Chuo-ku Travel Guide
Sapporo
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.
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.
Nakajima Park
Visit this popular city park to walk among the trees, admire outdoor sculptures and historical architecture or simply relax by the pond.
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 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.
Nijo Market
Experience the typical community atmosphere at this historic seafood market, the place where you can get one of the best breakfasts in Sapporo.
Things to do
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
1 Day Tour to Hill of the Buddha, Sapporo and Sake
Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Walking Tour
Top hotels in Chuo-ku
ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo by IHG
Very nice staff. Room was very spacious for Japanese standards. Would highly recommend. Close enough to Sapporo Station and walking distance to Odori, Susukino, and Nijo Market.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Sapporo Grand Hotel
Amazing hotel! New, comfortable rooms, a nice rooftop view and close to multiple stations.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
The Royal Park Canvas – Sapporo Odori Park
We had an awesome experience. The hotel staff are super helpful and friendly, fluent in English. There’s also a poet hidden I the room to be discovered. In all, highly recommended!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Smile Hotel PREMIUM SAPPOROSUSUKINO
A great hotel in a great location. Handy to do many features including restaurants, karaoke, shopping, transportation
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo
Great breakfast
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo
Everything was well kept and clean. Service was top notch and efficient.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo-ku
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.
Moiwayama
If you're spending some time in Moiwayama, Mount Moiwa and Sapporomoiwayama Ski Area are top sights worth seeing.
Kotoni
Even though there aren't top sights in Kotoni, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Hokkaido Shrine. Jump on the metro at Kotoni Station to see more of the city.
Odori
Shopping, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Odori. Make a stop by Tanukikoji Shopping Street or Odori Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Hatchome Stop or Nishi-Yon-Chome Stop to get around town.
Sapporo City Centre
Enjoy the popular shops in Sapporo City Centre. Tanukikoji Shopping Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nishi-Yon-Chome Stop or Odori Station to see more of Sapporo.
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.
