Hiraoka Tree Art Center — Attraction in Sapporo

Very beautiful garden in the center of city

a very beautiful city garden, free of charge to enter. there is a fairly large parking lot, located between residential areas but still provides a comfortable feel with many typical autumn trees (momiji) which even though summer is already red, very beautiful. forming a long corridor. there are various types of flowers with the names listed. there is an artificial pond and also a fountain and gazebo on the edge of the pond. the sound of splashing water, fish and the combination of flowers and red momiji trees is very beautiful. the land is also shaped like a small hill complete with stone steps. the typical feel of a beautiful Japanese garden. This park is large enough for walking with dogs or just to relieve stress, birds whistle loudly. there are purple fuji flowers which are also beautiful. there is also a spot of green plants that are trimmed to a cone and arranged in a European style. many Instagram photos are taken from here. !!!...

I came here at the end of October. This is actually a flower garden, not as wide as a park. The crimson Momoji corridors here are very impressive. The easy way to get there is by JR Hokkaido bus from JR Shin Sapporo station. At Shin Sapporo station building, find the way bus flatform No.6 (south lane of bus terminal), catch the bus Circulation 111 (Hiraoka line), go to Hiraoka yo jo ni chome (4 jo 2 chome) bus stop. The garden is about 100m away from this bus stop. To go back to Shin Sappro station, also use bus No.111. The bus fare is 210 yen/way, and is free with JR pass or JR Hokkado pass holders. The garden is opened from late April to early November,...

The opening hours is disappointing. The site is closed from November 5 to April 28 next year, which limits tourist access to this beautiful park. When I was in front of the main gate, I saw tens of visitors, including foreign tourists and local residents. Unfortunately, all visitors are only permitted to view the exterior. Even local residents are unaware of the closure times. THe red leaf trail in the...