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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Sapporo 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

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

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

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

Ski 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.山nature6 h

Jozankei 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.湯onsen山nature4 h

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

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

Sushi 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

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

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

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

Snow play and sledding雪Parks in the city open slopes for sledding and snowmen. Bring warm clothes.山nature3 h

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

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

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