Sapporo experiences four very distinct seasons, and after moving here from the UK, we can honestly say that each season is so beautiful in its own way. So, how could we possibly pick the best time to visit Sapporo?! However, based on weather conditions and ease of access, spring and autumn would definitely be the…
Living in Sapporo, we’ve been able to explore all of the tourist hot spots, and find those off the beaten track gems and amazing places to eat, that only locals have had the time to know about, and experience. So, in this 4 day Sapporo itinerary, we have pulled together some of the best things…
Recently one of our followers recommended us to visit The Historical Village of Hokkaido (also known as Kaitaku No Mura) and whilst we had heard of it before, we’d barely seen anything online or on social media about it. How good could it be? Anyway, during the end of Golden Week we decided to pay…
We recently moved from the UK to Sapporo with our gorgeous dog, and we have been making the most of our new life here by exploring all of the actually ‘doable’ day trips that are realistic to achieve in one day. And, there are so many amazing places to explore outside of the Sapporo area…
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…