Sapporo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sapporo
Sapporo
Sapporo
Sapporo
Sapporo

With ski slopes, parks, beer gardens and festivals, this sprawling city on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido has something to offer year-round.

The vibrant city of Sapporo is one of Japan’s largest cities and most popular tourist destinations. With snow on the ground for about four months of the year, Sapporo is famous for its wintersports and hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics. The city is also a big draw in the summer with its parks, bars and beer gardens.

Relax in Odori Park, a large, grassy expanse with fountains, benches and gardens. It encompasses 12 blocks through central Sapporo. At the eastern end is the Sapporo TV Tower. Travel up to its viewing platform, 295 feet (90 metres) above street level. During February, the park is the setting for the Sapporo Snow Festival, a week-long event with ice sculptures, snow rides and concerts.

During the winter, make your way to the ski resorts in the mountains around Sapporo. Go cross-country skiing at Nakajima Park and try night skiing at Sapporo Bankei Ski Area. Take the children sledding and snow tubing at Mount Moiwa Ski Resort, which has a gentle family slope for beginners. If you’re a non-skier, try computer-simulated ski challenges at the Winter Sports Museum at the foot of the Okurayama Ski jump.

The city is also known for its beer. Learn about the history of the beverage in Japan at the Sapporo Beer Museum. During summer, many beer gardens open up in parks and on the rooftops of buildings across the city.

Try the alcohol with delicious local food. Visit Susukino, the large entertainment district, which is packed with bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Try fresh sushi in the Sushi-ya restaurants or explore Ramen Yokocho, a narrow lane lined with restaurants serving ramen, a popular noodle soup.

Reach Sapporo by flying into New Chitose Airport, which is 30 miles (48.3 kilometres) southeast of the city. Get around Sapporo by public transportation, or by renting a car or bicycle. Visit Sapporo to take advantage of its fantastic skiing, enjoy local cuisine and explore its beautiful outdoor areas.

Where to stay in Sapporo

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Sapporo City Centre

4.5/5(116 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Sapporo City Centre. Odori Park is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nishi-Yon-Chome Stop or Odori Station to see more of Sapporo.

Sapporo City Centre
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Susukino

Spend some time visiting places like Susukino Street while getting to know Susukino, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Susukino Station or Hosui-Susukino Station to see more of the area.

Susukino
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Chuo-ku

4.5/5(43 area reviews)

You might enjoy the skiing while in Chuo-ku. Odori Park is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Maruyama-koen Station or Nishi-Nijuhatchome Station to see more of the city.

Chuo-ku
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Jozankei

Jozankei is noteworthy for its hot springs, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Jozankei Hot Spring and Kokusai Ski Resort.

Jozankei
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Odori

Shopping, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Odori. Make a stop by Odori Park or Tanukikoji Shopping Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Hatchome Stop or Nishi-Yon-Chome Stop to get around town.

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Kita Ward

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Kita Ward. Top attractions like Hokkaido University Museum and Seikatei are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Kita-nijuyo-jo Station or Kita-sanjuyo-jo Station to see more of the city.

Kita Ward
Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel

Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel

3.5 out of 5
5-1, Nishi, Minami 4 Jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Sapporo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,054 reviews)
"I only had two transactions with the staff in the 5 days I was. Checkin & out. Room was very clean. Comfy bed & pillows. I would recommend this hotel. The only downside, there were many restaurants ajoining it, with loads of people coming & going. But once in the lift to your room it was very quiet. ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel
Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu

Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu

4 out of 5
5-420, Nishi, Minami 8 Jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Sapporo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,046 reviews)
Family Trip
"First time in Sapporo with family of 4. Great location as it’s close to lots of restaurants. The rooms were very spacious as well. Also multiple convenience store like Lawson & Seico Mart around the corners. There is also a small grocery store near by and a laundry place close by to do laundry if ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu
ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO HOTEL Kitahiroshima Station

ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO HOTEL Kitahiroshima Station

2 out of 5
1-52 Sakae-cho, Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido
The price is ฿2,474 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,474
฿2,721 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Stay at this spa hotel in Kitahiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Es Con Field Hokkaido and Sapporokitahiroshima ...
7.8/10 Good! (357 reviews)
"新しくて清潔で良かった。残念なのは、連泊で2日目の歯磨きセットはスタッフに頼まなければもらえなかったことと、トイレと洗面所が離れていること。"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO HOTEL Kitahiroshima Station
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
FAV LUX Sapporo Susukino

FAV LUX Sapporo Susukino

4 out of 5
Minami 6-jo Nishi 7-chome, 2-2, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Sapporo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Odori Park and Sapporo Dome ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (30 reviews)
"Clean room. Good service."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

FAV LUX Sapporo Susukino
Minn Chitose

Minn Chitose

3 out of 5
2-1-1 Kashiwadaiminami, Chitose, Hokkaido
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Chitose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and slippers. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (634 reviews)
Very nice. Great value.
"Very roomy. Very nice. Only problem is we could not get the checkout QR code to work."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Minn Chitose
Hotel ONE'S RESIDENCE

Hotel ONE'S RESIDENCE

3 out of 5
2-5-67 Minami 8 jo nishi, Chuo ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Sapporo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and climate control. Popular attractions Odori Park and Sapporo Dome are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (80 reviews)
"The place is nice and tidy, would recommend to others. However, the bathroom smell like piss on the wall/floor. It needs more cleaning to get rid of the smell."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Hotel ONE'S RESIDENCE
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Sapporo

4.6
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very nice city with nice people and nice weather I ever met, I will come back again.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Have been to this town many times, safe friendly people, good food, easy to walk n drive around. Beautiful in all seasons.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Nice city!!!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Great seafoods

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I love sapporo. I've been there three times. There are varieties of seasonal attractions such as Lavander field, Snow festival, national park and etc. And almost unmentioned about delicious food and fruit.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I love the snow, food and drink are wonderful.

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