
Sapporo is one of Japan's major cities, home to around 1,973,832 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Clock Tower
Shiroi Koibito Park
Ōdōri Park
Sapporo TV Tower
Sapporo Beer Museum
Asahiyama Park
Shiroi Koibito Park
Ōdōri Park
Asahiyama Park
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
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Local favourites
Nijō Ichiba
Sapporo's equivalent to Tokyo's famed Tsukiji Fish Market, this is where the best of Hokkaido's catch is traded — and like its Tokyo c
Aji No Tokeidai
The best-known ramen noodle chain in Sapporo, now franchised around the country. Many famous people have eaten here including former Japanes
Ramen Yokochō
Also known as Ramen Gai, this alley is chock full of ramen shops of all varieties. Get butter corn ramen, crab ramen, and even scallop ramen
Sapporo Beer Garden
At the same location as the Beer Museum is the Beer Garden, an incredibly popular Genghis Khan (mutton barbeque) restaurant. Even though the
Romantei
One of the most popular sweets shops. Famous for its Chocolate Mont Blanc, a delicious concoction of sponge cake, whipped cream and ganache.
Cafe Phyton
This small coffee shop has freshly made specialty coffees and a few Belgian beers by the bottle.
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Auto Resort Takino
From approximately the last week of April through the first week of November, there is a campground in Takino with the facilities you would
Comfort Hotel Sapporo
Midrange western-style rooms with bathroom. There is a computer with internet for use in the lobby.
Hotel Sapporo Mets
A nice hotel with reasonable prices. The hallway carpets have some light stains, but the rooms are clean, and have a bathroom and a fridge.
Toyoko Inn Sapporo Susukino South
A reliable business hotel. This is a subway ride (or long walk) from the train station, so it doesn't fill up as quickly as the other Sappor
HOTEL MSTAYS Sapporo Nakajima Park
Small business hotel with good breakfast.