Fantasy Kids' Resort ( Mega Indoor playground)

Fantasy Kid's Resort is a country wide indoor playground situated in Sunpiaza Mall. On the way to Aquarium and science centre, just opposite KFC, you will see part of this playground. The main entrance in on ground floor.

After happy hour package is recommended as it is super value.
With annual membership of 315 yen, single child's afternoon package is 660 yen.

There is a big area for toddlers, a huge area for different types of bouncy castle, hourly event like balloon sculpture session, There are sandpit, free arcade games, rides, dolls, kitchen play, wooden toy, dress up, etc,etc. Free wifi and massage chairs for parents too, Not forgetting the lounge with vending machines.

Website : http://www.fantasyresort.jp/sapporo/
In Japanese

Direction, Subway Tozai Shinsapporo station, turn left. exit 3, walk to the end where you see KFC, It is situated after the glass doors, external of the mall.
From JR, Shin Sapporo, turn right towards Aeon, you will see the direction to Sunpiaza.

Sunpiazza Aquarium

Sunpiazza is a mall linked to both JR Shin Sapporo station and subway Shin sapporo. Located just outside of Sunpiazza, there are aquarium, science centre and theatre. This is a good place to visit during rainy or heavy snow days.

On top of these facilities, there is a huge 2 storeys size indoor playdoor that you will pass by while going to the aquarium. I will introduce more of this playground in future post.

Sunpiazza Aquarium is a small yet many interesting show case. They have special sessions to touch the small creatures like crabs. Our well known foot spa fishes are open to touch with fingers along the way too.

Do take note that there is a package with the science centre that is situated next to the aquarium.
It was closed suddenly for emergency inspection when we were there.

Website : http://www.sunpiazza-aquarium.com/
In Japanese

Direction, Subway Tozai Shinsapporo station, turn left. exit 3, walk to the end where you see KFC, It is situated after the glass doors, external of the mall.
From JR, Shin Sapporo, turn right towards Aeon, you will see the direction to Sunpiaza.
Map in Japanese: http://www.sunpiazza-aquarium.com/contents/access/index.html

Ishiya Chocolate Factory ( also known as White lovers' Park)

Ishiya Chocolate Factory also known as White lovers' Park, 白恋人パーク located at Miyanozawa subway station. This is the most go for tourists as you get to understand how chocolate is produced from cocoa, you also get to see the production of the famous White Lover's biscuit. If time and budget allow, you can attend cookie and chocolate making session. There is a cafe for parents who need not accompany kids in the course. 
Both entry and courses need to pay. 

You can visit the building nearby for their merchandise, restaurants and Candy Labo ( Handmade rock sugar : http://www.shiroikoibitopark.jp/shop/candylabo.html) 

The outdoor park is free and this is the fun area which kids are roam around the small houses for hours even during winter. There is a train ride every 30mins till 4.30pm ( time and schedule change according to season). Do take note that train ride will cease early Dec till end Apr of the following year. 

We were lucky that we took the train on the last day of operation!

For more information : http://www.shiroikoibitopark.jp/
In Japanese

Please take note that during Winter ( From end Nov to Mid Apr), temperature is lower than in Sapporo city. In addition, wind is strong so the temperature can be 3 to 7 degree celsius lower. Please make sure to prepare your winterwear well and not caught in the cold rush!)  

Direction: Tozai subway Miyanozawa. From the map in the station, it will recommend exit 5 which is getting out of the underpass, walking outdoor. I will recommend to walk thru Seiyu and straight down to student centre ( 札幌市生涯学習センター).  
You will walk pass Macdonald , Ramen shop and toilet before reaching the glass door of the student 
centre. Upon getting out of the student centre, you can see Chocolate factory just opposite the road.

 One of the many small houses

 Locomotive train 

 Overview of Chocolate factory 

Small houses 

Hokkaido Museum

This is newly renovated museum and there are many sections that might be of interest to foreigners who can get to know Hokkaido well.  The entrance is greeted by a Mammoth & elephant skeleton. Only did I learn that Mammoth used to claim Hokkaido!

There is an interesting old train that remind me of the old Japanese drama ( 阿信). The other interesting section is about nature which kids will love it very much! We spent 3 hours just to play the acorn non stop. There is also awareness to care for animals in this section.  Remember to walk to the next block, at the basement is a culture room where you get to do craft and play traditional games. These are different from those in Historic Village.

The efforts and concern to exhibit the history is impressive,  Kids have opportunity to explore and learn too.

The website:
http://www.hm.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/en/


Direction :
From Shin Sapporo ( JR or Subway Tozai line) , take bus from North Wing ( Exit 8), lane 10, into the shopping mall on the left after escalator and walk straight down till you see escalator.  The boarding lane is just 2 queue in front.  Bus number 22 to Kaitakunomura ( 北海道開拓の村, get off at Hokkaido Museum stop.

Please note that there is a package for Historic Village & Hokkaido Museum. It is a good promotion! Kids below age 6 are free, while kids below high school are free for Hokkaido Historic Village. Hokkaido Museum is one stop before Historic Village, you can choose to visit both on the same day or different days.


                                      

Available in different languages

This is a must spend time section

Dishes

Train with simulated ambience and conversation 

Skiing blades

Stoves 

Coal mines

Library