Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium, Sapporo

The Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium, a prominent sports venue located in the vibrant city of Sapporo, Japan, stands as a celebrated site for winter sports enthusiasts. Built in 1931, this ski jump facility has become an iconic symbol of Sapporo, particularly after hosting the ski jumping events during the 1972 Winter Olympics.

The stadium features a large hill ski jump, known as the Ōkurayama-Schanze, which towers above the landscape offering panoramic views of the city. The jump's K-point, the spot on the hill where jumpers aim to land, is set at 120 meters, making it a large hill by international standards. This has made the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium a regular venue for international competitions, including the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup.

The facility is not just for professional athletes; it also caters to the public, offering visitors the chance to experience the thrill of ski jumping through a simulation ride. The winter sports museum located within the stadium provides an interactive learning experience about the history and science of ski jumping and other winter sports.

For those more interested in the views than the sports, the Okurayama Viewing Point is accessible via a chairlift. From the top, visitors can enjoy breathtaking vistas of Sapporo and the surrounding landscape, especially stunning during the snowy winter months or the lush green of summer.