This small cottage-like shrine is one place you don't want to miss if you're in Sapporo. The architecture of this historic landmark is worth seeing and the interiors are beautiful as well. It also hosts a number of festivals and events that are celebrated with a lot of zest and excitement.
Sapporo Clock Tower has occupied its current location since 1878. Its American architecture sets the structure apart from its Japanese counterparts located across the city. The archaic tower is restored to accommodate a museum today but its hourly chimes are reminiscent of the building's ancient chores. Sapporo Clock Tower is also home to a hall which is extended for private as well as local events.
This red brick building, which was constructed in 1888, was modeled on the Massachusetts State House. It has been designated as an important national cultural property, and it is certainly worth visiting. The Archives of Hokkaido are housed here, and there are exhibitions of historical documents and photographs that show the development of this northern island from the Meiji Era (1868-1912) onward. After you have taken a look around the building, relax a while in the beautiful gardens that surround the building.
Overlooking Sapporo City at the eastern end of Odori Park, Sapporo TV Tower, completed in 1957, is 147.2 meters high. The observation deck reception is where you can also find their souvenir shop. The deck is located on the 3rd floor at 90 meters, offering the best vantage point for panoramic views of the city, the mountains and the sea in the distance. At night, it provides beautiful views of the city lights. Restaurants and a game center also have a presence at the tower, so you can relax and lounge here. Opening hours vary by season. To see the tower in its entirety, come to Odori Park.
This small cottage-like shrine is one place you don't want to miss if you're in Sapporo. The architecture of this historic landmark is worth seeing and the interiors are beautiful as well. It also hosts a number of festivals and events that are celebrated with a lot of zest and excitement.
This red brick building, which was constructed in 1888, was modeled on the Massachusetts State House. It has been designated as an important national cultural property, and it is certainly worth visiting. The Archives of Hokkaido are housed here, and there are exhibitions of historical documents and photographs that show the development of this northern island from the Meiji Era (1868-1912) onward. After you have taken a look around the building, relax a while in the beautiful gardens that surround the building.
Overlooking Sapporo City at the eastern end of Odori Park, Sapporo TV Tower, completed in 1957, is 147.2 meters high. The observation deck reception is where you can also find their souvenir shop. The deck is located on the 3rd floor at 90 meters, offering the best vantage point for panoramic views of the city, the mountains and the sea in the distance. At night, it provides beautiful views of the city lights. Restaurants and a game center also have a presence at the tower, so you can relax and lounge here. Opening hours vary by season. To see the tower in its entirety, come to Odori Park.
Sapporo Clock Tower has occupied its current location since 1878. Its American architecture sets the structure apart from its Japanese counterparts located across the city. The archaic tower is restored to accommodate a museum today but its hourly chimes are reminiscent of the building's ancient chores. Sapporo Clock Tower is also home to a hall which is extended for private as well as local events.