Chuo-ku
Sapporo
Popular places to visit
Tanukikoji Shopping Street
During your trip to Sapporo, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs 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.
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.
Nakajima Park
Visit this popular city park to walk among the trees, admire outdoor sculptures and historical architecture or simply relax by the pond.
Nijo Market
Experience the typical community atmosphere at this historic seafood market, the place where you can get one of the best breakfasts in Sapporo.
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.
Things to do
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Toya Day Tour with Ropeway Ticket
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Tour with Ropeway Ticket
Hokkaido: Lake Toya, Bear Ranch and Sapporo Otaru Full Day Tour
Clearest Lake in Japan National Park package of Shikotsu lake
Hokkaido Farm Tomita Shikisai Hill Waterfall& Blue Pond Day Tour
Top hotels in Chuo-ku
Gardens Cabin
Comfortable stay for 2 nights at Gardens Cabin in the deluxe capsule. Comfortable bed and well designed capsule. The temperature was rather overly warm for me and there’s no way of adjusting this so just be aware. Breakfast was decent, otherwise the attached 7-11 is very convenient. Overall it was ...
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025
Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo
Breakfast was wonderful. We could have eaten every day. The staff are consistently helpful, friendly and professional. Will be recommending this properly.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Sapporo Grand Hotel
Everything including food, convenience, transportation, safety, cleanliness, and courteous service are excellent. One of the best place I have ever stayed in Japan. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo by IHG
Great room, great staff. There is a bus stop for airport line just in front of the hotel and runs every hour. The underground pathway is also close to the hotel, it is walkable to everywhere in Sapporo
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo
Rooms were clean, great size.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Sapporo Prince Hotel
Great location and room is clean
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo-ku
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.
Moiwayama
If you're spending some time in Moiwayama, Mount Moiwa and Sapporomoiwayama Ski Area 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 coffeehouses 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.
Sapporo City Centre
Tanukikoji Shopping Street and Sapporo Clock Tower are top sights in Sapporo City Centre, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Nishi-Yon-Chome Stop or Odori Station to see more sights in the area.
Susukino
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Susukino. If sightseeing is on the list, Susukino Street is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Susukino Station or Hosui-Susukino Station to see more of the area.
