Sapporo Olympic Museum
By Andrew Liyan · Last updated: August 31, 2026 · Facts verified: August 31, 2026
- Area
- Chuo-ku, Sapporo
- Best For
- Families, History lovers, First-time visitors
Visiting Sapporo Olympic Museum
The Sapporo Olympic Museum sits at the foot of Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Miyanomori, Chuo-ku, and covers the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics, the first Winter Games ever held in Asia. The museum's centerpiece is its "Sapporo Olympic Legacy" corner, bringing together artifacts and materials from the 1972 Games, alongside broader exhibits on winter sports including ski jump, bobsled, and biathlon.
What sets this museum apart from a typical history exhibit is its interactive sport simulators, letting visitors try ski jump, speed skating, and hockey simulations included with regular admission. This makes it a genuinely good stop for families with children, not just Olympic history enthusiasts, since the simulators give younger visitors something hands-on beyond reading exhibit panels.
It is worth being clear about what this page covers and what it does not. The Museum shares its site, its operator, and even a combo ticket with the adjacent Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium, but they are two different visitor experiences. This page is about the Museum's own exhibits, history, and simulators. For the chairlift ride and the summit viewpoint, see the separate Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium guide next door.
Admission is ¥670 for adults, or ¥1,370 combined with the Okurayama chairlift, a straightforward saving for anyone planning to do both, which many visitors do given the shared site. A visit to the Museum alone takes 45 to 60 minutes; pairing it with the chairlift brings a combined visit to roughly an hour and a half.
As an indoor facility, the Museum is a reliable stop regardless of weather or season, unlike Okurayama's own chairlift and outdoor viewpoint, which reward clear days. This makes it a useful fallback option for a Maruyama-area itinerary on a rainy or very cold day.
Things to Do at Sapporo Olympic Museum
Explore the Sapporo Olympic Legacy Corner
The museum's centerpiece exhibit brings together artifacts and materials from the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics, the first Winter Games held in Asia, documenting the Games' planning, ceremonies, and competition.
See Winter Sports Exhibits
Beyond the 1972 Games specifically, the museum covers winter sports more broadly, including ski jump, bobsled, and biathlon, giving context for the venues and events Sapporo has hosted.
Try the Ski Jump Simulator
An interactive simulator lets visitors experience something approximating a ski jump run, included with regular admission and a highlight for younger visitors and families.
Try the Speed Skating and Hockey Simulators
Additional sport simulation games covering speed skating and ice hockey round out the museum's hands-on offerings, also included with admission.
Visit Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium Next Door
The active ski jump venue and its chairlift-accessed summit viewpoint sit at the top of the same hill. It is a separate visitor experience from the museum's exhibits, and the two are commonly combined with the joint ticket. See the full Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium guide for details.
How to Get to Sapporo Olympic Museum
The Sapporo Olympic Museum and Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium 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, the museum is about a 10-minute walk.
By Taxi
A taxi from Sapporo Station takes about 20 minutes.
By Car
Free parking is available on site, shared with Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium, 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 Sapporo Olympic Museum
Any time, indoor facility.
Entry Fee & Hours
| Category | Price (JPY) | Approx. (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | ¥670 | ~$4.50 |
| Group (15+) | ¥610 | ~$4 |
| Senior (65+, with proof) | ¥500 | ~$3.50 |
| Junior high school age and under | Free | Free |
| 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 also ride the adjacent Okurayama chairlift, which has its own individual admission of ¥1,000 for adults.
- •A specific weekly closed day was not confirmed from the operator's official site; check current information before visiting around a holiday.
Nearby Attractions
Combine with Sapporo Olympic Museum on the same day
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