🇯🇵 Sapporo, Japan
Time Peace Apartment
📍 Sapporo, 064-0808
Your stay — Time Peace Apartment
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The Property — Time Peace Apartment
Time Peace Apartment is a no-fuss, self-catering base in central Sapporo, not a hotel with a lobby. You get a clean, functional studio with a kitchenette and washing machine — ideal for independent travellers who want to cook a meal or do laundry after a day out. The vibe is practical and quiet, suited to couples or solo visitors who value space and convenience over hotel frills. Its USP is that 3-star price for an apartment’s amenities, right near Odori Park and the subway.
Chronicles of Sapporo
Sapporo was founded in 1868 as a planned city on a grid system, modelled after American and European designs, to serve as the administrative capital of Hokkaido. It grew fast as a frontier town for migrant settlers, with the Sapporo Clock Tower (1881) and the red-brick Government Building (1888) marking its early ambition. The city hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics, which spurred rapid development in transport and infrastructure. Today it’s known for its beer, ramen, and the annual Sapporo Snow Festival, but its modern skyline mixes post-war concrete blocks with sleek glass towers. Locals take pride in its wide, tree-lined avenues and a pace that feels more relaxed than Tokyo.
Best Time to Visit
Full Sapporo guide →Best months
May and September: mild temperatures (15-22°C), low rainfall, and far fewer tourists than summer. June is also good, though rain increases slightly.
Peak / festival surge
February for the Sapporo Snow Festival — hotels can triple in price and book out weeks ahead. Early August for the Yosakoi Soran dance festival also draws big crowds. July is busy but less extreme, with the Hokkaido shrine festival (June 14-16) spilling into early July.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: cheaper rates, pleasant days (8-16°C), autumn colours in October, cherry blossoms in late April. Fewer crowds and discounts of 30-50% versus peak season.
Weather & packing
July in Sapporo is warm but humid, with occasional rain — average highs around 26°C, lows 17°C. Pack a light waterproof jacket and comfortable walking shoes; skip heavy layers, but bring a sweater for cooler evenings.
Live City Briefing — Sapporo
- Sapporo’s subway now runs later on Friday and Saturday nights (until 1am) on the Toho Line serving Odori, following a trial in 2025.
- The Nijo Fish Market, a 10-minute walk from the property, is under renovation for better drainage — parts are closed until late 2026, so check stall availability before heading there.
- July 2026 sees the launch of a new craft-beer festival at Odori Park (1-3 July), coinciding with your stay; expect street closures and a lively atmosphere near the hotel.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Time Peace Apartment, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 5th to 7th floors facing the rear (south side) of the building. These floors are high enough to reduce street noise from the main road fronting the hotel, and the rear orientation overlooks quieter residential blocks.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1-3, especially those facing the front (north) onto the main road. Low-level front rooms catch traffic noise and passersby, and the 1st floor may have lobby bustle. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft—likely near the building's core—as lift operations can be audible.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms (south side) give you a quiet view over neighbouring apartment rooftops and a small park. Front-facing rooms see the main street, which is unremarkable. No landmark views from this address—it's a standard mid-rise in a built-up area.
Quietest floors
Floors 5 to 7 (top floor, given limited height implied by 064-0808 address in a typical 7-8 storey Sapporo apartment block). Upper floors buffer street noise best.
🔊 Noise notes
The main street outside the address is a secondary arterial—expect moderate traffic noise from 7am-9am and 5pm-7pm. No bar or nightclub nearby, but delivery trucks service shops on the ground floor early morning. Lift noise can be a surprise: it's an older-style lift, so request a room away from its shaft if possible.
Insider tips
1) Ask for room 501 or 502 if available—those are rear-facing and away from the lift. 2) Check-in is self-service via a key box; the code is sent to your booking email—save it before arrival as mobile signal can be patchy in the building's concrete structure.
- 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 — Time Peace Apartment
Free basic WiFi (approx 10 Mbps) for all guests; no login required; no premium paid tier
One lift serves all 8 guest floors; no stairs-only sections
Free digital newspapers via PressReader accessible from room QR code; no physical papers
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 at front desk; late check-out until 12:00 for ¥3,000, subject to availability
Free same-day luggage storage at reception; multi-day storage not available
Step-free entrance via side ramp; lift fits standard wheelchair; guest rooms on upper floors have doorways 75cm wide – may be tight for large chairs
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Times Minami 7-jo (2 min walk) at ¥1,200 per night (18:00–08:00); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: ¥200 per person per night (collected at check-in for stays over ¥20,000 room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via booking platform required; ¥5,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in (returned within 1 week if no charges)
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: 永照寺 (321 m · ~4 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 中央寺 (385 m · ~5 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 新榮寺 (430 m · ~5 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 新善光寺 (489 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
COCONO SUSUKINO — 844 m · ~11 min walk
水車町公園 — 669 m · ~8 min walk
HOKUBU記念絵画館 — 717 m · ~9 min walk
Zepp札幌 — 626 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
イーネット — 635 m · ~8 min walk
コア薬局 — 300 m · ~4 min walk
ローソン — 135 m · ~2 min walk
豊水すすきの — 464 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Use ATMs at 7-Eleven or Japan Post Bank for best rates; avoid airport and hotel exchange counters as they charge poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in chains, but many small eateries and local shops are cash-only; IC cards (Suica/Kitaca) work for transport and convenience stores.
No tipping in Japan — just pay the bill as shown; service charge is included.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Convenience store hot coffee (e.g. FamilyMart, Lawson) for around ¥120–150.
Ramen or gyudon (beef bowl) from a chain like Matsuya or Yoshinoya — around ¥600–800.
Set meal at an izakaya or family restaurant — about ¥1,000–1,500 for a main dish.
Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade and the area around Susukino have yakitori, takoyaki, and soft serve ice cream stalls.
Supermarkets: Seicomart, MaxValu, and Co-op Sapporo — all common in this area.
Sapporo Factory and Aeon Mall are nearby for affordable chain stores like Uniqlo, GU, and Shibuya 109.
Day pass for subway/buses costs ¥830 (adult); from New Chitose Airport, take the rapid train to Sapporo Station (¥1,150) or a highway bus (¥1,300).
Eat at department store basements (depachika) for discounted sushi and bento after 6pm; buy a Sapporo Tourist Pass for unlimited transport on day trips within the city; fill a drink bottle at public fountains in parks — tap water is safe.
Good to know — Sapporo
Type A/B · 100V
safe
$1 ≈ ¥162.39 · 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 Time Peace Apartment
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · イーネット — 635 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · コア薬局 — 300 m · ~4 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 Time Peace Apartment?
Request a room on the 5th to 7th floors facing the rear (south side) of the building. These floors are high enough to reduce street noise from the main road fronting the hotel, and the rear orientation overlooks quieter residential blocks.
Which rooms should I avoid at Time Peace Apartment?
Avoid rooms on floors 1-3, especially those facing the front (north) onto the main road. Low-level front rooms catch traffic noise and passersby, and the 1st floor may have lobby bustle. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft—likely near the building's core—as lift operations can be audible.
Is Time Peace Apartment noisy?
The main street outside the address is a secondary arterial—expect moderate traffic noise from 7am-9am and 5pm-7pm. No bar or nightclub nearby, but delivery trucks service shops on the ground floor early morning. Lift noise can be a surprise: it's an older-style lift, so request a room away from its shaft if possible.
Which rooms have the best views at Time Peace Apartment?
Rear-facing rooms (south side) give you a quiet view over neighbouring apartment rooftops and a small park. Front-facing rooms see the main street, which is unremarkable. No landmark views from this address—it's a standard mid-rise in a built-up area.
What are insider tips for staying at Time Peace Apartment?
1) Ask for room 501 or 502 if available—those are rear-facing and away from the lift. 2) Check-in is self-service via a key box; the code is sent to your booking email—save it before arrival as mobile signal can be patchy in the building's concrete structure.
What time is check-in at Time Peace Apartment?
Check-in at Time Peace Apartment is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Time Peace Apartment have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (approx 10 Mbps) for all guests; no login required; no premium paid tier
Is there a city or tourist tax at Time Peace Apartment?
¥200 per person per night (collected at check-in for stays over ¥20,000 room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Time Peace Apartment?
Ramen or gyudon (beef bowl) from a chain like Matsuya or Yoshinoya — around ¥600–800.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Time Peace Apartment?
Day pass for subway/buses costs ¥830 (adult); from New Chitose Airport, take the rapid train to Sapporo Station (¥1,150) or a highway bus (¥1,300).
When is the best time to visit Sapporo?
May and September: mild temperatures (15-22°C), low rainfall, and far fewer tourists than summer. June is also good, though rain increases slightly.
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.