Spending 5 days in Sapporo? We’ve pulled together the ultimate Sapporo itinerary 5 days that is packed full of places off the beaten track (we’ve discovered as a local), the best food spots, things to do, and tweaks that can be made so it’s relevant, no matter what season you’re planning on visiting Sapporo. 5…
For a city that spends so many months under metres of snow, it’s always hard to believe that by the time spring rolls around, flowers are blooming and there’s months ahead of flower festivals and beautiful flowers to admire in the Sapporo area. If you’re travelling to Sapporo during late April-August, there’s always at least…
We can’t believe this place is only 1 hour from the city of Sapporo, welcome to Lake Shikotsu / Shikotsu-Tōya National Park! One of six national parks in Hokkaido, Shikotsu-Toya is well known for its two big lakes and the volcanoes that stand beside them. Lake Shikotsu has the most beautiful clear waters as it’s…
Whether you’re planning a trip from Sapporo for a couple of days, or heading to Otaru during a Hokkaido trip, there’s so many things to do in Otaru, and being a quaint coastal fishing village, offers a completely different vibe to a stay in Sapporo. Otaru has a rich history of glass making, is well…
We live in Sapporo and we recently went on a 5 day RV road trip across Eastern Hokkaido, and on the way back we went to the Blue Pond in Biei, something that was definitely a bucket list visit for us in Hokkaido. You’ve probably been lured in by the beauty of its aqua waters…
We moved to Sapporo earlier this year, and we’ve had so much fun exploring everything Sapporo has to offer, as well as finding those hidden, off the beaten track places that no one talks about on social media! If you’re planning a 7 day trip to Sapporo, we’ve pulled together an extensive itinerary to pack…
After living in Sapporo long enough to experience all of the distinct seasons, winter might be the most magical time to visit this capital of the north. Known for being the snowiest metropolitan in the world, it certainly lives up to its expectations, and there are so many things you can only experience here during…
Visiting during the autumn is one of the best times to come to Sapporo, the landscape completely changes and is so distinct with fiery oranges, yellows and reds. It offers a completely different viewing experience to other seasons, and well, autumn is special in Japan! Hokkaido actually gets its red leaves (Kōyō (紅葉) the earliest in…
Where better to kick off an RV trip in Japan than in Hokkaido? Vast, untouched nature and so many places to explore. If you’re planning a road trip from the Sapporo area, we’ve put together a 5 day Eastern Hokkaido RV road trip that is jam packed full of must see locations, the best types…
Winter is one of the best seasons to visit Sapporo, the snowiest metropolitan in the world, and so many different experiences that are only possible during the winter season. After living here through our first winter, we have tried and found some the best winter activities and things to do in Sapporo, that are still…