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Central Sapporo

Central Sapporo (Around Sapporo Station - Odori)

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Odori Park

4.0

3804 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Odorinishi 1 from 12-chome

Odori Park is a unique park located in the center of Sapporo City running about 1.5 kilometers from Odorinishi 1-chome to Odorinishi 12-chome. It also forms a base point that divides the city into north and south. In addition to the beautiful flowerbeds and lawns, as many as 4,700 trees from 92 species are spread about inside the park, and their changing appearance can be enjoyed through the four seasons. Odori Park is also a venue for the Lilac Festival, YOSAKOI Soran Festival, and Sapporo Snow Festival, and is popular as a place where many Sapporo locals and tourists gather for recreation as well.

Came here during the rugby World Cup where the fan zone was set up a great choice with lots of local street food huts and drinks available. Even in non World Cup times you can imagine this would be a...
Sapporo Clock Tower

3.5

2649 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitaichijounishi 2-chome Former Sapporo Agricultural College Demonstration Center

The clock tower familiarly, called “Sapporo Clock Tower” was originally constructed as a drill hall for the former Sapporo Agricultural College, the predecessor of Hokkaido University. Originally there was no bell tower but only a mechanism of pulling a rope to ring a small bell, however, the bell tower was constructed in 1881 under the direction of the Governor Kiyotaka Kuroda and since then a Howard pendulum type clock has been in use. It is about 10 minutes on foot from the nearest Odoori Station. The first floor serves as a museum displaying the history of the clock tower and on the second floor you can experience the atmosphere of the historic drill hall and view the workings of the clock.

It is a tiny building surrounded by tall buildings. Nothing special, just a tiny wooden building. There is an entrance fee for those who want to see it from inside.
Sapporo Racecourse

4.0

110 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitajurokujounishi 16-1-1

This track hosts one of the historic Hokkaido summer events, the Hokkaido Series. Thoroughly built to enjoy races from all vantage points, there is terrace seating from which one can look down on the full track, and turf-side seats where one can physically feel the thunder of the horses go by. At the park one can also enjoy a horse pulled wagon ride and other events to interact with horses. The park is equipped with a nursing room and baby beds, so that a family can enjoy the park even on days when there is no race. During the Saturdays and Sundays when the races are going on, there is a free courtesy bus leaving from the JR Soen Station and the Nijuyonken Station of the Tozai subway line.

市内からタクシーで2000円弱、娘が行くと言うので競馬？？雪で競馬はお休みかと思いましたが場外の競馬を楽しむ人が数百人-数千人いました。行った日は日曜日で開催されている各地の競馬の馬券を買っているようでした。競馬場の正面の大きなスクリーンを見ながら皆さんたのしんでいました。入場料はいりませんでした。
Nijo Fish Market

3.5

787 Reviews

Shopping

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Minamisanjouhigashi 1 from 2-chome

The fish market is located in the center of Sapporo. With a continuous history since the Meiji period, it is still popular among locals as a kitchen. There are about 50 shops offering a wide range of goods, including fruit and souvenirs in addition to fresh seafood. The free samples that can be eaten at the shops are also fun. In the surrounding area, there are old-fashioned shops as well as new cafes and Italian and other stores, making it popular as a lively gourmet food spot.

Came here after having visited the Sankaku Market in Otaru, and what a difference. The Otaru Sankaku Market was a delight to visit, the sellers are very friendly and helpful, and I must say they...
Sapporo TV Tower

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Odorinishi 1

Built in the eastern end of Odori Park, this television tower has a height of 147.2 meters. It was constructed when television broadcasting first began in Sapporo. Now it is popular as a view spot that affords a 360° view of Sapporo’s urban area. One can appreciate the scenery of Sapporo’s four seasons including the abundant greenery of Odori Park, the YOSAKOI Soran Festival, and the Sapporo Snow Festival from the observatory that is 90.38 meters from the ground below. Inside the tower is a restaurant and shop selling merchandise for the television tower’s character, Terebi Otosan (TV Dad).
Sapporo Factory

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitanijouhigashi 4

The Sapporo Factory has about 160 shops and facilities, which include a shopping center and all-weather entertainment. It was built on the site of the Kaitakushi Beer Brewery, which was the predecessor of Sapporo Beer, and used the red bricks from the building creating a historical feel. With limited edition items and one-of-a-kind stores, it is recommended for souvenir buying. There are also lots of ways to have fun, including a lush indoor garden, a cinema complex, and a beer hall.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
JR TOWER

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitagojounishi 2

JR TOWER is a commercial complex that is directly connected to JR Sapporo Station. It consists of four shopping centers: “Apia,” “Esta,” “Paseo,” and “Sapporo Stella Place” in addition to Daimaru Sapporo, a cinema complex, an observation deck, Planis Hall, OFFICE PLAZA SAPPORO, and Hotel Nikko Sapporo. The city of Sapporo can be viewed from T38, the observation deck on the top 38th floor. The ramen theme park Sapporo Ramen Kyowakoku in “Esta” is also popular with tourists.
Kaisen-Ichiba Kitano Gourmet

4.0

196 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitajuichijounishi 22-4-1

This is a popular seafood market where people can buy seafood from Hokkaido over the counter in a corner of the outside market next to the Sapporo City Wholesale Market in Sapporo City, Hokkaido. There’s a wide variety of sea produce on display such as red king crab, horsehair crab, sea urchin, and Okhotsk atka mackerel. The quality of the crab is particularly good. The original salmon roe marinade, which received a Japan Souvenir Academy Award, has become popular as a classic Hokkaido gift. There is also a cafeteria where seafood rice bowls and other seafood dishes can be had, and at the restaurant Kaisen-Shokudo Kitano Gourmet-tei, you can cook food bought fresh from the market.

Whats good about this place is for those who like to eat fresh off the shelf seafood. For some types of seafood (crabs, squid which are live), you can pick them and the restaurant will cook it for...
Rokkatei Sapporo Main Store

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitayonjounishi 6-3-3

This is the Sapporo head office of Rokkatei, probably the most famous confectioner in Hokkaido. The building houses a shop, a cafe, a concert hall, and a gallery. You can purchase Rokkatei confectionery from the shop on the first floor, including their classic Marusei Butter Sandwich Cake, and the Marusei Ice Cream Sandwich Cake, amongst other things. Light food and desserts are served in the cafe on the second floor with the aromatic mugwort mochi (rice cake) and croissants being particularly popular. It’s a popular place to visit for tea or lunch as well as a great place to come and buy some souvenirs when sightseeing in Sapporo. The nearest station is Sapporo Station.
Akarenga Terrace

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitanijounishi 4-1

A total of 27 shops, mainly eating and drinking establishments, are housed within the red brick terrace at the side of the former main government building of the Hokkaido Prefectural Government Office (Red Brick Government building), a well-known tourist attraction. There are facilities such as a viewing gallery and an atrium terrace where you can get in touch with nature. Akarenga Terrace is situated five minutes on foot from JR Sapporo Station, two minutes on foot from the Sapporo Subway Station on the Namboku Line, and five minutes on foot from Odori Subway Station on the Namboku and Tozai Lines.

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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.