Sapporo Olympic Museum

Tucked into the slopes of Okurayama, the Sapporo Olympic Museum keeps the memory of the 1972 Winter Olympics alive with a warmth that belies its modest scale. Simulators, archival footage, and carefully preserved artefacts draw you into the atmosphere of those Games: a thoughtful stop for sports enthusiasts and curious visitors alike. With over a thousand reviews averaging well above four stars, it earns its reputation as one of Sapporo's more rewarding cultural pauses.

When to go

The museum is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm, giving you a full window to visit at your own pace. Winter lends an obvious poetry to the experience (snow on the surrounding jump hills sets the scene perfectly), but the shoulder seasons of spring and autumn bring quieter corridors and a more contemplative mood.

“Great experience.”— Jenny Portelli, Google review