Odori Park

Situated in central Sapporo, this belt-like park is filled with green plants and flowers, serving as an oasis for residents and tourists alike. Most of Sapporo's major outdoor annual events, such as the Snow Festival take place here. The Sapporo TV Tower soaring at the eastern end of the park provides a panoramic view of the city.

Clock Tower Building

This building, originally built in 1878 as a military exercise hall for Sapporo School of Agriculture, is a symbol of Sapporo and evokes a feeling of the bygone pioneering days.

Old Hokkaido Government Building

This beautiful red-brick structure is another major monument reminiscent of the early times of Hokkaido. It houses the prefectural archives with a collection of historical materials and documents.

Hokkaido University

Boasts an extensive campus dotted with historic structures. Its poplar-lined and ginkgo-lined avenues are one of Sapporo's scenic highlights and noted for their golden foliage in autumn.

Hokkaido University Botanical Gardens

Despite its location in the centre of the city, the spacious gardens retain some of the virgin forest seen before Hokkaido was cultivated. Two museums: one dedicated to the Ainu, their lifestyle and culture, and the other with a collection of zoological and found here.

Susukino

This district is famous nationwide as the centre of Sapporo's nightlife, the largest of its kind north of Tokyo.

Tanuki-Koji

Located to the south of Odori Park in the heart of Sapporo, Tanuki-koji is an all-weather arcade popular for dining and shopping.

Nijo Market

Some 60 shops, each full of fresh seafood, are clustered in this lively market, attracting numerous residents and tourists.