Odori Park (大通公園, Ōdōri Kōen) is an oasis in the city center and extends 1.5 km from east to west. The history of Odori Park began in 1871 the street was named "Shiribeshi Dori" , but this name was not popular and it was renamed "Odori" in June 1881 when it was constructed as a large-scale firebreak to separate the downtown area to the administrative district in the north and the residential and commercial district in the south.

Odori Park is the broad median of Odori ("large street") in the center of Sapporo, separating the city into north and south. The park stretches about a kilometer and a half over twelve city blocks and offers pleasant green space during the warmer months.

At the eastern end of Odori Park stands the Sapporo TV Tower, which has an observation deck with nice views of the park and the surrounding city. The tower is just under 150 meters tall, and the observation deck is at an elevation of 90 meters. During the evening the tower is illuminated, making it an attractive landmark.

Odori Park is recognized both regionally and nationally as a site for major events in Sapporo such as the YOSAKOI Soran festival in early summer, the Beer Garden and the Summer Festival in summer, and the Snow Festival and the White Illumination in winter.

Opening hours: Daily 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Getting there: About a 15-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station

All 3 Sapporo subway lines connect to Odori Subway Station.