Planning your trip to Sapporo? Here's everything you'll need in one easy place!

Quick picks: 🏨 Where to Stay | 📅 3‑Day Itinerary | 🍽️ What to Eat | 🚌 Day Trips | 🚅 Getting There |

One of my favorite cities in Japan, Sapporo is the largest city in Hokkaido and features the famous Sapporo Snow Festival, a buzzing nightlife, and delicious regional cuisine that can't be found anywhere else in the country.

My partner and I enjoying the cherry blossoms at Hokkaido Shrine in Sapporo, Japan

Where to Stay in Sapporo

Here's a full in-depth guide on where to stay in Sapporo for first time visitors. My favorites are Susukino and near Sapporo Station.

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Sapporo Pre-Travel Guides

Sapporo Itineraries

Things to do in Sapporo

Click here for the ultimate list of things to do in Sapporo. If you're a first-time visitor, this comprehensive list is all you need to start planning your trip.

If you're visiting Sapporo in winter, click here.

Or if you're looking for what to do in Sapporo at night, click here.

My favorite thing to do in Sapporo is shop! The best spot if Tanukikoji Shopping Street, but you can click here to learn about the best shopping areas in Sapporo.

What to Eat in Sapporo

Click here to learn about the regional dishes you can only find in Sapporo and Hokkaido!

Day Trips From Sapporo

The BEST tours around Hokkaido from Sapporo: Click Here

Easy day trips from Sapporo: Click here

Taking a day trip to Otaru from Sapporo: Click Here

Thinking about visiting Hakodate from Sapporo? Click here to learn how to get to Hakodate with ease.

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