Hotel Nikko City Sapporo Nakajima Park: Japanese Aesthetics and Minimalism, a Brand-New Experience at a Brand-New Hotel ...

In the heart of Sapporo, Hokkaido, a hotel themed primarily around "snow" will officially open on September 20, 2019. Its exterior color scheme of white, blue, and champagne gold evokes the romantic snow of Hokkaido—quietly glittering and gently falling from the sky... This is Hotel Nikko City Sapporo Nakajima Park.

[Environment and Transportation]

This "refined and elegant" high-end hotel is located next to Nakajima Park in central Sapporo, offering both beautiful scenery and convenient transportation.

Nakajima Park has been selected as one of Japan’s "Top 100 Urban Parks." With its colorful wisteria, red roses, blue water, pink cherry blossoms, red pines, and ginkgo trees throughout the year, the park stands out as an oasis of tranquility and freshness amidst the city bustle. It is also one of the popular spots for autumn foliage viewing in Sapporo. Staying near Nakajima Park not only allows you to enjoy the scenic beauty nearby but also lets you go boating on the park’s Shoubu Pond, or visit the “nationally designated Important Cultural Properties” of Toyohira Hall and Happo-an.

Take the Namboku Subway Line and get off at “Nakajima Koen Station” for direct access to the park. The hotel is just a 3-minute walk away. If you're starting from Sapporo Station, take the Namboku Subway Line for three stops (about 5 minutes) to reach “Nakajima Koen Station.” It's also convenient to take the JR bus and get off at the “Nakajima Koen Mae” bus stop or the Central Bus at the “Nakajima Koen Iriguchi” stop—just a 1-minute walk to the hotel. There are also direct buses from New Chitose Airport.

[Design Concept]

Hotel Nikko City Sapporo Nakajima Park perfectly blends "Japanese aesthetics (International ZEN Style)" with "minimalism (Smart Simplicity)." Scientific calculations and cutting-edge techniques are subtly integrated into a design that is simple, natural, harmonious, and symbiotic. The hotel offers refined services to enhance quality, ensuring a clean, safe, and serene atmosphere.

The main front lobby on the second floor is bright and spacious, featuring a uniquely designed front desk made of washi paper curved frosted glass. The handcrafted silk lighting hanging from above further evokes the image of softly falling snowflakes. In the distance, there are also specially customized lounge sofas and a business rest area.

(Front Lobby)

(Elevator Entrance)

     The theme of "snow," with its distinctive Hokkaido characteristics, is reflected in the details throughout the hotel.

(Left: Original snow crystal pattern corridor carpet   Right: Original snowflake pattern guest room carpet)

[Guest Rooms]

Hotel Nikko City Sapporo Nakajima Park has a total of 211 guest rooms, available in four types: Standard Twin Room (21㎡), Standard Queen Room (21㎡), Superior Twin Room (28㎡), and a combinable Superior Twin Room (56㎡ when two are joined).

(Standard Queen Room Moderate Queen ※ 160cm-wide Simmons bed)

(Combinable Superior Twin Room Superior Twin ※ 120cm-wide Simmons bed)

     Both color schemes and lighting are designed with comfort in mind. Rooms include complimentary mineral water, a free-use coffee machine, a 43-inch 4K TV, a safe, and exclusive JAL CITY bath amenities.

[Facilities]

     The café CONTRAIL on the first floor offers buffet breakfast (07:00–10:00) and lunch (11:30–14:30, with last orders at 14:00).

(Restaurant)

     The large public bath on the second floor features understated black Iga stone and naturally soft indirect lighting, creating a tranquil and healing atmosphere. Male guests can use the sauna, while female guests can enjoy the Jacuzzi. There is also a premium lounge waiting area where you can fully relax and enjoy a pleasant post-bath experience.

(Public Bath)

(Lounge Waiting Area)

[Nearby Attractions]

Recommended places for a stroll near the hotel:

     1. Susukino Entertainment District (a 5-minute walk north from the hotel)

     One of Japan’s three major entertainment districts, featuring 3,600 restaurants and numerous adult entertainment venues. The nighttime population in the area reaches up to 80,000. Recommended for experiencing the youthful vibrancy of the nightlife, followed by sampling local delicacies~

     2. Suitengu Shrine (near the entrance of Nakajima Park)

    A small shrine tucked away in the city. Said to bless love, pregnancy, safe childbirth, successful performances, and protection from water-related disasters, among others.

    3. Toyohira Kan (within Nakajima Park)

    A Western-style hotel built by the Hokkaido Development Commission, and the only hotel constructed by the Meiji government of Japan. Completed in 1880, it is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property.

    4. Happo-an (within the Japanese Garden in Nakajima Park)

    A tea house relocated to Sapporo in 1919. Its construction date is unknown, but it is said to have been designed by Kobori Enshu, a feudal lord and tea master from the early Edo period. It is also a nationally designated Important Cultural Property.

Hotel JAL City Sapporo Nakajima Park

Address:1-25, Nishi 3-chome, Minami 8-jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Transportation:A 3-minute walk from Nakajima Park Station on the Namboku Subway Line; about 80 minutes by New Chitose Airport Bus to the “Nakajima Park” bus stop, then a 1-minute walk

Number of rooms:211 rooms

Payment methods:Cash, UnionPay and other credit cards, JAL vouchers

Other:Wi-Fi available, LAN wired internet access, restaurant, currency exchange machine, parking, smoking area