Trip Planner:   Asia  /  Japan  /  Hokkaido  /  Sapporo  /  Chuo  /  Clock Tower (Tokei-dai)

Clock Tower (Tokei-dai), Chuo

2.7
#3 of 68 in Historic Sites in Sapporo
Historic Site Landmark
The city's oldest structure and one of a smattering of remaining Western-style buildings, Clock Tower (Tokei-dai) stands among the more popular tourist attractions in town. Constructed in 1878 to serve the local university, the tower features a wood construction reminiscent of architecture generally found in small-town America. Head inside to explore a small museum showcasing the university's history and the origins of the city. Arrange to visit Clock Tower (Tokei-dai) and other attractions in Sapporo using our Sapporo tour builder app .
Improve this listing »
Create an itinerary including Clock Tower (Tokei-dai)
map
© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors
Clock Tower (Tokei-dai) Tours
Hokkaido Private Walking Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $400
Duration: 8 hours
Buy tours from $400
Sapporo Private Full-Day Tour with Local Guide BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $42
Duration: 8 hours
Buy tours from $42
Clock Tower (Tokei-dai) Reviews
Rate this attraction
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 3.5
2,233 reviews
Google
3.7
TripAdvisor
  • By masashis2003
    Can't get inside on the internal conversion in that until the end of October, was disappointing. I originally was in the drill Hall of Sapporo agricultural college. However, Vista is elegant and beautiful.
    View original
  • By Nefertari175
    Buildings and buried during the Bill passed, but Sapporo. If photo imaging enters the building would be too bad.
    View original
  • By take965
    Near the snow mark parlour, date course is perfect for when I'm watching the clock tower became exactly 7 pm, it was Bell
    View original
View more on TripAdvisor »
Google
  • By Trevin Chui
    A very surprising visit. The ancient clock tower in Sapporo which possess a very dramatic history and the foreigner living in Hokkaido. The exhibition shows many great stories and how the residents of Sapporo developed. Worth to visit for understanding Sapporo.
  • By Christine Haley
    After thinking not another historical building, this one was different. There is a lot to look at downstairs and then upstairs is made out like a classroom. It had one of the first agricultural universities. You can read how different people who were there went on to have done amazing futures. The clocks are fascinating.
  • By Chandra Mudjib
    One of the earliest building to have been built in Sapporo. Originally an agricultural university building, this place now houses the history of Sapporo was developed in the past. Located at the heart of the city, it's an iconic place to take a photo and not to be missed.
  • By Amalie N
    The staff if very friendly and more than willing to help with questions you might have, even if it's not directly related to the clock tower. It was nice to see how they restored it and how they maintained the building. Most of the information is in Japanese but some is translated into English and Korean.
  • By Avinash Sharma
    Must visit place even for limited time trip to Sapporo. Full with historical facts and artifacts. Recommend to see old clock inside clock tower.
View more on Google »
Places to stay near Clock Tower (Tokei-dai)

Plan your trip to Sapporo

  • Get a personalized plan

    A complete day-by-day itinerary
    based on your preferences

  • Customize it

    Refine your plan. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules

  • Book it

    Choose from the best hotels
    and activities. Up to 50% off

  • Manage it

    Everything in one place.
    Everyone on the same page.

Popular things to do in Sapporo

View all >
©
Odori Park
4.1
Duration: 2​h
©
Sapporo Underground Pedestrian Space
Chuo
3.8
Duration: 1​h 30​min
©
Susukino
3.8
Duration: 1​h 30​min
©
Hokkaido University Sapporo Campus
4.4
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Side trips from Sapporo

©
Otaru Canal
Otaru
3.7
Duration: 1​h 30​min
©
Jigokudani
Noboribetsu
4.1
Duration: 2​h
©
Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery
Yoichi-cho
4.6
Duration: 1​h 30​min
©
Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu Ski Place
Kutchan-cho
4.4
Duration: 4​h

Museums in Sapporo

View all >
©
Historical Village of Hokkaido (Kaitaku-no Mura)
4.2
Duration: 2​h
©
Sapporo Beer Museum
4
Duration: 1​h 30​min
©
The Hokkaido University Museum
4.2
Duration: 1​h 30​min
Watanabe Junichi Museum of Literature
Chuo
4.7
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Hidden gems in Sapporo

©
Takino Suzuran Hillside National Park
4.5
Duration: 2​h
©
Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort
4.2
Duration: 8​h
©
Thermal Spas
4.3
Duration: 1​h 30​min
©
Asahiyama Kinen Koen
Chuo
4.5
Duration: 2​h

Parks in Sapporo

Nakajima Park
4.1
Duration: 2​h
Hakkogakuen Hanashobupark
5
Duration: 2​h
©
Maruyama Park
4
Duration: 2​h
©
Royce Rose Garden
4.6
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Nearby attractions in Sapporo

©
Former Hokkaido Government Office Building
4
Duration: 30​min
©
Mt. Okura Observatory
Chuo
4.5
Duration: 3​h
©
Mt. Moiwa
Minami
4.4
Duration: 2​h
©
Sapporo TV Tower
3.6
Duration: 30​min
Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.

Plans to Clock Tower (Tokei-dai) by other users

17 days in Japan BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES November, culture, relaxing, historic sites, museums, shopping, popular & hidden gems PREFERENCES: November, culture, relaxing, historic sites, museums, shopping ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems PACE: Medium 17 days in Hokkaido BY A USER FROM SINGAPORE May, romantic, popular sights PREFERENCES: May, romantic ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights PACE: Medium 8 days in Hokkaido & Tokyo BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES March, culture, outdoors, relaxing, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife, popular & hidden gems PREFERENCES: March, culture, outdoors, relaxing, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems PACE: Medium 15 days in Hokkaido BY A USER FROM SINGAPORE April, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, popular sights PREFERENCES: April, outdoors, relaxing, romantic ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights PACE: Medium 13 days in Hokkaido BY A USER FROM SINGAPORE April, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, historic sites, shopping, slow & easy, popular & hidden gems PREFERENCES: April, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, historic sites, shopping ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems PACE: Slow & easy 12 days in Hokkaido BY A USER FROM SINGAPORE May, popular sights PREFERENCES: May ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights PACE: Medium 11 days in Hokkaido BY A USER FROM SINGAPORE March, culture, outdoors, relaxing, wildlife, popular sights PREFERENCES: March, culture, outdoors, relaxing, wildlife ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights PACE: Medium 22 days in Japan & South Korea BY A USER FROM HONG KONG March, culture, relaxing, popular sights PREFERENCES: March, culture, relaxing ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights PACE: Medium 10 days in Sapporo BY A USER FROM SINGAPORE March, culture, outdoors, relaxing, shopping, wildlife, popular & hidden gems PREFERENCES: March, culture, outdoors, relaxing, shopping, wildlife ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems PACE: Medium 6 days in Sapporo BY A USER FROM MALAYSIA November, teens, culture, relaxing, historic sites, museums, shopping, slow & easy, popular sights PREFERENCES: November, teens, culture, relaxing, historic sites, museums, shopping ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights PACE: Slow & easy 15 days in Hong Kong, Japan & Busan BY A USER FROM CANADA April, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, shopping, wildlife, popular & hidden gems PREFERENCES: April, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, shopping, wildlife ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems PACE: Medium 7 days in Hokkaido BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA March, culture, outdoors, historic sites, museums, wildlife, popular & hidden gems PREFERENCES: March, culture, outdoors, historic sites, museums, wildlife ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems PACE: Medium
View more plans