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
Retsureppu Shrine is just one of the places to see in Sapporo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and monuments.
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.
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.
Things to do
Sapporo: Lake Toya, Farm & Noboribetsu Hell Valley Day Trip
Colored Hokkaido: Furano Flower&Biei Blue Pond From Sapporo
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Tour with Ropeway Ticket
Sapporo: Hokkaido, Noboribetsu and Lake Toya Day Tour
With Lunch│Mt. Usu Ropeway, Otaru & Noboribetsu Day Trip
Hokkaido: Lake Toya, Bear Ranch and Sapporo Otaru Full Day Tour
Top hotels in Higashi
SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL
Horrible, first thing they asked was not welcome, but Japan government raised taxes and we need more money. Never will stay there again.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hotel Emion Sapporo
Breakfast was great Room was good Price was great
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
KOKO HOTEL Sapporo Ekimae
Great place and location.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Tokyu Stay Sapporo Odori
Staff is ok. Rooms are getting old but still very good condition.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
The Royal Park Canvas – Sapporo Odori Park
This hotel is great! Great location, very clean, quiet, and secure. Would book again for sure!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Sapporo Grand Hotel
A beautiful hotel that was clean and modern. The staff was very welcoming and the location is fantastic. We are excited when we discovered the underground walkways that attached to the hotel. It is close to the station and other things to see. The dinner and breakfast buffet was wonderful. It had ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
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. Tanukikoji Shopping Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nishi-Yon-Chome Stop or Odori Station to see more of Sapporo.
Susukino
Spend some time visiting places like Ramen Yokocho 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.
Odori
Shopping, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Odori. Make a stop by Tanukikoji Shopping Street or Odori Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Hatchome Stop or Nishi-Yon-Chome Stop to get around town.
Kotoni
Even though there aren't top sights in Kotoni, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Hokkaido Shrine. Jump on the metro at Kotoni Station to see more of the city.
