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 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.
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.
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.
Toyokawa Inari Sapporo Betsuin
You can find out about the history of Sapporo when you stop by Toyokawa Inari Sapporo Betsuin. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
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
Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Sapporo City Centre Hotel Deals
Gardens Cabin
Comfortable stay for 2 nights at Gardens Cabin in the deluxe capsule. Comfortable bed and well designed capsule. The temperature was rather overly warm for me and there’s no way of adjusting this so just be aware. Breakfast was decent, otherwise the attached 7-11 is very convenient. Overall it was ...
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
Sapporo View Hotel Odori Park
Nice, clean and spacious hotel room.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo
Big room for Japan. Very clean and very thorough cleaning every day. Staff were very friendly and super helpful. Check in /check out quick and efficient. Great location with Sapporo station 5 minutes walk away and main shopping area about 15 minutes walk.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo by IHG
Clean room.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Sapporo Grand Hotel
I had a great experience with my family. I booked a room for two, but two more family members ended up joining. The room was so spacious that two additional beds could easily fit. The room was clean, staff were helpful, and dining was excellent. I only wish that the hotel provides a public ...
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo
Breakfast was amazing
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
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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 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.
