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Odori Park

4.0

3804 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Odorinishi 1 from 12-chome

Odori Park is a unique park located in the center of Sapporo City running about 1.5 kilometers from Odorinishi 1-chome to Odorinishi 12-chome. It also forms a base point that divides the city into north and south. In addition to the beautiful flowerbeds and lawns, as many as 4,700 trees from 92 species are spread about inside the park, and their changing appearance can be enjoyed through the four seasons. Odori Park is also a venue for the Lilac Festival, YOSAKOI Soran Festival, and Sapporo Snow Festival, and is popular as a place where many Sapporo locals and tourists gather for recreation as well.

Came here during the rugby World Cup where the fan zone was set up a great choice with lots of local street food huts and drinks available. Even in non World Cup times you can imagine this would be a...
Sapporo Clock Tower

3.5

2649 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitaichijounishi 2-chome Former Sapporo Agricultural College Demonstration Center

The clock tower familiarly, called “Sapporo Clock Tower” was originally constructed as a drill hall for the former Sapporo Agricultural College, the predecessor of Hokkaido University. Originally there was no bell tower but only a mechanism of pulling a rope to ring a small bell, however, the bell tower was constructed in 1881 under the direction of the Governor Kiyotaka Kuroda and since then a Howard pendulum type clock has been in use. It is about 10 minutes on foot from the nearest Odoori Station. The first floor serves as a museum displaying the history of the clock tower and on the second floor you can experience the atmosphere of the historic drill hall and view the workings of the clock.

It is a tiny building surrounded by tall buildings. Nothing special, just a tiny wooden building. There is an entrance fee for those who want to see it from inside.
Sapporo Beer Museum

4.0

1251 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Higashi-ku Kitashichijouhigashi 9-1-1

Sapporo Beer Museum, located to the east of Sapporo Station, is the only museum in Japan where you can learn about the history of Japanese beer. Admission to the museum is free, but the paid tour (about 50 minutes) is recommended if you have the time. You can learn about the history of Sapporo Beer with the powerful 6K wide-screen theater and easy-to-understand guide. Also you can only sample the “Fukkokuban Sapporo-sei Bakushu” (Reproduced Sapporo Beer) that recreates the flavor at the time of Sapporo Beer's establishment as well as the iconic Black Label Sapporo Beer on the paid tour. Reservations through the website are required.

This old Sapporo beer facility is like 70% a historical site, 30% a museum. The place tells a somewhat interesting story on how the Japanese started brewing beer in Hokkaido, showcases some...
Hokkaido Shrine

4.0

1199 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Miyagaoka 474

Hokkaido Shrine is located about 15 minutes’ walk from Maruyama Koen Station on the Tozai Line. It was erected to worship the three deities of reclamation: Okunitama no kami, the deity of reclamation and development, Onamuchi no kami, and Sukunabikona no kami. In 1955, the Meiji Emperor, who adopted Western culture and built the foundations of Japan, was newly enshrined. Hokkaido Shrine is also known as a famous place for cherry blossoms in the spring and is popular among the local people.

Nestled in the Maruyama park and not far from the city zoo, this shrine was beautiful in the spring when the sakura was blooming. It took about 30 minutes to visit the main hall, write the wish on a...
Sapporo Okurayama Viewing Point

4.5

1334 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Miyanomori 1274

Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium was the stage for ski jumping at the Winter Olympic Games held in Sapporo in 1972. A two-seater lift goes up to the top from where you can see up close the huge, steep jump. From the observation lounge (start house) at an altitude of 307 meters, you can overlook the city of Sapporo and the Ishikari Basin and get a feel for the wonderful expanse of natural beauty of Hokkaido.

The Mt Okura Observatory is some way out of Sapporo, Hokkaidos main city. You can get the ropeway to the top of the mountain. You get a good view of the city and surrounding countryside. By the...
Nakajima Park

4.0

766 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Nakajimakouen

Nakajima Park, situated in the middle of downtown Sapporo next to the Susukino shopping district, is a green park housing the Hassoan Tea House, designated an important cultural asset of the country, and Hoheikan (a historical building and wedding venue), located in the grounds of the park. With boating to enjoy on the Shobuike pond, as well as having an observatory and many monuments, Nakajima Park is a perfect place to take a stroll.

This huge park is only 3 stations down the nanboku li e fro sapporo station. Avery nice park suitable for whole family.
Hokkaido Daigaku General Museum

4.0

235 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Kita-ku Kita 10-jo nishi 8

The Hokkaido University Museum is one of the best attractions of Sapporo since 1999. It houses 4 million collection of specimens. Snaffles Hakodate Pastry Catchcake Hokkaido Best Tiramisu...
Sapporo Bankei Ski Area

4.0

112 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Bankei 410

Ski resort in Sapporo City in Chuo Ward. Lots of visitors use this ski resort in the winter but summer offers a wide variety of activities as well. Try the tennis courts the park golf course and other outdoor leisure activities. They also offer ski rentals and skiing classes for beginners.

Bankei ga daisuki!Superb!We had an excellent time on the slopes.Our Sapporo trip was all about skiing.And since it was our 1st time in Japan, we had planned to ski close to the city.Glad we chose...
Hokkaido-Sapporo Food & Tourism Information Center

4.0

191 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Kita-ku Kitarokujounishi 4JR Sapporo Station West Concourse North Exit

The Hokkaido-Sapporo Food & Tourism Information Center is a collaboration between Hokkaido and Sapporo City that aims to disseminate sightseeing information and eating attractions to tourists and locals. It is located at the north exit of the west concourse on the first floor of JR Sapporo Station, and is the first facility in Japan to contain the three entities of the prefecture, municipality and JR. There is also a corner with pamphlets from all around Hokkaido and a cafe that publicizes and sells safe and sound Hokkaido foods where it is easy to savor light refreshments using local specialties.

they offer good information in multiple languages, and also many materials for tourists. Its right next to the JR office where you can purchase train tickets and exchange JR passes.
Sapporo Winter Sports Museum

4.0

174 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Miyanomori 1274 Okurayama jumping stadium

Sapporo Winter Sports Museum is located in the Okurayama Jump Stadium about 30 minutes by car from Sapporo Station. There are exhibits of many valuable materials from the Sapporo Winter Olympics held in 1972 in the museum as well as simulators that allow visitors to experience ski jumping while watching on the big screen. This is a place where you can see, touch and experience the fun of winter sports.

A museum dedicated to the 1972 winter olympics that took place in Sapporo. A short trip, but a bit of fun.
MT. MOIWA ROPEWAY

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Fushimi 5-3-7

This aerial tram traverses directly into the center of Mt. Moiwa from where a spectacular view of Sapporo's night scape can be seen. The glassed-in gondolas hold up to 66 passengers, yet a panoramic view of the virgin woodlands, downtown Sapporo, and even as far as Ishikari Bay can be seen during the day, making for an exhilarating 'walk through the air.' The scenic night view of Sapporo, selected as one of Japan's new top 3 cities for night views, is also recommended. One can transfer onto the Maurice car to proceed to the peak of Mt. Moiwa.
Sapporo Racecourse

4.0

110 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitajurokujounishi 16-1-1

This track hosts one of the historic Hokkaido summer events, the Hokkaido Series. Thoroughly built to enjoy races from all vantage points, there is terrace seating from which one can look down on the full track, and turf-side seats where one can physically feel the thunder of the horses go by. At the park one can also enjoy a horse pulled wagon ride and other events to interact with horses. The park is equipped with a nursing room and baby beds, so that a family can enjoy the park even on days when there is no race. During the Saturdays and Sundays when the races are going on, there is a free courtesy bus leaving from the JR Soen Station and the Nijuyonken Station of the Tozai subway line.

市内からタクシーで2000円弱、娘が行くと言うので競馬？？雪で競馬はお休みかと思いましたが場外の競馬を楽しむ人が数百人-数千人いました。行った日は日曜日で開催されている各地の競馬の馬券を買っているようでした。競馬場の正面の大きなスクリーンを見ながら皆さんたのしんでいました。入場料はいりませんでした。
Nijo Fish Market

3.5

787 Reviews

Shopping

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Minamisanjouhigashi 1 from 2-chome

The fish market is located in the center of Sapporo. With a continuous history since the Meiji period, it is still popular among locals as a kitchen. There are about 50 shops offering a wide range of goods, including fruit and souvenirs in addition to fresh seafood. The free samples that can be eaten at the shops are also fun. In the surrounding area, there are old-fashioned shops as well as new cafes and Italian and other stores, making it popular as a lively gourmet food spot.

Came here after having visited the Sankaku Market in Otaru, and what a difference. The Otaru Sankaku Market was a delight to visit, the sellers are very friendly and helpful, and I must say they...
Moerenuma Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Sapporo, Hokkaido, Higashi-ku, Moerenuma Park 1-1

Moerenuma Park is a comprehensive park in northeast Sapporo for which globally renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi created the basic design. Based on the concept of “the whole being a single sculpture,” it was recommended to build on a site where 2.7 million tons of waste had been put in landfill, and the park opened in 2005. Hills with geometric forms, fountains, and play equipment have been arranged in a vast site equivalent to 40 Tokyo Domes, allowing a landscape that fuses art and nature to be enjoyed. Another attraction is that seasonal pastimes can be enjoyed with cherry blossoms in the spring, water activities in the summer, autumn leaves in the fall, and cross country skiing in the winter.
Sapporo Sato Land

4.5

70 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Higashi-ku Okadamachou 584-2

Sapporo Satoland is a facility in Sapporo City where you can get hands-on with agriculture. You can have a go at harvesting the vegetables cultivated in Satoland and the agricultural experience program, where you can make food including butter, sausages, and ice cream using ingredients grown and harvested on the farm. There are plenty of things to do such as use the free barbecue area, get close with the animals on the farm, horse riding, cycling, and park golf, etc. Sapporo Satoland is approx. 30 minutes by car from Sapporo. Please note that with the exception of Satoland Center the facility is closed during the winter.

It’s certainly meant for families, friends and children. It’s a big place where various activities can take place. People can cycle to get around the place, bbq (we saw people doing that), pet and...
Sapporo Beer Garden

4.5

6 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Higashi-ku Kitashichijouhigashi 9-2-10

Sapporo Beer Garden is a complex of restaurants located to the east of Sapporo Station. There are five restaurants full of individuality with different tastes and atmospheres on the site where a historic red brick building stands. Among them, Kessel Hall has an enormous beer brewing cauldron (kessel) made in 1912, and you can enjoy draught beer directly from the brewery and “Genghis Khan” cuisine in a large space like a beer hall. In the Garden Grill, there is a fully private room complete with an exclusive terrace where you can relax and enjoy the private space.

札幌出張の折、ビジネス仲間とディナーに訪れました。事前に予約しないと入れない程の人気のレストランだけあって、庭園を眺めながらの個室での会食は高級感溢れる雰囲気で、料理も量より質を重視した「極みコース」を選びました。ラム特有の臭みもなく絶品！和牛も柔らかく特製タレが旨味を引き出し、サッポロビールとの相性も抜群。また肉だけでなく、海鮮もあり、最後は北海道の形状をしたプレートに乗せられたデザートま...
Sapporo TV Tower

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Odorinishi 1

Built in the eastern end of Odori Park, this television tower has a height of 147.2 meters. It was constructed when television broadcasting first began in Sapporo. Now it is popular as a view spot that affords a 360° view of Sapporo’s urban area. One can appreciate the scenery of Sapporo’s four seasons including the abundant greenery of Odori Park, the YOSAKOI Soran Festival, and the Sapporo Snow Festival from the observatory that is 90.38 meters from the ground below. Inside the tower is a restaurant and shop selling merchandise for the television tower’s character, Terebi Otosan (TV Dad).
Sapporo Factory

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitanijouhigashi 4

The Sapporo Factory has about 160 shops and facilities, which include a shopping center and all-weather entertainment. It was built on the site of the Kaitakushi Beer Brewery, which was the predecessor of Sapporo Beer, and used the red bricks from the building creating a historical feel. With limited edition items and one-of-a-kind stores, it is recommended for souvenir buying. There are also lots of ways to have fun, including a lush indoor garden, a cinema complex, and a beer hall.
Sapporo Maruyama Zoo

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Miyagaoka 3-1

Sapporo Maruyama Zoo is located around 15 minutes’ drive from JR Sapporo Station, and around 7 minutes’ journey on the shuttle bus service from Maruyama Koen Station on the Sapporo Subway’s Tozai Line. The philosophy behind the development of the Zoo was to create linkages between people, animals and the environment, and this is reflected in programs to help people learn about the importance of animal life and the environment, experiential activities at the Zoo’s animal hospital, and tours of the Zoo led by volunteer guides. The Zoo has more than 150 different mammal and reptile species.
Hokkaido University

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Kita-ku Kitahachijounishi 5

Hokkaido University, which first opened as Sapporo Agriculture College in 1876. After that, it has made a great contribution not only to agriculture, but also to the development of Hokkaido. The words Professor Clark left for his students on his departure from Sapporo “Boys be ambitious!” remain as the university’s motto today. The university grounds are enormous, the Sapporo campus being approximately 1.77 million square meters, which is the size of 38 Tokyo Dome baseball stadiums. Walking around the nature-filled campus with its avenues lined with poplars and elm forests is an enjoyable experience.

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Hokkaido Areas

Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.