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Sapporo

Hokkaido's beer-and-snow capital

🗓️ Best time: December–March (snow), June–August (summer)💰 Mid-Range · ~$110/day📍 Japan

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About Sapporo

Japan's northernmost big city — the world-famous Snow Festival in February, Hokkaido's freshest seafood, and ski resorts an hour out.

⭐ Things to do in Sapporo

Sapporo Snow Festival (Feb)Sapporo Beer MuseumOdori ParkSusukino entertainment districtMt. Moiwa night viewOtaru canal town day tripNiseko ski resortHokkaido Shrine

🍽️ Where to eat in Sapporo

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

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Sapporo Beer Garden

★ 4.2 (61) · Barbeque · Brasseries

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Nemuro Hanamaru JR Tower Stellar Place

★ 4.1 (49) · Conveyor Belt Sushi

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SOUP CURRY GARAKU

★ 4.5 (47) · Japanese Curry · Cafes

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Menya Yukikaze Susukino Honten

★ 4.8 (37) · Ramen · Dumplings

OHISO

★ 4.5 (30) · Seafood · Izakaya

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Hakodate Uni Murakami Nissay Sapporo Building

★ 4.4 (21) · Seafood · Kaiseki

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Sapporo Ramen Kyowakoku

★ 4.2 (20) · Ramen

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Ebisoba Ichigen Sōhonten

★ 4.7 (17) · Ramen · Dumplings

Teshikaga Sapporo Rāmen Yokochō

★ 4.4 (17) · Ramen

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Menya Saimi

★ 4.6 (15) · Ramen · Ramen

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Yellow

★ 4.1 (15) · Japanese Curry · Soup

Sapporo Ramen Haruka

★ 4.6 (15) · Ramen

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Subway is fast; trams charming; rent a car for wider Hokkaido.

💡 Local tip

Snow Festival sells out hotels — book 6+ months ahead.

🛡️ Safety

Among the safest countries in the world. Cash is still king in many places.

🌙 Nightlife

Susukino is one of Japan's biggest nightlife districts.