Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
ExploreJapanDaily Editorial Team · Last updated: August 31, 2026 · Facts verified: August 31, 2026
Visiting Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium is the 90-meter ski jump hill built for the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics, still an active competition venue today in Miyanomori, Chuo-ku. Most visitors come for the chairlift, which climbs alongside the jump's in-run to a 307-meter summit observation deck with a panoramic view across Sapporo. Unlike a museum visit, the appeal here is entirely experiential: riding the lift, standing at the top of an Olympic ski jump, and looking out over the city the athletes see just before they launch.
It is worth being clear from the start about what this page covers and what it does not. Okurayama and the adjacent Sapporo Olympic Museum share one site, one operator, and even a combo ticket, but they are two different visitor experiences. This page is about the chairlift ride, the summit view, and the ski jump venue itself. For the 1972 Olympics artifacts, the "Sapporo Olympic Legacy" exhibits, and the interactive sport simulators, see the separate Sapporo Olympic Museum guide, at the foot of the same hill.
The chairlift runs year-round with no closed days, which makes Okurayama one of the more flexible Sapporo viewpoints to fit into an itinerary. Hours shift by season, with extended evening hours in summer (until 8:30 PM from July to September) that allow a different lighting experience than a typical daytime visit. Tickets are sold as chairlift-only (¥1,000), or combined with the Sapporo Olympic Museum for ¥1,370, a straightforward saving for anyone planning to see both.
Because the hill remains an active competition venue, it occasionally hosts real ski jump events, including international competitions. Okurayama is genuinely different from Sapporo's other viewpoints for this reason: Mount Moiwa is an elevated, forested mountain reached by ropeway, and Sapporo TV Tower is a central, indoor observation deck. Okurayama is a working Olympic sports venue that happens to also function as a viewpoint, a distinction worth knowing before choosing which of Sapporo's viewpoints to prioritize.
Most visitors pair the chairlift and view with the Sapporo Olympic Museum next door, since both sit on the same site and share access. A visit to the chairlift and summit alone takes 20 to 40 minutes; adding the Museum brings a combined visit to roughly an hour and a half.
Things to Do at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
How to Get to Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium and the Sapporo Olympic Museum share the same access route, a subway-plus-bus or taxi trip from central Sapporo.
- •Nearest station: Maruyama Koen Station (Tozai Line), then bus
- •IC cards (Suica, Pasmo, or ICOCA) are accepted on trains, subways, and buses throughout Japan. Tap in and out at every gate.
- •Avoid traveling during rush hour on weekdays: 7am to 9am and 5pm to 8pm. Trains are significantly more crowded.
- •Google Maps provides accurate real-time transit directions in Sapporo. Download offline maps before you arrive.
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Best Time to Visit Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
Best time to visit Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium: Year-round, no closed days; summer evenings for extended hours. Weekday mornings are generally quieter than weekends and public holidays.
- •Best time to visit: Year-round, no closed days; summer evenings for extended hours
- •Arriving on a weekday morning avoids the largest crowds. Weekends and public holidays are significantly busier.
- •Spring (late March to early May) and autumn (October to November) are the most popular seasons for visiting Sapporo.
- •Golden Week (late April to early May) is the busiest week of the year in Japan. Book accommodation and tickets well in advance.
Entry Fee & Hours
| Category | Price (JPY) | Approx. (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (junior high and older) | ¥1,000 | ~$7 |
| Child (elementary and under) / Senior (65+) | ¥500 | ~$3.50 |
| Group (15+), Adult | ¥900 | ~$6 |
| Group (15+), Child | ¥300 | ~$2 |
| Category | Price (JPY) | Approx. (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | ¥1,370 | ~$9 |
Prices current as of this research date and subject to change. USD amounts are approximate.
- •The combo ticket is the better value for anyone planning to visit both the chairlift and the adjacent Sapporo Olympic Museum, which has its own individual admission of ¥670 for adults.
- •The chairlift operates with no closed days throughout the year.
Nearby Attractions
Combine with Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium on the same day
Sapporo Olympic Museum
Hokkaido Shrine
Sapporo Maruyama Zoo
Mount Moiwa
JR Tower Observation Deck T38
- •Sapporo Olympic Museum (Same site): A museum at the foot of Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Chuo-ku, Sapporo, covering the 1972 Winter Olympics through artifacts and interactive sport simulators.
- •Hokkaido Shrine (Approx. 15 minutes by taxi): Hokkaido's most important Shinto shrine, set within the forested Maruyama Park and dedicated to the gods who watch over the island's development.
- •Sapporo Maruyama Zoo (Approx. 15 minutes by taxi): A municipal zoo within Maruyama Park in Chuo-ku, Sapporo, the oldest zoo in Hokkaido, adjacent to Hokkaido Shrine.
- •Mount Moiwa (Approx. 20 minutes by taxi): A 531-meter mountain overlooking Sapporo, reached by ropeway and cable car for one of Japan's top three night views.
- •JR Tower Observation Deck T38 (Approx. 20 minutes by taxi): An indoor 360-degree observation deck on the 38th floor of JR Tower, directly above Sapporo Station, offering the city's most convenient viewpoint.
Suggested Itinerary
Pair Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium with these nearby stops for a full day in Chuo-ku, Sapporo.
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