Higashi Travel Guide
Sapporo
Popular places to visit
Sapporo Beer Museum
Visit this museum dedicated to one of Japan’s most popular beer brands, housed in a preserved factory from the Meiji-period.
Moerenuma Park
One of Isamu Noguchi’s last projects is an expansive public space that is more a immersive work of art than a traditional park.
Sapporo Community Dome
Catch an event at Sapporo Community Dome during your trip to Sapporo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
Retsureppu Shrine
You can learn about the history of Sapporo with a trip to Retsureppu Shrine. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Sapporo Dome
Watch the excitement of baseball and soccer games, shop, eat or climb to an observation deck for panoramic views of Sapporo and its surroundings.
Odori Park
Sapporo’s main thoroughfare has been transformed into a long municipal park, also the city’s premier venue for festivals throughout the year.
Top hotels in Higashi
SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025
Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025
Sapporo Prince Hotel
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
The Royal Park Canvas – Sapporo Odori Park
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025
Sapporo Grand Hotel
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Higashi
Kita Ward
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Kita Ward. Top attractions like Hokkaido University Museum and Seikatei are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Kita-nijuyo-jo Station or Kita-sanjuyo-jo Station to see more of the city.
Shiroishi
The restaurants and shopping are just a few things visitors like about Shiroishi. RaSORa Sapporo and Shiroishi Cycling Road are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Nango-nanachome Station or Nango-jusanchome Station to get around the larger area.
Sapporo City Centre
Enjoy the popular shops in Sapporo City Centre. Odori Park is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nishi-Yon-Chome Stop or Odori Station to see more of Sapporo.
Odori
Shopping, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Odori. Make a stop by Odori Park or Tanukikoji Shopping Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Hatchome Stop or Nishi-Yon-Chome Stop to get around town.
Susukino
Spend some time visiting places like Susukino Street while getting to know Susukino, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Susukino Station or Hosui-Susukino Station to see more of the area.
Kotoni
Even though there aren't top sights in Kotoni, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Sapporo Jyogai Market. Jump on the metro at Kotoni Station to see more of the city.