Places to visit in Sapporo - Part I
Within Sapporo there are some pretty interesting spots to check out when you’re there. The Sapporo Beer Museum is one of them as I have posted about it previously. But there are also other places hidden in nooks and corners for Sapporo like the Odori Park, Clock Tower (which incidentally is the symbol of Sapporo), and Nijo Market.
Let’s check out these three places around Sapporo.
Odori park lies in the center of Sapporo. It kinda reminds me of Central Park in US, a nice big patch of greenery in the midst of a bustling city. The park stretches 12 block and is the venue for the Sapporo Snow Festival during February, where you can see lots of ice carvings and frosty displays.
The clock tower, or Tokeidai, is the symbol of Sapporo. It building was erected in 1878 and in 1881, a US made clock was added to the architecture. The clock tower is today a museum and is an important cultural property in Japan.
Now, Nijo Market is definitely a spot for the gastronomically interested. You can find the freshest salmon roes, sea urchins and whatever seafood you want at Nijo Market. This hotspot if a place for both tourist and locals to shop. One of the attractions of Nijo market is having a seafood breakfast to start your day. And by golly, you WILL have the FRESHEST seafood served up to you, with all the choices for you to pick from.
The market opens from 7am to 6pm all week. :)
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