In the snowiest metropolitan in the world, if you think rain is going to stop your fun in Sapporo, think again! This city has literally been built for the snowy winters so there’s plenty of fun things to do indoors when the weather isn’t on your side. From a local living in Sapporo, here are…
Just 40 minutes from the centre of Sapporo is Suzuran Hillside (also known as Takino Cemetary), an iconic place in Hokkaido where you can find a 13.5m tall Buddha, a mini Stonehenge, Japanese spiritual practices, and a different experience to enjoy, each season. Hidden beneath a hill blanketed in lavender in the spring, or snow…
This 2 day itinerary in Sapporo is perfect if you want to experience the best sights, food and off the beaten track recommendations from a local, to help you get the most out of a 2 day trip to the biggest city in Hokkaido. I might be biased living here, but Sapporo really is one…
If you’re heading to Sapporo and only have one day here, trust me, this is everything that you need to do! We’re locals living in Sapporo and have been able to visit all of the tourist hot spots, find the hidden gems in the city and the food places that only the locals are eating…
Hokkaido is home to lots of incredible onsen towns, and Jozankei Onsen is one of our favourite day trips from Sapporo as locals living here, as its only around a 50 minute journey from central Sapporo, and it’s easily accessible by public transport. I don’t know, there’s something so cosy, relaxing and grounding about an…
Lake Toya is one of our favourite day trips from Sapporo (around 2 hours from central Sapporo), there is so much to do here, the vastness and beauty of nature is grounding, and no matter what season you visit here, there’s something different you can experience. We’ve recently moved to Sapporo from the UK and…
Odori Park is situated in the centre of Sapporo city, it spans for over 1.5km from East to West and is a must visit location on your trip to Sapporo, offering something a little bit different, no matter the season. Seasonally, Odori Park brings a completely different viewing perspective, and things to do. Be it…
It’s no secret that the food in Japan is a massive draw, tasty, a huge choice and it’s affordable. Make it to Hokkaido, and the local specialities are so different to mainland Japan, and the food scene is incredible. Hokkaido is perhaps most well known for their delicious dairy products, but they’re also home to…
We’ve recently moved to Hokkaido from the UK with our dog, and finding fun, dog friendly days out that we can all partake in is something we will continue to document on Travel Hokkaido. Our first winter living here had nearly ended, so we went on our first day trip to Asahikawa! Asahikawa is around…
The annual Sapporo Snow Festival takes place in February every year, and if you’re in the area, it’s a bucket list visit that you can’t miss! We have just moved from the UK to Sapporo and got to witness the 76th snow festival which took place in February 2026, and it was absolutely incredible. Sapporo…