This was a very impressive park, unlike anywhere I'd been before. The landscape was so dramatic, with huge structures filling its vast expanse. The masterplan was completed by Isamu Noguchi who aimed to design a "park that is considered to be one complete sculpture". Moerenuma Park was his final and most ambitious project, completed in 2005, 17 years after his death. It was once the site of a waste treatment plant and covers a huge 189 ha. The space was built under the 'Circular Greenbelt Concept' which aimed at surrounding the urban areas of Sapporo with parks and greenbelts.It was a really hot day and we hired bikes at the entrance which was a perfect way to explore. As you travel through the park different spaces and structures are suddenly revealed, such as playground areas hidden within cherry forests, and a 62m tall artificial mountain previously hidden by the topography. The views across the park at every angle are stunning.
Moere Mountain rises 62m tall, creating a landmark for Sapporro
Tetra Mound is a triangular pyramid of stainless steel columns with a chess board square used for events.
Forest of cherry trees is a play equipment area hidden within a green zone.
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