Okurayama Observatory
The 90 meter ski jump competitions of the Winter Olympics 1972 were held in the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium (大倉山ジャンプ競技場, Ōkurayama Janppu Kyōgijō). Nowadays, when the stadium is not being used for world cup or other ski jump events, the Okurayama Observatory at the top of the hill can be accessed via a chair lift for spectacular views of Sapporo.
At the foot of the jump hill stands the Sapporo Winter Sports Museum with exhibits about the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics and winter sports in general, including ski jump, bobsled and biathlon. The museum has a variety of fun sport simulation games that cover events like ski jump, speed skating and hockey. The games can be played without any additional costs beyond the museum's entrance fee.
Access
The ski jump can be reached by bus from the Tozai Subway Line's Maruyama Koen Station (5 minutes, 200 yen, frequent departures from Odori Station). Take bus line 14 to Okurayama Kyogijo Iriguchi bus stop (10 minutes, 210 yen, 2 buses per hour), from where the ski jump is a ten minute walk uphill.
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Hours & Fees
Okurayama Ski Jump Observatory
Hours
9:00 to 17:00 (November 4 to April 28)
Closed
Admission
Sapporo Winter Sports Museum
Hours
9:30 to 17:00 (November to April)
Closed
Admission
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Links and Resources
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