[Hokkaido ]13 Sightseeing Spots in Sapporo
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2025-01-21
Hokkaido is so popular that it ranks first in the list of prefectures to visit. Sapporo, the center of Hokkaido, is home to many sightseeing spots, from classic sightseeing spots to spots where you can enjoy nature and hands-on facilities!
In this article, we will introduce you to many popular tourist spots, from classic spots recommended for first-time visitors to popular sightseeing spots that will surely make your visit to Sapporo even more enjoyable.
Why not visit Hokkaido for sightseeing in the hot summer when it is a little cooler?
In this article, we will introduce you to many popular tourist spots, from classic spots recommended for first-time visitors to popular sightseeing spots that will surely make your visit to Sapporo even more enjoyable.
Why not visit Hokkaido for sightseeing in the hot summer when it is a little cooler?
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[A must visit for first timers! ]A classic spot
It is an impressive sightseeing spot that many people imagine when they think of sightseeing in Sapporo.
The city of Sapporo, large enough to be selected as one of the five largest cities, has a very well-developed public transportation system. All tourist spots in Sapporo are easily accessible, making it relatively easy to get around the city efficiently.
These are all classic spots that symbolize Sapporo and are so highly recommended that they must be visited when sightseeing in Sapporo!
Sapporo Clock Tower
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It is also designated as a National Important Cultural Property. "Former Sapporo Agricultural College Demonstration Hall Sapporo Clock Tower ".
Known by the nickname "Clock Tower," its official name is "Former Sapporo Agricultural School Demonstration Hall ".
It is said that the school was opened in the forerunner of Hokkaido University.
Please visit this spot, which can be reached on foot from Sapporo Station!
"Facility Information "
Name: Sapporo Clock Tower
Address: 〒060-0001 2-chome, Kita 1-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Japan
Access: 10 min. walk from JR Sapporo Station South Exit
Municipal Subway Namboku Line, Tozai Line, Toho Line "Odori Station "Get off at Shiyakusho side exit, 5 min. walk
Opening time：8：45～17：10
Admission: Adults 200 yen (individual), Adults 180 yen (group), Free for high school students and younger
Closed: Beginning of the year (January 1 - January 3)
Sapporo TV Tower
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Sapporo TV Tower
"Sapporo TV Tower "can be called the symbolic tower of Sapporo City. The 147-meter-high TV tower rises at the foot of Odori Park.
From the observatory, about 90 meters above the ground, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Odori Park and events that change with the seasons, and if the weather is fine, you can also see the Ishikari Plain and the Sea of Japan!
There is also a special plan that allows visitors to reserve the observation deck for 30 minutes after closing, which is popular among couples and married couples.
"Facility Information "
Name: Sapporo TV Tower
Address: Odori Nishi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0042
Business hours: 9:00-22:00
Closed: Temporary closing days
Access: Short walk from Sapporo Municipal Subway Odori Station (Exit 27)
Fee: Adults 1,000 yen, elementary and junior high school students 500 yen, free for infants
Parking: None
Phone number: 011-241-1131
Chase Park
Odori Park boasts a vast area stretching approximately 1.5 km from east to west "Odori Park ". It is also the site of various events such as Hokkaido's representative snow festival, illuminations, and beer gardens, and is an area that attracts many tourists and local residents throughout the year.
The park is also attractive with beautifully blooming flower beds and fountains. Why not take a break from your journey on a bench while strolling around?
"Facility Information "
Name: Chase Park
Address: Odori-nishi 1-12, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0042, Japan
Phone number: 011-251-0438 (Chase Park Management Office)
Closed: Year-end and New Year holidays (Information Center & Official Shop)
Hokkaido University
A national university consisting of 12 faculties and 21 graduate schools, "Hokkaido University ".
The lush green campus, which is about 38 times the size of the Tokyo Dome, is one of the most popular tourist attractions!
The campus is rich in nature and has many historical buildings, and a leisurely stroll around the campus will take you about 6 kilometers. The campus is open to the public, and students are encouraged to visit without disturbing their studies!
"Facility Information "
Name: Hokkaido University
Address: Kita 8 Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0808, Japan
Telephone number: 011-716-2111 (representative)
Access: about 7 minutes on foot from JR Sapporo Station, about 4 minutes on foot from Kita 12-jo Station on the Subway Tozai Line
Raccoon Shoji Shopping Street
Hokkaido's oldest and largest shopping street, "Raccoon Alley Shopping Street ".
The shopping street stretches approximately 900 meters from east to west and is lined with about 200 stores.
The area from West 1st Street to West 7th Street is covered by an arcade, so even if the weather is bad, you can still enjoy yourself! There are many stores, so you can get all the gourmet foods and souvenirs you need.
"Facility Information "
Name: Raccoon Shoji Shopping Street
Address: 1-7 Nishi, Minami 2-3 Jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0062, Japan
Phone number: 011-241-5125 (Sapporo Raccoon Alley Shopping Street Promotion Association)
Access: Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line, Tozai Line, Toho Line "Odori "5 min. walk from Odori Station, Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line "Susukino "3 min. walk from Susukino Station, Sapporo City Tram "1 min. walk from Raccoonji "
Hours of operation: Varies by store
Former Main Building of Hokkaido Government
It is also designated as a National Important Cultural Property and is known by the nickname "Akarenga ". "The former main office building of the Hokkaido Government ".
The brick exterior, a symbol of Hokkaido, is said to have been built in 1888 in the American neo-baroque style, and inside the museum there is an area where visitors can learn about Hokkaido's history and tourism information, including an archives and a museum related to Sakhalin.
"Facility Information "
Name: Former Main Building of Hokkaido Government
Address: Kita 3-jo Nishi 6-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8588, Japan
Phone number: 011-204-5019
Access: 5 min. walk from Sapporo Station
Erjo Market
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Restaurants in the market
Hokkaido's unique gourmet cuisine can be enjoyed at "Nijo Market ".
Early in the morning, you can enjoy the lively voices of shopkeepers and the market-like atmosphere.
Freshly caught crabs and freshly grilled sea urchins are another attraction of Nijo Market.
Inside the market, there are stores with an eat-in corner and restaurants where you can enjoy seafood rice bowls, allowing you to enjoy fresh seafood.
"It is known as the kitchen of Sapporo citizens "and offers a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, sweets, and other food items. Therefore, depending on the time of year you visit, you may be able to purchase the finest melons from Hokkaido for souvenirs or for home use. You will be able to get souvenirs that you cannot buy at train stations or airports. We recommend that you look for souvenirs before or after your meal in the market.
"Facility Information "
Name: Futajo Market
Address: Minami 3-jo Higashi 1-chome to 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0052
Business hours: 7:00-18:00 *Varies by store
Closed：depends on the store
Parking: contracted parking available
Phone number: 011-222-5308
Sapporo Dome
Representing Hokkaido, this is the northernmost all-weather dome in Japan. It is also popular as Japan's only stadium with an observation deck.
"This facility is unique in the world in that it can be used in both soccer and baseball modes: a natural grass field for soccer during home games of the Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo "and an artificial grass field for baseball games.
The 60-meter-long "aerial escalator "takes you to the top of the dome, where an observation deck protrudes from the roof, offering a 53-meter-high panoramic view of the magnificent arena, the city of Sapporo, Mount Teine and Mount Yubari.
"Facility Information "
Name: Sapporo Dome
Address: 1 Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, 062-0045
Phone number: 011-850-1000
Hours: [Observation deck] 10:00-17:00, [Dome tour] 10:00-16:00
Regular holiday: no holiday
Fee: [Observation deck] 520 yen, [Observation deck and Dome tour] common ticket 1,250 yen
Parking: Available (1,451 spaces)
Access: 10 min. walk from Fukuzumi Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway.
[Taste the 360° panoramic view at ]A natural spot with a great view
The urban area of Sapporo is surrounded by mountains and forests, and there are many places where visitors can enjoy nature in close proximity!
Although the center of the city is lined with skyscrapers, a short walk away from the city center will allow you to fully enjoy the nature of the land.
We invite you to come and experience the vast land and wilderness that only Hokkaido can offer!
Mt. Moiwa
A 531-meter-high mountain located in Minami-ku, Sapporo "Mt. Moiwa (モワ山) ".
It is close to the city center and is a great natural wonder, yet relatively easy to visit. Originally called "Inkarpe "in the Ainu language, it was revered as a sacred place for the Ainu people.
The night view from Mt. Moiwa, selected as one of Japan's new three best night views, is highly recommended.
The beautiful illumination of Sapporo City should be seen at least once.
Sapporo Moiwa Ropeway
Moiwa ropeway connects the station at the foot of the mountain to the station in the middle of the mountain.
A mini cable car will take you from the mid station to the summit station.
From inside the gondola with its large windows, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the seasonal primeval forests of Mt.
Especially in winter, the view of snow-covered Mt. Moiwa and the silver world of Sapporo city is truly spectacular.
Please enjoy the 5-minute aerial walk from the ropeway, which is full of beautiful nature in each season and night views from the top of the mountain.
"Facility Information "
Name: Sapporo Moiwa Ropeway
Address: 5-3-7 Fushimi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 064-0942, Japan
Phone number: 011-561-8177 (ropeway stop)
Cost: 2,100 yen for adults, 1,050 yen for elementary school students and under
Hours: [April-November] 10:30-22:00, [December-March] 11:00-22:00
Access: Municipal Subway Tozai Line "Maruyama Koen Station ", get off at Maruyama Bus Terminal and take JR Bus Ropeway Line for about 17 min. ", get off at Moiwayama Ropeway "
Okurayama Observatory
A spot where you can see the whole city of Sapporo from the Olympic jumps. "Okurayama Observation Deck ".
This observatory is located at the starting point of the Okurayama Ski Jump, one of the stadiums for the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics. From a height of 307 meters above the ground, visitors can enjoy a magnificent view of Sapporo, which was selected as one of Japan's top three new nightscapes along with Nagasaki and Kitakyushu.
Since this is an all-weather arena where jumpers can jump while sprinkling water even in summer, you may encounter jumpers practicing!
On days when there is no competition, you can simulate a jumper's eye view from the "observation lounge "located behind the starting point.
"Facility Information "
Name: Okurayama Observatory
Address: 1274 Miyanomori, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 064-0958
Office hours: 8:30-21:00 (April 29-October 31), 9:00-17:00 (November 1-April 28)
Fee: Adults 1,000 yen, elementary school students and younger 500 yen
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Phone number: 011-641-8585 (Okurayama General Information Center)
Moerenuma Park
"A slightly unique park that combines art "and "nature ", "Moerenuma Park ".
The park is popular among many tourists for the innovative and well-designed works of art that can be seen here, which cannot be seen in other parks.
The Sea Fountain is also a representative work of Moerenuma Park. The fountain is as large as 48 meters in diameter, and the way the surface of the water recedes in an undulating motion after splashing is breathtakingly powerful. It is said that the flow of water from the moment it splashes to the moment it recedes represents a storm on the sea.
In spring, it is also a popular cherry blossom viewing spot with 1,900 cherry trees.
Climbing the man-made Moele Mountain, created by piling up unburned garbage and soil, one can see the Sapporo Dome, Ishikari Bay, and many other facilities and natural features that make up the city of Sapporo!
"Facility Information "
Name: Moerenuma Park
Address: 1-1 Moerenuma Park, Higashi-ku, Sapporo
Gate opening time:
East entrance gate 7:00 - 22:00 (admission until 21:00)
West Entrance Gate 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
South entrance gate 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. *Early morning opening depending on reservations for sports facilities.
Closed: No holidays
Material: No material for admission
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Phone number: 011-790-1231
Horomi Pass Lavender Garden
Lavender fields, which are synonymous with Hokkaido, can be seen in Sapporo.
The purple scenery created by approximately 5,000 lavender plants is representative of Hokkaido in summer.
The view of Sapporo city beyond the lavender is a spectacular sight that can only be seen here.
"Horomitoge Lavender Garden "also sells lavender, so you can take home fresh, fragrant lavender.
"Facility Information "
Name: Horomi Pass Lavender Garden (Yume Kobo Sato)
Address: 471-110 Pansi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 064-0945, Japan
Hours of operation: 9:00-17:00 (*Cars can leave until 18:00)
Opening period: Early to late July
Closest Station: Maruyama Koen Subway Station
Access: 10 minutes by car from Maruyama Koen Subway Station
Price range: 500 yen for parking
Phone number: 011-622-5167
summary
Nijo Market
In this issue, we have introduced 13 sightseeing spots in Sapporo!
We have introduced many spots from classic spots to spots where you can feel nature, but there are also many other attractive spots such as hands-on facilities and facilities where you can enjoy ramen noodles that we could not fully introduce.
There are many subways and buses running in the city, so you can spend a more fulfilling trip to Sapporo if you make convenient use of them.
It is also attractive that you can use "your usual IC card "that you use in your daily life.
Please visit with reference to this article and enjoy your trip to Sapporo to the fullest!
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