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.
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 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.
Sapporo JR Tower
During your visit to Sapporo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Sapporo JR Tower. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
Hokkaido Shrine
Emperor Meiji and three nature gods are honored in a monumental Shinto building that is the centerpiece of Sapporo’s religious life.
Things to do
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
1 Day Tour to Hill of the Buddha, Sapporo and Sake
Tour in Sapporo Shrine, Fish Market and Shiroi Koibito Park
1-Day Sapporo Historical Village and Sapporo Beer Museum Tour
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
1 Day Tour to Hill of the Buddha, Sapporo and Sake
Top hotels in Chuo-ku
Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu
Very clean.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Smile Hotel PREMIUM SAPPOROSUSUKINO
A great hotel in a great location. Handy to do many features including restaurants, karaoke, shopping, transportation
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel
Clean
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Sapporo Prince Hotel
Hotel and room is excellent.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo
Service, food everything was perfect!
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Quintessa Hotel Sapporo Susukino
Good location, within walking distance to Otaru canal. Hotel amenities were good too.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
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 Hokkaido Shrine. 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 Odori Park or Tanukikoji Shopping Street 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. Odori Park 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.
