Akarenga Terrace
Hokkaido · Japan
This park may seem ordinary at first glance, but it holds a hidden history unknown to even most locals. Let our guide unveil its secrets.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Akarenga Terrace, a sophisticated lifestyle and dining complex that serves as the modern counterpart to the historic Former Hokkaido Government Office Building. Opened in 2014, this center was designed to harmonize…
Listen in the app2The Viewing Balcony — A Perfect Perspective
Perhaps the most significant feature of Akarenga Terrace is the observation gallery and balcony on the fifth floor. This space was specifically designed to provide the ultimate photographic vantage point of the Former Hokkaido…
Listen in the app3The Gourmet Street — Hokkaido's Culinary Bounty
Descending to the lower levels, you enter the 'Gourmet Street,' a collection of restaurants that showcase the incredible agricultural and seafood bounty of Hokkaido. The island is ranked number one in Japan for its food quality,…
Listen in the app4The Atrium — Light and Space
The central atrium of Akarenga Terrace is an architectural marvel of light and air. The multi-story space features large windows that look out onto the Kita 3-jo Plaza, ensuring that visitors always feel connected to the seasonal…
Listen in the app5The Kita 3-jo Plaza — The Ginkgo Path
While technically just outside the building, the Kita 3-jo Plaza is an integral part of the Akarenga Terrace experience. This pedestrian boulevard is a rare open space in the city center, paved with bricks that match the color of…
Listen in the app6The Underground Link — Chi-Ka-Ho Connection
A vital but often unseen part of Akarenga Terrace is its direct connection to the Chi-Ka-Ho, the Sapporo Underground Pedestrian Space. This vast subterranean network stretches for nearly two kilometers, connecting Sapporo Station…
Listen in the app7The Sunset Terrace — A Golden Hour Ritual
As the day draws to a close, the west-facing terraces of the building become the focal point of the experience. The 'Sunset Terrace' areas allow you to watch the sun dip behind the mountains surrounding Sapporo, casting a golden…
Listen in the app8Closing
As you leave Akarenga Terrace, perhaps heading toward the bright lights of Susukino or back to the station, reflect on how this modern complex has enriched your understanding of Sapporo. It is a place that proves history does not…
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What is Akarenga Terrace?
Akarenga Terrace is a place in Hokkaido · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Hokkaido · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.0639, 141.3504 |
| Last updated |
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