01A city pause
Odori Park
大通公園
A park running east to west through the city center, offering a starting point for a stroll or a rest. Check official information for seasonal flowers and events.
Getting there
Start from Odori subway station
Japan · Hokkaido
A little travel guide with Tabi
Your first visit
to Sapporo
Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.
札幌市Easy walkLocal sceneryA small meal
Hi, I’m Tabi!
Start your first visit to Sapporo with a city park and the old Clock Tower. Choose scenery around Odori and a warm meal before planning a trip farther afield.
This guide covers places within Sapporo City, not all of Hokkaido or places immediately beside your app check-in.
01 · EXPLORE
Three places to begin
Three places with different atmospheres. Start with the one that appeals to you instead of visiting them all.
0102
A piece of history
Sapporo Clock Tower
札幌市時計台
Built as a drill hall for the former Sapporo Agricultural College, this small white building and its clock tell a story of the city. Check visitor information before going inside.
Getting there
Approach from Odori subway station
03
A view from above
Sapporo TV Tower
さっぽろテレビ塔
A tower at the eastern end of Odori Park with an observation deck overlooking the city. You can also enjoy its exterior from the park without going up.
Getting there
Head toward the eastern end of the park from Odori subway station
02 · A LITTLE BITE
What could you try?
Soup curry originated in Sapporo. It combines a light, spiced broth with large pieces of vegetables. Broths and ingredients vary between shops. Check the spice level, ingredients and price before ordering.
Official guide03 · YOUR FIRST WALK
Keep your first walk simple
Tabi suggests Odori Station → Sapporo Clock Tower → Sapporo TV Tower for a first city walk. Take a break in the park or choose just one stop.
Check the walking routeCheck actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.
Before you set off
- Snow and ice can make winter pavements slippery. Check the weather and walking conditions.
- Check current visitor information and admission charges before entering the observation deck or Clock Tower.
- Park events, flowers and fountains vary with the season. Check current information before expecting the scenery shown in photos.
Sources and photographs
Information checked:
Photo credits
- 2024-09-22 Odori Park.jpg — ノボホショコロトソ · 2024-09-22 · CC BY 4.0
- A soup curry dish in Sapporo - Flickr - odako1.jpg — Koichi Oda · 2013-09-21 · CC BY-SA 2.0
Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.
Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.