New Chitose Airport 59 min
Hokkaidō Government Office (11 min) Grand red-brick former government building from the 1880s, with exhibits on Hokkaido history. Nijo Market (6 min) This fish market is known for its huge range of freshly caught raw produce & its dining stalls. Sapporo City Maruyama Zoo (14 min) Family-friendly zoo offering up-close looks at polar bears, red pandas, penguins & reptiles. Tanukikoji Shopping Street (9 min) Long, covered shopping street stretching for 656 ft. & dating back to 1868, with around 200 outlets. Maruyama Park (14 min) Scenic, wooded park & national shrine site known for its 15-m. waterfall with viewing areas. Mt. Moiwa (25 min) Landmark peak with a cable car to the summit, known for its nighttime panoramas over Sapporo. Nakajima Park (1 min) City park with a symphony hall, literature museum, rental boats & landscape garden with a teahouse. Hokkaido Shrine (16 min) Built in 1869, this nature-rich Shinto shrine honors 4 deities, including the Emperor Meiji. Sapporo Mt.Moiwa Ropeway (9 min) This aerial tram provides rides up Mount Moiwa to an observation deck & restaurant with city views. Sapporo Odori Park (9 min) Iconic park full of flowerbeds & fountains, hosting frequent events throughout the year. Sapporo Beer Museum (12 min) Admission is free to this beer museum in a former factory, with exhibits, tours & paid tastings. Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art (11 min) Modern art musuem featuring a collection of paintings & glassworks, plus special exhibitions. Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill (17 min) Panoramic hilltop views in a pastoral setting with a statue of Dr. William S. Clark & grazing sheep. Sapporo TV Tower (6 min) Famous TV tower built in the 1950s, with an observation deck offering panoramic views of the city. Sapporo Clock Tower (8 min) Built in 1878, this iconic wooden clock tower now houses a museum on the history of Sapporo. |