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
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 Higashi
SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL
Room is very clean and facility as well. Love the onsen.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
KOKO HOTEL Sapporo Ekimae
Great place and location.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Tokyu Stay Sapporo Odori
The laundry was good, it has a washing machine with dryer whereby u can wash yr cloth, the other negative point is the shower water not consiten half way the water turn cold.
Reviewed on 21 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
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
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Sapporo
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. 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.
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.
Kotoni
Even though there aren't top sights in Kotoni, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Sapporo Racecourse. Jump on the metro at Kotoni Station to see more of the city.
