Glass pyramid
Hidamari.
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A vast park in northeast Sapporo designed by the Japanese-American artist and sculptor Isamu Noguchi as «one complete sculpture». The site was a rubbish landfill from 1979 to 1990; Noguchi visited in 1988 and drew up its master plan but died that same year, and the park was built to his plan and completed on 1 July 2005. It covers about 189 hectares including the marsh around it. Its landmarks are the glass pyramid Hidamari, «sunny spot», by the east entrance, and Mount Moere, a 62-metre man-made hill with views over the city, the mountains, the Ishikari River and the Sea of Japan. There is also the Sea Fountain, which shoots water up to 25 metres and is off in winter, a 150-metre canal, a shallow beach open in summer, about 3,000 cherry trees and 120 pieces of sculptural play equipment. Entry is free. Buses run from Kanjō-dōri-higashi subway station; the grounds are large and involve a lot of walking, so it is best on a clear day.
Hidamari.
A 62-metre hill.
Up to 25 metres.
Higashi ward, northeast Sapporo
Yes, entry is free; its landmarks are the glass pyramid, the man-made Mount Moere and the Sea Fountain.