Chuo-ku Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Popular places to visit

Odori Park
Sapporo’s main thoroughfare has been transformed into a long municipal park, also the city’s premier venue for festivals throughout the year.

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.

Nakajima Park
Visit this popular city park to walk among the trees, admire outdoor sculptures and historical architecture or simply relax by the pond.

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
The most iconic view of Sapporo is from the observation deck of this 480-foot (150-meter) tower, which looks out over Odori Park.

Sapporo Clock Tower
Discover this symbol of Sapporo, one of the city’s oldest and most photographed buildings, an example of early American influences on Japan.
Activities

Hokkaido: Asahiyama Zoo, Furano, and Ningle Terrace Tour

Hokkaido: Noboribetsu, Lake Toya and Otaru Full-Day Tour

Full Day Indigenous Ainu of Hokkaido and Jozankei

Sapporo Airport Same Day Luggage Services 1 Ticket for 2 Bags
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Other neighbourhoods around Chuo-ku

Moiwayama
If you're spending some time in Moiwayama, Mount Moiwa and Mount Moiwa Observation Deck are top sights worth seeing.
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.

Odori
Shopping, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Odori. Make a stop by Odori Park or Tanukikoji Shopping Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Hatchome Stop or Nishi-Yon-Chome Stop to get around town.

Sapporo City Centre
Enjoy the popular shops in Sapporo City Centre. Odori Park is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nishi-Yon-Chome Stop or Odori Station to see more of Sapporo.

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.

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.