| Admission | Elevator fees : Adults ¥700 High School Students ¥600 Junior High School Students ¥400 Elementary School Students ¥300 Children ¥100 |
| Opening Hours | 9 am to 9 pm daily : late April to late October. 9 am to 10 pm daily : July to August. 9:30 pm to 9 pm daily : late October to late April. |
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| Location / Getting There | Soseigawa Dori, 1 Chome Ōdōrinishi, Chūō-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaidō 060-0042, Japan |
The heart of SAPPORO is basically divided into three areas. Sapporo station to the north, Odori in the centre, and Susukino to the south. The central park of Sapporo, ODORI PARK, with its grass lawns, fountains, and benches runs through Sapporo east to west for 10 blocks. It is a popular spot throughout the year and is home to many of Sapporos seasonal festivals. At the eastern most side is TV TOWER which serves as a famous landmark in Sapporo. Built in 1957, the tower raises to a height of 142 metres.
Downtown Sapporo from the observation deck
Ate the base below the tower there is a large open courtyard which is used for events, mainly in the warmer seasons. The entrance has a game corner and a small souvenir shop. On the 1st floor there is a larger souvenir shop where mascot souvenir characters and other items of Hokkaido can be bought. There is also a restaurant on this level offering views over the park. It serves as a nice place to eat, relax, and enjoy the view of ODORI PARK. This floor has the ticket counter for purchasing tickets for the observatory floor 90 metres above. The staff are very friendly and speak English. The observation deck is 90 metres up and offers great views of Sapporo city in every direction. Winter is a particularly nice season to get great views of the winter festival. The tower is specially illuminated in blue from 6pm to 8pm.
Odori park