description Odori Park Overview
Odori Park is a long, narrow public park extending for roughly 1.5 kilometers across central Sapporo, Hokkaido. Divided into numbered blocks, it contains lawns, flower beds, fountains, monuments, and event areas beneath the Sapporo TV Tower at its eastern end. The park hosts major seasonal gatherings, including parts of the Sapporo Snow Festival, the Lilac Festival, and summer beer gardens.
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How long is Odori Park and how is it divided?
Odori Park runs for roughly 1.5 kilometers through central Sapporo and is organized into numbered blocks from Nishi 1-chome to Nishi 12-chome. Sapporo TV Tower stands at the eastern end near Nishi 1-chome.
What happens at Odori Park during the Sapporo Snow Festival?
The park becomes the main Odori Site for the Sapporo Snow Festival, held each February. Large snow and ice sculptures line the central avenue, turning the 1.5-kilometer layout into the event's main exhibition space.
Is Odori Park connected to the Sapporo subway?
Yes, Odori Station serves the Namboku, Tōzai, and Tōhō subway lines beneath the park area. That makes both the Sapporo TV Tower and the western event blocks easy to reach by public transport.
Which other festivals use Odori Park?
The park hosts the YOSAKOI Soran Festival in June and Sapporo Autumn Fest later in the year, along with seasonal events such as the Lilac Festival. Different numbered blocks are used for stages, flower displays, and food areas.
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