Sapporo City Centre Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Former Hokkaido Government Office Building
At the end of an elegant street, this interesting red brick office contains a wide range of exhibits on the history of the Hokkaidō region.
Daimaru Sapporo
During your visit to Sapporo, you can do some window-shopping at Daimaru Sapporo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
Things to do
Colored Hokkaido: Furano Flower&Biei Blue Pond From Sapporo
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Tour with Ropeway Ticket
Sapporo: Lake Toya, Farm & Noboribetsu Hell Valley Day Trip
Sapporo: Biei Best 5 Must-Visit Day Tour (Late Departure)
Sapporo: Hokkaido, Noboribetsu and Lake Toya Day Tour
Top hotels in Sapporo City Centre
KOKO HOTEL Sapporo Ekimae
Great place and location.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Tokyu Stay Sapporo Odori
Location. Location. Location!!!!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Knot Sapporo
Biggest issue is the elevators. Too crowded and too slow all day long. Staying on the lower floors and waited 5 elevators to board.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Royal Park Canvas – Sapporo Odori Park
Espectacular la ubicación, el hotel y todo el servicio. Tiene lavadora en el piso 3ro. Esto hace que salgas de la estadía con la ropa limpia! Gracias por la atención y la hospitalidad recibida!
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo
The sofa was rather uncomfortable to seat for long period. Hope they will replace it with better sofa. The one in my room 1013, the bottom material is torn. Should have extra pillows for each bed excluding the small hard cushions provided. Also wished that the hotel would include more English channels ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Sapporo Grand Hotel
The room is clean and spacious. There is the underground walk to Sapporo station. Location is very central for every destination.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Sapporo City Centre
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kotoni
Even though there aren't top sights in Kotoni, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Sapporo Racecourse. 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.
