Minami Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Minami Ward
Popular places to visit
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.
Mount Moiwa
Two innovative aerial lifts carry passengers to the top of this imposing mountain, which becomes a ski slope in winter.
Takino Suzuran Hillside Park
Explore the great outdoors at Takino Suzuran Hillside Park, a lovely green space in Sapporo. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Sapporo Art Park
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sapporo Art Park during your trip to Geijutsunomori. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this walkable area.
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.
Otaru Canal
Otaru Canal is just one of the places to see in Otaru, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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
From Sapporo: Hokkaido Highlights Day Trip
Hokkaido|Noboribetsu Lake Toya Otaru Panoramic from Tour Sapporo
Our pick of the best Minami Ward Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Sapporo
Jozankei Yurakusoan
"Had a relaxing stay. Staff were awesome!"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL
"A fantastic base for exploring Sapporo. The hotel is modern, stylish, and conveniently located within walking distance of many attractions and dining spots. The rooms are compact, could use a humidifier but thoughtfully designed, and the rooftop onsen offers a wonderful place to unwind after a day ..."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Hotel Emion Sapporo
"Very good"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Randor Hotel Sapporo Heritage
"We really enjoyed the space. It was new, clean and well equipped with everything that we needed for our 5 nights stay. The space had two double beds, couch, tv, kitchen, laundry. The only thing we would have liked is if they had bigger beds. Two double beds for four people reservation is too ..."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
KOKO HOTEL Sapporo Ekimae
"Compact but clean twin room. Great location. Good value for money."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Minami Ward
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.
Chuo-ku
You might enjoy the skiing while in Chuo-ku. Odori Park is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Maruyama-koen Station or Nishi-Nijuhatchome Station to see more of the city.
Jozankei
Jozankei is noteworthy for its hot springs, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Jozankei Hot Spring and Hōheikyō Dam.
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.
