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.
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.
Mount Moiwa
Two innovative aerial lifts carry passengers to the top of this imposing mountain, which becomes a ski slope in winter.
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
Sapporo: Lake Toya, Farm & Noboribetsu Hell Valley Day Trip
Sapporo: Hokkaido, Noboribetsu and Lake Toya Day Tour
Colored Hokkaido: Furano Flower&Biei Blue Pond From Sapporo
Otaru Canal Private Sightseeing Tour from Sapporo Station
Hokkaido: Lake Toya, Bear Ranch and Sapporo Otaru Full Day Tour
Our pick of the best Minami Ward Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Sapporo
everything is fine
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Jozankei Yurakusoan
Wonderful rooms. Dinner and breakfast were great. The onsen was amazing
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hotel Shikanoyu
Great room, wonderful onsen, very clean facilities. Excellent staff
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Hotel Emion Sapporo
Convenient location. Helpful staff. The onsen was ok. The room was spacious neat and tidy.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL
See the view, enjoy onsen and breakfast
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
The Knot Sapporo
The location is great, just a short walk to Susukino subway station. The tram station is also right in front, which was very convenient. The room was clean and was cleaned daily. I would definitely like to stay here again.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward
Jozankeionsenhigashi
When in Jozankeionsenhigashi, you can plan a visit to Jozankei Hot Spring and Jozankei Futami Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Jozankei
Jozankei is noteworthy for its hot springs, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Jozankei Hot Spring and Kokusai Ski Resort.
Nishi
The mountain views and museums are just a few things visitors like about Nishi. Shiroi Koibito Park and Mount Teine are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Miyanosawa Station or Hassamu-minami Station to get around the larger area.
Chuo-ku
You might enjoy the skiing while in Chuo-ku. Maruyama Zoo is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Maruyama-koen Station or Nishi-Nijuhatchome Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
