Sapporo City Centre Travel Guide
Sapporo
Visit Sapporo City Centre
Popular places to visit
Tanukikoji Shopping Street
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Tanukikoji Shopping Street, a popular shopping spot in Sapporo. Wander around the gardens or experience the area's festivals.
Sapporo Clock Tower
Discover this symbol of Sapporo, one of the city’s oldest and most photographed buildings, an example of early American influences on Japan.
Sapporo JR Tower
During your visit to Sapporo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Sapporo JR Tower. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
Sapporo TV Tower
The most iconic view of Sapporo is from the observation deck of this 480-foot (150-meter) tower, which looks out over Odori Park.
Former Hokkaido Government Office Building
At the end of an elegant street, this interesting red brick office contains a wide range of exhibits on the history of the Hokkaidō region.
Daimaru Sapporo
During your visit to Sapporo, you can do some window-shopping at Daimaru Sapporo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
Things to do
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
Asahiyama Zoo, Christmas Tree, Fairy Terrace Day Tour | Hokkaido
1 Day Tour to Hill of the Buddha, Sapporo and Sake
Top hotels in Sapporo City Centre
ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo by IHG
The room was smaller than expected based off of the pictures but it was still extremely clean and well taken care of.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Sapporo
Very comfortable
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Sapporo Grand Hotel
Staff were great hotel
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo
Front desk was amazing. We arrived before check in time and left the luggage with them and went out exploring. When it was time to check-in, they had already sent the luggage to our room:) They were also very helpful in explaining about the shuttle bus. Breakfast buffet was the same everyday, and ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hotel Abest Sapporo
I liked that the Hotel Abest was very conveniently located and I could take the bus to the airport from there, purchasing the ticket at the hotel. The staff of the hotel was extremely helpful and nice. The temperature in the room was perfect.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Sapporo View Hotel Odori Park
Location for Sapporo Snow Festival was excellent, just across the street.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Sapporo City Centre
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 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.
Maruyama
While you're in Maruyama, take in top sights like Maruyama Park or Hokkaido Shrine, 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.
Chuo-ku
You might enjoy the skiing while in Chuo-ku. Tanukikoji Shopping Street is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Maruyama-koen Station or Nishi-Nijuhatchome Station to see more of the city.
