The Sapporo Clock Tower is in the very center of Sapporo, so getting there is basically a short walk from the main transport hubs.
If you’re coming from JR Sapporo Station, the simplest route is to walk south through the underground passage toward Odori. The official access guidance says it’s about 10 minutes via the Underground Walkway, then you take Exit 9 and walk about 2 minutes above ground to the Clock Tower. If you prefer walking entirely above ground, the Clock Tower’s official site also describes it as about a 10-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station (South Exit).
If you’re using the subway, head to Odori Station. Official access info says to take Odori Station and walk about 2 minutes from Exit 8 (City Hall side), and other official/major travel guides also place it at roughly a 5-minute walk from Odori exits depending on which exit you use.
A practical “tourist rhythm” tip: the Clock Tower sits close to Odori Park and the TV Tower area, so many visitors simply bundle it into a central walking loop—JR Sapporo Station → Clock Tower → Odori Park/TV Tower—without needing any extra transport.
https://sapporoshi-tokeidai.jp/
Sapporo Clock Tower access
Sapporo Clock Tower (Tokeidai) is in central Sapporo, so access is mainly a short walk from JR Sapporo Station or Odori Station.
From JR Sapporo Station, the easiest (especially in bad weather) is to use the underground walkway Chi-Ka-Ho toward Odori for about 10 minutes, then go up at Exit 9 and walk about 2 minutes to the Clock Tower. If you stay above ground, it’s still about a 10-minute walk from the station’s south side.
From the subway, access is simple from Odori Station (served by the Namboku, Tozai, and Toho lines). Official access guidance says to use the City Hall side exits—for example Exit 8—and walk about 2 minutes. Other official visitor sources also summarize it as roughly a 5-minute walk from Odori Station.
If you’re writing this for travelers who care about convenience, the key point is that the Clock Tower has no dedicated parking, so it’s best reached on foot from central stations or by nearby paid parking.
Sapporo Clock Tower nearest station
The nearest station for Sapporo Clock Tower is Odori Station (大通駅) on the Sapporo Subway. From Odori, it’s about a 5-minute walk depending on the exit you use.
If you’re coming by JR, the closest major station is JR Sapporo Station (札幌駅), and the Clock Tower is about a 10-minute walk from the South Exit.
https://sapporoshi-tokeidai.jp/
Sapporo Clock Tower from air port
From New Chitose Airport (CTS), the simplest route to Sapporo Clock Tower is to go to JR Sapporo Station, then walk to the Clock Tower.
The fastest and most common option is the JR Hokkaido “Rapid Airport” train from New Chitose Airport Station to Sapporo Station. JR Hokkaido states the ride is about 33–41 minutes depending on the service type. After you arrive at Sapporo Station, the Clock Tower is an easy walk: the official access guidance says you can take the underground walkway toward Odori for about 10 minutes, go up at Exit 9, then walk about 2 minutes to the Clock Tower. (If you prefer above ground, the Clock Tower’s official site also describes it as about a 10-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station’s south entrance. )
If you’d rather use a bus, New Chitose Airport’s official access page lists airport shuttle / intercity buses to Sapporo, and operators like Hokuto Kotsu publish English timetables (revised April 2025) for the Sapporo city center ⇄ New Chitose Airport routes. Once you get off around Sapporo Station (or central Sapporo), you can use the same short walk route to the Clock Tower via the underground passage and Exit 9.
Sapporo Clock Tower transportation
Sapporo Clock Tower is right in central Sapporo, so transportation is less about “which vehicle” and more about choosing the easiest hub, then walking the last few minutes.
Most travelers use the JR line first. From New Chitose Airport, the standard route is the JR Hokkaido Rapid Airport train to JR Sapporo Station, which JR Hokkaido lists as roughly 33–41 minutes depending on the service. From Sapporo Station, the Clock Tower is close enough that walking is usually faster than trying to “ride one more stop.” The official access guidance recommends the underground walkway toward Odori for about 10 minutes, then going up at Exit 9 and walking about 2 minutes to the Clock Tower.
If you’re already in the city center, the subway is the other easy option. Odori Station is the most convenient subway hub for the Clock Tower area, and official guidance describes it as only a short walk from the City Hall side exits. That means you can combine the Clock Tower with Odori Park or the TV Tower without adding any extra transport complexity.
Buses work too, especially if you’re coming from the airport or staying in a hotel that’s more bus-friendly than train-friendly, but the key tip is the same: get off around Sapporo Station / central Sapporo, then walk. New Chitose Airport’s official access information lists bus options into Sapporo, and once you’re near the station area you can use the short underground-walkway route to reach the Clock Tower comfortably even in winter.
So, the cleanest blog guidance is: use JR to reach Sapporo Station (especially from the airport), then walk via the underground passage for a weather-proof approach, or use Odori Station if you’re moving within central Sapporo.
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