モエレ沼公園

Sea Fountain

During the creation of the park’s basic plan, Isamu Noguchi revealed, “I have been studying fountains all my life”, and thus sketched a large 48-meter fountain in the center of the park. Created in reference to a similar fountain in Miami’s Bayfront Park which closely resembles Noguchi’s vision, the Sea Fountain can also be called “a sculpture of water”. At its maximum height the fountain can reach 25 meters. The dynamic momentum and flow of water portrays the birth of life and the heavens above, giving the entire park a feeling of life.

Operating Period: Apr.29 – Oct.20

⚠The fountain is undergoing trial operation. There will be no nighttime launches for the time being.

Timetable

*The fountain is lit up at night.
**The fountain will operate four times a day during summer vacation. 
⚠Service may stop or time of service may be reduced in the event of inclement weather such as strong winds or heavy rain.

Forest of Cherry Trees

This is a green zone that includes seven Play Equipment Areas, A through G, which are interconnected by paths. All of the play equipment pieces were designed by Isamu Noguchi and are beautiful enough to be called sculptures. Children get absorbed in their playing and then tire of it. When they find different play equipment pieces in the forest, however, they start running toward them. Isamu Noguchi seems to have accurately depicted this scene.

Moere Beach

A shallow pond from Isamu Noguchi’s planar form is installed in the middle of this gentle, cone-shaped site surrounded by promenades. This pond, which envisions beautiful seashore, is paved with coral. The water springs forth from three outlets in the pond and disappears on its own while making ripples. The delighted voices of children resonate here in summer.

Open: Jun. 17-Aug. 31 10:00-16:00
Closed: Every Thursday

Mt. Moere

Similar to the Play Mountain and Glass Pyramid, the 62-meter tall Mt. Moere constitutes a key form in the entire park as well as the only mountain landmark in the northeastern area of the city of Sapporo. Mt. Moere can be climbed from three directions and five different routes. From its summit, you can overlook not only the entire Moerenuma Park, but the entire city of Sapporo. In winter, visitors can enjoy skiing and sledding on the mountain, making this mountain one of the main attractions for visiting the park in winter.

Play Mountain

Play Mountain, which measures 30 meters in height, creates the major form for the entire park. The idea that Isamu Noguchi envisioned in 1933 and contemplated about for a long period of time was brought to realization at this park. When you climb the pyramid or granite slope reminiscent of ancient ruins, you can enjoy the magnificent landscape in the comfortable breeze.

Tetra Mound

The Tetra mound is a simple, dynamic form that consists of a triangular pyramid (13meters in height), composed of stainless steel columns, two meters in diameter, and a grassy mound. The stainless steel surface that was completed to resemble Isamu Noguchi’s fountain works in Detroit shows different expressions with changes in lighting. The adjoining square is used for events and other purposes.

Aqua Plaza

Water springs forth from Aqua Plaza and slowly flows into the approximately 150 meter long canal. Streams are shallow, allowing visitor to dangle their feet and come in contact with water. Although it can be referred to as an extension of “California Scenario”. Isamu Noguchi’s garden piece, the water and stone square surrounded by two large mountains can also be viewed as the epitome of Sapporo.