Sapporo TV Tower — One of the best things to do in Sapporo is visiting the Sapporo TV Tower. Apart from getting an overview of the whole Sapporo, you can also shop and dine inside the tower. Read on to know what to expect when you go there!
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Sapporo TV Tower entrance fee
It’s now easy to buy the Sapporo TV Tower ticket via Klook, but the best part? You get discounts than if you buy from the station. Make sure to use Klook code HAPPIKLOOK before checkout to get more discounts!
Don’t forget to use Klook code HAPPIKLOOK before checking out to get discounts!
Sapporo TV Tower observation deck
About 90 meters above the ground, the Sapporo TV Tower observation deck is a place where you can get a 360-degree view of Sapporo and other cities. The most brilliant thing you’ll experience there is seeing the lighting up of the streets.
So, the best time to go up the tower is by checking the light up time, which is written on a notice before you enter the observation deck. They also write the sunset time so make sure to get your cameras ready!
But did you know that you could rent the whole observation deck to celebrate a special event in your life? You could bring your family or significant other and enjoy the beautiful scenery on the Sapporo TV Tower.
By renting the place out for 20,000 JPY (7,752.65 PHP or 135.64 USD), you can get the deck all to yourselves for 30 minutes. As a bonus, you get a half bottle of champagne to make the celebration even more fun!
Not only that, but you can also order a bouquet of flowers which starts at 5,000 JPY (1,938.51 PHP or 33.91 USD) to surprise your special someone.
PRO Tip: Go to the Sapporo TV Tower before the sunset, so that you can witness the lovely colors of the sky during the golden hour.
Sapporo TV Tower opening hours: 9 AM to 10 PM
Sapporo TV Tower restaurant and souvenir shop
On the ticketing floor, you’ll also find a souvenir shop and restaurant.
The souvenir shop offers lots of goodies (and majority of them are the famous snacks even from different Sapporo Hokkaido attractions. So, in case you weren’t able to buy them during your visit, you can get them here.
We also found arcade games, so your children can kill time while waiting for the best time to watch the Odori Park.
The restaurant is a great place to wait for when you want to catch the great sunset at the observation deck. Because you can also see a great view from its windows while enjoying good food.
Sapporo TV Tower to Clock Tower
One of the famous attractions in Sapporo, Japan, is the Clock Tower. And when you’re visiting Sapporo TV Tower, and want to visit the Clock Tower, you’re in luck! Because they are just 15-minute walk apart.
Of course, it still depends on how fast you walk, but the 2 Sapporo tourist attractions are only separated by the Odori Park. They are only 400 to 500 meters apart, so you won’t sweat it out when going to both places especially during winter!
Sapporo TV Tower review conclusion
When I was thinking about which Sapporo places to visit, I knew I had to include Sapporo TV Tower to our itinerary. And I wasn’t disappointed in doing so because the view from the top is breathtaking, especially at night.
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Top attractions in Sapporo
Anong the many Sapporo tourist spots in winter, we visited the ones that I found interesting. Check them out below!
Odori Park
When you hear Sapporo, Odori Park might be one of those places you think about. Because that’s where the famous Sapporo Winter Festival is being held yearly.
Every year of February, you get to witness different beautiful ice sculptures made by different participants — and they’re competiting with one another to be the best.
Make sure to drop by Odori Park when you go there especially in winter!
Sapporo Clock Tower
You might wonder why Sapporo Clock Tower is famous — the main reason is that it’s the oldest clock tower in Japan as of 2021. Its building was built during the early development of Sapporo in 1878 and inside is where you’ll find stories of the past.
Sapporo Beer Museum
Ready to learn more about the famous Sapporo beer? Then you should visit this place!
Nowhere in Japan will you find a museum that focuses mainly in beers, and if you love drinking beers, you’ll be fascinated about how it all started.
Learn more about the Sapporo Beer Museum here!
Tanukikoji Shopping Street
Going to Japan without visiting it’s shopping street is one of the biggest mistake you can do. And at Sapporo, Tanukikoji Shopping Street is where you’ll find anything that you may need.
One of Hokkaido’s shopping streets, this 900-meter long shopping area offers about 200 shops. I’m sure you won’t leave the area emptyhanded!
Mt.Moiwa
I love movies especially when they’re featuring a place you’ve never been to. When I was making our Sapporo itinerary, I knew I had to watch the Filipino movie “Kita Kita” on Netflix.
And it’s one of the reasons we went to Mt Moiwa!
Noboribetsu, Lake Toya Tour
I don’t know why I’m so fascinated by the hot fumes coming out of floor or mountains. But this tout definitely is one of the those you wouldn’t think about getting, but eventually loves it along the way. Because not only you’ll visit this nice hell valley, but you’ll also see stunning sights at Lake Toya and Shikotsuko.
Apart from that, you’ll also get to feed black bears in one of your stops. Read more about our experience here.
