The jump hill was designed with a K-point of 125 meters, classifying it as a Large Hill.
The venue was originally established in 1931 through a donation by Baron Kishichiro Okura, for whom the mountain is named.
The starting gate provides a gradient of 35 degrees, mimicking the perspective athletes see before a jump.
The facility served as the primary site for the 1972 Winter Olympic ski jumping events.
The site hosts the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, attracting professional athletes during the winter season.
The Okurayama Viewing Point is a ski jumping stadium originally constructed for the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics. Visitors can ride a high-speed lift to the summit, which offers a direct vantage point looking down the steep trajectory of the jump hill. The facility includes the Sapporo Winter Sports Museum at its base, detailing the region's Olympic history. From the observation deck at the top, visitors have a panoramic view of the Sapporo city center and the Ishikari Plain. The site remains a functional venue for international FIS-sanctioned ski jumping competitions. The structure is built into the natural slope of Mount Okura, reaching an altitude of 307 meters at the starting point.
From the 'Summit Gallery' deck looking down the length of the landing slope toward the city skyline.
Bring a windbreaker even in summer, as temperatures at the top of the hill are significantly lower than in the city.
Visit the museum first to understand the physical mechanics of ski jumping before viewing the hill.
Check the official event calendar before traveling to ensure the hill is not closed for private competitive training.
Avoid visiting during heavy fog or snowstorms, as the observation deck view will be entirely obscured.
Closed briefly on select days for tournament preparation or maintenance; check official calendar before arrival.
Maintain silence near the jump gate to respect athletes if training is in progress.
