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 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 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.
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.
Toyokawa Inari Sapporo Betsuin
You can find out about the history of Sapporo when you stop by Toyokawa Inari Sapporo Betsuin. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
Things to do
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 Sapporo Historical Village and Sapporo Beer Museum Tour
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Tour with Ropeway Ticket
Top hotels in Sapporo City Centre
Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel
Clean
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Smile Hotel PREMIUM SAPPOROSUSUKINO
Room clean, staff friendly & helpful, close to covered mall & fish market
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo
it is a clean and comfortable hotel
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Sapporo Grand Hotel
Great hotel for visitors of Sapporo! The hotel was very conveniently located outside of Odori station exit 8 or a short 7-10 min walk from the main Sapporo station (you can walk the underground tunnel directly to the hotel or walk on street level). The staff were amazing. Super helpful, always cheery, ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Hotel Mystays Sapporo Aspen
The rooms were spacious and the breakfast menu excellent and fresh! Housekeeping staff very pleasant and accommodating!
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
The Royal Park Canvas – Sapporo Odori Park
Location
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
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 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.
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.
