Odori Park, originally laid out as the fire-break, divides the city center into the north-south, stretching about 1.5 km, covering 12 blocks with TV tower in west 1 is an oasis for the citizens situated in among office-buildings.

In every block of this park, we find attraction, monuments , artworks, play-areas, fountains, not to mention the beauty of the seasonal flowers and trees. Among the artworks, the great work of Isamu Noguchi is well known.

All along the park, we have about 92species 4,700 trees such as lilacs, elms, Japanese zelkovas, azaleas and about 50 cherry trees.

In every season, many events are held here including the world-famous Snow Festival.

April 4, 2007 renewed

Odori Park
West 1-12, Odori, Chuo-ku

Odori Park Blessing of Light

Flower beds in Odori Park

Odori Park "We need sunshine !"

Free museum, Odori Park

Viewing Spots of flowers in and around Sapporo

See more pictures of Sapporo city autumn leaves

Event Schedule at Odori

Sapporo Snow Festival
Time:Early February
Odori Park lined with gigantic snow statues, ice sculptures with various kinds of events for visitors.

Sapporo Lilac Festival
Time:Late May
About 400 lilac in full bloom.

YOSAKOI Soran Festival
Time:Early June
Based on Hokkaido local song of Soran, dozens of thousands of dancers perform, marching along.

Sapporo Summer Festival
Time:Late July - Late Aug.
Beer Garden and Bon Dance.

German Christmas Market
Time:Late Nov. - Middle Dec.
Sister city Munich brings in traditional Christmas market in west 2 block.

Sapporo White Illumination
Time:Middle Nov. - Early Jan.
Fantasy with illumination ,visual and audio effect in the white world.

Odori Park seen from TV tower

Black Slide Mantra by Isamu Noguchi
Black Slide Mantra

Shopping Odori