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.
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.
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.
Activities
With Lunch│Mt. Usu Ropeway, Otaru & Noboribetsu Day Trip
Sapporo: Lake Toya & Hell Valley Day Trip with Mt. Yotei
Sapporo: Hokkaido, Noboribetsu and Lake Toya Day Tour
Colored Hokkaido: Furano Flower&Biei Blue Pond From Sapporo
Hokkaido|Noboribetsu Lake Toya Otaru Panoramic from Tour Sapporo
Our pick of the best Chuo-ku Hotel Deals
Randor Hotel Sapporo Heritage
"Great location. Amazing facilties."
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
KOKO HOTEL Sapporo Ekimae
"Compact but clean twin room. Great location. Good value for money."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Knot Sapporo
"Great location, convenient for our situation. Really great staff, very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo West
"Great hotel with friendly price"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Sapporo Grand Hotel
"Sapporo Grand Hotel near shopping area, many restaurants, and lots of transportation available."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Royal Park Canvas – Sapporo Odori Park
"Very central and close to everything. Our stay here was enjoyable."
Reviewed on 27 May 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 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 Sapporo Racecourse. 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.
