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Central Sapporo

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Odori Park

4.0

3804 Reviews

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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...
Nakajima Park

4.0

766 Reviews

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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

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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

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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...
Sapporo Winter Sports Museum

4.0

174 Reviews

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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.
Sapporo Racecourse

4.0

110 Reviews

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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。
Moerenuma Park

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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 Factory

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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

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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.
Sapporo City Astronomical Observatory

4.0

26 Reviews

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Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Nakajimakoen 1-17

This astronomical observatory is managed by the Sapporo Science Center located in Nakajima Park. The observatory uses a 20-centimeter refracting telescope to observe the sun and stars. The telescope can be used to observe the sun during the day and seasonal stars at night (night observation requires an advance application).

Great little observatory in the park. Explanation is only in Japanese. Nice to check out the telescope. Too bad its only open in daytime.
Migishi Kotaro Museum of Art, Hokkaido (Mima)

4.0

26 Reviews

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Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitanijounishi 15

"Migishi Kotaro Museum of Art, Hokkaido is located around seven minutes' walk from Exit 4 of Nishi-Juhatchome Station on Sapporo's Tozai Metro Line. Established as a branch of Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art, the museum is known as ""Mima"" by its many aficionados. The museum has focused on collecting and exhibiting the works of Migishi Kotaro, a Sapporo-born pioneer of modern art in Japan who died young, having had a dramatic impact on modern art in Japan over the course of his brief life. The building, which is located in the gardens of the Hokkaido Governor's Official Residence, has the romantic air of a real artist's atelier set amidst beautiful trees. Some of Migishi's finest works are exhibited at the museum, which also holds special exhibitions, lectures and concerts, etc."

Migishi Kataro was a Japanese artist and painter active between the wars. He participated in a number of artistic movements, including surrealism and art deco. He kept in touch with international...
Sapporo STELLAR PLACE

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Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitagojounishi 2

Sapporo Stellar Place is a shopping center where you can enjoy shopping for the latest trends at shops that range from fashion to food. Geared around ladies fashion and specialty stores in the Center Zone, many of the shops in Hokkaido can only be found here in this shopping center along with cosmetic stores and variety stores. The East Zone features a whole host of specialty stores that meet a wide range of needs including men’s fashion, culture and lifestyle stores. From evening meals to casual lunches, get your fill of sake and food from around Hokkaido at the gourmet shops such as bars and specialty butadon (rice bowl topped with pork) restaurants in the popular Dining Zone where you’ll find something to suit every dining occasion.
Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art

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Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitaichijounishi 17-chome

Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art opened in 1977 near downtown Sapporo. It runs its activities based on the themes of Hokkaido’s regional and international characteristics. In addition to the Modern Art Collection Exhibition, which features the museum’s collection from a variety of angles, it plans and holds special exhibitions to introduce outstanding works from Japan and overseas. It has also undertaken some unique initiatives such as running traveling art museums all around Hokkaido.
JR TOWER

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Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitagojounishi 2

JR TOWER is a commercial complex that is directly connected to JR Sapporo Station. It consists of four shopping centers: “Apia,” “Esta,” “Paseo,” and “Sapporo Stella Place” in addition to Daimaru Sapporo, a cinema complex, an observation deck, Planis Hall, OFFICE PLAZA SAPPORO, and Hotel Nikko Sapporo. The city of Sapporo can be viewed from T38, the observation deck on the top 38th floor. The ramen theme park Sapporo Ramen Kyowakoku in “Esta” is also popular with tourists.
Akarenga Terrace

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Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitanijounishi 4-1

A total of 27 shops, mainly eating and drinking establishments, are housed within the red brick terrace at the side of the former main government building of the Hokkaido Prefectural Government Office (Red Brick Government building), a well-known tourist attraction. There are facilities such as a viewing gallery and an atrium terrace where you can get in touch with nature. Akarenga Terrace is situated five minutes on foot from JR Sapporo Station, two minutes on foot from the Sapporo Subway Station on the Namboku Line, and five minutes on foot from Odori Subway Station on the Namboku and Tozai Lines.
JR Sapporo Ekimae

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Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Kita-ku Kita 6-jo nishi 4
Botanical Gardens of Hokkaido University Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere (Botanic Garden, Hokkaido University)

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Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitasanjounishi 8

Since its opening in 1886, the Hokkaido University Botanic Garden has served as both a center for research and a well-loved recreational facility for Sapporo’s citizens. The Botanic Garden contains around 4,000 different plant species; the Museum located within the Botanic Garden has on display a large number of stuffed animal specimens of now-extinct species, including the Hokkaido Wolf and Japanese River Otter. Please note that during the winter months only the Greenhouse is open to visitors.
DUCE SAPPORO

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Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Minamihachijounishi 4-422 Oriental Hotel B1F

A club found nearby the Nakajima Koen Station on Sapporo City Transportation's Namboku Line. The main floor dance area is separated from the bar-lounge area and features a full arrangement of high-end audio and visual equipment including English-made top quality Funktion-One loud speakers. Whether you dance along to the DJs and dancers, or enjoying a drink while listening to the music, there's something here for you. 100 coin lockers area also available on site.
Asahiyama Memorial Park

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Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo Kuzakai Kawa 4

This park with a good view of the Ishikari Plain and the Sea of Japan is located on a hill next to Mt. Moiwa and Mt. Maruyama. With a picnic and observation area centered around a 137.5-meter tall observatory and even a children's area, this park is particularly popular among families. Every summer, a professional vocalist is invited to the guest house, and as a choir collaboration with 300 of the local citizens, the local Sapporo Asahiyama Music Festival is held.
Sapporo Yurigahara Park

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Hokkaido Sapporoshi Kita-ku Yurigaharakouen 210

"It is a flower park with a vast area of about 25.4 hectares. The garden is home to 6,400 varieties of flowers or other plants, and in particular, about 100 varieties of lilies collected from all over the world are spectacular. The park provides the ""Lily Train"", which runs for 12 minutes on a 1.2 km course through the park, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the landscape created by the flowers. A Park Golf Court, a restaurant, and a Garden Shop are also in service, offering a variety of ways to enjoy the area."

Hokkaido Central Sapporo

Central Sapporo (Around Sapporo Station - Odori) Central Sapporo (Susukino, Maruyama)

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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.