Chuo-ku
Sapporo
Popular places to visit
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.
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│Noboribetsu & Toya Day Tour with Ropeway Ticket
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Tour with Ropeway Ticket
Hokkaido Day Tour Farm Tomita, Blue Pond, Blue Pond and Buffet
Asahiyama Zoo, Christmas Tree, Fairy Terrace Day Tour | Hokkaido
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 6 Aug 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 8 Jan 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 2 Jan 2026
ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo by IHG
Very nice staff. Room was very spacious for Japanese standards. Would highly recommend. Close enough to Sapporo Station and walking distance to Odori, Susukino, and Nijo Market.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo
Rooms were clean, great size.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Sapporo Prince Hotel
Great location and room is clean
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo-ku
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
