Nakajima Park

中島公園

Nakajima Park is a 24-hectare city park in central Sapporo with more than 5,000 trees, a large pond and streams. Inside is Hoheikan, a Western-style guest house and hotel built in 1880, now an Important Cultural Property. The park also has a Japanese garden, a historic tea house and the Kitara concert hall. It is a pleasant place for a walk in the city.

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Visitor information

Admission: Entry to the park is free; some areas charge a fee.
Getting there: Take the Namboku subway line to Nakajima Koen Station.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Hoheikan was built in 1880 by the Kaitakushi as a guest house and hotel; it is a national Important Cultural Property.
Hasshoan is a rustic tea house linked to Kobori Enshu, with eight windows, as its name says.
Boating is possible on the pond.

Tips for Muslim visitors

In the snow-melt season the park paths get slippery and muddy, so watch your footing.
Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Hokkaido and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.