Minami Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Minami Ward
Popular places to visit
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.
Takino Suzuran Hillside Park
Explore the great outdoors at Takino Suzuran Hillside Park, a lovely green space in Sapporo. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Mount Moiwa
Two innovative aerial lifts carry passengers to the top of this imposing mountain, which becomes a ski slope in winter.
Sapporo Art Park
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sapporo Art Park during your trip to Geijutsunomori. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena
Catch an event at Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena during your trip to Sapporo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
Fu's Snow Area
Hit the slopes in Sapporo with a visit to Fu's Snow Area. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Activities
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Toya Day Tour with Ropeway Ticket
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Tour with Ropeway Ticket
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
Hokkaido Day Tour: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond, Falls Forest Terrace
Otaru Canal Private Sightseeing Tour from Sapporo Station
Our pick of the best Minami Ward Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Sapporo
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Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Jozankei Yurakusoan
The room is very nice, highly recommend if you are traveling more than 2 people. The separate room guaranteed a good sleep. The in-room bath tub with Onsen water is amazing. I will pick this hotel again for more nights’ stay. The only thing that’s not the hotel’s fault is it’s crowed. A lot of travellers ...
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Jozankei Manseikaku Hotel Milione
This was a very fun and relaxing place to stay for four nights. We were a group of six with ages ranging from 0-70, and all of us really enjoyed it. The meals were all delicious, and the onsen was really nice. The area around is beautiful, and the weather was relatively cool even in the August ...
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL
Ultimate Relaxation, great location, and stunning views
Reviewed on 1 Feb 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
clean, great location
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward
Jozankeionsenhigashi
When in Jozankeionsenhigashi, you can plan a visit to Jozankei Hot Spring and Jozankei Futami Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Jozankei
Jozankei is noteworthy for its hot springs, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Jozankei Hot Spring and Kokusai Ski Resort.
Nishi
The mountain views and museums are just a few things visitors like about Nishi. Shiroi Koibito Park and Mount Teine 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.
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.
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 Hokkaido Shrine. Jump on the metro at Kotoni Station to see more of the city.
