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Sapporo TV Tower

さっぽろテレビ塔

Radio broadcasting tower built in 1957 featuring digital clocks and observation areas, with renovations completed in the early 2000s.

Updated 2026/07/12
Sapporo TV Tower at night
Sapporo TV Tower at night © Qiuqizhenghong, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Mon–Sun10:00–20:00
Holidays10:00–20:00
Admission
EveryoneFree
Links
Official websiteEnglish · Japanese
Access
1, Odorinishi, Sapporo-Shi Chuo-Ku, Hokkaido 〒 060-0042
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The Sapporo TV Tower was built in 1957 by Tachū Naitō, and serves as a repeater for radio station AIR-G' and FM North Wave. The tower features digital clocks installed at 65 meters from the ground, donated by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. The tower underwent renovations in 2002 and 2006, and commemorated its 50th anniversary in 2007 with events and discount campaigns.

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An annual winter illumination event in Sapporo showcases light installations and snow-dusted trees, creating festive displays across Odori Park and the city.

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