The best museums in Sapporo in September 2025

These are the top 20 best museums in Sapporo, Japan, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Sapporo? These are the best ones:

  1. Sapporo Beer Museum1

    Sapporo Beer Museum

     Sapporo
    The Sapporo Beer Museum is situated in the Sapporo Garden Park in Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan. This location is easily accessible and offers a unique cultural experience for tourists interested in the history of beer production in Japan.
  2. Sapporo Clock Tower2

    Sapporo Clock Tower

     Sapporo
    The Sapporo Clock Tower is a notable wooden structure situated in Chūō-ku, Sapporo, the largest city on the island of Hokkaidō, Japan. As a significant tourist attraction, it holds a unique place in the city's landscape and is easily accessible for visitors.
  3. Historical Village of Hokkaido3

    Historical Village of Hokkaido

     Sapporo
    The Historical Village of Hokkaido is an open-air museum located in Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan. This museum offers a unique opportunity to explore the history and culture of Hokkaido in an immersive outdoor setting.
  4. Maruyama zoo4

    Maruyama zoo

     Sapporo
    The Sapporo-Maruyama Zoo is situated in Chūō-ku, a district of Sapporo, which is the capital city of the Japanese prefecture Hokkaidō. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists visiting the city or the region.
  5. Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art5

    Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art

     Sapporo
    The collection of the Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art features works by renowned artists such as Jules Pascin and the École de Paris. Additionally, it showcases pieces by modern Japanese artists, especially those with a connection to Hokkaidō. This diverse collection provides a unique insight into both international and local art scenes.
  6. Sunpiazza Aquarium6

    Sunpiazza Aquarium

     Sapporo
    Take your children to an aquarium and a near playground and have a nice family afternoon with a lot of fun.
  7. Hongo Shin Memorial Museum of Sculpture, Sapporo7

    Hongo Shin Memorial Museum of Sculpture, Sapporo

     Sapporo
    The Hongō Shin Memorial Museum of Sculpture, Sapporo, is a significant cultural institution that opened its doors in 1981 in Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is dedicated to the works of Sapporo-born sculptor Hongō Shin and offers a unique insight into his artistic journey.
  8. Sapporo Salmon Museum8

    Sapporo Salmon Museum

     Sapporo
    Learn about the salmon life cycle in this nice museum located right in the heart of the park.
  9. Hokkaidō Museum of Literature9

    Hokkaidō Museum of Literature

     Sapporo
    Learn about Japanese literature and its most important authors and read about private life of popular novelists who come from Hokkaido.
  10. Sapporo City Transportation Museum10

    Sapporo City Transportation Museum

     Sapporo
    Explore the history of the city and admire its beautiful historic building. A place worth visiting not only for history enthusiasts.
  11. North Safari Sapporo11

    North Safari Sapporo

     Sapporo
  12. Sapporo Science Center12

    Sapporo Science Center

     Sapporo
    Visit a museum focused on sciences of all kinds. Exhibitions and displays focused on the outer space, astronomy, physics, robotics and many more.
  13. Sapporo Artpark13

    Sapporo Artpark

     Sapporo
    Sapporo Art Park, located in Minami-ku, Sapporo, is an open-air complex dedicated to visual and performing arts. The park offers a variety of exhibits and facilities, providing a unique cultural experience in harmony with the natural beauty of Sapporo. It's a place where art and nature coexist, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore and appreciate both.
  14. Hokkaido University Museum14

    Hokkaido University Museum

     Sapporo
    The Hokkaido University Museum, located in Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan, was established in 1999. It is a significant cultural institution in the region, offering visitors a chance to explore a vast collection of materials and learn about the history and culture of Hokkaido.
  15. 15

    Hokkaido Railway Technology Museum

     Sapporo
    Take your family to this unique museum to see the history of railway in Japan. A must-visit for railway enthusiasts as well.
  16. Sapporo Sewerage Science Museum16

    Sapporo Sewerage Science Museum

     Sapporo
  17. Sapporo Waterworks Memorial Museum17

    Sapporo Waterworks Memorial Museum

     Sapporo
  18. Miyabe Kingo Memorial Museum18

    Miyabe Kingo Memorial Museum

     Sapporo
  19. 19

    Junichi Watanabe Literature Museum

     Sapporo
    Discover the world of Japanese literature. Watanabe Jun'ichi wrote more than 50 novels and won several prizes.
  20. 20

    Sapporo Olympic Museum

     Sapporo
    Explore the rich history of winter sports and admire a number of unique collections and displays.

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