Sapporo City Centre Travel Guide
Sapporo
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
Learn about the local history of Sapporo with a stop at Sapporo TV Tower. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Sapporo City Centre
ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo by IHG
Very nice staff. Room was very spacious for Japanese standards. Would highly recommend. Close enough to Sapporo Station and walking distance to Odori, Susukino, and Nijo Market.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Sapporo Grand Hotel
Amazing hotel! New, comfortable rooms, a nice rooftop view and close to multiple stations.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo
Everything was well kept and clean. Service was top notch and efficient.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo
Clean and the room was big compare to the normal hotel room. Close to transport and shops.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Cross Hotel Sapporo
Tidy and good location
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Royal Park Canvas – Sapporo Odori Park
We had an awesome experience. The hotel staff are super helpful and friendly, fluent in English. There’s also a poet hidden I the room to be discovered. In all, highly recommended!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
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.
Moiwayama
If you're spending some time in Moiwayama, Mount Moiwa and Sapporomoiwayama Ski Area are top sights worth seeing.
