Sapporo / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around Sapporo
Sapporo has broad city parks, historic buildings and views across the plain. These ideas use visitor areas, park paths and a university campus open to visitors.
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Asahiyama Memorial Park
From the open lookout in Asahiyama Memorial Park, frame Sapporo and the Ishikari Plain in daylight. The park lies near brown bear habitat. Check current alerts, follow closures and avoid visiting the park in the evening, at night or early in the morning.
Search Google MapsSapporo Clock Tower
The white Clock Tower stands among taller buildings in central Sapporo. From the public sidewalk, isolate the clock and roofline. Admission is required if you enter the museum.
Search Google MapsOdori Park
From the paths at Odori Park’s 3-chome section, frame the Sapporo TV Tower beyond the park. Trees and flower beds change the foreground with the season. Leave room for pedestrians.
Search Google MapsSapporo TV Tower
The paid observation deck of Sapporo TV Tower looks west along Odori Park. Photograph the park as a green or snowy strip through the city, depending on the season.
Search Google MapsHokkaido Red Brick Office
From the garden paths, frame the red-brick facade of the former Hokkaido Government Office with trees at the edge of the image. Check access before visiting. The building closes for inspection on 15 November 2026, and wedding photo sessions have separate application rules.
Search Google MapsNakajima Park
Use a path beside Shobu-ike Pond to include trees and their reflections. The historic Hoheikan building also stands in the park, so try a separate architectural detail as you walk.
Search Google MapsHokkaido University Ginkgo
Ginkgo trees line Kita 13 at Hokkaido University and turn gold in autumn. Photograph along the row from the sidewalk, stay out of the road and respect the university as a working campus.
Search Google MapsMoerenuma Glass Pyramid
From an open park path, frame the Glass Pyramid against the sky. Renovation continues through December 2026. A power outage on 9 November closes the park toilets. Check current access. Individual noncommercial outdoor photography needs no notice. Noncommercial groups must notify the park, while commercial shoots require permission.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Visit Sapporo: Clock Tower
- Visit Sapporo: Odori Park
- Visit Sapporo: TV Tower and viewpoint
- Visit Sapporo: Former Hokkaido Government Building
- Hokkaido Red Brick Office: Closure dates
- Hokkaido Red Brick Office: Photo sessions
- Welcome to Sapporo: Nakajima Park
- Visit Sapporo: Hokkaido University
- Hokkaido University: Ginkgo Avenue traffic rules
- Hokkaido University: Ginkgo Avenue
- Moerenuma Park: Visitor information
- Moerenuma Park: Photography applications
- Moerenuma Park: Glass Pyramid construction
- Welcome to Sapporo: Asahiyama Memorial Park
- Asahiyama Park: Access and bear guidance
- Moerenuma Park: Power outage on 9 November