Sapporo Travel Guide
Beer, ramen, skiing, and the famous Snow Festival.
Best Time
February (Snow Festival), June – August (summer)
Budget/Day
$40–$60
Mid-Range/Day
$67–$120
Getting Around
Subway / JR
Sapporo Guides
Top Things to Do
1Sapporo Beer Museum
Learn about Japan's oldest beer brand and sample fresh drafts.
Free (tasting $5)
2Odori Park
Central park that hosts the Snow Festival in February and beer gardens in summer.
Free
3Niseko (day trip)
World-class powder skiing 2 hours from Sapporo.
$40+ lift ticket
Where to Eat
Miso ramen$5–$8
1Ramen Alley (Ramen Yokocho)
Grilled lamb$10–$20
2Genghis Khan (Daruma)
Hokkaido sushi$20–$53
3Sushi Zen
Where to Stay
Budget · Odori
1Untapped Hostel
Mid-Range · Sapporo Station
2JR Tower Hotel Nikko
Luxury · Lake Toya (day trip)
3The Windsor Hotel Toya
Getting Around
Subway $1–$3. Day pass $6. JR for airport and day trips.