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Stretching for about 1.5 km east to west in central Sapporo, Odori Koen or Park is the city's oasis in the urban jungle. This is the heart of the park.
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Odori Park's most photographed sculpture shows three ballerinas near a water fountain. Sapporo, Hokkaido
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Numerous flower beds in the park.
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Water fountain and Sapporo TV Tower
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In winter, the water fountains are fenced off.
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The flower beds are maintained by nearby companies.
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Horse carriage ride for tourists
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Sapporo TV Tower anchors the east end of Odori Park.
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The Sapporo TV Tower was built in 1957. The mid-level deck has gift shops.
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Foot of Sapporo TV Tower. An elevator takes you up to the top lookout deck.
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Sapporo TV Tower lookout deck.
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View of Odori Park from Sapporo TV Tower.
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View of Odori Park from Sapporo TV Tower.
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Odori Park was originally a space to prevent the spread of fire.
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Views from Sapporo TV Tower, looking toward Sapporo Station (JR Tower on the right).
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View from Sapporo TV Tower.
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Views from Sapporo TV Tower
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