Best Things To Do in Sapporo-shi, Japan
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Sapporo Winter Sports Museum
(238 Votes)
Know everything about the legacy of Olympics at the Sapporo Winter Sports Museum. The place is loved for its collection of documents, pictures, game simulation zone, and offers inside information on the competition including the rules, the equipment used and facts of athletes which competed in the Winter Olympics. Highlight include: Game Simulation/Experience Zone The memorabilia are simply s...Read more -
Ramen Street
(258 Votes)
Sapporo is the birthplace of Ramen and this street is where the noodles were initially sold in a few shops starting in 1951. Today, even though few in number, the Ganso Sapporo Ramen Street still serves the same, authentic flavors served back then- untouched by contemporary and modern cuisine. The exquisite noodles are served in less than a dozen restaurants and taking your time here to grab a ...Read more -
Paseo
(155 Votes)
The Sapporo Paseo JR Tower accommodates a numbers of brands including exclusive products by elite brands of clothing, watches, luxury bags and footwear. The place also accommodates famous Chocolatiers and their stunning creations and the Mall in itself has pockets of art which adds to its appeal. Highlights include: • Gourmet food served at its fine-dine restaurants. If you don’t min...Read more -
Sapporo Racecourse
(122 Votes)
The Sapporo Racecourse is part of the Horse Racing Association in Japan and on a race day, the course is known for being a bustling spot in Sapporo. If you love horse-racing and simply want to experience the thrill of the game or even better- a closer look of the breeds of horses, head to the Sapporo Racecourse to witness one of the city’s highlights! Highlights include: The championship...Read more -
Hiraoka Park
(302 Votes)
Home to over 1200 Plum trees and exotic birds like the Great Spotted Woodpecker and insects like Oniyanma dragonfly and the Miyama Stag Beetle, the Hiraoka Park is loved for its untouched ambience and up-close encounter with nature. The beautiful park is spread across 66 hectares of land and even though located away from Sapporo is still a place worth a day’s visits. If you are in the moo...Read more -
Hoheikyo Dam
(95 Votes)
The other-world charm of the Lake Jozan Hohei Dam is perhaps one of the most ‘out of a movie’ scene that you will ever see. Almost like a virgin part of the planet, the beautiful lake is located at the base of the valley. The dam makes for a good view point to take all of the beauty in and when here do capture a few photos. During spring the mountains are covered with trees of innum...Read more -
Yurigahara Park
(65 Votes)
The Yurigahara Park is loved for its wide variety of flowers and well maintained conservatory and Golf park. The place has its own Lily garden, Rose / Heather gardens, Lilacs and Dahlia collection among other beautiful flowers which are a pleasure to walk through during the spring season. Highlights include: The World Lily Gardens The Fragrant Gardens The Beech Hedge Lilac avenue If you love ...Read more -
Sunpiazza Aquarium
(129 Votes)
If you love sea-life and want to see them at their best, the Sunpiazza Aquarium is the place to be at. The Aquarium is home to Walruses, Otters, Penguins, Gala Alpha fishes and also beautiful fishes like clown fishes which live synonymously with corals. The aquarium also has exclusive fish shows, petting sessions, penguin guided tour and expeditions among other interactive activities. Highlight...Read more -
Chitose Tsurusake Museum
(88 Votes)
Learn all about the process of making Japan’s finest Sake- from the produce used to the technology and distillery essentials which make Sake a favorite drink among locals. The place offers free tour of the museums and you can see up-close how the distillery works. The tour winds up with a tasting of some of the best Sake in Sapporo. Highlights include: Sake tasting Sake shop where you ca...Read more -
Hokkaido Museum Of Modern Art
(82 Votes)
The Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art is one of the best way to explore the art-works of local Japanese artists. You can see a range of paintings from Hokkaido painters and sculptors including Tamako Kataoka, Eien Iwahashi, Kinjiro Kida and Nissho Kanda among others and truly get into the skin of the city’s art pulse. Highlights include: Glass artwork from the modern period ‘School of ...Read more -
Sapporo Science Center
(92 Votes)
Sapporo Science Centre is one of the most popular urban spots in the city. The Sapporo Science Centre is perfect if you have a curious mind or simply are travelling with children and looking for a place where they can learn during their travels. The place has over 200 exhibits and is has its own artificial snow machine and Aurora generator. Highlights include: Astronomy & Earth Science Cor...Read more -
Nopporo Forest Park
(179 Votes)
The Nopporo Forest area covers a large part of the lowland to the north-east of Sapporo and is loved for its sheer wilderness. The trees which support the natural habitat of the wild animals are well maintained and often you will come across wild animals like foxes and birds like woodpeckers among others. In total, there are 110 types of trees, 140 types of wild birds and 1300 types of insects ...Read more -
Fushimiinari Shrine
(96 Votes)
One of the most beautiful architectural sight in Sapporo, the Fushimi Inari Shrine looks straight out of the familiar photo. The classic red Japanese structures which frame the entrance and welcomes you to the intricate shrine which is full of architectural and design marvels. A small hike up the mountain is just what you need to breathe in fresher air and the view from the shrine is well worth...Read more -
Mt. Teine
(129 Votes)
The Mount Teine is loved for its hiking trails, panoramic views of Sapporo and beautiful landscape which is a pleasure to explore during spring season. In winters however, the place truly shines with the nearby Ski resort being an ideal place to get your skis on and ride the snow. For nature lovers, the place is ideal for day trip of simply exploring the rich outskirts of Sapporo too and you wi...Read more -
Hokkaido Museum
(73 Votes)
The Hokaido Musuem Morino Charenge showcases the history of the anthropology in this region dating back to the culture of the Ainu tribes and its successors. Travel through time as you see the artefacts and documents and unfold the stories of the tribe’s journey through Japan and all that followed to make the city its present day self. Highlights include: Rare fossils including those of ...Read more