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.
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.
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.
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 Minami Ward
APA Hotel & Resort Sapporo
everything is fine
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Shikanoyu
Great room, wonderful onsen, very clean facilities. Excellent staff
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Jozankei View Hotel
Jozankei Yurakusoan
We loved our room which overlooked the river. The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful, especially with overcoming the language barrier. It is really hard deciding on which ryokan to go to but if you're looking for a more intimate and traditional experience, this is a great option! They had ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL
Really nice hotel!
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
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
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 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 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.
