Kita Ward Travel Guide
Sapporo
Popular places to visit
Hokkaido University
Enjoy a day in the life of Sapporo’s university students and professors while wandering the tree-lined avenues and riverfront walks of this elegant campus.
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.
Jozankei Hot Spring
You can take time to visit Jozankei Hot Spring during your travels to Sapporo. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
Otaru Canal
Otaru Canal is just one of the places to see in Otaru, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Hokkaido Tour:Asahiyama Zoo &Biei Waterfalls &Ningle Terrace
Sapporo: Lake Toya, Farm & Noboribetsu Hell Valley Day Trip
Asahiyama Adventure: Zoo+Waterfalls & Blue Pond Day Tour
Sapporo: Hokkaido, Noboribetsu and Lake Toya Day Tour
Sapporo: Otaru, Cape Kamui, and Blue Cave Summer Special
With Lunch│Mt. Usu Ropeway, Otaru & Noboribetsu Day Trip
Top hotels in Kita Ward
Hotel Emion Sapporo
Clean room
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel Mystays Sapporo Aspen
Hotel MyStays Sapporo Station
What is wrong with this country? Everithing is perfect!
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
JR East Hotel Mets Premier Sapporo
We loved our corner unit at Sapporo and it was much larger than our room at the JR East Mets Premiere Gotanda. The location is good but not great. You must walk about a block to the Sapporo Station which is not very far. There’s a SeicoMart convenience store just a few steps from the front door. ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Comfort Hotel ERA Sapporo North
Incredible spacious guest room at very reasonable price!
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Keikyu EX Hotel Sapporo
Other neighbourhoods around Kita Ward
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.
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.
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.
Susukino
Spend some time visiting places like Ramen Yokocho 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.
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.
Higashi
Higashi is well liked for its museums and breweries. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Moerenuma Park and Sapporo Beer Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Shindo-higashi Station or Sakaemachi Station to get around.
