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.
Mount Moiwa
Two innovative aerial lifts carry passengers to the top of this imposing mountain, which becomes a ski slope in winter.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Asahiyama Adventure: Zoo+Waterfalls & Blue Pond Day Tour
Hokkaido: Asahiyama Zoo, Furano, and Ningle Terrace Full Day Tour
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Toya Day Tour with Ropeway Ticket
Top hotels in Minami Ward
APA Hotel & Resort Sapporo
everything is fine
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Jozankei Yurakusoan
The location is good. But the food is not that great if you are not a fan of sashimis. Also allergic to crabs and was not informed about them in the menu. And there is no replacement options.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL
Great location, easy walking to station. Even in the snow! Great breakfast buffet with expansive selection. Highly recommended for families!
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Sapporo
Ok
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO HOTEL Kitahiroshima Station
Very nice
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Sapporo Grand Hotel
Very professional staff.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
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.
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.
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.
