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Sapporo
Japan · CTS
Powder snow, a beer museum, and miso ramen.
About
Sapporo is a designated city in Hokkaido, Japan. Located in the southwest of Hokkaido, it lies within the alluvial fan of the Toyohira River, a tributary of the Ishikari River. Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido Prefecture and Ishikari Subprefecture. As of August 1, 2026, the city has a population of 1,962,596, making it the largest city in Hokkaido and the largest north of Tokyo. It is the fifth-most populous city in Japan and is Hokkaido's cultural, economic, and political center.
Source: Wikipedia — Sapporo (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- dining · excellent
- skiing · excellent
- affordability · good
- family friendly · good
- hiking · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan28°F16d wet
- Feb29°F16d wet
- Mar39°F13d wet
- Apr53°F12d wet
- May63°F13d wet
- Jun69°F14d wet
- Jul78°F12d wet
- Aug78°F15d wet
- Sep72°F11d wet
- Oct60°F15d wet
- Nov47°F16d wet
- Dec32°F19d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Snowshoeing and Onsen Adventures in a Winter Wonderland -Sapporo.From $226 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Full Day Private Skiing / Snowboarding Tour in SapporoFrom $233 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Otaru Canal Private Sightseeing Tour from Sapporo StationFrom $213 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Sushi Making Class and Matcha Experience near SapporoFrom $65 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Kimono & Photo Experience with a Tokyo-Trained StylistFrom $199 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Japanese Sushi Roll, Tempura & Matcha Experience in SapporoFrom $100 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into New Chitose Airport (CTS), about 27 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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