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Sapporo Clock Tower

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Sapporo Clock Tower

札幌市時計台

Hokkaido

A wooden American-style clock tower built in 1878 as a drill hall for Sapporo Agricultural College; now a museum and one of Hokkaido's most recognized symbols.

Why we picked it

Not hidden — this is one of Japan's most iconic, must-see landmarks.

Best season
Year-round
Year-round (interesting in winter with snow)
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
3.9· 17,411 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 8:45 AM – 5:10 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Adults ¥350 (individual). Free for high-school students and younger.
Nearest station
Odori Station, ~5 min walk; ~10 min from JR Sapporo Station
Website
sapporoshi-tokeidai.jp

Today

8:45–17:10¥350

Stored weekly hours

Daily 8:45 AM – 5:10 PM

Closures

  • Closed January 1 – 3.

Note

  • Last admission 5:00 PM.
  • On the first Monday of each month the building stays open to 8:00 PM for the piano evening.

Tags

historymuseumwooden-architecturesapporoclock-tower

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