Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
By Andrew Liyan · Last updated: August 31, 2026 · Facts verified: August 31, 2026
- Area
- Chuo-ku, Sapporo
- Best For
- First-time visitors, Photographers, History lovers, Families
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
Ride the Chairlift to the Summit
The chairlift climbs alongside the ski jump's in-run to a 307-meter summit observation deck, the main draw for most visitors. It runs year-round with no closed days, and extended hours in summer allow an evening ride with different light on the city.
Take In the Panoramic View
From the summit, the view stretches across central Sapporo, a genuinely different vantage point from Mount Moiwa's forested mountain panorama or Sapporo TV Tower's indoor downtown deck, since it looks out from directly beside an active Olympic ski jump.
See the Ski Jump Hill Up Close
The 90-meter jump hill and its takeoff structure, built for the 1972 Winter Olympics, remain in competitive use today. Seeing the steep in-run and landing slope up close gives a sense of scale that photos of the venue from a distance do not capture.
Visit the Sapporo Olympic Museum Next Door
The Sapporo Olympic Museum sits at the foot of the hill, covering the 1972 Winter Olympics through exhibits and interactive sport simulators. It is a separate visitor experience from the chairlift and view, and the two are commonly combined with the joint ticket. See the full Sapporo Olympic Museum guide for details.
Watch a Live Competition, When Scheduled
Okurayama periodically hosts real ski jump competitions, including international events. Scheduling varies by season and is not fixed year to year, so check current event calendars before planning a visit around one.
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.
By Subway and Bus (from Sapporo Station)
Take the Tozai Line to Maruyama Koen Station. From Exit 2, walk to the Maruyama Bus Terminal and take Bus No. 14 (Araiyama Line) to the Okurayama Kyogijyo Iriguchi stop, about 10 minutes.
From the bus stop, it is about a 10-minute walk to the venue.
By Taxi
A taxi from Sapporo Station takes about 20 minutes and costs roughly ¥2,500-3,000, a straightforward option if traveling with a group or avoiding the bus transfer.
By Car
Free parking is available on site, shared with the Sapporo Olympic Museum, with space for up to 113 passenger vehicles and 15 large vehicles.
For IC cards, tickets, and full transit basics for Sapporo, see the complete transportation guide.
See the Getting Around Sapporo guide →Best Time to Visit Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
Year-round, no closed days; summer evenings for extended hours.
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
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