About this location: Sapporo
Sapporo, Hokkaido's capital, balances modern city life with northern charm. Odori Park, Susukino, the Sapporo Clock Tower, and the Red Brick Former Prefectural Office coexist. The night view from Mt. Moiwa ranks among Japan's New Three Great Night Views.
Key features
- Mt. Moiwa — 531 m, one of Japan's New Three Great Night Views; reach the summit by ropeway for heart-shaped lights and full Sapporo panorama
- Odori Park — 1.5 km of belt-shaped park hosting the February Snow Festival, May Lilac Festival, and December White Illumination
- Sapporo Clock Tower — built 1878, Japan's oldest surviving clock tower; the American-made pendulum still keeps time, embodying Meiji Western architecture
- Red Brick Former Hokkaido Government Building — built 1888 in Neo-Baroque style; pairs beautifully with the autumn ginkgo avenue
- JR Tower Observatory T38 — 160 m above ground, Hokkaido's highest observation deck, 360° panoramic nightscape
