Things to do in Minami-ku, Sapporo

A riverside hot spring town about one hour from downtown Sapporo, famous for its onsen. Features public foot baths along the river and a relaxed nature atmosphere with surrounding forests.

"A hot spring village 1 hour by bus from Sapporo Station ($5.60 one way) set among mountains. Public "

An unusual attraction on the outskirts of Sapporo featuring moai statues, a giant Buddha emerging from a lavender-covered hill, and a Stonehenge replica. Reached by Metro to the end of the line and then bus 106.

"An unusual attraction on the outskirts of Sapporo featuring moai statues, a giant Buddha emerging fr"

A large outdoor museum focusing on contemporary art integrated into a natural forested landscape. The Sapporo Arts Forest open-air section (700 yen) features 74 sculptures along stream-side paths and stepping stones through lush greenery.

"A large outdoor museum focusing on contemporary art integrated into a natural forested landscape. Th"

A popular ski resort on the outskirts of Sapporo accessible as a day trip from the city, offering excellent powder snow and slopes for skiing and snowboarding.

"A popular ski resort on the outskirts of Sapporo accessible as a day trip from the city, offering ex"