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.
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.
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
"Very nice and clean. Brand new hotel."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Hotel Emion Sapporo
"Lovely clean and comfortable room. Great value"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Randor Hotel Sapporo Heritage
"Very good for overall. There is a laundry machine in the room. If you need more detergent, just ask, they’ll give you more. There is no dryer. So just hang in the room. Located in Susukino, so it’s easy to walk around. Staff are all friendly. I enjoyed my stay!"
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
The Knot Sapporo
"Very convenient location and helpful staff"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Minami Ward
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.
Chuo-ku
You might enjoy the skiing while in Chuo-ku. Maruyama 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 Kokusai Ski Resort.
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.
