Sapporo City Centre Travel Guide
Sapporo
Visit Sapporo City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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 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
Asahiyama Adventure: Zoo+Waterfalls & Blue Pond Day Tour
Sapporo Asahiyama Zoo, Tree Spot & Waterfalls Day Tour
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
Top hotels in Sapporo City Centre
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Sapporo
Beautiful, new hotel with a very spacious bedroom. Great amenities. The only downside is that they don't allow tattooed persons to bathe in the Onsen. Still, would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hotel Abest Sapporo
My stay was very comfortable. The staff was nice and the ammenities are also great. The staff kept my frozen food until the day of my departure which was nice. The lobby looks really presentable and the dinner wasn't bad. Lots of different crabs available as well as ramen, shabu shabu, desserts and ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Tokyu Stay Sapporo Odori
This hotel was amazing, had a 3 night stay and it was awesome!!! Location is top notch, close to a ton of the main attractions and also public transport. The staff is very welcoming and helpful, the room had everything you need and more, truly can’t say enough good things about our stay, next time ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Sapporo Grand Hotel
Wonderful breakfast with lots of options and healthy choices . Rooms are generally clean .
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo
Very good!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo
Great location. Room
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sapporo City Centre
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.
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. 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.
