Sapporo TV Tower
さっぽろテレビ塔 · Ōdōri-Nishi
TV tower in Sapporo, Japan
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:12
Welcome to the Sapporo TV Tower, the iconic vertical axis of Hokkaido's capital. Standing at the eastern terminus of Odori Park, this 147.2-meter structure has served as the city's primary landmark since its completion in 1956. …
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Before we ascend to the clouds, let us pause on the third floor. This level serves as the gateway to the observation deck and provides a deeper look into the tower's history. …
Listen in the app3The Vertical Ascent: A Perspective Shift2:04
The elevator ride to the 90-meter observation deck takes approximately 60 seconds, but in that time, your perspective of Sapporo will be fundamentally altered. As the glass-walled elevator rises, the skyscrapers of the Chuo…
Listen in the app4Westward View: Odori Park and the Mountains1:50
Turning toward the west, we are presented with the most iconic view in Sapporo. Odori Park stretches out before us like a green carpet, reaching toward the distant peaks of Mount Moiwa and Mount Okura. …
Listen in the app5East and North Views: The Sea and the Plain1:49
Turning our attention to the north and east, the character of the view changes. Here, the city yields to the vastness of the Ishikari Plane. …
Listen in the app6The TV Tower Shrine: Spirit in the Sky1:38
Nestled in a corner of the observation deck is the TV Tower Shrine (Terebi-to Jinja), which holds the distinction of being the highest shrine in the city of Sapporo. This small, vermilion-painted sanctuary is dedicated to…
Listen in the app7Descent and the Gastronomic Hub1:47
As we conclude our time on the observation deck and begin our descent, I recommend taking the stairs if they are open. While the elevator is convenient, the walk down through the tower's steel structure provides an intimate look…
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As we stand once again at the base of the Sapporo TV Tower, the digital clock above ticking away the seconds, we can appreciate the tower not just as a landmark, but as the pulse of the city. It has witnessed Sapporo's…
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What is Sapporo TV Tower?
Sapporo TV Tower is a place in Ōdōri-Nishi with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Ōdōri-Nishi |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 14 min 50 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.0611, 141.3564 |
| Last updated |
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