Stretching several blocks across central Sapporo, Odori Park is one of the city’s prized green spaces. Although the park is intersected by several streets, it’s a beautiful spot to run some laps and/or intervals. On the west end sits Sapporo Shiryokan, mirrored on the east end by the Sapporo TV Tower. Almost every block between features an expansive lawn with a centerpiece garden and fountain. A loop around the entire park is about 3 km, but it’s also a good addition to the Hokkaido University route or even the Toyohira River.
Longer Run: It’s 1.3 km to Nakajima Park, which is also nice for running (use Google Maps walking directions to get there). Once there, can also continue on the Toyohira River path north or south.
Stretching several blocks across central Sapporo, Odori Park is one of the city’s prized green spaces. Although the park is intersected by several streets, it’s a beautiful spot to run some laps and/or intervals. On the west end sits Sapporo Shiryokan, mirrored on the east end by the Sapporo TV Tower. Almost every block between features an expansive lawn with a centerpiece garden and fountain. A loop around the entire park is about 3 km, but it’s also a good addition to the Hokkaido University route or even the Toyohira River.
Longer Run: It’s 1.3 km to Nakajima Park, which is also nice for running (use Google Maps walking directions to get there). Once there, can also continue on the Toyohira River path north or south.
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