Arte Piazza Bibai http://www.artepiazza.jp/english/

is located in Bibai 60km from JR Sapporo, the art park established after a primary school yard, which Kan Yasuda a carver designed.
Peaceful place, his sculptures are very friendly for children. The old school building are still used as a kindergarten. Admission free.　If you are a cyclist, wonderful destination to ride toward.

Takino Suzuran Hillside Park(E,K,Cs,Co)

25km from JR Sapporo. A vast public park, many activities are available for both summer and winter, so that is a “must” place taking children to for parents in Sapporo. Entrance fee is 400 Yen for adults, 80 Yen for children. Children never agree to leave its “Kids Valley” of the above photo.

Moerenuma Park(E,K,Cs,Co)

15km from JR Sapporo, designed by Isamu Noguchi, artificial mountains, a pyramid made of grass, a great fountain work. Moere Beach, a shallow pool of entering free is a excellent for family visitors in a summer day. Rental bike available.

Ishiyama Green Space(E,K,Co,Cs)

12km from JR Sapporo, a wonderful fusion of artwork and industrial relics,that once was a quarry.

Nopporo Forest park(E,K,Co,Cs)

17km from JR Sapporo, a really huge nature park of 2,053ha. You can feel being away from the civilization of present days and imagine what Hokkaido was in its ancient days.
Historical　Museum　of　Hokkaido(temporally closed until spring of 2015 for renewal), amazing Historical Village of Hokkaido are in the same site.


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