Sapporo Clock Tower: A Classic Marker of Hokkaido

#summervacay Sapporo Clock Tower is a humble wooden building with a red roof and crisp white walls one of the oldest structures in Sapporo. Built back in 1878 as a drill hall for Sapporo Agricultural College, it became home to a clock in 1881 and its hourly chimes still echo through the city today . Though modest, the tower symbolizes Hokkaido’s modernization. Inside, a small museum shares its history, while the upper floor hosts events in a restored ceremony hall . Located just steps from Odori Park, it makes a perfect quick stop quiet, iconic, and filled with character.