Sapporo

Capital of the North

Hokkaido's largest city, famous for beer, miso ramen, and the annual Snow Festival. Gateway to Japan's wild north.

Top Highlights

Winter sports, beer, unique Hokkaido cuisine

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We're working on detailed Sapporo guides. Check out our itineraries below!

My 10-day Japan plan on $150/day: where I stay, what I skip, and when I splurge.

My go-to 14-day intro to Japan—what I actually do, when I go to dodge crowds, and what I eat along the way.

My favorite 14-day second-visit route beyond the usual Tokyo-Kyoto loop.