9 Places Where Locals Love to Go in Sapporo
Cool Places in Sapporo You Might Not Know
If you’re wondering which places locals love to go in Sapporo, you’re in the right place. We’ve curated this list of interesting places where to meet locals and to find an authentic Sapporo vibe. Sapporo is Japan’s 5th largest city, but it combines urban living with stunning nature in a vast area twice as large as Tokyo’s 23 Wards.
Visit iconic buildings that hark back to the pioneer days such as Sapporo Clock Tower and the Former Hokkaido Government Office. Or enjoy art and sightseeing together at the Snow Festival or Jazz Festival. From spectacular views and historic buildings to popular night view spots for couples, here are some cool places in Sapporo worth adding to your itinerary.
1. Sapporo Mount Moiwa Ropeway
Amazing views of the city
Categoría: Aventura, Familias, Fotos
Sapporo Mount Moiwa Ropeway offers spectacular views and an easy access to stunning nature. Located a 20-minute drive away from downtown Sapporo, the ropeway takes 15 minutes from Sanroku Station to Chufuku Station halfway up the mountain where you can admire Mount Moiwa, Sapporo, and Ishikari Bay. Transfer to the cable car from Chufuku Station, and you’ll arrive at the summit in 15 minutes.
Standing at 531 meters, Mount Moiwa is one of Hokkaido’s best nature spots. It’s home to 80 wild birds species, Hokkaido squirrels, Ezo red foxes, and Hokkaido owls. The flora is equally astonishing with seasonal wildflowers such as pheasant’s eye in the spring and tripterospermum japonicum herbs in autumn.
Ubicación: 5 Chome-3-7 Fushimi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0942, Japan
Horario: Hours vary by season and by station
Teléfono: +81 (0)11-561-8177
Sapporo Mount Moiwa Ropeway
2. Sapporo Night View
Where to see the city all lit up
Categoría: Parejas, Vida nocturna, Fotos
The amazing night view of Sapporo is the perfect backdrop for romantic holiday photos or just admiring the city in its nocturnal glory. Sapporo TV Tower, the landmark of Sapporo, is lit up at night, and you can look out over to Odori Park and downtown from the observation deck. At Horomi Pass Lookout Parking Lot, you can enjoy nighttime views of Sapporo without even getting out of the car. Head over to the top of Mount Moiwa and enjoy panoramic night views of Ishikari Plain.
The artificial mountain in the center of Moerenuma Park offers superb vistas from the top. Don’t miss Mount Okura Observatory and Asahiyama Memorial Park either.
Ubicación: Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Sapporo Night View
3. Sapporo Clock Tower
A proud symbol of the city
Categoría: Parejas, Historia
Sapporo Clock Tower is the symbol of the city loved by citizens of Sapporo since the Meiji period. It’s about a 10-minute walk from the South Exit of JR Sapporo Station. The main building was constructed in 1878 as a drill hall of the former Sapporo Agricultural College, now Hokkaido University, and the clock tower was added a few years later.
The clock tower appears in many novels and poems including “Constellation” by Takeo Arishima, and the clock continues to tick despite being more than 130 years old. This eco-friendly clock uses weight as the driving power, not electricity. The bell rings at noon every day.
Ubicación: 2 Chome Kita 1 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0001, Japan
Sapporo Clock Tower
4. Hokkaido Government Office
A photogenic red brick building with a lovely park
Categoría: Historia, Fotos
The Hokkaido Government Office is lovingly known by its nickname, Red Brick Office. It’s an American neo-baroque style building built in 1888, and about 2.5 million bricks made near Sapporo were used in its construction. Trees such as Japanese elms and poplars are planted in the front garden, and there’s a pond where mallard ducks fly, making it a great place for relaxation.
After taking a photo of the seasonal flowers on the front flower bed outside, head into the building and explore the beautifully detailed decorations. Check out the Sakhalin-related museum and paintings of the history of Hokkaido’s development from the late Edo period to the middle of the Meiji period.
Ubicación: 6 Chome Kita 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0003, Japan
Horario: Monday–Friday from 8.45 am to 5.30 pm (closed Saturday–Sunday)
Teléfono: +81 (0)11-231-4111
Hokkaido Government Office
5. Hokkaido University Museum
A museum filled with educational exhibits
Categoría: Parejas, Familias, Historia
Hokkaido University Museum is within the campus of Hokkaido University, which was established more than 140 years ago. The museum has a collection of about 3 million valuable documents and samples that have been collected since the establishment of the university. There are educational exhibits that introduce the university’s research projects, and the Interactive Zone where you can pick up and observe objects by employing all 5 senses.
After visiting the museum, enjoy strolling around the university campus. You can take a walk along the famous poplar avenue. You can also take a close look at Furukawa Hall, an American Victorian-style building with beautiful white walls and green roof built in 1909.
Ubicación: 8 Chome Kita 10 Jonishi, Kita Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 001-0010, Japan
Horario: Tuesday–Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm (closed on Mondays)
Teléfono: +81 (0)11-706-2658
Hokkaido University Museum
6. Hōheikyō Hot Springs
Historic baths amid breathtaking panoramic nature scenes
Categoría: Parejas, Historia
Located in the lush mountains about 35 km from the city center of Sapporo, Hōheikyō Hot Springs offer a tranquil escape from the city life. The baths are handmade from natural bamboo, wood, and stone transporting you back to the late 1880’s to the origins of this onsen area.
You have 3 indoor baths to choose from where the water temperature ranges from 39 to 42 degrees Celcius. The 3 open-air baths have a beautiful sodium chloride buildup on the rocks that keep in the fresh hot spring water. Note that the access to the 2 larger outdoor pools changes on a daily basis: On even-numbered days only men can access them and on odd-numbered days, it’s women’s turn.
Ubicación: 608-2 Jōzankei, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 061-2301, Japan
Horario: Daily from 10 am to 10.30 pm
Teléfono: +81 (0)11-598-2410
Hōheikyō Hot Springs
7. Sapporo Snow Festival
Instagram-worthy ice and snow sculptures
Categoría: Familias, Fotos
The celebrated Sapporo Snow Festival is held annually for about 1 week from early February. It centers around the Odori venue in Chuo Ward and the Susukino and the Tsudome venues. More than 200 snow and ice sculptures ranging from about 2 meters tall to huge ones of about 15 meters tall are created every year.
Groups of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Sapporo City government employees, citizens, and foreigners all participate with various themes. The huge snow slide is a big hit with children every year. The illuminated ice world at night just bets to be photographed. Outdoor areas can be viewed at any time, but the indoor Tsudome venue is open only during office hours.
Ubicación: Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Sapporo Snow Festival
8. Sapporo City Jazz
One of Japan’s biggest jazz fests
Categoría: Parejas, Fotos
Sapporo City Jazz has been held in Sapporo every year since 2007 with the theme of “Turning Sapporo into a city of jazz”. The festival starts with a jazz parade in which a few hundred citizens participate. The event lasts 2 months.
Park jazz Live in the center of Sapporo, where a few hundred bands from all over Japan come together and play, is free. Open-air concerts are held at Sapporo Art Park. You can enjoy the performances of great artists from Japan and abroad in a free and easy style, even lying down or sitting on the lawn. Could there be anything better than experiencing the cool Hokkaido summer with hot music?
Sapporo City Jazz
9. Shiroi Koibito Park
All about sweets
Categoría: Parejas, Familias, Gastronomía
Shiroi Koibito Park is a confectionery theme park and located next to the headquarters of Ishiya sweets makers. It’s full of delicious and fun activities including visits to the factory, learning about the history of chocolate, and trying original sweets. In sweets workshops, you can try your hand at making chocolate, baking a heart-shaped Shiroi Koibito cookie, and wrapping sweets.
Kids will love the Gulliver Town POKKE with miniature shops and houses, and the Shiroi Koibito Railway that runs in the garden. Admission is free if you just want to visit shops and the courtyard where you can enjoy 200 kinds of roses in summer and illuminations in winter. The workshops are ticketed, so book them well in advance.
Ubicación: 2-11-36 Miyanosawa 2 Jo, Nishi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 063-0052, Japan
Horario: Daily from 10 am to 6 pm
Teléfono: +81 (0)11-666-1481
Shiroi Koibito Park
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