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 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.
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.
Things to do
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
JR Tower Observation Deck T38 Ticket in Hokkaido
1 Day Tour to Hill of the Buddha, Sapporo and Sake
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Tour with Ropeway Ticket
Top hotels in Chuo-ku
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Sapporo
Excellent location close to train station and bus stops. Spacious, comfortable rooms.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo by IHG
The room was smaller than expected based off of the pictures but it was still extremely clean and well taken care of.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
HOTEL MYSTAYS PREMIER Sapporo Park
Onsen was nice, staff was very accommodating and the room view was very good and room was clean
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Sapporo Grand Hotel
clean, great location
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hotel Abest Sapporo
I liked that the Hotel Abest was very conveniently located and I could take the bus to the airport from there, purchasing the ticket at the hotel. The staff of the hotel was extremely helpful and nice. The temperature in the room was perfect.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Sapporo View Hotel Odori Park
Staff were amazing in crowd management during breakfast. No typical yelling or voice raising like anywhere else. I was very impressed. The delicious food was of high quality and with variety. The room was ok. The bathtub used for shower could be refurbished. However, the location was perfect for ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo-ku
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.
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.
Nishi
The mountain views and museums are just a few things visitors like about Nishi. Shiroi Koibito Park and Sapporo Teine Memorial Museum 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.
