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Sapporo is the fifth largest city in Japan, the largest city on the island of Hokkaido, and also the capital of Hokkaido Prefecture.
Sapporo is a fairly young city for Japan; in 1857 its population was only 7 people, but now it has grown to 2 million. Although the city does not have as long a history as, for example, Kyoto, it attracts many tourists, primarily for its Snow Festival, as well as excellent hot springs and many resorts located nearby.
Outside of Japan, Sapporo is known as the city that hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics. In addition, Sapporo has hosted three Asian Winter Games - in 1986, 1990 and 2017.
If you smoke, please note that in the center of Sapporo smoking is not allowed either on the street or in in public places. However, there are certain areas and establishments in the city where smoking is permitted - but even there, be prepared to be asked to show identification.
How to get to Sapporo
By plane
All international and domestic flights arrive at New Chitose Airport, located southeast of the city. There are direct arrivals to the airport international flights from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea, and from Russia you can fly there from Sakhalin. Sapporo is connected by domestic flights to almost all cities of Japan.
You can get from the airport to the city by Chuo Bus, which departs every 15 minutes and goes to Sapporo Station. The bus journey takes about 40 minutes, and the fare is 1070 JPY. Prices on the page are as of November 2018.
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By train
By bus
High-speed buses to Sapporo depart from almost all cities in Hokkaido. The bus station is located next to Mae Subway Station on the Nanboku and Toho Lines.
On a ferryboat
Despite the fact that Sapporo is located inland, there are two ports nearby - Otaru and Tomakokai, where ferries from several Japanese cities regularly arrive.
Transport
There are JR trains running around Sapporo, which will take you to almost anywhere in the city and beyond. Trains are considered the most in a budget way moving around the city.
Sapporo has three subway lines that intersect at Odori Station in the city center. A single ticket costs 200 JPY, and a one-day ticket costs 520 JPY on weekends and holidays and 830 JPY on weekdays. In addition, for 1000 JPY you can buy a one-day ticket for both the metro and bus.
Trams are not the most popular means of transport in Sapporo, but they can be useful. A single tram ticket costs 170 JPY, and a one-day ticket costs 300 JPY.
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Sapporo Hotels
Most cheap option Nature lovers will love staying in Sapporo. For just 1050 JPY per tent site and 450 JPY per person staying in it, you can stay at Takino Camping, located in the suburbs of Sapporo next to the beautiful waterfalls. The campground has all the necessary amenities such as shops, vending machines, laundry, public phones, toilets and kitchens and is open all the time from the last week of April to the first week of November.
Among the more civilized budget accommodations, it is worth noting the Jimmyz Backpackers and Ino’s Place hostels, where a night costs 2900 JPY.
It will cost you a little more to stay at the Sapporo Mets hotels (4050 JPY for a single room and 6200 JPY for a double room, breakfast included) and the Richmond Hotel Sapporo Odori (11,800 JPY for a double room).
And for lovers of luxury, we can offer Sapporo Grand Hotel, built in 1934 and historical monument, or Washington One, which, among other things, has a computer with Internet connection in every room.
Sapporo Restaurants
Aji No Tokeidai is the most famous chain of cafes in Japan selling ramen noodles; even Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama once visited here. In addition, you can have lunch here quite economically, because most of dishes cost 600-700 JPY. You can also find excellent ramen at Ramen Yokochō.
The Beer Museum has a bar called the Sapporo Beer Garden, where you pay an entrance fee and can eat and drink whatever you want for 100 minutes. There's great food and quite a lot of fun.
Hiraku has amazing oysters, but other seafood is second to none, and Romantei has great desserts.
Sapporo is famous for its kegani (hairy crab), which you can find in many seafood restaurants.
Snow Festival in Sapporo
Entertainment and attractions in Sapporo
The clock tower, located near Odori Park, is considered the symbol of Sapporo. The Ishiya chocolate factory, also located near Odori, offers interesting excursions. This factory produces white chocolate Shiroi KoiBito, sold only in Hokkaido.
Odori Park itself is also worth visiting. It is quite large and filled with blooming flowers and beautiful trees, and the sound of the fountains is very relaxing. Sapporo Tower is a 90-meter replica Eiffel Tower, and when you go up to the observation deck, you can see a beautiful panorama of the entire city. The entrance ticket costs 720 JPY.
There is also an excellent view of the city from the Hyakunen Kinentou memorial tower. Admission is free, but there are always a lot of schoolchildren who come on excursions. IN
1. Japan Nakajima Park
A unique symbol of Sapporo is Nakajima Park, this is the most... interesting place in the city, the park is a miniature embodiment of ancient Japan. The park is divided into two parts by the Toehira River and is located around a large pond.
In Nakajima Park you can visit the National Puppet Theater, take part in tea ceremonies in the Japanese Garden, visit the Kitara Concert Hall or the Hokkaido Literary Museum, or simply relax after an exciting tour of Sapporo.
2. Nijo Fish Market
Nijo Fish Market is a famous historical market and a true cultural landmark of Sapporo. Here they sell crabs and salmon caught in the seas near the island. Shellfish are being sold everywhere and the cheers of excited fishmongers can be heard. Today, in addition to 30 branded stores, there are also a large number of seafood restaurants, which are considered a gourmet spot in Sapporo.
The history of the market goes back more than 100 years and it is believed that in 1903, fish sellers began selling on the streets here. Until the Second World War, fish was the main product, but now there are many shops selling vegetables, meat and confectionery.
3. Sapporo Art Park
Sapporo Art Park is located in the hilly Minami-ku area and is an art museum under open air. It opened in 1986 with the goal of redefining the art and culture of northern Japan. The construction of the museum was completed in 1999. The park covers an area of 40 hectares and features 73 sculptures by both Japanese and foreign sculptors. Depending on the season, the sculptures appear to the audience in their new form, revealing their other side.
In addition, various workshops and master classes are held in the park, with the help of which you can become familiar with the great art of sculpture. Off-site classes for groups are possible. There is also a stage in the park where performances and concerts are often held.
4. Moiwa-yama observatory
Capelin Observatory , located near the center Sapporo , offers an amazing view from a height of 531 m. From its top you can see the roofs Sapporo and Ishikari Bay Sea of Japan against the backdrop of huge mountains in the distance. You can come here at any time of the year to see the landscape of the night Sapporo , amazing snowy landscape. Therefore it is a very popular place. You can use the cable car to ascend from the ground to the middle of the path, and from there the unique Morris Car funicular will take you to the top.
5. Sapporo TV Tower
Sapporo Tower is 147.2 meters high and is located on the banks of the Sosei River at the western end of Odori Park in the heart of Sapporo. It was built in 1956, the year television broadcasting began in Hokkaido. Since then, for more than half a century, the TV tower has been one of the landmarks of Sapporo.
At night, the TV tower is beautifully illuminated, making it a good subject for photographs. The time the lights turn on and off depends on the season, and on holidays the TV tower is illuminated in a special way.
6. Shiroi Koibito Park
Shiroi Koibito Park is theme park, where you can try Sapporo's famous Shiroi Koibito cookies, take part in tours of the places where they are made, try making heart-shaped Shiroi Koibito, and relax in an open-air cafe equipped with antique furniture. During a tour of the factory, you can see the cookie making process, including the steps of adding chocolate filling between freshly baked cookies, cooling, indicating expiration dates and packaging into individual boxes. In the information corner you can learn more about the history of the confectionery and chocolate.
7. Jozankei Onsen
Jozankei Onsen is located in national park"Shikotsu-Toya", in the suburbs of Sapporo on the Toyohira River, is a picturesque recreation area beloved by tourists and the local population. One of Japan's most famous hot springs is located here. Its water contains a number of salts, hydrogen sulfide, boric acid, sodium bicarbonate and sulfur, and therefore is an effective remedy for rheumatism, neuroses, gastritis and a number of other diseases. You can also have a fun and active time here: golf, horseback riding or alpine skiing. Jozankei is known for its beautiful autumn scenery.
The park got its name thanks to the Buddhist monk Dzezan, who stopped here to rest in 1871. Up to 2,400,000 tourists come to Jozankei every year.
8. Susukino
The largest entertainment district on the island of Hokkaido, Susukino is home to approximately 5,000 neon-lit shops and eateries. This is an ideal place for a shopaholic tourist. It was originally a red light district in the 19th century. Even today there are quite a lot of sex shops here, but compared to the red areas of Tokyo, it is quite safe.
There are many tourist attractions in Sapporo. There is an urban center NORBESA, designed in the theme of an oasis, with a Ferris wheel on the roof. It is very popular among tourists. There is also an indoor shopping arcade "Tanukikoji" next to Susukino . Here you can find a variety of clothing and household goods stores for 100 yen.
9. Sapporo Teine
This ski resort, which is located on Mount Thane at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level. The 1972 Olympic Games were held on the slopes of this famous mountain, covered with fluffy snow. There are 15 ski slopes of varying difficulty, including a gentle 15-kilometer slope for beginners and children.
Sapporo is a relatively young city. By the time of its establishment in 1857, the city's population was 7 people. Today this figure has risen to 2 million. Due to its youth, the city does not have a vibrant history, but nevertheless attracts many tourists.
In terms of size, Sapporo ranks 5th in Japan, being largest city the island of Hokkaido and the capital of the prefecture of the same name. Hokkaido Prefecture is the center of the entire state's agricultural industry, including the dairy and brewing industries. In addition, Sapporo is located a large number of government and administrative buildings, as well as one of the most prestigious universities in Japan. The city gained worldwide fame after the 1972 Winter Olympics were held there.
Weather in Sapporo
Climatic conditions on the island of Hokkaido are noticeably cooler than in the rest of the country. Neighborhood Pacific Ocean gives many rainy days and few sunny days. Tourists most often visit Sapporo during the winter to attend the famous snow festival. However, if you are not a fan of winter fun, then best time The best time to travel to this city is summer.
Summers in Sapporo are not as hot as in the rest of Japan, and high humidity is rare there. And the coolness in summer days allows you to get more pleasure from your stay, since the heat is not conducive to a good time on the city streets.
Transportation Sapporo
All flights arrive at Sapporo New Chitose Airport, which is located in the east of the city. Direct international flights from many countries of the world arrive there, and the city is connected with all of Japan by domestic airlines. Buses run constantly from the airport to the city and will take you to Sapporo in 40 minutes.
You can reach the city by train from Honshu. The movement of this transport is carried out through the longest tunnel in the world - Seikan (54 km). You can also arrive by train from Tokyo. The journey will take 9.5 hours, and the price is quite high. But such trips are very popular, so it’s worth booking your ticket in advance.
Although Sapporo is located inland, there are two ports nearby (Otaru and Tomakokai) where ferries from some Japanese cities arrive. JR trains run throughout Sapporo itself. They can take you to any place in the city and are considered the most profitable means of transportation. There are also 3 metro lines in the city and trams that run constantly, but the latter are not popular among citizens.
Districts of Sapporo
The districts of this city are not too different from each other. It is difficult to single out any special ones. However, the Susukino district looks bright against the general background. There are more than 5 thousand various entertainment establishments there. This area is often called the Japanese Las Vegas.
Odori Boulevard is also quite famous. It stretches through the city center, being more than 100 meters wide. In winter there is a famous festival, and the rest of the time all kinds of holidays are celebrated.
Attractions of Sapporo
The city has an incredible number of various attractions. All of them are very interesting both for tourists and local residents. The most popular include:
Nakajima Park is located in the area between the Toyohira River and the Soseigawa Canal. The park, with an area of 17.5 hectares, is laid out around a large pond and is replete with lovely flower beds. On the territory of the park there is a concert hall, a literary museum (the main one on the island), a Japanese garden (where the famous tea ceremonies are held), a puppet theater, a fitness room and other facilities for cultural recreation.
Odori Boulevard is the central avenue of Sapporo, the main decoration of which is intricate flower beds. Celebrations of all major holidays are held here.
Tanukikoji is the city's main shopping street. There are a huge number of shops and restaurants there.
Sapporo Tower. The height of this structure is 147 meters, and at around 90 meters there is a Observation deck. Below, at the base of the tower, there is a planetarium.
Clock Tower - the special value of the object is that it is the only building in the city built in the European style. It is reminiscent of the early settlers of the 19th century. The tower was the property of the Agricultural College, which became Hokkaido University. The famous clock has retained its original appearance since 1881, featuring exact time and delighting with the melodic chimes.
Hokkaido University widely known for his achievements, especially in the industry Agriculture. The campus hosts a variety of facilities that support high-level scientific research, ranging from experimental farms to research institutes for low temperature, catalysis, immunology, and applied electronics. Area of this grandiose complex is almost 70 thousand hectares. Initially, there was a college founded here in 1872. He was engaged in producing specialists designed to develop Hokkaido. It is worth noting that they succeeded.
Botanical Garden is administered by Hokkaido University. More than 4 thousand species of plants are grown in the garden, and the Ainu and University Museums operate on the territory. In this place, it was possible to preserve a plot of forest that grew here during the period when the city itself did not exist. The University Museum is rich in natural science information, and the pearl of the institution is the collection of stuffed animals collected by the Englishman Blakiston. The Ainu Museum contains 2.5 thousand exhibits illustrating the history of the Ainu and other peoples of the North.
Maruyama Park is located next to Maruyama Hill, in the west of the city. On an area of 69 hectares there is a zoo, a stadium and a hotel for young people. Wonderful cherry and plum trees brought fame to this place.
Mount Moiva is located 8 km from the city. Its height is 1530 m, and from the top there is a magnificent view of the city and its surroundings. You can get there by cable car, and then on the lift. There is also a road to the top.
Jozankei is a recreational suburban area of Sapporo located near the Toyohira River. Incredibly picturesque and short distance from the city (30 km), Jezankei has become one of the most popular holiday destinations in all of Japan. The hot springs give this place extra points.
Holidays in Sapporo
Mass celebrations do not take place very often in Sapporo, which makes them more solemn. However, one holiday stands out and is a true symbol of Sapporo. The famous Snow Festival takes place in the first week of February. During this festival, sculptors sculpt ice sculptures, both their own and copies of other artists. The holiday appeared back in the 50s of the last century, and gained its greatest popularity in 1972, when Sapporo hosted the Winter Olympic Games.
Sapporo Restaurants
Aji No Tokeidai is the most famous Japanese chain of cafes that sell ramen noodles. Even the Japanese Prime Minister visited here at one time. You can also eat very profitably in the cafes of this chain, as the prices are quite affordable.
IN famous Museum beer is located unusual bar called Sapporo Beer Garden. Once you pay the entrance fee, you can eat and drink whatever you want for free for 100 minutes. The cuisine in this establishment is quite good, and the atmosphere is pleasant.
The Hiraku restaurant is famous for its amazing oysters, and other seafood is prepared luxuriously there, but the best desserts can be tasted at Romantei.
Sapporo is also famous for its kegani, i.e. hairy crabs. They can be found in almost any restaurant that serves seafood.
Shopping in Sapporo
Rera Center in Titos. Huge shopping mall, where the products of 150 boutiques from well-known companies are presented, which offer a huge selection of clothing and other products. If you're looking for branded items, this is it. the best place. There are also cafes and restaurants on site.
Tanuki Koji Shopping Row. Large shopping arcades located in the city center. The arcade protects from precipitation, so shopping is pleasant and convenient. The street is 900 meters long and houses 200 different shops.
The rather young but developed city of Sapporo is administrative center Hokkaido. The clear, geometrically correct and marked structure of the city is modeled after the old part of Kyoto. This city has a developing agricultural sector, as well as the brewing and dairy industries. Sapporo also has one of the most prestigious universities Japan.
A lot of tourists strive to visit Sapporo, as it has a large territory, successful climatic conditions, rich in nature and developed sphere of provision of services. The city attracts visitors at any time of the year, because it always has something to interest tourists: in late autumn the “White Illumination Festival” takes place, in winter time– due to the abundance of snow cover - a festival of snow sculptures, in the spring the “lilac festival”, in the summer you can visit attractions, museums, and engage in active or passive recreation. In the vicinity of the city there is its suburban recreation area - Jezankei. This is very popular resort with picturesque nature, hot healing springs, and the most beautiful waterfall Shiraito.
Sapporo's main boulevard, Odori, runs through the entire central part of the city, dividing it into two halves. The main attractions of the city are: the operating two main museums - the University Museum, which presents exhibitions of a natural science nature, and the Ainu Museum, which houses many exhibits related to the history of the Ainu and others. northern peoples, leafy Maruyama Park with an abundance of apple and cherry trees, TV tower Sapporo, whose height is 147 m, clock tower and many others. Copyright www.site
A wonderful place to meet national culture and traditions is Nakajima Park, on its territory there are several interesting cultural and entertainment venues. Visitors to the park can combine admiring the natural beauty with a visit to the national puppet theater, and the park also has a wonderful Japanese Garden, where tea ceremonies are held every day. There is also a Literary Museum in the park, and it recently opened concert hall. In the park it will not be difficult to find a suitable place for a secluded relaxation.
IN an exciting excursion can turn into a walk through the Sapporo Art Park, which is located in the Minami-ku area. The formation of this park, which is actually an open-air museum, began back in 1986 and continues today; today the park covers an area of more than 40 hectares. More than 73 sculptures are presented on its territory, among which there are works by both Japanese and foreign masters. The park's collection is constantly expanding; concerts and master classes dedicated to various types contemporary art.
Those with a sweet tooth will be interested in taking a tour of the ancient Ishiya chocolate factory. Dressed in a special costume, visitors can walk through all the factory’s workshops and watch how branded chocolates are made. The factory is known to many for the special variety of white chocolate it produces, Shiroi KoiBito; white chocolate is not produced in any other factory in the country.
Sapporo is famous for hosting the famous Snow Festival every year, as well as for hosting the Olympic Games in 1972.
A distinctive feature of the city is that it was built according to a clear architectural plan. The main street, Odori, divides the city into northern and southern halves. The length of the street is 1.6 km, width - 100 m. All avenues and boulevards of Sapporo intersect at right angles. It's worth visiting.
Hotel prices and shopping
There are different ways to live in Sapporo. Most inexpensive option offers camping "Takino", located in the suburbs. Tent accommodation is inexpensive: 1000 yen per tent and 800 yen for each person living in it. The campsite is located next to amazingly beautiful waterfalls and is equipped with everything you need. Takino has vending machines with food and drinks, kitchens, laundry, and shops. Camping services are available from late April to early November.
Tourists who prefer hotels often choose the Jimmyz Backpackers Hotel, where you need to pay 2,950 yen for a night's stay. There is also Ino's Place, where the cost of accommodation is 2,900 yen.
Sapporo Mets and Sapporo Garland hotels are more expensive. In the first, a single room will cost 4580 yen, a double room - 7200 yen. In Sapporo Garland - 7350 yen and 11500 yen, respectively. The more expensive ones include the Sapporo Grand Hotel, where each room is equipped with a computer with Internet access.
When it comes to shopping in Sapporo, the best place to go is to the Rera Center, where products from 150 manufacturers known all over the world are presented. The center also has cafes and restaurants.
The Tanuki Koji shopping street is very popular among tourists. The shopping arcades here are united by an arcade that protects from rain and wind, making shopping especially enjoyable. This street has about 200 shops and is 900 meters long. Here you can buy original souvenirs and handmade works of masters.
How to get to Sapporo
To the southeast of the city is New Chitose Airport, where both international and domestic flights arrive.
You can fly to Sapporo from almost any city in Japan. As for international flights, they arrive from China, Korea, Hong Kong, etc. And from Russia you can get to Sapporo from Sakhalin.
Sapporo can be reached from Tokyo by day or night train. However, the route is quite long, it takes 10-11 hours. You can also reach the city by train from Honshu. In this case, the route is carried out through a tunnel, the length of which is 54 km - this is the most long tunnel in the world.
Every 15 min. from Sapporo airport the bus is coming, which takes passengers to the city center. The journey takes 40 minutes and costs 1,040 yen.
There are two ports near Sapporo - Otaru and Tomakokai, where ferry services are organized with some cities in Japan.
Sapporo has many attractions that tourists will be interested in visiting. This is, first of all, Nakajima Park, whose area is 17.5 hectares. In the park you can admire a huge number of flowers; in its center there is a beautiful pond. Here you can visit the Literary Museum, the Japanese garden, take part in a tea ceremony and watch a puppet theater performance.
Celebrations on all major holidays take place on Odori Street, the main street of the city.
The Sapporo Clock Tower was built in 1881. Since then, the clock on it shows the exact time, and the chimes can be heard over the city.
Also of interest is the Sapporo TV Tower, which is 147 meters high. At an altitude of 90 meters there is an observation deck from where you can enjoy the view of the city; at the bottom of the tower there is a planetarium.
Hokkaido University is widely known for its achievements in the field of agriculture. To that educational institution includes a botanical garden in which several thousand rare species of plants are grown. In the center of the park, part of the forest has even been preserved, which grew here before the city appeared. In the territory botanical garden The University and Ainu Museums are located.
Nature and climate of the city
In Sapporo you can observe all four times of the mountain. Winters here are frosty and snowy, and summers are moderately warm. At the beginning of April the weather is clear, the trees are covered with greenery and flowers are blooming. This lasts until June, after which it becomes hotter. Sapporo does not experience a rainy season like other parts of Japan. average temperature from July to August +20°C or more. In October, autumn comes, the foliage on the trees becomes colorful. At the beginning of October, a permanent snow cover appears, which will not disappear until spring. The average winter temperature is -3°C. Temperatures rise in March and the snow melts completely in April.
Sapporo is surrounded by mountains in the west and south, and the city itself is located in the valley of the Ishikari River. The mountains protect it from the winds, which made it possible to create many parks here where you can admire nature at different times of the year.
Holidays in Sapporo
Mass celebrations in Sapporo do not take place too often. The most popular are the Hokkaido Shrine Festival (June 14-16), the Summer Festival (July 21-August 20), and Bon Odori (mid-August).
The Snow Festival or Snow Festival, which takes place in early February, is widely known throughout the world. At this festival, sculptures are made from snow and ice. The Snow Festival gained worldwide fame after the Olympic Games were held in Sapporo in 1972.
The figures are made by thousands of people, craftsmen come from all over Japan and from other countries. And every year the number of participants and guests of the festival increases.
The tradition of creating sculptures from snow was started many years ago by schoolchildren who made several beautiful figures in the courtyard of their school. Subsequently, entertainment events and competitions were added to the exhibition of snow works.
Today, many come to the city precisely to see the Snow Festival. Every year there is a carnival and snowball fight during the festival.
