[Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park] Masaji Abe, who has won the international tournament, will guide you to the "Special Area" of the Okurayama Jump Stadium in Sapporo. A special tour for guests who can experience the player's viewpoint at the starting point appears
Musubibito, a hands-on program that conveys the appeal of the region, will be held on a limited schedule from November 3, 2025.
View from the jump stand. You can enjoy different scenery from autumn and winter.
Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park, a city hotel located in the center of Sapporo (Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido; General Manager: Daniel Ray) is a hands-on program to enjoy together with the Musubibito that conveys the charm of the region, the Okurayama Jump Stadium “Special Area” Experience Tour” will be held on November 3, 2025 (Mon./holiday), January 27, February 23, and March 21, 2026. Masashi Abe, the director of the Sapporo Olympic Museum, will give a lecture on the attitudes and technical points of the players as Musubibito, and will guide you to the starting point of the jump stand, a special area. It is a content where you can feel the player's eyes, the atmosphere, power, history, etc.
Tour Overview
【Tour Name】 Okurayama Jump Stadium "Special Area" Experience Tour
[Date] November 3 (Mon./holiday), January 27 (Tuesday), February 23 (Mon./holiday), March 21 (Sat.), 2025
[Hours] 10:45～12:15
[Time required] Approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes to 2 hours (including guidance and commentary)
【Price】 11,000 yen per person (including tax and service charge)
※Okurayama Observation Deck Lift Pass + Sapporo Olympic Museum Admission Fee 1,670 yen (tax included) per person per ADULTS. In addition, the accommodation fee is separate.
Minimum number of participants 8 people
[Reservation and Details] https://grand-mercure-sapporo-odoripark.jp/sightseeing/musubibito-okuyayama_jump/
[Meeting place] 1274 Miyanomori, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City Ticket Office at Okurayama Jump Stadium (TEL 011-641-8585)
[Remarks]
・This is a tour for guests only.
・Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a guardian.
・There is a difference in height, so please come with shoes that are easy to walk, such as sneakers. Please refrain from coming to Pinheel.
・Please refrain from pregnant people, those who have heart disease, or those who are afraid of heights.
・The operation of the lift may be canceled due to lightning or strong winds (rainy weather).
In addition, if the lift is suspended, you will visit the museum only (time required: about 1 hour).
・Please gather at the site 10 minutes before the event time. (There is no transfer to the meeting place. For information on transportation, please refer to the official website.
Features of the tour
1. We will introduce you to Mr. Masashi Abe, a former ski and Nordic complex player who has won international competitions.
He is a former player and former leader of the ski Nordic complex from Kodaira-cho, Rumoe-gun, Hokkaido. He has been active in various tournaments and has won international tournaments. After retirement, he has been involved in nurturing younger generations. I am.
◾️Previous results
| 1988 | Calgary Olympic Games (Canada) | Individual fight 31st place
9th place in team competition |
| 1991 | Italian World Championship | Individual fight 10th place
Team Bronze Medal |
| 1992 | Albertville Olympic Games (France) | Individual fight 30th place
Substitutes for team battles |
| 1993 | Swedish World Championship | 6th place in individual battle
Team Gold Medal |
| 1994 | Lillehammer Olympics (Norway) | Individual fight 10th place
Team Gold Medal |
| 1995 | Canadian World Championship | 8th place in individual battle
Team Gold Medal |
2、Experience the player's eyes at the "Special Area" Large Hill Jump Stand
We will guide you to the starting point of the jump stand, which is usually not accessible. If you look at the 35-degree runway in front of you, you can experience the tension that you can not usually enjoy, the strength of the wind felt at this height, the air feeling, and the scenery that the players are watching. In addition, you can climb the observatory and enjoy the view from the viewpoint of the jump athlete of "Razil Hill (K-point 123m)" from the rooftop of the observatory. This is a unique experience that leads to excitement and new discoveries on the stage of the competition.
3. Know your attitude as a player and the points of technology
After you are informed of the special area, you can listen to Mr. Abe's path in his past activities, his attitude toward competition, and technical points. In addition, it is a valuable experience that allows you to know the experience of the athlete era, the philosophy as an athlete, and the backside of the stadium design. Words from experienced people are weighted, persuasive, and resonate deeply in your heart.
Example of tour schedule
| 10:30 | Set |
| 10:45 | Tour start with Mr. Abe's guidance |
| 11:00〜 | Take a commemorative photo with a jump stand in the private area "Inside the Breaking Truck".
To the top by lift |
| 11:20〜 | Visit the player waiting room and the start gate that you can not usually enter.
Move to the Museum |
| 11:30〜 | History and Mr. Abe's experience at the museum,
Experiences such as ski jump simulator |
| 12:15 | The dissolution of Okurayama |
What is "Musubibito"?
People who are familiar with the area, such as traditions, culture, and superb views, are called "Musubibito" and play a role in connecting customers and their regions. Through the guidance of Musubibito, each hotel offers original experience programs to experience the superb view of nature and local traditions and culture.
■About Musubibito: https://accor-resorts-japan.jp/musubibito/
About Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park
Located in the center of Sapporo, Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park is a hotel where you can enjoy a comfortable and functional stay while feeling the nature and culture of Hokkaido. Not only as a base for sightseeing, but also within walking distance of Odori Subway Station, it has a location and facilities that are ideal for business use, making it safe for business trips and long-term stays. In addition, eating experiences at restaurants that make use of local ingredients will enrich your travel time.
[Location] 11-1-1, Kita 1jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido 060-0001
【TEL】 011-271-2711/03-6627-4630 (Reservation Center)
【Price】 1 night breakfast included from 18,500 yen (1 person fee when using 1 room for 2 people, tax, etc.)
Official Website https://grand-mercure-sapporo-odoripark.jp/
[Access] About 3 minutes to Odori Park in Sapporo. About 5 minutes by taxi from JR Sapporo Station.