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Sapporo Odori Park

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Sapporo Odori Park

A park in the center of Sapporo, known as the site of the Sapporo Snow Festival.

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Odori Park is located in the center of Sapporo City.
Surrounded by approximately 4,700 trees of 92 species, including lilacs and harunire (elms), as well as lawns and fountains for relaxation, the park is loved by tourists and citizens as a place to relax in the office district.

The flowerbeds in Odori Park were first planted with Western plants and flowers by the Kaitakushi (Hokkaido Development Commissioner) in 1875, and today the Sapporo Flowerbed Promotion Association is in charge of flowerbed creation.
The flower beds are also the site of a contest in which member companies compete to create the most beautiful flower beds.

Odori Park is also known as the venue for events such as the Sapporo Lilac Festival and YOSAKOI Soran Festival, and the Sapporo Snow Festival is particularly popular as a major event that attracts approximately 2 million visitors every year from Japan and abroad.
The festival features a large, powerful snow sculpture and skating rink, as well as gourmet food from Hokkaido, projection mapping, and other events.

Highlights

  • A relaxing place with 4,700 trees of 92 species, lawns, and fountains in an office district.
  • The beautiful flower beds created by the member companies of the Sapporo Flowerbed Promotion Association compete with each other.
  • The site of the Sapporo Snow Festival, which attracts approximately 2 million visitors every year.

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  • Odori Park is located in the center of the city. At night, visitors can enjoy the beautiful night view.

    Odori Park is located in the center of the city. At night, visitors can enjoy the beautiful night view.

  • Odori Park consists of five areas. The atmosphere differs depending on the area.

    Odori Park consists of five areas. The atmosphere differs depending on the area.

  • There are several fountains in the park and the surrounding area is a popular place for relaxation

    There are several fountains in the park and the surrounding area is a popular place for relaxation

  • Beautiful flower beds are filled with western plants and flowers.

    Beautiful flower beds are filled with western plants and flowers.

  • The park also displays sculptures by Isamu Noguchi.

    The park also displays sculptures by Isamu Noguchi.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)
A

English, Korean and Chinese, etc. are available via pamphlets.
At the information center language support is provided via Pocketalk.

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
A

No free Wi-Fi available.

Q

Is eating and drinking allowed? Also, is it possible to bring in food and beverages?
A

You are allowed to eat and drink in the park and bring your own food and beverages.

Q

Are coin lockers available?
A

Not available.

Reviews

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    Odori Park stretches all the way from 1-chome to 12-chome. I didn’t walk the whole thing this time, so next time I definitely want to go from end to end.
    11-chome and 12-chome have a romantic rose garden. Although the early-summer roses weren’t in full bloom yet, they were still beautiful enough to make me stop and admire them.
    At 3-chome and 4-chome, they sell the super popular grilled corn, and I definitely recommend trying it! The corn itself isn’t as tasty as the corn in Taiwan, but the sauce is absolutely delicious and makes you want to keep taking bite after bite. The stalls only accept cash, so I recommend preparing about JPY 600–1,200 in advance so you can enjoy it without worry.

  • 王小鈞
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    Odori Park has a relaxed vibe during the day, and once the lights come on at night, it turns into a completely different romantic scene. Strolling slowly through the park, watching the lights glow among the trees and fountains with the Sapporo TV Tower in the distance, it’s so beautiful you’ll keep pressing the shutter.

    In winter, the snow makes the whole city feel even more magical. No wonder this is one of the night views you shouldn’t miss when visiting Sapporo. Next time you come to Hokkaido, be sure to save one evening for Odori Park and enjoy a romantic moment that feels uniquely Sapporo.

  • Hung Tuan
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    Odori Park is right in the center of Sapporo. The Sapporo Snow Festival in winter is really popular, and there are lots of small stalls in the venue where you can buy Hokkaido souvenirs and gifts.

  • alim2000
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    It's right in the city center, close to department stores and near Tanukikoji. There's even an underground walkway below that connects to the train station.

Details

Name in Japanese
大通公園
Postal Code
060-0042
Address
1 to 12 Odorinishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
Telephone
011-251-0438
Closed
Open every day
Hours
Always open
Admission
Free
Directions
From JR Sapporo Station, transfer to the subway and get off at Odori Station.
Official Website
Official Website (English)
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