Sōseigawa Park: Sapporo's Green Artery
A refreshing urban oasis in Sapporo, Sōseigawa Park blends nature, art, and history along the tranquil Sōsei River.
Sōseigawa Park is an 820-meter-long green space in the heart of Sapporo, following the Sōsei River from north to south. Once a canal that divided the city, it's now a tranquil spot with walking paths, sculptures, and seasonal flowers, offering a refreshing escape.
A brief summary to Sōseigawa park
- 1 Chome Minami 3 Johigashi, Sapporo, 1 Chome Minami 3 Johigashi, Chuo Ward, Hokkaido, 060-0053, JP
- +8111-221-4100
- Visit website
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Visit during the Lilac Festival in May or July to see the park in full bloom.
- Take a stroll along the park's length, starting from Nijo Market and ending near the Sapporo TV Tower for a comprehensive experience.
- Look for the 'Snow Ring' sculpture, marking the zero point of Sapporo.
- Check for local events and festivals happening in the park, especially during the warmer months.
Getting There
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Walking
From Odori Park, head east for one block. Sōseigawa Park runs parallel to Odori Park and is easily accessible on foot. The walk is approximately 5 minutes. There are no costs associated with this approach.
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Public Transport
Take the subway to Odori Station or Susukino Station. Sōseigawa Park is a 5-minute walk from either station. Sapporo subway single-journey fares range from ¥210 to ¥370 depending on the distance. IC cards like SAPICA, Kitaca, and Suica are accepted.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available in Sapporo. A short taxi ride from Sapporo Station to Sōseigawa Park will cost approximately ¥670 for the first 1,280 meters, then ¥80 for every 241 meters. Note that there may be a 20% surcharge between 10 PM and 5 AM.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Sosei Bridge
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Odori Koen
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札幌開祖 吉田茂八碑
0.5 km
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聖恩無彊碑
0.7 km
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聖恩無彊碑
0.7 km
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Sapporo Kita 3-jo Plaza
0.9 km
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Black Slide Mantra
1.1 km
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Hokkaido University Museum in Botanic Garden
1.3 km
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Hōhei Kan
1.4 km
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Sapporo City Observatory
1.5 km
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Seikatei
1.6 km
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Sapporo Shiryokan (Former Sapporo Court of Appeal )
1.7 km
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圓山開村記念碑
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Maruyama Park Center
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Moiwa Sanroku Station
3.6 km
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Unmissable attractions to see
Nijo Market
0.1 km
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狸小路2丁目
0.2 km
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Sapporo TV Tower
0.4 km
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Hokkaido Shrine Tongu
0.4 km
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Odori Park
0.4 km
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Nikka Whiskey Sign
0.5 km
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Ganso Ramen Yokocho Sapporo
0.5 km
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Odori Park fountain
0.5 km
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Odori Park West 3-chome
0.5 km
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Chitosetsuru Sake Museum
0.5 km
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Tanukikoji Shopping Street
0.6 km
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Funsui
0.6 km
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大観覧車 nORIA
0.6 km
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Sapporo Clock Tower
0.6 km
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Nihonkirisuto Kyodan Sapporo Church
0.6 km
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Essential places to dine
Umenohana Sapporoten
0.2 km
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Wagyu Shabushabu Sukiyaki Fujiyama
0.3 km
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HOKKAIDO CUISINE KAMUY
0.3 km
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生ソーセージバル LECKER (レッカー) 札幌ル・トロワ店
0.3 km
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Oga
0.3 km
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北海道ダイニング ミチノイエ
0.4 km
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Umi Hachikyo
0.4 km
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THE GARDEN SAPPORO HOKKAIDO GRILLE
0.4 km
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Jacksonville moyuk Sapporo
0.4 km
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Arinko Ororataunten
0.4 km
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Holiday Inn ANA Sapporo Susukino All Day Dining Verde
0.4 km
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Suntory's Garden Sora
0.5 km
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Sapporo Ramen Haruka
0.5 km
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Teshikaga Ramen
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Ramen gantetsu yokocho
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
MARUZEN & JUNKUDO Sapporo
0.2 km
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Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store
0.3 km
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Flying Tiger Copenhagen 丸井今井札幌ストア
0.3 km
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Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store Ichijo Building
0.3 km
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BAPE STORE® SAPPORO
0.3 km
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お香セレクトショップ kuyu
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Jupiter Sapporo Aurora Town Store
0.3 km
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IKEUCHI GATE
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MUJIcomさっぽろ地下街オーロラタウン
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nina+broom
0.3 km
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スカイショップ
0.4 km
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STONE MARKET Sapporo Aurora Town
0.4 km
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Top of the Hill Sapporo PARCO
0.4 km
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AOAO SAPPOROミュージアムショップ
0.4 km
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moyuk SAPPORO
0.4 km
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Au Grenier （オ・グルニエ）
0.2 km
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CANVAS LOUNGE「KOKAGE」
0.3 km
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CANVAS ROOFTOP
0.3 km
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Maduro
0.3 km
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The Bow Bar
0.3 km
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the bar nano. femto.
0.4 km
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Bar Orb
0.4 km
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Yamazaki
0.4 km
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THE NIKKA BAR
0.4 km
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The Long Bar
0.4 km
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Bossa
0.4 km
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BAR KNIGHT
0.4 km
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Saint John's Wood
0.5 km
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Flair bar es
0.5 km
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Bar CRAFTSMAN
0.5 km
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