JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo — The 5★ Tower in Sapporo
Picture sleeping at the top of the tallest tower in Sapporo, then the next morning just riding the lift down to catch your train — that is exactly what JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo is. Honestly, the people who have stayed here all say the same thing: it's worth it. A score of 9.0/10 from 15,800+ real reviews · 5★ Tower · from ¥28,000/night · and to be straight with you — at this price, in this class, you'll struggle to find a rival in Sapporo.
Ever stayed at a 5-star hotel where 'the lobby alone is worth it'? JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo is one of those. The hotel occupies JR Tower — the tallest building in Sapporo (38 floors) · directly connected to Sapporo Station · anyone coming in and out of Hokkaido by Shinkansen or the Airport JR Express will love this location. The thing guests talk about most is the Sky Spa on the 22nd floor — onsen + sauna + a 360° view over the city · on a clear day you can see Mt. Moiwa. The Standard rooms are 28 sqm, larger than most 5★ rooms in Sapporo · head down through the building and you walk straight into Daimaru / Stellar Place / the JR Tower Shopping Mall. With 15,800+ reviews, you can be confident you won't be disappointed · it's a great fit if you fly in and out of CTS Airport often (37 minutes by direct JR) or are heading to Niseko to ski (JR + bus, 2.5 hrs).
"I've stayed at plenty of 5-star hotels — but the service here beats everywhere I've been. Three full nights and I didn't want to leave."
Rooms start with the Standard Twin at 28 sqm · priced at ¥28,000/night · and here's the thing — rooms here run 30–50% larger than a typical 5-star hotel in Japan. Sometimes the smallest room here is bigger than the premium room at another hotel · high-quality beds, thick towels, a marble bathroom with a soaking tub · amenities from brands like Bvlgari / Hermès · honestly — once you settle in, you won't want to step out at all.
The in-hotel facilities are stacked like a small resort in the middle of the city · there's a spa, 24-hour fitness, a swimming pool, and dining that's Michelin-level or close to it · some days there's afternoon tea / lounge access · the team looks after you butler / concierge style — ask for anything and they'll arrange it — from snagging a table at a hard-to-book restaurant in town to setting up a private tour · to be straight — once you've stayed here... you get lazy about leaving.
The location is JR Tower · directly connected to Sapporo Station Central · a 38-floor tower · close to JR Sapporo Station, Odori Park (Snow Festival site), and the Susukino entertainment district · get around the city on the Namboku / Tozai / Toho Subway lines · 40 minutes from New Chitose (CTS) Airport on the JR Rapid Airport. If your plans revolve around this area — this place fits perfectly.
Quietly between us — JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo is the 'no regrets' pick for anyone who wants the very best for their trip to Sapporo · honeymoon, a milestone trip, an anniversary, or simply 'wanting to treat yourself once in a lifetime' — it's a great match · yes, it's the most expensive in the city, but the service is the best in the city too · if budget isn't a constraint — book it.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Sapporo Station 0-min walk (directly connected)
- ✓ Sky Spa on the 22nd floor + onsen + city view
- ✓ 15,800+ reviews — top-tier confidence
- ✓ Concierge service that arranges anything you ask, fast
- ! ¥28K — the highest price in Sapporo
- ! Station area gets busy during rush hour
- ! Most expensive in its class — not ideal on a tight budget
- ✓ Sky Spa on the 22nd floor + onsen + city view
- ✓ 15,800+ reviews — top-tier confidence
- ✓ Close to Daimaru + Stellar Place shopping
- ✓ Everything delivers exactly what you'd expect from a leading 5-star
- ! Rates rise 40–50% during the Snow Festival
- ! Entry only via reception — no express check-out
- 💡If you're worried about the '¥28K — highest price in Sapporo' — to be straight, if that's a dealbreaker for you, look at other options in the city.
- 💡The station area gets busy during rush hour — check carefully before you book · if you're fine with it, this place is great.
- 💡If budget is a big factor — there are 4-star hotels in the same city with great quality at half the price · take a look at our Top 10 before deciding.