Odori Park is a vast park that crosses the center of Sapporo from east to west, with a length of about 1.5 km and an area of ​​about 7.8 hectares. Originally planned as a firebreak, it is now one of Sapporo's most famous tourist spots and a popular place for citizens to relax. Various flowers bloom throughout the year, and colorful flower beds and lawns are beautifully maintained, making it an attractive place to feel the richness of nature even in the middle of the city. Fountains, sculptures, and objects are scattered throughout the park, creating a beautiful landscape where art and greenery are in harmony.

Odori Park is also known as a place where you can experience the four seasons of Sapporo. It is the venue for various events throughout the year, such as the Lilac Festival in spring, the YOSAKOI Soran Festival, Sapporo Lilac Festival, and beer garden in summer, the Sapporo Autumn Fest in autumn, and the Sapporo Snow Festival and Munich Christmas Market in winter. During the event period, the park is crowded with many people and you can feel the lively atmosphere of Sapporo. The Sapporo Snow Festival is a major event that attracts tourists from all over the world.

At the western end of the park is the Sapporo TV Tower, from whose observation deck you can get a panoramic view of Odori Park and the city of Sapporo. In addition to strolling through the park, you can also relax on a bench, enjoy a picnic, or take part in an event, making it a great place to spend your time.

[Recommended sightseeing spots around Odori Park]
1. Sapporo TV Tower
A spectacular spot with a 360-degree view of the city from the observation deck
2. Sapporo Clock Tower
A historical building from the Meiji period, a popular photogenic spot
3. Nijo Market
A lively kitchen where you can enjoy fresh seafood and morning market gourmet food
4. Former Hokkaido Government Office Building (red brick)
A stately red brick prefectural office building designated as an important cultural property
5. Tanukikoji Shopping Street
Enjoy eating your way through the arcade and looking for souvenirs
6. Sapporo Factory
A large shopping mall that utilizes the former site of a beer factory
7. Sapporo City Hall Observation Lobby
A free observation space overlooking the city
8. Odori Bisse
A stylish commercial facility with a collection of local gourmet food and miscellaneous goods
9. Sapporo Cultural Arts Theater Hitaru
A cultural creation center where you can enjoy a variety of theater and music performances
10. Sapporo Station Underground Walkway
An underground shopping mall where you can move around and shop comfortably even in the snow
11. Susukino
Hokkaido's largest entertainment district, with its neon lights and gourmet food

12. Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art
Exhibition hall for domestic and international modern and contemporary art located in Nakajima Park, Sapporo

13. Rokkatei Sapporo Main Store
Birthplace of Marsei Butter Sandwich, also has a cafe

14. Hokkaido University Botanical Garden
A green learning center where you can learn about a variety of plants with academic specimens and a greenhouse

15. Sapporo City Museum
Displays Sapporo's historical materials in the Western-style building of the former Court of Appeals