Nopporo Forest Park — Attraction in Ebetsu

This forest park is so beautiful! We arrived by the Mizuho entrance and walked 3.5 km north following a trail that passed by the Mizuho Pond. It's a very recommended place for birdwatching, but as we visited in autumn, the birds were mostly silent (except for the Brown-eared Bulbuls). On the other hand, the foliage was outstanding!

Very relaxing and tranquil. Very clean too! Not a single piece of garbage found. There're toilet near the pond, but it's rudimentary and not so clean.

We wanted to walk more, but we'd have ended up going out at night. I wish we could go back again to walk the...

+I think this is a hidden gem place where only the locals visit. It's a massive nature park with several entrance points. Great way to take a break from Sapporo's big city vibes!

+There is a parking lot by each entrance point. +Restrooms are right by the parking lot. No restrooms inside the park.

+Dogs are not allowed to...

Absolutely beautiful park. From the top of the driveway their are views all the way to Sapporo on a clear day. The park itself is a great place for picnics, hikes and bird watching. Accessible by bus from Shin-Sapporo by bus or from Shin-rin Koen station by foot. Not only nature but there is also the "Historic...