円山原始林 Maruyama-genshirin Maruyama Virgin Forest
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In the dome-shaped Maruyama hill, 226 meters above sea level, in the western suburbs of Sapporo spread Maruyama Park. This huge 60,000 square meter area contains a virgin forest, which was designated as a Natural Monument in 1921.
In the old times, the Ainu people, the indigenous people of Hokkaido, called this hill “moiwa,” which means “a small mountain.” However, in the Meiji period (1868-1912), when Wajin (ethnic Japanese) immigrated to this place, they called the hill “Maruyama (literally meaning “a round mountain)” because of its shape.
The area around the top of the hill is clustered with trees like oak and Japanese lime, while the area at the foot is with Japanese Judas and Castor-Aralia. There are also a variety of flowers, birds, insects and alpine plants in the hill.
From the rocky hill top, you can command a magnificent view of Mt. Moiwa (a Natural Monument) and Mt. Eniwadake in the distance. Located near the central part of the city, Maruyama Park is a popular recreational spot for residents of Sapporo and visitors to the city.
In the old times, the Ainu people, the indigenous people of Hokkaido, called this hill “moiwa,” which means “a small mountain.” However, in the Meiji period (1868-1912), when Wajin (ethnic Japanese) immigrated to this place, they called the hill “Maruyama (literally meaning “a round mountain)” because of its shape.
The area around the top of the hill is clustered with trees like oak and Japanese lime, while the area at the foot is with Japanese Judas and Castor-Aralia. There are also a variety of flowers, birds, insects and alpine plants in the hill.
From the rocky hill top, you can command a magnificent view of Mt. Moiwa (a Natural Monument) and Mt. Eniwadake in the distance. Located near the central part of the city, Maruyama Park is a popular recreational spot for residents of Sapporo and visitors to the city.
- address
- Maruyama, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan 064-0944
- name
- Maruyama Virgin Forest