Your stay — Kaz apartment
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The Property — Kaz apartment
Kaz Apartment is a compact, no-frills self-catering base in a mid-century residential block in central Sapporo. The lobby is small and functional, with a key-box check-in and a vending machine for drinks. It suits independent travellers who want a quiet, kitchen-equipped room near the subway, not a hotel with a concierge or breakfast buffet.
Chronicles of Sapporo
Sapporo was founded in 1868 as a planned frontier town by the Meiji government, modelled on American grid-city layouts. It grew rapidly after the Hokkaido Development Commission brought in foreign advisers to build breweries, farms and a university. The 1972 Winter Olympics gave the city its subway and ski-jump, cementing its modern, outdoorsy identity. Today Sapporo is known for its annual Snow Festival, ramen culture, and relaxed, spacious streets that set it apart from crowded Honshu cities.
Best Time to Visit
Full Sapporo guide →Best months
June and September offer mild, sunny weather with temperatures around 18–24°C, low humidity, and far fewer tourists than July or August. These months are ideal for exploring the city parks and day trips to Otaru.
Peak / festival surge
August is the peak month due to summer holidays and the massive Sapporo Summer Festival (July–August), which brings beer gardens and street food to Odori Park. Hotel prices jump 40–60% compared to June, and budget apartments like Kaz Apartment can sell out weeks in advance.
Budget shoulder season
Late May and early June are the best shoulder months: cherry blossoms linger in the city’s parks, accommodation rates drop by 20–30%, and the weather is pleasant without the summer crowds. October also offers autumn colours and deep discounts.
Weather & packing
Sapporo’s June climate is often a surprise — it can be cool and rainy (15°C) one day, then warm and sunny (25°C) the next. Pack a waterproof jacket with a hood and a light fleece layer; leave the heavy coat at home.
Live City Briefing — Sapporo
- The Sapporo city tram (streetcar) line is undergoing track renewal between Tanukikoji and Susukino until late 2026, with some stops temporarily closed — check the route map before boarding.
- The popular "Nijo Market" oyster and seafood stalls are still operating normally after a brief fire scare in May 2025; no ongoing disruptions.
- From June 2026, the Hokkaido Shinkansen (bullet train) extension to Sapporo is still under construction, so expect long-distance bus and regular train services from Hakodate to be the only rail option until 2030.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Kaz apartment, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a south-facing room on floors 4-6. The higher you go, the less street and bar noise from Minami 6-jo, and you'll catch morning sun. Rooms near the lift on these floors are still fine.
Rooms to avoid
Ground-floor rooms, especially those facing north or near the entrance. The step-free lobby can echo with coming and going, and street-level rooms get more foot traffic and occasional noise from late-night revellers on Minami 6-jo.
Best views
South-facing rooms on floors 4-6 look over Minami 6-jo and catch the city skyline – nothing spectacular, but decent for the area. North-facing rooms just see the back of office buildings.
Quietest floors
Floors 4, 5, and 6. Higher floors are better insulated from street and lift activity.
🔊 Noise notes
Minami 6-jo is a nightlife strip, especially from Susukino station south. Expect bar crowds and traffic noise until late on weekends. The lift is manual – you can hear it arriving and departing. No service or staff noise reported.
Insider tips
1. Park at Times Parking Minami 6-jo, but book ahead via Times' app or phone; it's cheaper than paying on arrival. 2. If you need a quiet night, request a room on floor 5 or 6 and specify 'west side' – the building blocks some street rattle.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Kaz apartment
Free WiFi for all guests; typical download speed 40 Mbps; login via room number and surname
One lift serves all 6 floors; stairs available in case of emergency
No physical newspapers; digital Hokkaido Shimbun available via QR code in lobby
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00. Late check-out until 12:00 for ¥3,000
Free luggage storage on arrival day from 10:00; after checkout, ¥500 per bag for up to 4 hours
Step-free entrance from street level; two accessible rooms on ground floor; no grab bars in standard bathrooms
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Times Parking Minami 6-jo (¥1,500 per night, 5 min walk). No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: ¥200 per person per night for stays over ¥20,000; otherwise ¥0
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; ¥10,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: 札幌水天宮 (50 m · ~1 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 曹洞宗玉宝禅寺 豊川稲荷札幌別院 (566 m · ~7 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 新榮寺 (636 m · ~8 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 永照寺 (693 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
COCONO SUSUKINO — 980 m · ~12 min walk
中島公園 — 645 m · ~8 min walk
渡辺淳一文学館 — 608 m · ~8 min walk
Zepp札幌 — 150 m · ~2 min walk
ターザンロープ — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
東京スター銀行 — 537 m · ~7 min walk
ツルハドラッグ — 482 m · ~6 min walk
セブン-イレブン — 74 m · ~1 min walk
中島公園 — 171 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Use ATMs at 7-Eleven or Japan Post for fair rates; avoid currency exchange counters at New Chitose Airport or tourist bureaus as they give poor rates.
Credit cards accepted in most city shops and restaurants, but bring cash for smaller eateries, market stalls, and buses.
Tipping is not expected; never leave cash on the table. Service charge is included.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Vending machine hot coffee or convenience-store drip coffee, about 100-150 yen.
Sapporo miso ramen from a casual ramen shop, around 800-1,000 yen.
A bowl of curry soup or gyōza set, roughly 900-1,200 yen for a main.
Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade and Susukino area have takoyaki, yakitori, and sweet stalls in the evenings.
Supermarket chains like MaxValu and Seicomart (locally common convenience/grocery hybrid) are handy for basics.
Head to the Sapporo Factory mall or the Tanukikoji arcade for affordable chain-store fashion.
Day pass for the subway costs 520 yen for all lines. From New Chitose Airport, the fastest budget option is the rapid train to Sapporo Station for about 1,150 yen.
Eat lunch at department-store basement food halls (depachika) for cheaper takeaway. Use a reloadable IC card like Kitaca for subway/bus convenience and avoid single-ticket surcharges. Drink tap water instead of buying bottled.
Good to know — Sapporo
Type A/B · 100V
safe
$1 ≈ ¥162.17 · JPY
Emergency Contacts
SapporoWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Sapporo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Kaz apartment
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · 東京スター銀行 — 537 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · ツルハドラッグ — 482 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
New Chitose Airport → Susukino / Sapporo Station area
💡 From the main bus stop near Sapporo Station, the hotel is about a 15-minute walk north; take the Toho Subway Line from Odori Station if you're carrying heavy luggage.
New Chitose Airport → Sapporo Station
💡 Fastest way into central Sapporo. From Sapporo Station, transfer to the Toho Subway Line (direction: Fukuzumi) and get off at Odori Station — the hotel is an 8-minute walk east.
New Chitose Airport → Hotel Santa Island Sapporo
💡 Book through the airport taxi counter for a fixed fare. After 22:00 there's a late-night surcharge. The hotel is on the south side of Odori Park, so tell the driver 'Odori Koen minamigawa' (Odori Park south side).
Odori Station → Hotel Santa Island Sapporo
💡 Take Exit 33 from Odori Station — directly south of the park. The hotel is a 3-minute walk from the exit. A one-day subway pass (520 yen) is worth it if you're doing multiple rides across the city.
About Sapporo
Wikipedia ↗
Sapporo is a designated city in Hokkaido, Japan. Located in the southwest of Hokkaido, it lies within the alluvial fan of the Toyohira River, a tributary of the Ishikari River. Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido Prefecture and Ishikari Subprefecture. As of July 31, 2023, the city has a population of...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Kaz apartment?
Request a south-facing room on floors 4-6. The higher you go, the less street and bar noise from Minami 6-jo, and you'll catch morning sun. Rooms near the lift on these floors are still fine.
Which rooms should I avoid at Kaz apartment?
Ground-floor rooms, especially those facing north or near the entrance. The step-free lobby can echo with coming and going, and street-level rooms get more foot traffic and occasional noise from late-night revellers on Minami 6-jo.
Is Kaz apartment noisy?
Minami 6-jo is a nightlife strip, especially from Susukino station south. Expect bar crowds and traffic noise until late on weekends. The lift is manual – you can hear it arriving and departing. No service or staff noise reported.
Which rooms have the best views at Kaz apartment?
South-facing rooms on floors 4-6 look over Minami 6-jo and catch the city skyline – nothing spectacular, but decent for the area. North-facing rooms just see the back of office buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Kaz apartment?
1. Park at Times Parking Minami 6-jo, but book ahead via Times' app or phone; it's cheaper than paying on arrival. 2. If you need a quiet night, request a room on floor 5 or 6 and specify 'west side' – the building blocks some street rattle.
What time is check-in at Kaz apartment?
Check-in at Kaz apartment is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Kaz apartment have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests; typical download speed 40 Mbps; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Kaz apartment?
¥200 per person per night for stays over ¥20,000; otherwise ¥0
Where can I eat cheaply near Kaz apartment?
Sapporo miso ramen from a casual ramen shop, around 800-1,000 yen.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Kaz apartment?
Day pass for the subway costs 520 yen for all lines. From New Chitose Airport, the fastest budget option is the rapid train to Sapporo Station for about 1,150 yen.
When is the best time to visit Sapporo?
June and September offer mild, sunny weather with temperatures around 18–24°C, low humidity, and far fewer tourists than July or August. These months are ideal for exploring the city parks and day trips to Otaru.
Top Attractions in Sapporo
💡 Walk to the west end for a quieter section and a good view of the mountains, especially in early morning.
💡 Combine with a walk through the campus — the Ginkgo tree-lined avenue in autumn is spectacular and free.
💡 Enter from the south side near the Hoheikan to avoid the crowds; you can see the house's exterior for free any time.
💡 Skip the paid tour and just go straight to the tasting bar — a small glass of fresh beer costs ¥200 and is poured straight from the tank.
💡 Go just before sunset for the best light, and stay 20 minutes to watch the city lights come on. Queues are shortest on weekday late afternoons.