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.
Otaru Canal
Otaru Canal is just one of the places to see in Otaru, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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
Sapporo: Lake Toya & Hell Valley Day Trip with Mt. Yotei
With Lunch│Mt. Usu Ropeway, Otaru & Noboribetsu Day Trip
Sapporo: Hokkaido, Noboribetsu and Lake Toya Day Tour
Top hotels in Minami Ward
APA Hotel & Resort Sapporo
Jozankei Yurakusoan
"Had a relaxing stay. Staff were awesome!"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hotel Emion Sapporo
"Good location near Sapporo Station, well kept lobby but room to improve guest room house keeping."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL
"All Images Videos News Maps Shopping Books Flights Finance Here are a few ways to rephrase your review, depending on how detailed or direct you want to be. Option 1: Balanced & Professional (Recommended) While the hotel facilities are great and the location is excellent—just a short walk to Sapporo ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Randor Hotel Sapporo Heritage
"Great location. Amazing facilties."
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
KOKO HOTEL Sapporo Ekimae
"Compact but clean twin room. Great location. Good value for money."
Reviewed on 19 May 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 Chieria 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. 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.
Moiwayama
If you're spending some time in Moiwayama, Mount Moiwa and Mount Moiwa Observation Deck 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.
