The Sapporo Clock Tower is the oldest clock tower in Japan.
The clock tower, officially called the Former Sapporo Agricultural School, was built in 1878 based on Dr. Clark's concept.
It was later designated as a national important cultural property and continues to work as a clock tower to tell the time to the citizens.
Information
Location 2 Chome Kita 1 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0001 Hours: 8:45 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. (admission until 5:00 p.m.) Closed: New Year's Day (Jan. 1 to 3) Admission Adults: 200 yen, High school students and younger: free
Directions
Less than a 10-minute walk from Sapporo Station. The Sapporo TV Tower is nearby.
Sapporo Clock Tower
Stadiums/Arenas
Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena
Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena is located in Sapporo City, adjacent to Makomanai Athletic Stadium. Major figure skating competitions, such as the NHK Trophy (2011, 2016, 2019) an …
Sapporo Maruyama Stadium was opened in 1934 and is one of the oldest baseball stadiums in Japan. In 1953, the Yomiuri Giants vs. the New York Giants played an exchange game between …
Ski Jumping Museum at Yoichi Exhibition Hall (Hokkaido)
Mikaho Gymnasium
Mikaho Gymnasium was built as a venue for figure skating at the 1972 Sapporo Olympics. It is still open as an ice skating rink from November to early April, and it is used as a gym …
Hokkaido Bank Curling Stadium is a curling facility in Sapporo City. It is the first public curling facility in Japan. The Japan Curling Championships were held in 2013 and 2019. A …
