JR Tower Observatory: Tower 38

• Enjoy a 360-degree view of Sapporo City
• JR Tower is connected directly to Sapporo Station, making it easy to access. Once inside the tower, take the elevator from the 6th floor to the observatory on the 38th floor for a 160-meter high panoramic view of the city. You’ll see Ishikari Bay New Port to the north, Hokkaido University and Mount Teine to the west, and the twinkling lights of Sapporo’s central city area extending out to Sapporo Dome in the south. There are various must-see artworks exhibited throughout the tower too.

Access

approx. 8 mins (on foot) from the hotel

Opening Hours

10:00～23:00 (Last entry 22:30)

Website

http://www.jr-tower.com/t38

Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade

• Classic arcade in operation since the 19th century frontier period
• This arcade in central Sapporo stretches out for roughly one kilometer and houses around 200 shops. The beginnings of this area, now known as 2-3 Tanukikoji, date back to Japan’s frontier period in the 1800s, when merchant houses and shops started to appear. It first became known as Tanukikoji in 1873. Today there is a great mix of old and new shops, including karaoke venues and plenty of places to buy souvenirs.

Access

approx. 15 mins. (on foot) from the hotel

Opening Hours

Opening hours and opening days vary for each shop

Website

http://www.tanukikoji.or.jp/

Nijo Market

• Fresh fish and seafood market selling Hokkaido’s seasonal produce
• This market has been hosted in Nijo, an easily accessible location at the heart of Sapporo City, since it was established during the Meiji period (1868-1912). In the early hours of the morning you can see stall owners lining up fresh crabs, sea urchins, salmon and other delicacies hauled from the waters surrounding Hokkaido. Soak up the atmosphere of the bustling morning market and enjoy some sushi or a seafood bowl to make your visit truly complete.

Access

approx. 15 mins. by train from the hotel

Opening Hours

7:00～18:00、Opening hours for stalls serving food: 06:00-21:00
※Opening hours vary according to the stall

Website

http://www.welcome.city.sapporo.jp/find/shops/nijo_fish_market/

Rokkatei Sapporo Main Store

• Cake shop popular for souvenirs
• In the 1st floor shop you’ll find the Sapporo store’s special “Hirobiro” cakes, as well as their Marseilles Butter Sandwich cake – a top-selling souvenir – and various other delicious cookies and treats. On the 2nd floor there’s a cafe with special set menus. Visitors can also buy desserts to take out. Higher up on the 6th floor there is a concert hall where a range of performances are hosted frequently.

Access

approx. 1 min. (on foot) from the hotel

Opening Hours

10:00～19:00 ※Products may vary according to the season

Website

http://www.rokkatei.co.jp/facilities/sapporo_honten/

Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho Area

• A holy ground for ramen lovers since 1951
• Sapporo is incredibly well known for its miso ramen, so much so that miso ramen is known simply as “Sapporo ramen” elsewhere in Japan. The legend of this ramen is said to have begun in this yokocho, a small area that started out with only 8 shops and was named Koyaku Ramen Street originally. Since then, it has more than doubled in size, becoming incredibly popular with domestic and international tourists alike.

Access

approx. 11 mins. by train from the hotel

Opening Hours

Opening hours and opening days vary for each shop

Website

http://www.ganso-yokocho.com/

Hokkaido University Gingko and Poplar Avenues

• Hokkaido University’s renowned natural beauty
• One of Hokkaido University’s claims to fame is its avenue flanked either side by a 380-meter long row of Gingko trees that create a stunning tunnel of yellow leaves from late October to early November. In 1912, forestry students at the university added an 80-meter long avenue of poplar trees as part of their studies, and this has become yet another famous sight on campus.

Access

approx. 7 mins. (on foot) from the hotel

Website

http://www.hokudai.ac.jp/