Views & landmarks
JR Tower
JR Tower
JR Tower rises directly above JR Sapporo Station, combining an office tower with the Sapporo Stellar Place shopping complex, the Daimaru Sapporo department store, a cinema, and a hotel. The main draw for visitors is the T38 observation deck near the top of the tower, which gives an open view over Sapporo toward the surrounding hills — useful for getting a sense of the city's grid layout, and popular around sunset.
Getting there
The tower sits on top of Sapporo Station, so if you're anywhere in the central Odori or Susukino area, it's a short subway ride or a walk of around 15-20 minutes. Once inside the station complex, signs direct you to the tower entrance and the elevators up to the observation deck.
How much time to allow
Seeing the observation deck alone takes about 30-45 minutes. If you plan to browse the shopping floors, eat at one of the restaurants, or catch a film, allow an extra one to two hours.
When to go
Late afternoon into early evening is a good window for the view, since you can see the city in daylight and then watch it light up after dark. Weekends and evenings around dinnertime tend to be busier, both in the observation deck and in the restaurant floors below.
Combine with
- Sapporo Clock Tower (0.6km) and Nihon Kirisuto Kyodan Sapporo Church (0.6km) are both close enough to fold into a short walk before or after visiting the tower.
- Guardian Angels Cathedral (1.1km) is a bit further but still walkable.
- Sapporo Beer Museum (1.4km) works well as a separate stop later in the day, given the extra distance.
Updated September 20, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
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