Nishi Travel Guide
Sapporo
Popular places to visit
Shiroi Koibito Park
Bring the family to Shiroi Koibito Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Sapporo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
Sapporo Dome
Watch the excitement of baseball and soccer games, shop, eat or climb to an observation deck for panoramic views of Sapporo and its surroundings.
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.
Jozankei Hot Spring
You can take time to visit Jozankei Hot Spring during your travels to Sapporo. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
Otaru Canal
During your trip to Otaru, you can do some window-shopping at Otaru Canal. Discover the hot springs and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
1 Day Tour to Hill of the Buddha, Sapporo and Sake
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Tour with Ropeway Ticket
Top hotels in Nishi
SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL
Excellent room. The Onsen was incredible.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
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
I’ve enjoyed my stay at Sapporo Grand Gotel. The staff was all very courteous! I’ll definitely come back!
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo
Room is clean, good size. Good location.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO HOTEL Kitahiroshima Station
Nice hotel but to far to Susukino the center of Sapporo
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu
Staff was great, room was clean. Right next to a small cafe as well.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nishi
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.
Chuo-ku
You might enjoy the skiing while in Chuo-ku. Maruyama Zoo is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Maruyama-koen Station or Nishi-Nijuhatchome Station to see more of the city.
Teine
You'll enjoy the parks and ski areas in Teine. You might want to make time for a stop at Sapporo Teine or Maeda Forest Park.
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.
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.
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.
