Local Attractions
Clock Tower
The clock tower was built as the drill hall (enbujo) of the former Sapporo Agricultural College (now Hokkaido University), and its bell has rung …
Former Hokkaido Government Office Building
Boasting an imposing exterior in an American neo-Baroque style, it reminds us today of the colonial …
Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill
On the south-east outskirts of Sapporo, Hitsujigaoka (Sheep Hill) is a peaceful place where sheep graze. From the lookout point where the statue …
Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art
From the Sapporo Prince Hotel, the Museum is just across Odori Park. It displays mainly works by artists connected with …
Hokkaido University
This northern seat of learning, in its spacious tree-filled campus, is to the north of Sapporo Station. The Furukawa Hall and the Old Dairy Model …
Mt. Moiwa Lookout
Mt Moiwa is one of the best-known places for a night view of Sapporo. Enjoy the ropeway ride to the …
Odori Park
Sapporo’s green belt, Odori Park runs for 1,500m east-west through central Sapporo. At the east end, the television tower offers 360-degree …
Otaru Canals
The Otaru Canals tell the story of when Otaru prospered as a commercial town. The canals are lined with stone warehouses, and with its gas …
Sapporo Snow Festival
In February, the Sapporo Snow Festival is held amidst the sparkling snow. Snow sculptures from the huge to the tiny can be seen throughout the …
Susukino
The area between Minami (South) 4 to 9-jo and Nishi (West) 2 to 8-jo is called Susukino, and its neon-flashing bright-lights district is the …