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Sapporo, Hokkaido / 札幌市時計台

Sapporo Clock Tower

The former drill hall of Sapporo Agricultural College, built in 1878 and now a museum; a National Important Cultural Property in the city center.

The clock tower and snow-covered trees on a snowy day
Sapporo Clock Tower in winterPhoto: Sapporo Tourism Photo Library (City of Sapporo) · Terms of use · Source

Last official check

2 Oct 2026

Traveler reports

0

Reports open in Phase 2

Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

Decide before you go

A short summary made from the official facts below. Check the rows for details.

Getting there
Train
Admission
Paid (see the price below)
Closing days
Has closing days (see below)

Before you go

Only facts we confirmed on official sources are shown. Anything else is listed under “Not yet confirmed”.

Opening hours

8:45-17:10 (last entry 17:00). On the first Monday of each month (next day if a holiday) it opens late, 8:45-20:00 (next: October 5, 2026).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Closed

Closed January 1-3.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Admission

Adults 350 yen, university students 150 yen (student ID), elementary to high school students free (ID for junior high and high school), groups of 20+ 300 yen. Free for holders of a disability certificate and one carer (two for wheelchair users); the Mirairo ID app is accepted. Sapporo residents are free on the 16th of each month (proof of address).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Getting there

About 10 min from JR Sapporo Station through the underground walkway toward Odori (exit 9). 5 min on foot from Odori Station (Namboku, Tozai and Toho subway lines), city hall side exit.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Parking

No car park; use paid car parks nearby. Visitors using a wheelchair or with walking difficulties who come by car should contact the office.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Payment

Credit cards, transport IC cards, QR code payments and other cashless methods are accepted (some exceptions).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Accessibility

There is a small step at the entrance; use the intercom beside the main gate to call staff. A lift takes you to the 2nd floor. Toilets are in a separate building (you go outside briefly).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site

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Address: Sapporo, Hokkaido (Japanese address: 北海道札幌市中央区北1条西2丁目)

Official site: https://sapporoshi-tokeidai.jp/

Location

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Nearby spots

Distances are straight-line distances, not travel distances.

Crowds

Best time to visit

The best time to visit is on the hour when the bell rings, and best of all at the hours with the most strokes (official site).

Checked 2 Oct 2026 on the official site
Not yet confirmed

Crowd level, Peak time, Busiest days, Busiest season

no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.

Latest traveler report
None yet

Traveler crowd data by time of day appears after 5 traveler reports (0 so far).

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Visiting respectfully

  • Local etiquetteNo air conditioning (it can exceed 30°C inside from about July to September); in winter it stays cold, so dress warmly. No eating or drinking inside except water (vending machine on the 2nd floor). No coin lockers; large bags can be left in front of the 1st-floor office.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
  • RulesOn Monday, September 28, 2026, 7:00-8:00, the grounds are closed for a survey (no walking through).Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
  • PhotographyCommercial photography or publication needs an application (form and plan by email or fax) and a permit.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site

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