Sapporo札幌

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

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Great fitMoerenuma Park art and design彫A park designed by an artist, with a glass pyramid and a hill to climb. Rent a bicycle.because nature, Families芸art and design山nature3 h

Great fitSki or snowboard day near the city雪Several ski areas are less than an hour from the city. Powder snow is a main reason to come in winter.because nature, Families山nature6 h

Great fitSnow play and sledding雪Parks in the city open slopes for sledding and snowmen. Bring warm clothes.because nature, Families山nature3 h

Great fitFarm and dairy visit牧Farms near the city sell ice cream and cheese, and some let you meet the animals.because nature, Families山nature食food3 h

Good fitJozankei hot spring day trip湯A hot spring town in a river valley, about an hour from the city. Day-use baths and a foot bath.because nature湯onsen山nature4 h

Good fitSapporo Factory mall買A mall in an old beer factory with a glass atrium, shops and restaurants.because Families買shopping食food2 h

Good fitChocolate factory park菓A theme park about a famous cookie, with a factory view and a cafe. Book workshops ahead.because Families食food芸art and design2.5 h

Good fitSeafood rice bowl丼A bowl of rice with salmon roe, crab, scallop and sea urchin. Hokkaido seafood is the main draw.because Families食food1 h

Good fitMiso ramen at a local shop麺Thick noodles in a rich miso soup with corn and butter in winter.because Families食food1 h

Good fitSapporo Dome and observation hall球A stadium where the grass field slides outdoors. A tour shows the field and a city view.because Families芸art and design2 h

Good fitWhite Illumination lights灯Light displays in the park and the station area from late November to the new year.because Families芸art and design1.5 h

Okay fitSapporo Beer Museum and garden麦The story of Japan's oldest beer in an old brick factory, with a tasting set and a grill hall.食food夜nightlife2 h

Okay fitSushi at a local counter寿Sit at the counter and order piece by piece. Ask for the fish of the day.食food1.5 h

Okay fitHokkaido craft beer bars酒Small bars with local craft beer and snacks. Try a tasting flight.夜nightlife食food2 h

Okay fitLate-night parfait甘A local habit: end a night out with a tall ice cream parfait.食food夜nightlife1 h

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Guides5 min readFurano and Biei: fields, hills and slow roads from SapporoA day or two in Furano and Biei from Sapporo: the flower fields, the hills and the roads, and why a car or a tour helps.About this placeGuides5 min readNoboribetsu from Sapporo: hot springs and valley walksA day or a night in Noboribetsu from Sapporo: the steaming Hell Valley, the hot spring baths and the bathing rules to check first.About this placeSeasons6 min readHokkaido in winter: snow, ski and coldHokkaido is snowy and cold from January to March. Learn how to plan snow days in Sapporo and Otaru, what to pack and what to check before you travel.About this place