Chuo-ku Travel Guide
Sapporo
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Nakajima Park
Visit this popular city park to walk among the trees, admire outdoor sculptures and historical architecture or simply relax by the pond.
Nijo Market
Experience the typical community atmosphere at this historic seafood market, the place where you can get one of the best breakfasts in Sapporo.
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.
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.
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
Tour in Sapporo Shrine, Fish Market and Shiroi Koibito Park
1-Day Walking Tour in Sapporo Historical Sights
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Tour with Ropeway Ticket
Top hotels in Chuo-ku
Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu
Very clean.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel
Clean
Reviewed on 11 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
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
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo-ku
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.
Moiwayama
If you're spending some time in Moiwayama, Mount Moiwa and Mount Moiwa Observation Deck are top sights worth seeing.
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.
