enormous and open-air so best in fine weather with time to spare.

Best for
Babies (0–1), Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
Time to allow
2h
Opening hours
Grounds open daily about 7:00-22:00 in summer, 7:00-21:00 in winter (last entry earlier). The Glass Pyramid and facilities keep shorter, separate hours and close some Mondays.
Price
Free to enter, including parking. Rental bikes and some workshops inside the Glass Pyramid cost extra.
Booking
Usually walk-in
English
★★★☆☆
Indoor / weather
outdoor

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