Explore historic gardens at Nakajima Park
Sapporo, Japan • 
Popular
Popular
Best months to visit
Jun, Jul, Aug
12°C – 21°C, mild and comfortable, with lush greenery and some rainy days, medium crowds, peak season
12°C – 21°C, mild and comfortable, with lush greenery and some rainy days, medium crowds, peak season
Walking required
Yes
Paths are flat, accessible, benches available throughout park.
Paths are flat, accessible, benches available throughout park.
Value for money
High
Free entry and beautiful scenery offered great value.
Free entry and beautiful scenery offered great value.
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Reviews from other travelers
Summarised by AI
Romantic Stroll
Couples found the park's serene atmosphere perfect for a romantic walk and quality time.
Beautiful Gardens
Visitors loved the Japanese garden and the Hasso-an tea house. Stunning scenery!
Peaceful Retreat
Couples enjoyed the park as a tranquil escape from the city's hustle and bustle.
Winter Closures
Travelers were disappointed by the winter closures of the gardens and tea house.
Limited Access
Some areas, like the teahouse interiors, might not be accessible. Check ahead!
Crowded Weekends
Couples noted that weekends and peak seasons can get very crowded.
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Hours of operation
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
December
LOW
-6-2°C
Cold and snowy; most plant life dormant.
Cold and snowy; most plant life dormant.
Closed
Historic gardens and Hasso-an tea house grounds are closed for winter. No access permitted.
Historic gardens and Hasso-an tea house grounds are closed for winter. No access permitted.
Not recommended
Historic gardens are closed and inaccessible due to winter closure. Only other park facilities, such as the cross-country skiing trail, are open.
Historic gardens are closed and inaccessible due to winter closure. Only other park facilities, such as the cross-country skiing trail, are open.
January
LOW
-10--2°C
Very cold and snowy with deep snow cover; frequent snowfall and subzero temperatures.
Very cold and snowy with deep snow cover; frequent snowfall and subzero temperatures.
Closed
Historic Japanese gardens and Hasso-an tea house are closed for winter; only general park areas and cross-country skiing trails are accessible.
Historic Japanese gardens and Hasso-an tea house are closed for winter; only general park areas and cross-country skiing trails are accessible.
Not recommended
Nakajima Park is open for winter sports, but the historic gardens and tea house are closed. Snow and cold limit garden exploration.
Nakajima Park is open for winter sports, but the historic gardens and tea house are closed. Snow and cold limit garden exploration.
February
LOW
-9--1°C
Continued cold and snowy conditions; strong chance of snow on most days.
Continued cold and snowy conditions; strong chance of snow on most days.
Closed
Historic gardens and tea house remain closed for winter; only general park access and skiing available.
Historic gardens and tea house remain closed for winter; only general park access and skiing available.
Not recommended
Garden areas are closed; the park is primarily used for winter recreation and not for exploring historic gardens.
Garden areas are closed; the park is primarily used for winter recreation and not for exploring historic gardens.
March
LOW
-5-3°C
Cold with melting snow and occasional rain; early signs of thaw but gardens not yet reopened.
Cold with melting snow and occasional rain; early signs of thaw but gardens not yet reopened.
Closed
Japanese gardens and tea house are still closed for winter; park open but garden access restricted.
Japanese gardens and tea house are still closed for winter; park open but garden access restricted.
Not recommended
March is still wintery and muddy; garden areas remain closed, making it unsuitable for historic garden exploration.
March is still wintery and muddy; garden areas remain closed, making it unsuitable for historic garden exploration.
How to get there
Metro
Recommended
Taxi
Recommended
Walking
Recommended
Bike
Bus
Car
Additional info
Here's what you need to know about this experience
Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Stairs Present
Seating Available
Flat Terrain
Hiking Required
Elevator Available
Mobility Scooter Friendly
Ramps Available
Pregnancy
Suitable for pregnancy
Allowed during pregnancy
Pets
Pets allowed
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required