Kita Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kita Ward
Popular places to visit
Hokkaido University
Enjoy a day in the life of Sapporo’s university students and professors while wandering the tree-lined avenues and riverfront walks of this elegant campus.
Sapporo Dome
Watch the excitement of baseball and soccer games, shop, eat or climb to an observation deck for panoramic views of Sapporo and its surroundings.
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.
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.
Jozankei Hot Spring
You can take time to visit Jozankei Hot Spring during your travels to Sapporo. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
Hokkaido University
Enjoy a day in the life of Sapporo’s university students and professors while wandering the tree-lined avenues and riverfront walks of this elegant campus.
Activities
Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Walking Tour
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
Tour in Sapporo Shrine, Fish Market and Shiroi Koibito Park
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Tour with Ropeway Ticket
Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Kita Ward Hotel Deals
Hotel MyStays Sapporo Station
It was located very close to the train station but the rooms are very very small. We have stayed here multiple times due to it being very affordable and close to the train station
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Emion Sapporo
Great hotel with reasonable price. Close to JR Station. Clean, comfort, friendly. Room was a bit small for three of us but it was still an excellent experience. Thank you very much.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Mystays Sapporo Aspen
Big room and clean
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Keikyu EX Hotel Sapporo
Very comfortable and easily walkable to station
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Toyoko Inn Hokkaido Sapporo Station Kita
The hotel is really close to Sapporo station. Plenty of food around the hotel.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
JR East Hotel Mets Premier Sapporo
The rooms were very clean, the cleaning staff was super nice, and the hotel was right next to Sapporo station
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kita Ward
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.
Sapporo City Centre
Enjoy the popular shops in Sapporo City Centre. Tanukikoji Shopping Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nishi-Yon-Chome Stop or Odori Station to see more of Sapporo.
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.
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.
Higashi
Higashi is well liked for its museums and breweries. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Moerenuma Park and Sapporo Beer Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Shindo-higashi Station or Sakaemachi Station to get around.
