Sapporo Maruyama Zoo
In Japanese: 札幌市円山動物園
Hokkaido's first zoo, opened in 1951, with about 140 species. Newer homes include a polar bear house and an elephant house.
Nearby
- Hokkaido Jingu (Hokkaido Shrine) ≈ 10 min by car
- Mt. Moiwa Night View (Sapporo) ≈ 15 min by car
- Odori Park (Sapporo) ≈ 15 min by car
- Former Hokkaido Government Office (Red Brick Office) ≈ 15 min by car
- Nakajima Park ≈ 15 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 15 min walk from Maruyama-Koen Sta. (Tozai Line), or 5 min by JR Bus from there
- Fee
- Adults ¥800
- Good to know
- 9:30–16:30 (Nov–Feb until 16:00); closed 2nd & 4th Wed, one weekday week in Apr and Nov, Dec 29–31
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info