Odori Sapporo Park

7 Chome Odorinishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0042, Japan

Located in downtown Sapporo, Odori Park stretches 1.5km from east to west with beautiful flower beds, green lawns and nearly 4,700 plants of 92 different species, the park is a venue for events. The event is famous and attracts many tourists and residents all year round.

The history of Odori Park began in 1871 when it was built as a perimeter to separate a large-scale fire, dividing the downtown area into two zones: the administrative district to the north and the district to the north. residential and commercial in the south. It was originally called Shiribeshi Dori, later renamed Odori. Along with the development of the city, nowadays the Park is a very peaceful and relaxing space, you can see locals and tourists relaxing together on the lawns and around the fountain in park.

In addition, Odori Park is also famous for hosting many of Hokkaido's most famous seasonal festivals and major sporting events, such as the Lilac Festival in Spring, the YOSAKOI Soran Festival, and the Beer Garden in the spring. Summer, Sapporo Food Festival in autumn and Snow Festival and White Illumination in winter.

During the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, Sapporo Odori Park was designated as the venue for athletics events such as Walking and Marathon.

Hours of operation: The park is open 24/7
Website: http://www.sapporo-park.or.jp/odori/en/

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