Nakajima Park is a perfect place to get acquainted with national culture and traditions. It houses some interesting cultural and entertainment institutions. You can combine admiring the scenery and a visit a national puppet-show. A beautiful Japanese Garden where they hold tea ceremonies is also located there. Literary Museum operates in the park, yet the opening of the Concert Hall took place not long ago. It is quite easy to find a suitable place in the park for secluded rest.
A stroll through Sapporo Art Park may turn into a fascinating excursion. This park is situated in Minami-ku district. The formation of Sapporo Art Park started in 1986 and is still in progress. It covers an area of more than 40 hectares and is actually an open-air museum. It presents more than 73 sculptures created by Japanese craftsmen and foreign ones. The collection of the park is constantly increasing. Concerts and master classes devoted to various contemporary art forms are often held on its territory.
Those with a sweet tooth will be interested in taking a tour to the old Ishiya chocolate factory. Having dressed in a special suit, visitors can stroll through all the shops of the factory and watch how they make brand chocolate. The factory is known for its special Shiroi Koibito white chocolate. No other factory in the country produces this variety of chocolate.
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