JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo
by the TopOfHotel team
JR Tower Hotel Nikko is the 5-star with the highest score on the list — on top of the JR Tower, wired into the station, with a standout city view.
JR Tower Hotel Nikko is the 5-star with the highest score on the list — on top of the JR Tower, wired into the station, with a standout city view.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
At #8 on the list, JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo is the hotel with the highest real-guest score in the whole roundup — 9.6. It is a 5-star in the Okura Nikko Hotels group, sitting on top of the JR Tower, the skyscraper that connects straight into Sapporo Station. The rooms are spacious and properly luxurious, backed by full 5-star service, and they score 9.5 on their own.
Food and amenities
You don't have to leave the building to eat or unwind. There are multiple restaurants on site, a buffet breakfast that guests rate 9.4, and a spa, plus free Wi-Fi and 24-hour service. It's the kind of setup where a full day outside in the Hokkaido cold can end with dinner and a soak without ever going back out the door.
Location and getting there
Two things really set this place apart. First, the location: it connects directly into Sapporo Station and the mall in the same building, so you can dodge the Hokkaido cold completely. Second, the view — rooms sit on the high floors and look over Sapporo in a full panorama. The location category scores almost full marks at 9.9. Odori Park is about 900 m (12 minutes) off, Nijo Market roughly 1.1 km (14 minutes), and the Susukino nightlife area about 1.4 km (18 minutes).
Things to know before booking
This is the most expensive hotel on the list, with rates running from around $137 up to roughly $271 a night. The Sapporo Station district stays busy at all hours, so don't come expecting a quiet pocket of the city. And in high season rooms fill up fast and prices climb, so book early if your dates are fixed.
Our take
JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo fits couples marking a special occasion, families, and anyone after the best 5-star stay in Sapporo. We recommend it with confidence — across its score breakdown, location, view and service all land near the top, which is exactly why it tops the list at 9.6.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Sits on top of the JR Tower, so rooms look out over Sapporo in a full panorama from the high floors.
- Connects directly into Sapporo Station inside the same building — you never have to step out into the cold to reach a train.
- Carries the highest real-guest score in the roundup at 9.6, ahead of all 10 hotels here.
- Rooms are spacious and genuinely luxurious, backed by full 5-star service.
- On-site restaurants, a buffet breakfast and a spa cover you without leaving the building.
- It is the most expensive hotel on this list, with rates running from around $137 up to roughly $271 a night.
- The Sapporo Station area is busy around the clock, so this is not a quiet corner of the city.
- In high season rooms sell out quickly and prices climb.
Who It’s For
Match Score by travel style
Amenities
Location & Nearby Spots
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Insider Tips
- Use the indoor link into the station and the mall to skip the cold entirely on bad-weather days.
- Ask for a high-floor room — the Sapporo skyline at night is the whole point of staying here.
- The T38 observation deck is in the same tower, so head up for the view while you are here.