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Best Things to Do in Sapporo, with kids
Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe is 90% Kids-Friendly
Penguin parades, dolphin shows, touch pools and low-cost rides keep 4-12-year-olds thrilled for hours; stroller rental, ramps and kids’ menu smooth logistics, making it a near-ideal day out.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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JRA Sapporo Racecourse is 89% Kids-Friendly
Kids Land indoor zone, outdoor playgrounds, pony rides, and free entry for under-15s give children all-day fun while parents watch races. Horse crowds and betting noise still require supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Sapporo Art Park is 89% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 can run on lawns, join daily sculpture or craft workshops, borrow snowshoes in winter, and use multipurpose toilets, making the park safe, active, and educational.
Recommended visit duration: 3–4 hours
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Otaru Aquarium is 89% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 can touch starfish, feed seals, and cheer dolphin jumps, then spend pocket money on 100-¥ rides, keeping them engaged for half a day. Staff explanations aid safety.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Nakajima Park is 89% Kids-Friendly
School-age children can run in playgrounds, ride ¥600 boats, watch low-priced puppet shows, and try free cross-country skis; flat paths and toilets keep the visit safe for ages up to 12.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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The Hokkaido University Museum is 88% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 can handle specimens, view dinosaurs, and enjoy kid-sized science demos; stroller routes and accessible toilets add ease, making the museum an excellent educational outing.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Historical Village of Hokkaido is 88% Kids-Friendly
Kids enter free, ¥100 horse tram, toy-making and hands-on demos keep ages up to 12 busy; car-free lanes feel safe, but parents should pack insect repellent and easy slip-off shoes.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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North Safari Sapporo is 88% Kids-Friendly
Elementary-age children can pet capybaras, ride snow tubes and try kid snowmobiles at modest cost, and staff manage risk with fences and guides, yet a few thrill attractions bar guests under 120 cm and may disappoint shorter kids.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Yurigahara Park is 87% Kids-Friendly
School-age children can ride the Lily Train, play park golf, run on wide lawns, and use a small playground; safe flat paths and low entry fees suit families, though no big rides keeps thrills mild.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Asahiyama Memorial Park is 87% Kids-Friendly
Kids have slides, wide lawns and a summer splash fountain, with nearby toilets, picnic space and easy forest loops; parents must watch children at unfenced viewpoints and after dark.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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