Sapporo's Chuo Ward is the center of Sapporo. Many corporate headquarters are located here. This is where you'll find Maruyama Zoo and the Original Sapporo Ramen Yokocho. Maruyama Zoo is open not only in summer but also in winter, allowing visitors to see a variety of sights that wouldn't be possible at a zoo in summer. The zoo is bustling with tourists, allowing visitors to see the various behaviors and appearances of animals throughout the year. The Original Sapporo Ramen Yokocho is lined with many ramen restaurants, each offering their own unique ramen. Many restaurants are open not only during the day but also late into the night. Being part of Hokkaido, the extreme temperature difference between summer and winter is a unique feature of this region.