Mt. Hakkenzan, also known as KanNon-IwaYama (観音岩山), is situated in the southern part of Sapporo. Despite its modest height of 498 meters, the mountain’s summit resembles a series of eight swords, which gives it the name Hakkenzan. In Japanese, ‘Hakken’ (八剣) means eight swords, and ‘zan’ (山) means mountain.
Despite its relatively low elevation, Mt. Hakkenzan appears larger and more imposing when viewed from the southwest, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The area around the mountain’s base enjoys a warm and sunny climate, conducive to fruit farming. Numerous fruit farms cultivate cherries, strawberries, plums, apples, pears, and grapes, many of which offer public harvesting experiences for a fee.
At the Hakkenzan Visitor Center, visitors can rent bicycles to explore the area, enhancing their experience of this scenic and agriculturally rich landscape.
Access to Mt.Hakkenzan Area
see Hakken-zan Area by Google Map EngineAround Mt.Hakkenzan Area
- Koganeyu hot spa
- Matsunoyu hot spa
- Ainu Culture Promotion Center(Sapporo Pirika Cotan)
- Joankei Gensen Park
- Atelier Root3
- Houheikyo hot spa
- Houheikyo dam
- Sapporo Jozankei Nature Villege
