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Central Sapporo

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Hokkaido Governor’s Official Residence

4.0

53 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitaichijounishi 16-chome

The Hokkaido Governor’s Official Residence is a designated National Registered Tangible Cultural Property. It was built using the half-timbered construction method, and the red color of the exposed posts and beams contrasts strikingly with the white lime plaster. The garden, with its beautiful green lawns, is open to the public from spring through to autumn; on sunny days, it is a great place for a stroll.

The Governors mansion is in a very pleasant park, with a stream running through it. The park is well looked after. The mansion is striking, it also has a collection of interesting curios, It is...
Kita no Tamayura, Soen

3.5

31 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitajuichijounishi 16-1-34

This hot springs bathing facility in Sapporo's Chuo ward offers jet baths and electric baths alongside a variety of natural spring baths. Massage machines are available to unwind your body in the relaxation area. A lounge and reception hall can be found in the rest area and light meals are available for purchase in the dining area.

Not only the Onsen is nice and functional with several bath indoor and outdoor:It is also the place where I got one of the best massage in my life. Chose the 80 min set body+foot, you won’t regret...
Sapporo Central Wholesale Market Curb Market

Shopping

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitajuichijounishi 21-chome 2-3

This market is an outdoor market next to the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market located ten minutes from Sapporo Station by car. They get very fresh food from the Central Wholesale Market every day and sell them to the locals and visitors at very reasonable prices. There are around 60 shops and restaurants which include sushi, seafood bowls, ramen and oysters. They also provide next-day delivery for purchases within and outside Hokkaido, which is reassuring when choosing souvenirs.
Seikatei

4.0

52 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Kita-ku Kita 7-jo nishi 7

This building, a fusion of western and Japanese architectural styles, was built to be a rest station for the Meiji Emperor on his 1880 visit to Hokkaido. A symbol of Hokkaido's age of development, the interior is open for tours.

明治天皇が北海道に行幸された時に休憩所として使われた建物。当時は偕楽園として広大な広さを有していましたが、今はこの場所と向かいにある公園が偕楽園の名残です。清華亭の中には地元ボランティアさんがいて色々な話を聞かせてくれます。入場は無料です。興味のある方は是非来てみてください。
Moere Tennen Onsen Tamayura no Mori

4.0

23 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Higashi-ku Nakanumanishichijou 1-11-10

This hot springbathhouseis in Higashi Ward, Sapporo City. Not only are there 10 different varieties of natural spring baths, but one can enjoy bedrock bathing, all which is beneficial for both one's beauty and health. The facility provides large banquet rooms holding up to 100, a relaxation room, and a tea and lite meal corner. This facility can be used for multiple purposes.

残念なことに浴室内は黙浴ならず張り紙のないため２名以上のお客さんがサウナ室まで聞こえる大きな声で話している時が結構あり、こういったとこで感染するのでがないかと思います。
Daimaru Sapporo branch

Shopping

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitagojounishi 4-7

The main shop of a long-established department store originating in the Kinki district is conveniently located adjacent to the south exit of JR Sapporo Station. All nine floors from the basement to the eighth floor offer a range of items such as overseas leading brand fashion items to casual brands, food items, interior goods, cosmetics, restaurants, and so on. On the eighth floor is the “Pokemon Center Sapporo”, especially popular among children. “Hoppetown”, the underground food street, is stocked with special products of Hokkaido and a large selection of confectionary in addition to daily prepared dishes and fruits and vegetables.
Tanuki Koji Shopping Street

Shopping

Minamijijo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 1-3-chome Minami-Sanjo-ya

This shopping arcade is in Sapporo's Chuo Ward. This is Hokkaido's oldest shopping street, with over 100 years of history. The 900 meter long street is divided into seven blocks, with about 200 shops. Since this is a covered arcade, you can shop at ease no matter the weather, making it a very popular destination.
Sapporo City Astronomical Observatory

4.0

26 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Nakajimakoen 1-17

This astronomical observatory is managed by the Sapporo Science Center located in Nakajima Park. The observatory uses a 20-centimeter refracting telescope to observe the sun and stars. The telescope can be used to observe the sun during the day and seasonal stars at night (night observation requires an advance application).

Great little observatory in the park. Explanation is only in Japanese. Nice to check out the telescope. Too bad its only open in daytime.
Migishi Kotaro Museum of Art, Hokkaido (Mima)

4.0

26 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitanijounishi 15

"Migishi Kotaro Museum of Art, Hokkaido is located around seven minutes' walk from Exit 4 of Nishi-Juhatchome Station on Sapporo's Tozai Metro Line. Established as a branch of Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art, the museum is known as ""Mima"" by its many aficionados. The museum has focused on collecting and exhibiting the works of Migishi Kotaro, a Sapporo-born pioneer of modern art in Japan who died young, having had a dramatic impact on modern art in Japan over the course of his brief life. The building, which is located in the gardens of the Hokkaido Governor's Official Residence, has the romantic air of a real artist's atelier set amidst beautiful trees. Some of Migishi's finest works are exhibited at the museum, which also holds special exhibitions, lectures and concerts, etc."

Migishi Kataro was a Japanese artist and painter active between the wars. He participated in a number of artistic movements, including surrealism and art deco. He kept in touch with international...
Watanabe Junichi Museum of Literature

4.0

25 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Minami 12-jo nishi 6-414

渡辺淳一のファンなのでおまけで星三つですね。小倉の松本清張記念館と比べると大分見劣りしますね。パネルの色褪せた写真なんかは更新したらどうでしょうか。あと、地下鉄の駅の案内板では、北海道立文学館となってましたよ。
Sapporo Beer Garden, Genghis Khan Hall

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Higashi-ku Kitashichijouhigashi 9-2-10

This beer garden and restaurant is located in Sapporo's Higashi Ward. The building's classic atmosphere will transport you immediately back to the Meiji period. Supplement Hokkaido's famous Genghis Khan grilled mutton meal with beer direct from the brewery. Along with the Genghis Khan indulge in an all-you-can-eat of king crab, snow crab, and sushi.
Sapporo STELLAR PLACE

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitagojounishi 2

Sapporo Stellar Place is a shopping center where you can enjoy shopping for the latest trends at shops that range from fashion to food. Geared around ladies fashion and specialty stores in the Center Zone, many of the shops in Hokkaido can only be found here in this shopping center along with cosmetic stores and variety stores. The East Zone features a whole host of specialty stores that meet a wide range of needs including men’s fashion, culture and lifestyle stores. From evening meals to casual lunches, get your fill of sake and food from around Hokkaido at the gourmet shops such as bars and specialty butadon (rice bowl topped with pork) restaurants in the popular Dining Zone where you’ll find something to suit every dining occasion.
Okurayama Jump Stadium

3.5

2 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Miyanomori 1274

The Okurayama Jump Stadium hosted the Sapporo Winter Olympic in 1972 and many other international competitions. You can go to the viewing lounge in a two-person ski lift, and in five minutes see Sapporo City and the steep slope courses up close, which is quite fun. It is located about 30 minutes by car from Sapporo Station.

観光スポットに良くあるお土産屋兼レストランです。今回定期観光バスのコースに大倉山ジャンプ競技場が有って寄ってみましたが、荷物になる為購入しませんでした。ただ入口にいた雪ミクの笑顔には萌えました。〇１つ増やします。
Conveyor belt sushi Toriton Maruyama Branch

4.0

117 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitayonjounishi 23-2-17

This conveyor belt sushi restaurant in Chuo, Sapporo City, Hokkaido is said to have a line out front even on weekend and holidays. They boast the finest variety of seafood from throughout Hokkaido including squid from Hakodate, pacific saury from Nemuro, and thick scallops from Notsuke. Come taste the foods you can’t find anywhere but Hokkaido, with each piece of sushi a glimmering jewel made by their skilled chefs that has all the local gourmets raving.

The restaurant was quite well known by the locals. When we went there, many groups were waiting for their turns. The waiting time for us was about 30 mins, which was quite long. It would be better if...
Sapporo Kanihonke Sapporo Ekimae Branch (in front of Sapporo Sation)

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitasanjounishi 2-1-18

Sapporo Kanihonke Sapporo Ekimae Branch is five minutes’ walk from the south exit of JR Sapporo Station. It’s a popular restaurant where you can enjoy cuisine using crab sourced directly from the fishing grounds. It features a diverse menu, which includes the signature boiled king crab and ranges from hotpots such as Kanisuki which allows you to try red king crab and snow crab at the same time and Crab Kaiseki, which allows you to fully enjoy crab. There are various spaces from private rooms that can be used by even one or two people to a hall that can be used by up to 60.
Former Hokkaido Government Office Building (Red Brick Office)

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitasanjounishi 6

The building called “The red brick office” (aka renga chosha) is the symbol of development in Hokkaido and is a brick building that was completed in 1888. It is built in the neo-baroque American-style and is designated as a National Important Cultural Property. The building was restored to its original state in 1968 after the roof and interior were lost to fire. Many flowers such as cherry trees and tulips have been planted in the grounds making it a relaxing spot for the locals.
Komichi no Yu Honoka

4.0

7 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Minamisanjounishi 2-15-5 (Tanukiji 2)

This is a 24-hour women-only onsen facility in Sapporo's Tanuki-koji shopping arcade. In addition to baths, there are hot stone beds, and saunas. It's also got areas where you can stretch out and rest like Kutsurogi dokoro, an eating space, and more.

ホテルに大浴場がなかったので、ホテル近くの狸小路商店街2丁目にある「こみちの湯ほのか」へ行きました。女性専用の温浴施設で、商店街の中にあって24時間営業！お風呂に岩盤浴、マッサージ、食事もできます。寝るところもあった。料金は3時間お風呂のみで、バスタオル・フェイスタオル付で1000円でした。
Ebisoba Ichigen Main Shop

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Minamishichijounishi 9-1024-10

This soba noodle shop is a 15-minute walk from Nakajima Koen Station on the subway's Namboku Line in the Chuo Ward of Sapporo City, Hokkaido. It's the headquarters of the Ichigen noodle shop chain, famed for its Ebisoba. Starting with the color of the bowl, this shop is committed to the fine points of ebisoba. They use custom-made noodles and their special soup made by adding their original recipe shrimp oil to a slowly simmering soup stock of northern shrimp. Toppings include tenkasu tempura bits and shrimp flakes made from northern shrimp heads. Choose a salty, miso, or soy sauce-based broth along with your favorite style of noodles.
Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Minamigojounishi 3-6 N/Grandeville 1F

Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho is a renowned alley in the Susukino district that made Sapporo ramen widely known all around Japan as the origin of miso ramen. Koraku Ramen Meitengai established in 1951 was the birthplace of Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho. There are 17 restaurants brimming with select individuality in the alley, including a Michelin Guide-listed restaurant, a long-established restaurant founded in 1933, and a restaurant run by a noodle factory. The retro atmosphere that evokes the Showa period is also an attraction.
Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitaichijounishi 17-chome

Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art opened in 1977 near downtown Sapporo. It runs its activities based on the themes of Hokkaido’s regional and international characteristics. In addition to the Modern Art Collection Exhibition, which features the museum’s collection from a variety of angles, it plans and holds special exhibitions to introduce outstanding works from Japan and overseas. It has also undertaken some unique initiatives such as running traveling art museums all around Hokkaido.

Hokkaido Central Sapporo

Central Sapporo (Around Sapporo Station - Odori) Central Sapporo (Susukino, Maruyama)

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Hokkaido Areas

Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.