Odori park

 

Odori Park in Sapporo

 

 

Hi, I am Suzuki Terashima. Today, I will introduce my favorite place in Sapporo. Do you know Odori Park? There are a lot of parks witch we can enjoy playing sports or having something foods and so on but, Odori Park is the biggest park in Sapporo. In addition, many fun events are held at Odori Park throughout the year.

 

 

First, I will explain where the Odori Park is. The location of the Sapporo Station is famous for its size and central role of cities. When you go straight from the south exit of the Sapporo Station, you can see the tall building names of TV tower. The Odori Park extends 1.5km from east to west there. Each section from Nishi 1^st to 12^th Street has flowerbeds and lawns along with a variety of fountains and sculptures, all of which are pleasing to the eye in every season.

 

Next, I will introduce seasonal events held at Odori Park. In summer, we can join “YOSAKOI SORAN Festival” there. As you know, SORAN-BUSHI originated in Hokkaido. A student who was moved by the YOSAKOI Festival originated in Kochi Prefecture combined with the SORAN-BUSHI. The dancers who dressed in colorful costumes dance to the melody of the SORAN-BUSHI. With overflowing energy, the city was wrapped in festival enthusiasm.

 

 

In winter, we can join the “Sapporo Snow Festival”. It is a festival that represents Hokkaido and attracts a lot of tourists from Japan and abroad every year. Powerful giant snow sculptures comparable to buildings that appear in the city overwhelmed us. In particular, night lightning and projection mapping gives you the feeling of being lost in a dream world. When you visit the Sapporo snow Festival, you must prepare a long down jacket, gloves, a muffler, a hat, and non-slip shoes. Disposable body warmers and masks are also useful.