Maruyama Travel Guide
Sapporo
Popular places to visit
Hokkaido Shrine
Emperor Meiji and three nature gods are honored in a monumental Shinto building that is the centerpiece of Sapporo’s religious life.
Maruyama Park
Explore the great outdoors at Maruyama Park, a lovely green space in Sapporo. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
Sapporo Winter Sports Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sapporo Winter Sports Museum in Sapporo. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Hokkaido: Biei Blue Pond and Furano Flower Farm Day Trip
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
1 Day Tour to Hill of the Buddha, Sapporo and Sake
Top hotels in Maruyama
Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu
Very clean.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel
Clean
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL
Good overall but few shelves or places to put items in bathroom or in the room. About ten minutes walk to main Sapporo station, so easy enough to get to airport and downtown. Finding dining nearby a little difficult.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Smile Hotel PREMIUM SAPPOROSUSUKINO
Great location to walk to odori park, the tv tower and clock tower. Our room was comfortable and clean. The staff were extra helpful.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Sapporo Prince Hotel
The staff were so helpful and the hotel was luxurious
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo
Above average good everything ok
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Maruyama
Chuo-ku
You might enjoy the skiing while in Chuo-ku. Odori Park is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Maruyama-koen Station or Nishi-Nijuhatchome Station to see more of the city.
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 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.
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.
