3 Central Lawn 8 Monument to the First Artificial Snow Crystal 14 Heisei Popular Avenue This picturesque gully of grassland, black alder, elm, and maple trees at the On this area of the campus in 1936, Dr. Ukichiro Nakaya successfully produced The northern area of campus is home to a 300m stand of seventy stately poplar southern end of the campus is the University's most popular green space, the world's first artificial snow crystal. This discovery brought him the Japan trees which were planted in October 2000 to commemorate the 125th covering 12,000m2. With the gentle flow of the Sakushukotoni River passing Academy Prize, and helped pave the way for the establishment of Hokkaido anniversary of the establishment of Hokkaido University. through it, it is the perfect spot for lunch or quiet contemplation. University's renowned Institute of Low Temperature Science. 15 Site of Old Village 4 Bust of Dr. William S. Clark 9 Ono Pond In the 9th and 10th centuries a village was located in this area where people lived The bust of the famous founding father of the University, Dr. W. S. Clark can be On the western side of the Central Road between the Graduate School of in pit dwellings and used Satsumon-style earthenware, a particular type found found on the north-western corner of the Central Lawn. The current bust is a Engineering and Faculty House Trillium, lies Ono Pond. This small pond is only in Hokkaido. About 30 examples of pit dwellings are preserved on this close replica of the one produced for Hokkaido University's 50th anniversary in beautiful all year round, but particularly stunning to see in summer with its valuable site. 1926. Unfortunately, the original was melted down during WWⅡ but 5 years ample bird life, and in autumn with the changing of the leaves. later, a project to recreate the original was commissioned. 16 Model Barn 10 Gingko Avenue This important cultural property was built in 1877, based on Dr. Clark's belief 5 Elm Grove From the North 13 Gate westbound, lie 70 mature gingko trees along a 380m that successful farming depended on spacious stables to shelter animals from the A popular spot to have barbecues in summer, this green space contains a large stretch of road. At the end of October each year scores of tourists come to see severe winter. The barn was one of 9 buildings, including a silo, bull-house, th number of spectacular elm trees, many of them well over 100 years old. their brilliant orange hue as they drop their autumn leaves and gingko nuts as milking shed, and tool shed - all built in the style of 19 century American barns. they ready for winter. The buildings were relocated to their present site in 1910, and extensive restoration was carried out between 1977 and 1979. 6 Former School of Agriculture Library (Closed until late May 2015 for construction to make it earthquake resistant.) 13 Popular Avenue The was built in 1902, and for the 60-odd years until the present library building was built in 1965, it served as the Central Library, and then the Faculty of Poplars were first planted within Sapporo Campus in 1903. These majestic giants Agriculture Library until 1991. Currently, it houses the Center for Sustainability draw throngs of tourists from both Hokkaido as well as greater Japan. In Information Restaurant / Cafeteria Cafe Science and Hokkaido University Press. September 2004, a typhoon destroyed almost half of these giants, however support in the form of donations from many people helped restore some of the University Goods Shop AED Main Gate fallen trees, and also saw the planting of a new generation. then 2 mins walk to campus to walk mins 2 then to Hokudai-Mae stop, Hokudai-Mae to by express train express by 3 hours and 20 mins 20 and hours 3 Bus 101,2,123 Bus E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: Apx. 20 mins by mins 20 Apx. URL: http://www.hokudai.ac.jp/en/ URL: JR Sapporo Station Tel: +81-(0)11-706-8023 Tel: 20 mins by bus by mins 20 15 mins by taxi to campus to taxi by mins 15 Kita 15, Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-0808, JAPAN 060-0808, Sapporo, Kita-ku, 8, Nishi 15, Kita Nagoya Oce of International Affairs International of Oce JR Hakodate Station Osaka 30 mins by taxi by mins 30 Hakodate Campus Hakodate Tokyo Hokkaido University Hokkaido Hakodate Airport Getting to Hakodate Campus Hakodate to Getting ■ to North 18 Gate 18 North to Gate 13 North to Do not feed wild birds and animals and birds wild feed not Do 7 mins walk mins 7 walk mins 4 and pick up after them after up pick and ■ If walking animals, be sure to keep them on a leash a on them keep to sure be animals, walking If express bus express 70 mins by mins 70 falling branches falling CAMPUS GUIDE MAP GUIDE CAMPUS Station Station Nagoya ■ The campus has very old growth trees - be wary of of wary be - trees growth old very has campus The Kita 18 Kita 12 Kita Subway Subway ■ Do not litter not Do Osaka Airport Express Airport the the ■ Do not smoke on campus on smoke not Do Main Gate Main 40 mins by mins 40 ■ Do not light campfires light not Do to the to Tokyo ■ 7 mins walk mins 7 When possible refrain from driving into campus campus into driving from refrain possible When New Chitose Airport JR Sapporo Station . s e l u r e l p m i s r u o g n i w o l l o f y b l u f i t u a e b Getting to Sapporo Campus Sapporo to Getting s u p m a c e h t d n a e f a s f l e s r u o y p e e K Hakodate Sapporo 4 1 0 2 H S I L G N E Sapporo Campus ●Main ● Gate 7 The Hokkaido University Museum 17 Botanic Garden Bust of Dr. William S. Clark The Museum was established in April 1999 to collect Maintained by the School of Agriculture, the Botanic Garden was established in 1886 and is scientifically significant specimens and historic the oldest and second largest garden of this type in Japan. Today, it contains over 4,000 plant documents gathered across the University and to offer varieties including a diverse range of alpine species. Within the garden, there is a museum JR Sapporo Sta. educational programs to students and the public. Over 4 housing Ainu artifacts and many biological specimens. With such a central location, the Subway Sapporo Sta. garden is well worth a visit. 17 million biological, geological, archaeological, and historic Subway NambokuLine specimens are housed in this former Science Building. Botanic Hokkaido Address: Kita 3, Nishi 8, Chuo-ku, Sapporo Gardens Government Visitors can also find Hokkaido University original Greenhouse Bldg. Telephone: +81-(0)11-221-0066 ● Clock souvenirs in the Museum Shop. Open: April 29th to November 3rd Tower ● Address: Kita 10, Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo April to September (9:00-16:00) October & November (9:00-15:30) Closed: Monday Telephone: +81-(0)11-706-2658 Odori Park Admission: Adults - ¥400 / Children - ¥280 Nishi 11 Odori Open: June to October (9:30-16:30) Station Subway Tozai Line Station November to May (10:00-16:00) ＊During the winter months, only the greenhouse remains open. For more details, please contact Closed: Monday Admission: Free ●4 Bust of Dr. William S. Clark the Botanic Garden oce. 1 Information Center & Elm Forest Shop (Elm no Mori) Located just inside the Hokkaido University main gate, this naturally lit center with café and outdoor patio is nestled appropriately in gorgeous green surrounds. It's the perfect spot for a coffee break, or place to drop in to source material on the University's history or prized research. The center also carries original Hokkaido University merchandise. Address: Kita 8, Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo Telephone: +81 (0)11-707-4680 Open: 8:30 to 17:00 daily Closed: December 29 to January 3 ●13 Poplar Avenue ●2 Sakushukotoni River and ●3 Furukawa Hall ●10 Gingko Avenue ●16 Model Barn ●3 Central Lawn G Hokkaido University Main Gate 4 Hokkaido University Co-op 6 O­ce of International Affairs / International Student Center Located about a 10min walk from Sapporo station, the grand 4.5 metre high The Hokkaido University Co-op is open from 8:00 to 19:00 weekdays and from 7 The Oce of International Affairs provides support services to international granite clad pillars of the Main Gates have stood since 1939. Whilst being one of 10:00 to 15:00 on Saturdays. Hokkaido University souvenirs and original items, students and researchers in the form of professional counseling, Japanese many entry points onto the campus, it is the main gate which welcomes such as t-shirts, stationery, and food items can be purchased here. Language instruction, and other essential services such as the use of study rooms hundreds of tourists each and every day. with state of the art IT facilities, language laboratories, and a prayer space. Students can also enjoy a generous sized lounge, activities room, and outdoor 6 Clark Memorial Student Center patio to meet friends and relax. 1 Conference Hall Opened in 1960, this building was designed to be a place serving students and Built in 1985, Hokkaido University's Conference Hall is our principal venue for today contains various student related support centers as well as a cafeteria.