Sapporo札幌

City guide

Sapporo in AprilA good time to go

Weather: Cool · 3 to 12 °C
Rain: Dry · Comfortable air
Events: Golden Week holidays
What to pack: Layers and a jacket.

Our advice: The weather suits your trip. Book early if the dates fall in a busy week. Better months for your interests: May, June, September.

The capital of Hokkaido: wide streets, beer, seafood and winter snow. Summer is cool and green, and winter is for snow sports and festivals.

Make it yours

Who travels友 Friends 恋 Couples 独 Solo 家 Families

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食 food 夜 nightlife 寺 temples 買 shopping遊 anime and games 山 nature 湯 onsen 芸 art and design+ 4 moreShow fewer

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Great fitSapporo StationThe main rail hub with malls, a tower view and the airport train.because food, shopping家Families独Solo恋Couples¥¥

Great fitOdori ParkA long green park in the middle of the city, with a market, a tower and winter festivals.because food, art and design恋Couples家Families独Solo¥¥

Good fitSusukinoThe big entertainment district: ramen lane, bars, grills and late food.because food友Friends恋Couples独Solo¥¥

Good fitMaruyamaA calm, green west side with a big park, a shrine, a zoo and cafes.because food家Families恋Couples独Solo¥¥

Reading for this place

Guides5 min readOtaru from Sapporo: canal, glass and sushiA day in Otaru from Sapporo: the old canal, the glass and music box shops, the seafood and what to check in winter.About this place

Guides5 min readOdori and Susukino: Sapporo's first-night mapOdori Park and Susukino are the two places to know in Sapporo. Here is a simple map for your first night, with food, lights and an easy walk back.About this place

Guides5 min readSapporo Station: a practical base for your first nightSapporo Station is the easiest place to sleep on your first night in Sapporo. Here is what the station area offers, and what to check before you book.About this place

Weather by season

Spring春

Cool3 to 11 °CDry

Summer夏

Warm17 to 25 °CDry

Autumn秋

Cool8 to 16 °CSome rain

Winter冬

Cold-6 to 1 °CSome rain

Official climate normals (Japan Meteorological Agency), checked 2026-10-04.