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Sapporo · Hokkaido
Hokkaido · 北海道
Sapporo
Hokkaido's grid-planned capital, home to the February Snow Festival in Odori Park, a dense cluster of miso-ramen shops in Susukino, and the Sapporo Brewery, founded in 1877.
- Best seasons
- Winter · Summer
- JR Pass covers
- Yes
- Interests
- Food & Dining · Nightlife · Skiing & Snow · Culture & History · Nature
Highlights
What to see and do.
- Sapporo Snow Festival
- Nijo Market
- Odori Park
- Sapporo Beer Museum
- Susukino nightlife
- Ramen Alley
When to go
Crowd levels by month.
Vermillion density shows how crowded the city feels each month. Darker cells mean more tourists and higher prices.
JanHigh
FebVery high
MarModerate
AprLow
MayLow
JunLow
JulHigh
AugHigh
SepLow
OctLow
NovLow
DecModerate
Where to stay
Neighbourhoods to consider.
Odori/Tanukikoji
Central area near parks, shopping, and attractions
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Susukino
Nightlife and entertainment district
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Book ahead
Reservations that matter.
Snow Festival (early Feb) requires booking hotels 3+ months ahead. Ramen Alley is walk-in.