Chuo-ku Travel Guide
Sapporo
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.
Odori Park
Explore the great outdoors at Odori Park, a lovely green space in Sapporo. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
Sapporo TV Tower
Learn about the local history of Sapporo with a stop at Sapporo TV Tower. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
Nakajima Park
Explore the great outdoors at Nakajima Park, a lovely green space in Sapporo. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
Nijo Market
During your trip to Sapporo, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Nijo Market. Take in the lively festivals while you're in the area.
Sapporo Clock Tower
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Sapporo Clock Tower in Sapporo. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
Top hotels in Chuo-ku
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
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
Sapporo Grand Hotel
Everything including food, convenience, transportation, safety, cleanliness, and courteous service are excellent. One of the best place I have ever stayed in Japan. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo by IHG
Great room, great staff. There is a bus stop for airport line just in front of the hotel and runs every hour. The underground pathway is also close to the hotel, it is walkable to everywhere in Sapporo
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo
Amazing staff, room size was great, the onsen spa was very relaxing and the breakfast buffet was fantastic
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Sapporo Prince Hotel
This is an excellent hotel, slightly off the tourist beaten path, with a quiet and elegant vibe. The rooftop bar has a view of Sapporo that is exquisite. The staff is attentive and helpful. Free shuttle bus to new Chitose airport. Excellent breakfast options. Walking distance to Odori Park and Subway ...
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo-ku
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.
Moiwayama
If you're spending some time in Moiwayama, Mount Moiwa and Sapporomoiwayama Ski Area are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Sapporo City Centre
Enjoy the popular shops in Sapporo City Centre. Tanukikoji Shopping Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nishi-Yon-Chome Stop or Odori Station to see more of Sapporo.
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.
