Maruyama Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Hokkaido Shrine
Emperor Meiji and three nature gods are honored in a monumental Shinto building that is the centerpiece of Sapporo’s religious life.
Maruyama Park
Explore the great outdoors at Maruyama Park, a lovely green space in Sapporo. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
Sapporo Winter Sports Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sapporo Winter Sports Museum in Sapporo. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Toya Day Tour with Ropeway Ticket
Hokkaido: Asahiyama Zoo, Furano, and Ningle Terrace Full Day Tour
Otaru Canal Private Sightseeing Tour from Sapporo Station
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Tour with Ropeway Ticket
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
Our pick of the best Maruyama Hotel Deals
SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL
Staffs was really helpful and friendly and room are so clean! Plenty of convenient store near by! Especially on the 26th floor set up for traveller to relax! That Hughappy chairs are one of the kind, Me and my friend just fell asleep after we sat down! Really relaxing
Reviewed on 6 Mar 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
ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO HOTEL Kitahiroshima Station
Very nice
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Sapporo
Very comfortable
Reviewed on 23 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 Grand Hotel
Staff were great hotel
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maruyama
Chuo-ku
You might enjoy the skiing while in Chuo-ku. Tanukikoji Shopping Street is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Maruyama-koen Station or Nishi-Nijuhatchome Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
