Higashi Travel Guide
Sapporo
Popular places to visit
Sapporo Beer Museum
Visit this museum dedicated to one of Japan’s most popular beer brands, housed in a preserved factory from the Meiji-period.
Moerenuma Park
One of Isamu Noguchi’s last projects is an expansive public space that is more a immersive work of art than a traditional park.
Sapporo Community Dome
Catch an event at Sapporo Community Dome during your trip to Sapporo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
Retsureppu Shrine
Retsureppu Shrine is just one of the places to see in Sapporo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and monuments.
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.
Sapporo Dome
Watch the excitement of baseball and soccer games, shop, eat or climb to an observation deck for panoramic views of Sapporo and its surroundings.
Things to do
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Toya Day Tour with Ropeway Ticket
1 Day Tour to Hill of the Buddha, Sapporo and Sake
Clearest Lake in Japan National Park package of Shikotsu lake
1 Day Tour in Sapporo Mt Maruyama Hike and Okurayama Ski Jump
Top hotels in Higashi
SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL
Friendly staff, good location. However room cleaning is not everyday. Sometimes the bathroom smells. The public bath is good. Gym only open after 1:00 pm. Hope they can have water or tea in the lobby while people are waiting to check in exactly at 3:00 pm. There are lots of choices for the buffet ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Gardens Cabin
Comfortable stay for 2 nights at Gardens Cabin in the deluxe capsule. Comfortable bed and well designed capsule. The temperature was rather overly warm for me and there’s no way of adjusting this so just be aware. Breakfast was decent, otherwise the attached 7-11 is very convenient. Overall it was ...
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
Sapporo Prince Hotel
Clean room, staff, location all were excellent.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Sapporo View Hotel Odori Park
very good
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo
This is definitely our favourite hotel in Sapporo. Excellent staff, excellent breakfast, excellent location. You just can’t get better. Rooms are extremely comfortable, with good bedding, and all required amenities. When the room heating gets too hot in winter, you can get staff to open the window ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Sapporo Grand Hotel
This is the 2nd time I've stayed here. Same great service as the first time. Friendly helpful staff, clean rooms. Convenient location especially with the underground access to Sapporo Station and the nearby area. I'll be coming back
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Higashi
Kita Ward
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Kita Ward. Top attractions like Hokkaido University Museum and Seikatei are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Kita-nijuyo-jo Station or Kita-sanjuyo-jo Station to see more of the city.
Shiroishi
The restaurants and shopping are just a few things visitors like about Shiroishi. RaSORa Sapporo and Shiroishi Cycling Road are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Nango-nanachome Station or Nango-jusanchome Station to get around the larger area.
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.
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.
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.
Kotoni
Even though there aren't top sights in Kotoni, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Noshi Park. Jump on the metro at Kotoni Station to see more of the city.
