With a population of 1,88 million, Sapporo is the largest city in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sapporo has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Le Musée (宮の森1条14-3-20) and 東京炊餃子 すすきの店 (南5条西4丁目 第2青樹社ビル B1f) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sapporo in August, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -11 °C, with an average temperature of -6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Sapporo, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
Sapporo is served by 2 airports: Sapporo Okadama (OKD) and Sapporo Chitose (CTS). The closest to the city centre of Sapporo is Sapporo Okadama, which is located 6 km from the city centre. Further away is Sapporo Chitose, 43 km from the centre of Sapporo.
Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Sapporo is the busiest station in Sapporo. Another popular train station is Sapporo Shin-Sapporo, located 10 km from the centre.
Average rates range from around ₹ 4,277 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 8,369 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Business Inn Norte and Business Inn Norte 2. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sapporo, with prices from ₹ 1,668 to ₹ 33,204 per night. Chuo Ward is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sapporo are about 16% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Hiring a car in Sapporo costs ₹ 5,959 per day, on average, or ₹ 17,877 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay ₹ 94 per litre in Sapporo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,131 and ₹ 1,508. Mini (Suzuki Wagon R or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sapporo, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.