Sapporo TV Tower
Tower Observation tower offering city views in Odori Park
Steel landmark at Sapporo’s Odori Park with an observation deck offering city views; tourists pair a tower visit with the Sapporo Snow Festival and park markets.
Sapporo TV Tower is a radio and television tower located at the eastern end of Odori Park in central Sapporo, Hokkaido, completed in 1957 and standing 147.2 metres tall.
Built in the late 1950s as a broadcasting tower, it has since functioned as both a working transmission structure and a tourist landmark, maintaining its role as a visual reference point in the city.
The tower sits in central Sapporo on Odori Park, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, forming a focal point in the city’s downtown grid and festival precinct.
- Height and date: The tower stands 147.2 metres tall and was completed and opened in 1957; it marks the eastern end of Odori Park.
- Snow Festival viewpoint: It is a regular landmark during the annual Sapporo Snow Festival and provides a clear vantage point along Odori Park's roughly 1.5-kilometre length.
What to See #
- Observation deck: An enclosed observation deck at about 90 metres above ground that offers 360-degree views over Odori Park, the city grid and surrounding hills; the deck is the tower's main visitor attraction.
- Base facilities: The tower base contains a small lobby with tourist information, souvenir shops and ticketing for the observation level, adjacent to Odori Park's eastern end.
How to Get to Sapporo TV Tower #
Located at the eastern end of Odori Park. From Sapporo Station it’s a 10-12 minute walk south along the main avenue or take the Sapporo Subway (Tozai Line) to Odori Station - the tower is visible from the station exits.
Tips for Visiting Sapporo TV Tower #
- Buy tickets at the counter early-there are timed entries during peak winter illumination periods.
- Stand on the east side of the deck for the best view of Odori Park and the clock tower; the west side faces the city grid and the distant Ishikari Plain.
- Combine the visit with a walk along Odori Park below; the tower sits at the eastern end and the line moves fast outside event dates.
Best Time to Visit Sapporo TV Tower #
Winter for festival lights and drama; summer and autumn for comfortable daytime views.
Weather & Climate near Sapporo TV Tower #
Sapporo TV Tower's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1242 mm/year), wettest in August.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (155 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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