We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
All 104 Sapporo Attractions »

Clock Tower (Tokei-dai)

North 1, West 2, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0001, Japan
+81 11-231-0838
Ranked #42 of 87 attractions in Sapporo
3.5 of 5 stars 248 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites
Description: Hokkaido’s most famous landmark is its clock tower, reported to have never missed tolling the hour since its construction in 1878.
Update attraction details
Write a Review

248 reviews from our community

Visitor rating
    24
    57
    129
    35
    3
Date Rating
Cairns, Australia
Top Contributor
60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011

We went with our 11 year old daughter and spent about an hour looking at the museum and reading all the information about the clocktower's history. Our family always likes to visit museums and found this to be another interesting part of Japanese history. One staff member was pleased to give us information in English. Not expensive to go and... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by Just-Julie-Cairns for Sapporo
Hong Kong
Contributor
18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011

Just a short walk from the Odori Park. The Clock Tower is surrounded by modernized building but carefully preserved. Built in late 19th Century, an originally landmark of the former Sapporo Agricultural College. You could find a small museum at the Tower which is dedicated to the development of Sapporo (fee 200Yen per adult, 100Yen for full-time student). However didn’t... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by Lunasolhk for Sapporo
Melbourne, Australia
Top Contributor
55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2011

We went to the clock tower thinking it would be special (had a big icon on the map) and it looked just like a clock tower from an American church in a small American country town. This is probably why its special, but it's probably more interesting through non-western eyes. Have a look at the photos in other peoples reviews... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by sadpanda for Sapporo
Singapore, Singapore
Contributor
17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2010

This relocated and rebuilt Clock Tower consists a small museum on the ground floor which is not really interesting. You will not miss much if you do not have chance to visit this place, though you can take some nice photos of the Clock Tower from outside

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by tcss007 for Sapporo
Top Contributor
110 reviews 110 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012
Google Translation

More
Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by にゃあご for Sapporo
北海道
Top Contributor
62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
Google Translation

More
Was this review helpful? Yes
See 13 more reviews by みー31 for Sapporo
千葉
Top Contributor
51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
Google Translation

More
Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by 2floria for Sapporo
Tokyo
Top Contributor
56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
Google Translation

More
Was this review helpful? Yes
札幌
Senior Contributor
49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
Google Translation

More
Was this review helpful? Yes
See 10 more reviews by ミンミンラビット for Sapporo
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
Google Translation

More
Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by dalny_co for Sapporo

Travellers who viewed Clock Tower (Tokei-dai) also viewed

Mt. Okura Observatory
4.5 of 5 stars 99 Reviews
Sapporo, Hokkaido
Shiroi Koibito Park
4 of 5 stars 118 Reviews
Sapporo, Hokkaido
 
Moerenuma Park
4.5 of 5 stars 97 Reviews
Sapporo, Hokkaido
Sapporo Beer Museum
4.5 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
Sapporo, Hokkaido
 

Been to Clock Tower (Tokei-dai)? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Clock Tower (Tokei-dai), register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing
See all sites
Cruise Critic

The ultimate cruise resource: cruise reviews, deals, news and advice.

SeatGuru

The world's most comprehensive source for airline seats, airline info, & in-flight amenities.

Family Vacation Critic

The best family holidays start here.

Best beach houses of 2012 »