This month CNNGo starts in the capital city Sapporo, where we’ll see the snow-covered sculptural beauty of Moerenuma Park, then take in the best food and views in town.
We’ll finish in the famous ski town of Niseko. Its pristine powder is the perfect landscape for hitting the slopes or a tranquil walk in the woods.
These are some of the top places on our list:
Moerenuma Park
What used to be a waste treatment plant has been transformed into a sculpture park designed by Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi, one of the most prominent sculptors of the 20th century.
The park was Noguchi’s final project — he passed away at the age of 82 before it was completed. It took 17 years to complete before opening to the public in 2005.
The park is now home to intriguing geometric landscape with design details.
In the winter, blankets of snow turn it into a playground for skiers and snow trekkers.
Moerenuma Park, Moerenuma-koen 1-1, Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan; Daily 7 a.m.-10 p.m. (entrance closed at 9 p.m.)
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“Celebration”
Sebu Hiroko
“Where’s Your House?”
Nontroppo
“Yottafuri”
Jimmy Binks and the Shakehorns
“Not Too Late”
Mothercoat
“Classic”
