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Odori Park

大通公園

Odori (Chuo-ku), Sapporo · near Odori Station (Sapporo Subway Namboku / Tozai / Toho Lines) (1 min walk)

Odori Park in Odori (Chuo-ku), Sapporo. A 1.5 km ribbon of lawns, fountains and flower beds in the heart of the city where kids can run and play, transformed by giant snow sculptures during the Snow Festival.

Why children love it: A 1.5 km ribbon of lawns, fountains and flower beds in the heart of the city where kids can run and play, transformed by giant snow sculptures during the Snow Festival.

Honest drawbacks: An open city park rather than a dedicated attraction, so it is best paired with an event or the adjacent TV Tower; exposed and cold in deep winter.

Best for
Babies (0–1), Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
Time to allow
2h
Opening hours
Open at all times as a public park; fountains run in the warmer months. Home to the Sapporo Snow Festival (early February), summer beer gardens and autumn food events.
Price
Free public park running through the city centre. Food stalls, festival events and the neighbouring TV Tower deck are paid extras.
Booking
Usually walk-in
English
★★★☆☆
Indoor / weather
outdoor

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