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Odori Kouen

📍 Odori Nishi 1-12, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0041, Japan
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Introduction

Odori Park is a green belt running east-west through central Sapporo, splitting the city north and south across about 1.5 km from Nishi 1-chome to Nishi 12-chome. Flower beds, fountains and sculptures change with the seasons, lilacs in summer, red leaves in autumn, and in winter it becomes the main stage of the Snow Festival, where giant snow sculptures and lights fill the night. The Sapporo TV Tower rises within the park; from its deck you overlook the whole green axis and city. It is where citizens relax and where the seasons' festivals converge.

Highlights

01
City green axis
The Sapporo TV Tower rises within the park; from its deck you overlook the whole green axis.
02
Snow Festival
Flower beds, fountains and sculptures change with the seasons, lilacs in summer.
03
TV Tower
To go deeper, TV Tower is the perfect entry point.
04
Seasonal blooms
Seasonal blooms adds a different flavour to Odori Park.

🛈 Practical Info

AdmissionFree park (reference).
HoursOpen all day (reference).
DurationAbout 1 hour.
Getting thereChuo-ku, Sapporo; Odori Stn.
SafetySlippery in winter, dress warm.
ComboPair with TV Tower, Susukino.

💡 Tips

Allow About 1 hour for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.
Opening all day (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
Getting there: Chuo-ku, Sapporo; Odori Stn; pair with nearby sights.
If time allows, pair Odori Park with nearby sights in one day.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Odori Kouen?

Allow About 1 hour for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening all day (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.