Daily Life
Accommodations / Campus Facilities
The information on this page is for HSI2024. Details of HSI2025 program will be announced in late January.
Accommodations
Since it is difficult to secure rooms in the student dormitories at Hokkaido University for students who intend to stay for a short period of time, participating students are expected to make their own arrangements for private accommodations.
Due to the lifting of COVID-19-related entry restrictions and the recent popularity of summer tourism in Hokkaido, commercial accommodations are expected to be crowded, so applicants should make reservations for accommodations well in advance, either at the time of application, or when considering application. In FY2023, there were cases of students who only started looking for accommodations just before coming to Japan and who then had difficulty securing accommodations, forcing them to pay for expensive accommodations. Information on commercial accommodations that have been used by past participants is available on the HSI website. Please refer to this information to make your accommodation arrangements.
Please note that use of the accommodations listed on the HSI website is not arranged by Hokkaido university, and the university is not responsible for reservations, cancellations, or any other problems concerning the accommodations.
| Within one week after notification of the screening results, you are required to submit documents, such as a hotel reservation confirmation sheet or an e-mail confirming the reservation, on your “My Page,” showing that you have secured a place to stay. |
Campus Facilities
Campus map
Wi-Fi
Students can access the Internet with their own laptop/tablet computers or other devices via wireless access points on campus. The ID and password necessary for access will be provided on My Page before arrival on campus. For the locations of access points, check the Sapporo Campus Map. Click on “HU WiFi Spots” from the menu on the right side to show access points.
Health Care Center
Hokkaido University’s Health Care Center provides medical checkups, health consultation and primary care for non-life threatening conditions to students and staff. If you have any concerns about your health, feel free to contact the Health Care Center. For more information, please click on the URL below.
Health Care Center (HU Website)
Libraries
Hokkaido University has two major libraries where books, journals, newspapers and other publications are available for open viewing. PCs, copiers, study spaces and other resources are also available at these libraries. Hokkaido Summer Institute (HSI) students may enter the libraries with the Library cards they receive upon arrival at HU, but certain procedures must be followed to borrow library materials.
HU also has departmental libraries. For more information, please see the Hokkaido University Library website.
Hokkaido University Library
Hokkaido University Co-op
Hokkaido University has several Co-op stores on campus, where food, daily necessities, books and other products are available. These stores accept cash or credit card payments. For the locations of Co-op stores, check the Sapporo Campus Map. Click on “Shops” from the menu on the right side to show the stores.
Welcome to Hokkaido University CO-OP
Seicomart
Hokkaido University has a convenience store chain Seicomart on campus, where food, daily necessities, books and other products are available on the first floor and seating area are available on the second floor. This store opens 24 hours and accept cash or credit card payments.
Restaurants and Cafeterias
Hokkaido University has several restaurants and cafeterias on campus, where students can enjoy Japanese and other cuisines at affordable prices. They accept only cash payment. The Chuo Shokudo cafeteria on the second floor offers halal menu options from 11:00 to 14:00 (subject to change).
For the opening hours and locations of restaurants and cafeterias, check the Sapporo Campus Map. Click on “Dining” from the menu on the right side to show their locations.
ATMs
Hokkaido University has ATMs (Japan Post Bank and Seven Bank) on campus. For the types of cards that can be used at these ATMs, please check the website of the bank concerned. Please note that only cash withdrawal service in Japanese yen is available, and that handling fees apply. Regarding the handling fees, please contact credit card issuer.
Opening hours:
Seven Bank’s ATMs: weekdays: 9:00 – 19:00; Saturdays: 10:00 – 15:00
Japan Post Bank’s ATMs: weekdays: 9:00 – 19:00
Sports Facilities
Hokkaido University has several sports facilities, including a gymnasium and a sports training center. These facilities are available to Hokkaido Summer Institute (HSI) students.
For more information, please click on the URL below.
Sport and Recreation (HU Website)