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. 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 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 anniversary of the establishment of . 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 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

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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 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 oŸce. 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 OŸce 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. 12 Graduate School of Agriculture national and international academic exchange. The Hall is used for academic activities such as lectures, study meetings, seminars, conferences, and This building is often featured in University brochures as the representative ceremonies. 10 Faculty House Trillium building of Hokkaido University. Construction began 1935, but because of World War II, its completion was delayed until 1960. This center opened in May 1995 as a place for academic staff to meet in an 2 Centennial Hall informal atmosphere to promote education and research activities, staff welfare, and communication. It contains conference rooms, the Elm Restaurant, a 2 Sakushukotoni River lounge, and a gallery. Built in 1977, the Centennial Hall houses an exhibition of 100 years of University The water in this ancient river began to decrease and finally dried up due to the history in the form of photographs and documents. Other conference rooms and development of the upper area of the river by mid last century. However, to the restaurant, Nicola's House provide relaxed venues for both faculty and celebrate the University's 125th anniversary, the Sakushukotoni River was alumni gatherings. 13 Enyu Gakusha Community Hall restored, and with support from local government, it began flowing again in 2004. The Enyu Gakusha was built in order to facilitate interaction between the 3 Furukawa Hall University and the local community through holding discourse and hosting events such as meetings, seminars, concerts, and parties. Gatherings for Completed in 1909 the historical Furukawa Hall is a splendid example of French international students are held here on a regular basis. Renaissance Style architecture in Japan. Now registered as a cultural asset, the mansard roof and dormer windows on each wing along with the centered semi-circular arch window and turret display an elegance rarely seen on the streetscapes of contemporary Japan. Central Institute of Isotope Science Research Center for Integrated Quantum Hokkaido University Electronics Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere Horse American Sapporo Campus Meme Media Laboratory Stables/ Crop Farm Football/ Research and Education Center for Brain Science Track Lacrosse Field Asabu Research Center for Zoonosis Control Hokkaido University Archives Center for Advanced Tourism Studies Center for Language Learning Center for Ainu & Indigenous Studies Center for Experimental Research in Social North 20 Sciences Gate Research Institute for Information Law & Policy Research Center for Environmental Nano and Bio Engineering Research Center for Integrative Mathematics Center for Sustainability Science Center of Education and Research for Topological Science and Technology Center for Environmental and Health Sciences Elm Tunnel Health Care Center Environmental Preservation Center Ishiyama Street (Route 452) Dental Clinical Division of Hokkaido University Tennis Courts Hospital Kanjo Subway Kita 18-jo Street Veterinary Teaching Hospital Gate Kita 18-jo Athletics Station Green Nanotechnology Research Center Track Baseball North 18 Frontier Research Center for Post-Genomic

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Otaru Sports Training Center Keiteki-Ryo Student Dormitory Subway Hokkaido University International House Kita 23 Hokkaido University International House Kita 8 Foreign Scholars' Accommodation South Gate Security Tourist Spots Main Information Center & Elm Forest Shop (Elm no Mori) Gate Sakushukotoni River Central Lawn South Bust of Dr. William S. Clark Gate Elm Grove JR Hakodate Line Kita 8-jo Street Former School of Agriculture Library The Hokkaido University Museum ＊ Monument to First Artificial Snow Crystal Under Construction Ono Pond Est. Completion 2015 Makomanai Gingko Avenue JR Sapporo Station Flowering Tree Garden AED equipped facility Botanic Garden Subway Sapporo Station Monument in Honor of Dr. Inazo Nitobe Poplar Avenue Heisei Poplar Avenue University Organization Graduate School of Information Science and Technology Site of Old Village Administration Bureau Graduate School of Environmental Science Model Barn (Closed until late May 2015) Center for Innovation and Business Promotion Graduate School of Science Botanic Garden Admission Center Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Front O’ce for Human Resource Education and Development Graduate School of Agriculture Creative Research Institution, Restaurant Popular Faculty of Advanced Life Science O’ce of International Affairs Graduate School of Life Science ｛ International Student Center Graduate School of Education Facts about Hokkaido University (as of May 2014) Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education Graduate School of International Media, Communication and ■ Established 1876 as Sapporo Agricultural College University Library Tourism Studies ■ Hokkaido University is a comprehensive University North Library Graduate School of Engineering with a 12 Undergraduate Schools, 20 Graduate Hokkaido University Hospital, Restaurant Royal Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering Schools, and 27 Research Institutes and Centers ■ Total Area of Sapporo Campus: 1,776,249m2 (the Graduate Schools, Faculties and Schools Graduate School of Public Policy equivalent of 38 Tokyo Domes!) Graduate School of Letters Research Institutes & Centers and Other ■ Staff: 3,920 ■ Total Students: 17,909 Graduate School of Law Institute of Low Temperature Science (including 1,524 International Students from Graduate School of Economics and Business Administration Research Institute for Electronic Science 80 countries/regions) Graduate School of Medicine Institute for Genetic Medicine ■ Total International Partnerships: 365 agreements in Graduate School of Health Sciences Catalysis Research Center place from 52 countries/regions) ■ For more detailed information, type ‘Hokkaido Graduate School of Dental Medicine Slavic Research Center University Guidebook’ into any search engine. Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine Information Initiative Center North / South Bldgs.