Minami Ward

Sapporo

Mount Moiwa
Mount Moiwa
Mount Moiwa
Mount Moiwa
Mount Moiwa showing landscape views, views and a sunset
This large mountainside ward of Sapporo has myriad attractions ranging from a sculpture park and hot springs to caldera lakes, ski resorts and Shinto shrines.

Minami is one of Sapporo’s 10 wards. It stretches from the edge of downtown into an area of picturesque and verdant mountainsides. Tour eclectic museums and visit peaceful shrines. Carve tracks on powdery slopes, embark on scenic hikes and soothe your body at an onsen.

Start your day in Makomanai, a laid-back neighborhood. Makomanai Park was a venue for the 1972 Winter Olympics. Go ice-skating at Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena and learn about salmon conservation at the Sapporo Salmon Museum. Sapporo Art Park has an art museum, sculpture garden and art and handicraft workshops. Relax along the riverside in Monami Park and marvel at Easter Island Moai heads at Makomanai Takino Cemetery.

The Ainu people were the first to inhabit Sapporo. Delve into their history and customs at Pirka Kotan cultural center. See the evolution of the city’s public transportation system at Sapporo City Transportation Museum. North Safari Sapporo has wildlife encounters while Ishiyama Green Space is a former quarry turned into an art garden.

In the Jozankei Onsen district, resorts such as Hōheikyō Hot Spring attract visitors with outdoor hot spring baths. Observe Shinto rituals at the peaceful Jozankei Shrine. Enjoy superb views of Sapporo Lake during a walk across Jozankei Dam. Pick seasonal fruit, go fishing and make jam at Jozankei Farm.

Put on comfortable walking shoes and hike on trails around active volcanoes and caldera lakes in Shikotsu-Toya National Park. Head to the slopes of Fu’s Snow Area or Kokusai Ski Resort in winter. Appreciate city views from Mount Moiwa and participate in family-friendly snow sports at Sapporo Moiwayama Ski Area. Go biking in summer and tubing and skiing in winter at Takino Suzuran Hillside National Park.

Use the Sapporo subway, public buses or rental car to travel to Minami. The Sapporo Mount Moiwa Ropeway provides quick access to Mount Moiwa from Chou Ward.


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Minami Ward Hotel Deals

APA Hotel & Resort Sapporo

APA Hotel & Resort Sapporo

3 out of 5
4-2 Kawazoi Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
$82 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
$90 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Sapporo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room, excellent Japanese sauna, very tasty breakfast"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Sapporo
SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL

SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL

4 out of 5
2-chome-2-2 Kita 6 Johigashi, Higashi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido
$101 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
$113 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Sapporo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Odori Park and Sapporo Dome are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (87 reviews)
"A good, functional stay for those looking for clean, modern and comfortable rooms. The hotel is a bit of a walk (unsheltered from elements) from the main train station, think 10-15 minutes depending on your walking pace. Too close for a taxi ride, a bit far for those with lots of luggage. The only ..."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL
Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo

Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo

4 out of 5
Nishi 1-1, Kita 2 Jyo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
$106 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
$119 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Sapporo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Incredible view from 22nd floor"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo
Sapporo Prince Hotel

Sapporo Prince Hotel

4 out of 5
Nishi 11-chome, Minami, 2-jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
$89 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
$100 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Sapporo. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"It is a ok hotel. One feedback is that I booked a triple sharing room and they still give a room for 2 persons and squeezed a bed in for the third person. It makes the room very small for 3. They should have placed us in a larger room. Forza hotel in Kyoto did just that for a triple sharing ..."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

Sapporo Prince Hotel
Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu

Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu

4 out of 5
5-420, Nishi, Minami 8 Jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
$86 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
$95 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Sapporo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"Great hotel. Room was spacious for Japan. Staff were professional. Short walk to the station."

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu
The Royal Park Canvas – Sapporo Odori Park

The Royal Park Canvas – Sapporo Odori Park

4 out of 5
Odorinishi 1-12, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido
$133 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
$147 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Sapporo. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (935 reviews)
"Close to everything"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

The Royal Park Canvas – Sapporo Odori Park
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Other neighborhoods around Minami Ward

Foot bath at Jozankei Onsen near Sapporo, Hokkaido. An onsen is a natural hot  water bath.  Foot baths, thankfully, are free. There are several onsen in Jozankei, most associated with hotels.  However many can be visited on a casual basis.

Jozankeionsenhigashi

If you're spending some time in Jozankeionsenhigashi, Jozankei Hot Spring and Jozankei Shrine are top sights worth seeing.

Jozankeionsenhigashi
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Jozankei

Jozankei is noteworthy for its hot springs, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Jozankei Hot Spring and Kokusai Ski Resort.

Jozankei
Shiroi Koibito Park

Nishi

The mountain views and museums are just a few things visitors like about Nishi. Shiroi Koibito Park and Mount Teine are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Miyanosawa Station or Hassamu-minami Station to get around the larger area.

Nishi
Sapporo TV Tower which includes night scenes, a city and landscape views

Chuo-ku

4.5/5(64 area reviews)

Central ward Chūō-ku offers a mix of city administration, entertainment facilities, and historical sites. Explore Susukino's vibrant bars and pubs, visit Odori Park, or take a ropeway to Mt. Moiwa's panoramic views. Convenient transport options available.

Chuo-ku
Sapporo which includes a city and night scenes as well as a couple

Maruyama

If you're spending time in Maruyama, check out sights like Maruyama Zoo or Maruyama Park and hop on the metro to see more the city at Maruyama-koen Station or Nishi-Nijuhatchome Station.

Maruyama

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.

Kotoni


Minami Ward

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