Best landmarks in Sapporo

Iconic retro tower completed in 1957, standing 147m tall with panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains. The open-sided elevator adds to the vertigo experience.

"Iconic retro tower completed in 1957, standing 147m tall with panoramic views of the city and surrou"

A mountain about 25 minutes from the city center offering skiing, snowboarding, and a stunning panoramic viewpoint over Sapporo. Recommended to visit close to sunset for golden-hour views.

"A mountain about 25 minutes from the city center offering skiing, snowboarding, and a stunning panor"

An unusual attraction on the outskirts of Sapporo featuring moai statues, a giant Buddha emerging from a lavender-covered hill, and a Stonehenge replica. Reached by Metro to the end of the line and then bus 106.

"An unusual attraction on the outskirts of Sapporo featuring moai statues, a giant Buddha emerging fr"

A historic waterway lined with converted stone warehouses that transforms at night when gas lanterns flicker on, turning the canal into a romantic liquid mirror reflecting golden light.

"A historic waterway lined with converted stone warehouses that transforms at night when gas lanterns"

A sprawling campus serving as a beloved public park, with tree-lined pathways, historic buildings, tranquil ponds, and wild foxes occasionally roaming. Open to the public as a peaceful morning sanctuary.

"A sprawling campus serving as a beloved public park, with tree-lined pathways, historic buildings, t"

Observation deck atop the Okurayama ski jump ramp used in the 1972 Winter Olympics. Offers panoramic views over Sapporo and is accessible from the Maruyama area.

"Observation deck atop the Okurayama ski jump ramp used in the 1972 Winter Olympics. Offers panoramic"

A 38-floor tower with a 160-metre-high observatory called Tower 38 offering 360-degree views over Sapporo. The complex includes shops, restaurants, department stores, a hotel, and a café/bar on the observatory deck.

"An observatory on top of JR Tower, directly connected to Sapporo Station. Mentioned as an alternativ"