Sapporo City Centre Travel Guide
Sapporo
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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
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Sapporo Clock Tower in Sapporo. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
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 TV Tower
After visiting Sapporo TV Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sapporo. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
Former Hokkaido Government Office Building
You can learn about the history of Sapporo with a stop at Former Hokkaido Government Office Building. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
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.
Top hotels in Sapporo City Centre
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Sapporo
Very comfortable
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo by IHG
The room was smaller than expected based off of the pictures but it was still extremely clean and well taken care of.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Sapporo Grand Hotel
Staff, services, location and cleanliness were all great. The rooms were smaller than expected even though opted for larger room. Overall a very positive experience including the executive lounge.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo
Front desk was amazing. We arrived before check in time and left the luggage with them and went out exploring. When it was time to check-in, they had already sent the luggage to our room:) They were also very helpful in explaining about the shuttle bus. Breakfast buffet was the same everyday, and ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Sapporo View Hotel Odori Park
Location for Sapporo Snow Festival was excellent, just across the street.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hotel Abest Sapporo
I liked that the Hotel Abest was very conveniently located and I could take the bus to the airport from there, purchasing the ticket at the hotel. The staff of the hotel was extremely helpful and nice. The temperature in the room was perfect.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
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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 Sapporo Jyogai Market. 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.
