Sapporo City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sapporo City Centre
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Tour with Ropeway Ticket
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
Hokkaido Day Tour Farm Tomita, Blue Pond, Blue Pond and Buffet
Asahiyama Zoo, Christmas Tree, Fairy Terrace Day Tour | Hokkaido
Our pick of the best Sapporo City Centre Hotel Deals
ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo by IHG
Rooms were tidy and set up nicely, walking distance to and from the train station, and breakfast options varied.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Sapporo Grand Hotel
clean, great location
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Sapporo
Very cosy hotel located near to Sapporo station and close to many attractions.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo
Best location and convenient
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo
The room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was outstanding.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Sapporo View Hotel Odori Park
Clean, modern, and surprisingly spacious. The location is unbeatable; we had a panoramic view of Odori Park from our room.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
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 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 Park is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Maruyama-koen Station or Nishi-Nijuhatchome Station to see more of the city.
