Things to do in Sapporo
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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.
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41PIECES SAPPORO
Odori Park
Day 1 on the trip
Open in Google MapsOtaru Canal
Day 2 on the trip
Open in Google MapsMount Moiwa Ropeway Entrance
Mount Moiwa Ropeway Entrance
THE NIKKA BAR
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6 days in Sapporo, planned day by day
Built from real, bookable activities — flights, stays and experiences included at around €883.
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Arrival & Mount Moiwa Night View
Settle into Uptown, then ride up Mount Moiwa for one of Japan's top three night panoramas.
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Otaru Canal & Sushi Day Trip
A scenic coastal rail hop to Otaru's historic canal, glassworks, and legendary sushi row.
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Noboribetsu Onsen & Hell Valley
Full-day tour to Hokkaido's premier hot-spring town and its steaming volcanic Jigokudani.
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Furano & Biei Scenic Tour
A long, rewarding day through central Hokkaido's rolling flower fields and patchwork hills.
