Chuo-ku Travel Guide
Sapporo
Popular places to visit
Odori Park
Sapporo’s main thoroughfare has been transformed into a long municipal park, also the city’s premier venue for festivals throughout the year.
Tanukikoji Shopping Street
During your trip to Sapporo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Tanukikoji Shopping Street. Wander around the gardens or experience the area's festivals.
Nijo Market
Experience the typical community atmosphere at this historic seafood market, the place where you can get one of the best breakfasts in Sapporo.
Nakajima Park
Visit this popular city park to walk among the trees, admire outdoor sculptures and historical architecture or simply relax by the pond.
Sapporo Clock Tower
Discover this symbol of Sapporo, one of the city’s oldest and most photographed buildings, an example of early American influences on Japan.
Sapporo TV Tower
The most iconic view of Sapporo is from the observation deck of this 480-foot (150-meter) tower, which looks out over Odori Park.
Things to do
Asahiyama Adventure: Zoo+Waterfalls & Blue Pond Day Tour
Sapporo: Otaru, Cape Kamui, and Blue Cave Summer Special
Sapporo: Lake Toya, Noboribetsu & Summer Special Day Trip
Luxury Hokkaido Day Tour to Asahiyama Zoo and Biei Blue Pond
Noboribetsu Lake Toya and Lake Shikotsu Day Tour from Sapporo
1 Day Tour to Hill of the Buddha, Sapporo and Sake
Top hotels in Chuo-ku
KOKO HOTEL Sapporo Ekimae
Great place and location.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Tokyu Stay Sapporo Odori
thank you
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Royal Park Canvas – Sapporo Odori Park
Amazing location and view of the tower! This is the nicest hotel I've been to thus far with its posh lounge and clean, modern, and updated rooms. We thought the rooms were spacious enough that we could completely open our luggage and still have room to walk around. The staff were a gem and very helpful ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo
Hotel has free onsen public bath, but can be very crowded. During the busy hours, it can be not very clean and the soap and lotion aren't that good. The breakfast is okay, not the best. It maybe because April doesn't have much harvest. The worst thing is our room not 100% cleaned because there were ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Sapporo
Sapporo Grand Hotel
Breakfast buffet was good. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Room was very Clean.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo-ku
Maruyama
While you're in Maruyama, take in top sights like Maruyama Zoo or Maruyama Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Maruyama-koen Station or Nishi-Nijuhatchome Station.
Kotoni
Even though there aren't top sights in Kotoni, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Sapporo Jyogai Market. Jump on the metro at Kotoni Station to see more of the city.
Odori
Shopping, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Odori. Make a stop by Tanukikoji Shopping Street or Odori Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Hatchome Stop or Nishi-Yon-Chome Stop to get around town.
Sapporo City Centre
Enjoy the popular shops in Sapporo City Centre. Tanukikoji Shopping Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nishi-Yon-Chome Stop or Odori Station to see more of Sapporo.
Susukino
Spend some time visiting places like Susukino Street while getting to know Susukino, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Susukino Station or Hosui-Susukino Station to see more of the area.
Nishi
The mountain views and museums are just a few things visitors like about Nishi. Shiroi Koibito Park and Mount Teine are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Miyanosawa Station or Hassamu-minami Station to get around the larger area.
