Sapporo travel guide

Sapporo Tourism | Sapporo Guide

You're Going to Love Sapporo

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.

Where to Eat in Sapporo

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.

When to visit Sapporo

Sapporo in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5539
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sapporo in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5539
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Sapporo

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Airports near Sapporo

Airlines serving Sapporo

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,472 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,769 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (495 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (181 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sapporo

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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sapporo

Most booked hotels in Sapporo

Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Resort Spa Mizu No Uta
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 26,815+
Shikotsuko Daiichi Hotel Suizantei
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 15,769+
La'gent Stay Sapporo Oodori Hokkaido
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,941+
Air Terminal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,375+
Cross Hotel Sapporo
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,172+
Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,854+

Hiring a car in Sapporo

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.

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.