Recommended for such people
・ I want to see a superb view
・ I want to experience the height of ski jumping
What is Okurayama Jump Stadium?
Okurayama Jump Stadium is a ski jumping facility located in Sapporo.
The place was also used for the 1972 Sapporo Olympics, and you can tour it on days when there are no competitions.
This time, I will introduce the charm of such Okurayama Jump Stadium.
Highlights of Okurayama Jump Stadium
Built by the founder of Hotel Okura
The origin of Okurayama, where the jumping platform is located, comes from the founder of Hotel Okura, Kishichiro Okura.
Kishiro thought that Japan needed a modern jumping platform, and built it in 1931 with his own fortune.
And since it was donated to Sapporo City as it is, there is a lot of hunger.
Take the lift to the observatory on the mountaintop
Let's take a look now.
As soon as you go up the escalator in the parking lot, you will find a jumping platform.
The height is about 130m, but it looks higher than the numerical value due to the long runway.
Do you jump from that place?
Buy a lift ticket at the entrance and aim for the summit.
This lift is usually used by athletes as well.
About the middle of the lift, you can see the point where the player jumps.
I thought that the injection angle of the jumping platform was upward, but it wasn't.
View from the observatory
From the observatory at the top, you can overlook the city of Sapporo.
(One side is covered with glass and has heating)
I'm from an area where it doesn't snow, so just looking at the white-dyed city raises my tension.
The runway is seen from above, but the angle is amazing.
The tilt angle seems to be 35 °, but I feel that it is about 60 °.
It's not sane to slide down from here. (It's a compliment)
The name of the jumping platform changes depending on the height.
·Small
·normal
·Medium
・ Large
·flying
Okurayama Jump Stadium is the second from the topLarge hillIt will be.
By the way, the highest flying hill is not in Japan, and there are only a few in the world.
There is also a cafe on the observatory
There is also a cafe on the observatory where ice cream is sold even in winter.
Yubari melon juice is used like Hokkaido.
Of course I will eat it.
The midwinter ice cream that you eat in a warm space is exceptional, isn't it?
The taste is also recommended as it is one of the best ice creams in tourist areas.
Precautions when visiting
It is not possible to tour when the weather is bad or when there is a competition.
Check the "Notice" on the official website before visiting.
Please note that the tournament is held not only in winter but also in summer.
(In summer, use it while running water on the runway)
Admission and travel time
The entrance fee is 1000 yen for a round trip, and it takes about 30 minutes. (It takes about 5 minutes to get on the lift)
As a discount ticket, there is "Sapporo Select", but honestly, it is not very profitable.
Sapporo Select: Official Website
I think the discount on the set ticket with the "Sapporo Olympic Museum", which I will introduce next, is sufficient.
Sapporo Olympic Museum
The "Sapporo Olympic Museum" is located on the same site.
You can experience ski jumping and bobsleigh through the video, so if you have time, stop by.
The regular fee is 600 yen, but if you buy it with a lift ticket, the total will be 1200 yen. (Since the lift ticket is usually 1000 yen, the actual admission fee is 200 yen)
Access
There is no nearest station, so it takes 10 to 15 minutes by bus from Sapporo Station.
Parking is free, so if you have a rental car, you can go by car.
Finally
Okura Jump Stadium is a place where you can feel like a ski jumper.
The scenery is good, the ice cream is delicious, and the access is good, so let's visit together when traveling to Sapporo.