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 at a Glance#
Address: Odori Nishi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0042, Japan
Website: https://www.tv-tower.co.jp/en/
Hours: Observation deck daily 10:00am-10:00pm (hours may extend during events)
Admission: Adult JPY 720 (observation deck)
About Sapporo TV Tower#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - -1° | -9° | 103 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| February | Poor | -8° - 0° | -9° | 79 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.3h |
| March | Poor | -4° - 4° | -4° | 74 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.8 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 4° | 74 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.3h |
| May | Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 74 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.5h |
| June | Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 75 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.2h |
| July | Very Good | 17° - 25° | 21° | 107 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.1 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.9h |
| August | Good | 18° - 26° | 22° | 155 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.8h |
| September | Good | 14° - 22° | 18° | 140 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.2 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 122 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.9h |
| November | Poor | 1° - 8° | 2° | 125 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 2° | -6° | 114 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
