Published date: August 5, 2024
[Accommodation Experience] La Gent Stay Sapporo Odori
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Experience of the stay
This time, I came to "La Gent Stay Sapporo Odori" in Susukino, Sapporo, through HafH.
It takes about 40 minutes from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo Station via the Airport Rapid.
Since I arrived in the early afternoon, my first order of business was to grab a bite. Then, I promptly headed to the hotel to drop off my luggage.
"La Gent Stay Sapporo Odori" is located about a 5-minute walk from Susukino Station and Odori Station on the subway.
The area is filled with buildings, and it really feels like the heart of Sapporo.
After a short walk from Odori Station, I arrived at the hotel.
On the 1st floor of the hotel, there is a Family Mart convenience store.
Having a convenience store nearby is very handy.
The room I stayed in was a moderate twin. It has a simple and calm atmosphere.
The bathroom and toilet are completely separate, which I thought was really nice.
However, I never ended up using the bathroom once.
Why is that…?
Because La Gent Stay Sapporo Odori has a large communal bath!
The 3rd and 5th floors have a large public bath (Pon no Yu) and, what's more, it's natural hot spring!
I really liked this natural hot spring personally.
It's a Japanese modern bathhouse inspired by the wooden public baths of the Meiji era, and the atmosphere is nice, and the temperature is perfect, making it great after walking around Sapporo.
After my bath, I returned to my room and enjoyed a Sapporo Classic beer bought from the convenience store. It was the best.
On the 2nd floor of the hotel, there is a gallery that is themed around the pioneering era of Hokkaido.
You can see the history of Hokkaido through photos. It's quite different from the current Hokkaido, so you can feel the history here.
The great thing about La Gent Stay Sapporo Odori is that it offers an impressively nice natural hot spring for such a reasonable price.
The location in the center of Sapporo makes it very convenient for both tourism and workcation purposes.
If you are looking for a hotel around Sapporo Station, I recommend using HafH to stay here!
Experiences during the trip
After arriving at Sapporo Station, the first thing I did was to grab a bite at the famous Sapporo soup curry restaurant "Okushiba Shoten".
The photo is of the store's special "Okushiba-burg Curry". You can choose between chicken base or shrimp base for the soup.
I opted for the shrimp base and it was really good and delicious.
This is a gourmet spot that you should definitely check out if you go to Sapporo.
The Tanukikoji Shopping Street has been in operation since Meiji 6 (1873), and it is the oldest shopping street in Hokkaido.
It also boasts one of the largest scales in the region, stretching approximately 900m from east to west and housing over 200 stores.
From West 1-chome to West 7-chome, it is covered by an arcade, so you can enjoy it even in bad weather, which is a nice point.
The "Sapporo TV Tower" located in Odori Park is also one of the famous landmarks around Sapporo Station.
I didn't climb the tower, but the day I visited, there was a temporary Sapporo Beer Garden in operation.
It's about a 10-minute walk from La Gent Stay Sapporo Odori.
Another must-see in Sapporo is the Sapporo Clock Tower, which is a classic tourist destination.
The official name is said to be "Former Sapporo Agricultural School Drill Hall".
It was built in 1878 based on the concept of Dr. Clark, the first principal of the Sapporo Agricultural School, which is the predecessor of Hokkaido University. It has been loved by citizens as a clock tower that tells time and as a representative spot of Sapporo City.
The former Hokkaido Government Office (Red Brick Office) is a brick building known as "Red Brick" in Sapporo.
Built in 1888, it is an American-style Neo-Baroque architecture that has a history of about 80 years serving as the political center of the region until the new office building was constructed.
The next day after my stay, I had breakfast at Nijo Market and then headed toward Shakotan.
The sea urchin rice bowl in Shakotan is superb. Furthermore, Cape Kamui in Shakotan is a breathtaking spot, so if you're extending your trip beyond Sapporo, make sure to check it out!