Minami Ward Travel Guide
Sapporo
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Popular places to visit
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.
Takino Suzuran Hillside Park
Explore the great outdoors at Takino Suzuran Hillside Park, a lovely green space in Sapporo. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Mount Moiwa
Two innovative aerial lifts carry passengers to the top of this imposing mountain, which becomes a ski slope in winter.
Sapporo Art Park
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sapporo Art Park during your trip to Geijutsunomori. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this walkable area.
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.
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 Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Toya Day Tour with Ropeway Ticket
Asahiyama Zoo, Christmas Tree, Fairy Terrace Day Tour | Hokkaido
1 Day Tour to Hill of the Buddha, Sapporo and Sake
Clearest Lake in Japan National Park package of Shikotsu lake
Asahiyama Zoo, Biei tree, Shirohige Falls and Blue Pond Day Tour
Top hotels in Minami Ward
Jozankei Manseikaku Hotel Milione
This was a very fun and relaxing place to stay for four nights. We were a group of six with ages ranging from 0-70, and all of us really enjoyed it. The meals were all delicious, and the onsen was really nice. The area around is beautiful, and the weather was relatively cool even in the August ...
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL
Great hotel, great spa with a view and their breakfast is beyond of this world for the variety and quality
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
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
Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo
Big room for Japan. Very clean and very thorough cleaning every day. Staff were very friendly and super helpful. Check in /check out quick and efficient. Great location with Sapporo station 5 minutes walk away and main shopping area about 15 minutes walk.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Sapporo Grand Hotel
Everything including food, convenience, transportation, safety, cleanliness, and courteous service are excellent. One of the best place I have ever stayed in Japan. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo by IHG
Great room, great staff. There is a bus stop for airport line just in front of the hotel and runs every hour. The underground pathway is also close to the hotel, it is walkable to everywhere in Sapporo
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward
Jozankeionsenhigashi
When in Jozankeionsenhigashi, you can plan a visit to Jozankei Hot Spring and Jozankei Futami Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Jozankei
Jozankei is noteworthy for its hot springs, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Jozankei Hot Spring and Kokusai Ski Resort.
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.
Chuo-ku
You might enjoy the skiing while in Chuo-ku. Maruyama Zoo is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Maruyama-koen Station or Nishi-Nijuhatchome Station to see more of the city.
Moiwayama
If you're spending some time in Moiwayama, Mount Moiwa and Sapporomoiwayama Ski Area are top sights worth seeing.
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.
