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 …

Sapporo is Japan’s fifth biggest city, and the largest north of Tokyo. Enjoy exquisite cuisine created from the blessings of nature, plentiful shopping, and myriad artistic and cultural experiences together with …

Probably best known for its eponymous beer, Sapporo—the capital of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island—has maintained the youthful and open atmosphere of the 1972 Olympic Winter Games, …

Sapporo became world-famous in 1972 when the Olympic Winter Games were held there. Today, the city is well known for its ramen, beer, and the annual snow festival held in February.

Sapporo (札幌) is the prefectural capital of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island. As a popular winter resort destination, Japan’s fifth-largest city also offers a wealth of culture, art, and natural beauty, …

Feb 4, 2026 · Explore Japan’s oldest clock tower, taste the country’s freshest seafood, and relax in an onsen... here’s the best things to do in Sapporo!

Jan 2, 2026 · From viewing the biggest zoo in the country to enjoying a pint of freshly brewed beer at the Beer Museum, here’s our list of the absolute best things to do in Sapporo, Japan.

Snow and Sapporo are inextricably entwined: the city hosted Asia's first-ever Winter Olympics in 1972, and the annual Sapporo Snow Festival wows visitors from the world over. In other seasons, …

Jan 15, 2026 · While Kyoto and parts of Tokyo and Osaka grapple with overcrowding, there is a quieter alternative to the north: Sapporo, the snowy capital of Japan’s island of Hokkaido, the northernmost of...

Sapporo in Hokkaido offers food culture, winter festivals, day trips, and family-friendly fun. Explore our travel guide with tips on when to visit, what to eat, and how to get there.