Popular places to visit
Sapporo Dome
Watch the excitement of baseball and soccer games, shop, eat or climb to an observation deck for panoramic views of Sapporo and its surroundings.
Tanukikoji Shopping Street
During your trip to Sapporo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Tanukikoji Shopping Street. Wander around the gardens or experience the area's festivals.
Odori Park
Sapporo’s main thoroughfare has been transformed into a long municipal park, also the city’s premier venue for festivals throughout the year.
Jozankei Hot Spring
You can take time to visit Jozankei Hot Spring during your travels to Sapporo. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
Otaru Canal
During your trip to Otaru, you can do some window-shopping at Otaru Canal. Discover the hot springs and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.
Hokkaido University
Enjoy a day in the life of Sapporo’s university students and professors while wandering the tree-lined avenues and riverfront walks of this elegant campus.
Things to do
Otaru Canal Private Sightseeing Tour from Sapporo Station
Clearest Lake in Japan National Park package of Shikotsu lake
Full Day Private Skiing / Snowboarding Tour in Sapporo
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
Hokkaido: Lake Toya, Bear Ranch and Sapporo Otaru Full Day Tour
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Toya Day Tour with Ropeway Ticket
Top hotels in Zenibako
SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL
Clean room, nice facilities. Lobby gets very crowded during check ins/check outs. Ground floor cafe never appeared to be open outside of breakfast. Family mart at ground floor and Lawsons very close by. Nice views from gym & wellness suite on top floor
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Gardens Cabin
Comfortable stay for 2 nights at Gardens Cabin in the deluxe capsule. Comfortable bed and well designed capsule. The temperature was rather overly warm for me and there’s no way of adjusting this so just be aware. Breakfast was decent, otherwise the attached 7-11 is very convenient. Overall it was ...
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo
Big room for Japan. Very clean and very thorough cleaning every day. Staff were very friendly and super helpful. Check in /check out quick and efficient. Great location with Sapporo station 5 minutes walk away and main shopping area about 15 minutes walk.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Sapporo Grand Hotel
Everything including food, convenience, transportation, safety, cleanliness, and courteous service are excellent. One of the best place I have ever stayed in Japan. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo by IHG
Great room, great staff. There is a bus stop for airport line just in front of the hotel and runs every hour. The underground pathway is also close to the hotel, it is walkable to everywhere in Sapporo
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo
Amazing staff, room size was great, the onsen spa was very relaxing and the breakfast buffet was fantastic
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zenibako
Teine
You'll enjoy the parks and ski areas in Teine. You might want to make time for a stop at Sapporo Teine or Teineinazumi Park.
Nishi
The mountain views and museums are just a few things visitors like about Nishi. Shiroi Koibito Park and Mount Teine are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Miyanosawa Station or Hassamu-minami Station to get around the larger area.
Kotoni
Even though there aren't top sights in Kotoni, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Hokkaido Shrine. Jump on the metro at Kotoni Station to see more of the city.
Kita Ward
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Kita Ward. Top attractions like Hokkaido University Museum and Seikatei are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Kita-nijuyo-jo Station or Kita-sanjuyo-jo Station to see more of the city.
Maruyama
While you're in Maruyama, take in top sights like Maruyama Zoo or Maruyama Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Maruyama-koen Station or Nishi-Nijuhatchome Station.
Chuo-ku
You might enjoy the skiing while in Chuo-ku. Maruyama Zoo is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Maruyama-koen Station or Nishi-Nijuhatchome Station to see more of the city.
