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.
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.
Mount Moiwa
Two innovative aerial lifts carry passengers to the top of this imposing mountain, which becomes a ski slope in winter.
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
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
Hokkaido: Biei Blue Pond and Furano Flower Farm Day Trip
1 Day Tour to Hill of the Buddha, Sapporo and Sake
Seasonal Tour to Asahiyama Zoo and Forest Fairy from Sapporo
Top hotels in Minami Ward
Jozankei View Hotel
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025
SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel
Reviewed on 5 May 2025
Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Smile Hotel PREMIUM SAPPOROSUSUKINO
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2025
Sapporo Prince Hotel
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward
Jozankeionsenhigashi
If you're spending some time in Jozankeionsenhigashi, Jozankei Hot Spring and Jozankei Shrine are top sights worth seeing.
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. 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.
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.