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The After-Midnight Sapporo Sightseeing Model Course, for enjoying the city until morning

Feast on delicious Sapporo cuisine after enjoying the night at clubs and amusement facilities. The plan even includes opportunities to go shopping, and leads to the last stop at a natural onsen (hot spring) for a chance to refresh yourself. Then get breakfast take-out from a Sapporo restaurant popular with the locals and head for the airport. Of course, all the spots featured on the course are open before midnight as well, so you can work them into your own travel plan to get the most out of your nights in Sapporo!

Any visit to the fresh seafood mecca of Sapporo won’t be complete without trying seasonal sushi from Hokkaido

Many visitors come to Sapporo in search of delicious sushi. It’s a city with a passion for sushi that brings together fresh ingredients from all over Hokkaido and offers a wealth of options, from high-end establishments to more casual conveyor belt restaurants. Hokkaido is a treasure trove of great seafood, and as its largest city, Sapporo is the perfect sushi destination.

Embracing winter in Sapporo with dishes that warm the body and soul

Sapporo in winter is a land of white and snow. It can be a harsh season, with temperatures well below zero. However, this is when the produce of Hokkaido, with nutrients and flavor preserved from the summer months, comes into its own. The cold weather is also the perfect excuse to warm up with wonderful cuisine. Read on to find out more about the best winter dishes in Sapporo.

Sapporo Art Stage

Stage, music, fine arts—a celebration of Sapporo’s art scene. November 1 – 30, 2024*2024, date to be determined This autumn art festival started in 2005. Over the course of one month, the streets of Sapporo are vibrant with art such as fine arts, stage performances, and music. Exciting events packed into this period include “Theater...

Emergency Inquiries

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Wi-Fi service

If you enter your e-mail address and register for the “Sapporo City Wi-Fi” operated by Sapporo City, you will be able to use the Wi-Fi for up to 30 minutes each time you connect at hotspot locations. You can connect an unlimited number of times. Support is available in Japanese, English, Korean, simplified and traditional Chinese and Thai. If you have already registered on the “Japan Connected-free Wi-Fi” app (see below), then you do not need to register to use Sapporo City Wi-Fi.

Currency and currency exchange

The currency of Japan is the yen, and its currency symbol is “¥”. The currency has banknotes and coins, and the six denominations of coins currently in circulation are the ¥1, ¥5, ¥10, ¥50, ¥100 and ¥500 coins, and the three denominations of banknotes are the ¥1,000, ¥2,000, ¥5,000 and ¥10,000 notes.

Brief Introduction to Sapporo

Population of Sapporo The northernmost city designated by government ordinance in Japan. The population is the 4th largest in Japan.(As of January 1, 2024) Area of Sapporo A little less than double Tokyo’s Special 23 Wards (621㎢), about the same as Hong Kong. Climate of Sapporo The climate here is characterized by long, snowy winters...

Basic information about Sapporo to help plan your visit

Sapporo is Japan’s northernmost ordinance-designated city. It covers roughly the same area as Hong Kong and is home to a growing population of more than 1.95 million. Sapporo is one of the few cities in Japan to have a mild and humidity-free summer, and in the winter it can see snowfall amounts reach upwards of five meters. This climate provides the city with unique and sharp contrasts in each of the four seasons. Here, you will find a host of basic information about Sapporo that will help you to plan your visit.

ODORI BISSE

This large business complex located next to Odori Park produces a high-quality northern life. Consisting of five floors (from the 1st to 4th floors and the second basement floor), ODORI BISSE has a range of specialty stores and shops in various genres from all over Hokkaido including food, sweets, shopping and beauty, which meet its...

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Sapporo Cuisine and Sightseeing on a Budget

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