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Sapporo TV Tower

さっぽろテレビ塔

Odori (Chuo-ku), Sapporo · near Odori Station (Sapporo Subway Namboku / Tozai / Toho Lines) (3 min walk)

Sapporo TV Tower in Odori (Chuo-ku), Sapporo. A 90 m deck at the east end of Odori Park looking straight down the tree-lined avenue, spectacular during the summer flower beds, winter illuminations and Snow Festival.

Why children love it: A 90 m deck at the east end of Odori Park looking straight down the tree-lined avenue, spectacular during the summer flower beds, winter illuminations and Snow Festival.

Honest drawbacks: A short viewpoint visit, and the view is far better lined up with a seasonal Odori Park event than on an ordinary day.

Best for
Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
Time to allow
1h
Opening hours
Observation deck open roughly 9:00-22:00 (last entry ~21:50); hours may change for events and year-end.
Price
Observation deck adults 1,000 yen, children (elementary/junior-high) 500 yen; pre-schoolers free (rates can vary; check the official site).
Booking
Usually walk-in
English
★★★☆☆
Indoor / weather
indoor · rainy-day ok

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