Sapporo TV Tower, Television tower in Odori Park, Japan
Sapporo TV Tower rises 147.2 meters above Odori Park, featuring five floors with an observation deck positioned at 90.38 meters. Inside, visitors find a souvenir shop, restaurant, and multiple levels to explore.
Architect Tachū Naitō completed the tower in 1957 as a broadcasting facility, with construction expenses reaching 170 million yen. It marked an important milestone in Sapporo's growth as a modern city.
The tower's official mascot is Tawakkie, a large-eyed figure introduced in 2002, but the unofficial Terebi-Tōsan (Television Daddy) appeared two months later and became far more popular. His character has a dedicated site, a third-floor park called Terebi-Tōsan no Hohon Park, and appears on pamphlets and observation deck tickets.
The observation deck is reached by elevators from the third floor, where you find a souvenir shop and restaurant alongside. Coming early in the day helps you avoid long queues.
Digital clocks were installed in 1961 at 65 meters height, making time visible to pedestrians walking below in an early public display. The system was modernized in 2006 when traditional bulbs gave way to LED technology.
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