Published date: June 24, 2025
Warm-hearted Sapporo! Created wonderful memories at a conveniently located hotel
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Experience of the stay
We were well taken care of with our two children.
We walked from Sapporo Station to the hotel, but it was quite a distance, taking over 20 minutes. On the way back, we used a taxi, which was about 800 yen, so I thought it would have been better to take a taxi both ways.
As soon as we entered the room, my son hit his head on the corner of the TV, and when I consulted the front desk for something to cool it, they were very considerate and lent us an ice pack and a towel, which was a great help. They also kindly helped us with dinner suggestions (there are few non-smoking restaurants in Sapporo).
Amenities were well-equipped, and they provided coffee, so there was nothing that I felt was lacking.
Notably, the location was excellent. Although it seemed like an office district, it was located along Odori Park, and right in front of the hotel were playground equipment like slides and swings!! Our kids were super happy. It was wonderful being able to stroll in Odori Park, play on the equipment, and easily return to the hotel when they got tired.
There is also a bus stop close to Shiroi Koibito Park, making it very convenient. This is a hotel I want to return to next time.
Experiences during the trip
On the way to the izakaya "Umi e" that we consulted the hotel about, we were able to see Sapporo's iconic spots like the Clock Tower and TV Tower. "Umi e" has several locations in Sapporo and is a must-visit since it is a 'non-smoking' establishment. We visited the Clock Tower location which was the closest to our hotel. The taste and service were both incredible, but it was unfortunate to hear that it would be closing in June.
After dinner, we strolled back to our hotel through Odori Park. The park was beautiful and bustling with people even on a weekday, making it enjoyable just to walk around.
The next day, we visited the classic "Shiroi Koibito Park". There was a bus leaving from near the hotel, making it easy to access. Inside, we had an experience decorating cookies! The children were seriously drawing pictures, it must have been a great experience for them.
At Shiroi Koibito Park, if you have a ticket for the paid area, you can also enter the adjacent Gulliver Town. It's an area filled with little houses and shops, but if you go deeper, there is a corner to play with unusual bicycles, and my kids loved it here. They could play forever, apparently!
On the way back, we walked a bit and took the subway. We had an early dinner eating ramen at a commercial building called Cocos Susukino. We dined at Takezawa, but there are five shops lined up, making it fun to choose.
Everyone we met in Sapporo was surprisingly kind. The last taxi driver told us, 'Please come back to Sapporo again.' My children also said, 'We will definitely come back!'