The wood-built Sapporo Clock Tower is one of the city's most famous tourist destinations. It is one of the few buildings in the city still constructed in the Western style, with an American design. The tower's clock continues to operate precisely, and an hourly bell is rung.

This clock tower was built in 1878 as part of the remaining academic buildings of Sapporo Agricultural College (presently Hokkaido University). It was the first building built in the city and is the only one still standing today. The clock belongs to E. Howard & Co. of Boston, Massachusetts, USA. It was installed in July 1881.

Later, in 1968, the clock tower was registered as an Important Cultural Property of Japan and in 2009 was designated as a Mechanical Engineering Heritage of Japan. Today, the clock tower houses a museum showing the history of the city and the origins of Sapporo Agricultural College. It is open to visitors all year round, except Sundays and New Year's.

Opening hours: Open daily 08:45 - 17:10

Admission fee: costs 200 yen/adult, while group visitors can receive a discount on the admission fee.

How to get there:

About 15 minutes on foot from JR Sapporo Station