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Sapporo TV Tower
Best time to visit
Go 30 minutes before sunset to watch daytime views transition into city lights, evenings provide the most dramatic panoramas on clear nights.
Budget tips
Observation deck admission is around 800 JPY for adults and about 400 JPY for children, preschoolers are often free; no regular free days, so look for seasonal promotions or occasional combo discounts with local attractions.
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, Couples, First-time visitors to Sapporo, Families
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Краткие факты: Rising to 147.2 meters, the tower's red lattice cuts a distinctive silhouette against blue skies and snowy winters. Visitors reach a glassed observation deck at 90.38 meters, where 360-degree views sweep from the urban grid out to distant mountain ridges.
Основные моменты: Climb to the 90.38-meter deck and watch how seasonal lights and festival displays line up into neat patterns, the perspective turning dozens of sculptures into a miniature, postcard-ready cityscape. Warmly lit steel lattice glows in programmed colors at night, the elevator's soft hum and the crisp air on your face making the panorama feel unexpectedly intimate and cinematic.
Insider tips
- Arrive 30 minutes before sunset to capture both daylight and illuminated cityscapes while avoiding peak queues.
- Bring a light jacket, wind at the observation level feels colder than street level.
- Position yourself facing Odori Park for the classic framed skyline shot with the park below.
- Avoid weekends and Snow Festival peak hours if possible; weekday late mornings are the quietest times.
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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