Sapporo City Centre is the lively heart of one of Japan’s largest cities. Revolving around the teeming JR Sapporo Station, it’s a place to discover superb shopping, food and entertainment attractions. Relax in pristine gardens and enjoy spectacular city views. Tour museums dedicated to everything from natural history to beer.
Odori Park occupies 12 city blocks of trees, pristine lawns, fountains and beer gardens. Come for the springtime Lilac Festival and summertime Yosakoi Soran Festival of song and dance. In winter the Sapporo Snow Festival fills the park with ice sculptures, an ice bar and live music. Spot exotic tree and plant species while following trails and visiting a greenhouse at the Botanic Garden of Hokkaido University.
Ride the elevator up the 482-foot-tall (147-meter) Sapporo TV Tower for views of the city, mountains and Sea of Japan. The Sapporo JR Tower skyscraper has food courts, shopping malls and the JR Tower Observation Deck T38 panoramic lookout. Browse current fashion trends at the tower’s APIA, paseo, ESTA and STELLAR PLACE malls. Over 150 years of retail traditions thrive at the covered Tanukikoji Shopping Street.
Snap photos outside the emblematic wooden Sapporo Clock Tower and go inside to learn about the evolution of the city. Exhibits at the Hokkaido University Museum delve into science and natural history. Witness Shinto devotion at Miyoshi Shrine and Buddhist prayer at the Toyokawa Inari Sapporo Betsuin temple.
Marvel at the crab, mollusks and other seafood displayed at Nijo Fish Market. Food stands serve fresh sushi and fish bowls packed with king crab, salmon roe and sea urchins. Tempting aromas of miso and ramen noodles permeate the air of the Ramen Yokocho food alley. Beer fans will love discovering Japan’s beer-making heritage and sampling brews at the Sapporo Beer Museum.
Step out from JR Sapporo Station to be transported into the action of Sapporo City Centre. Get between attractions on foot or take advantage of Sapporo’s fast and reliable metro system to travel around.
