Things to do in Sapporo

Sapporo is located on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, and stands out with its grid-like city layout and Western-style architecture, which is a legacy of 19th-century urban planning during the Meiji era. Sapporo knows how to do winter right. When the snow falls, ski resorts buzz to life and the Sapporo Snow Festival turns downtown into a glowing world of ice and creativity. Some of the best things to do in Sapporo include catching sweeping views from the Sapporo TV Tower, strolling through Odori Park, and, of course, sipping a cold glass of Sapporo beer, brewed right where it all began.
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Reviews: [Flower season] Hokkaido Biei Furano 1-day tour: Shikisai Hill & Farm Tomita & Shirogane Blue Pond (Aoiike)
Guest User2026-07-13
Furano, the colorful hills of the four seasons, Shirahige Falls—a very fulfilling day.
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Reviews: Hokkaido Biei & Furano Flower Fields Day Tour from Sapporo: Shikisai-no-Oka(Ticket Included), Farm Tomita, Blue Pond & Shirahige Waterfall (Optional: 9-Pax Small Group / Hotel Pick-up)
Guest User2026-07-28
On July 19, 2026, I took a day trip. I had booked a large bus tour, but due to insufficient participants, I was upgraded to a smaller car tour for free, and luckily, I even got to sit in the front passenger seat. There were nine people in the group, half of whom were foreigners. Our driver and guide, Mimi, was a young woman from Beijing. She was fluent in both Japanese and English, very knowledgeable, and a skilled driver. She also cleverly avoided peak-hour parking queues (it was a three-day weekend in Japan, so there were many cars). The experience was excellent. The weather was also nice, mostly cloudy, with rain only at the end of our visit to Shikisai-gaoka. Although the lavender in Furano was almost finished blooming, and other flowers weren't in full bloom, on a sunny summer day, Biei felt like a scene from a manga.
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Reviews: Hokkaido Day Tour: Noboribetsu, Mt. Usu, Lake Toya & Lake Shikotsu
Guest User2026-09-01
had an amazing experience on this bus tour and highly recommend it to anyone! The booking price was very cheap, making the entire journey completely worth the money. Our tour guide was incredibly approachable, friendly, and provided highly informative commentary throughout the trip. On top of that, the tour was completely on time at every single itinerary stop without any delays. It was a smooth, well-organized, and memorable trip, and I would absolutely book with this company again!
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Reviews: Sapporo classic 1-day tour: Hill of the Buddha + Jozankei Onsen + Hokkaido Jingu + Shiroi Koibito Park
Guest User2026-08-08
A particularly perfect trip, very convenient for visiting major attractions around Sapporo.
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Reviews: [Summer limited] Hokkaido Cape Kamui 1-day tour · Otaru Pickajima Takei Coast Yoichi Distillery
Guest User2026-08-20
Taking public transportation from Sapporo to Cape Kamui was a bit crazy—it was too early, and the transfers were all very time-consuming. After a week of crazy sightseeing, I decided to give myself a break and join a tour. We chose a sunny day, and our tour guide was very gentle, explaining things in both Chinese and English. The Chinese explanations were indeed very detailed, while the English ones were a bit brief. However, most of the other tourists seemed to be Chinese, and I guessed that Hong Kong people could understand Mandarin, so it shouldn't be a problem. Cape Kamui was very windy; I brought color charts to compare and identified more than ten shades of blue—it was incredibly beautiful. In terms of transportation costs alone, going on your own or with a tour is about the same. The tour allows you to visit an extra distillery, which is quite interesting. I personally enjoyed reading the historical records in the museum. I also watched a video on Bilibili reviewing the story of Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whisky, which was quite informative. You could also visit an orchard, but July is no longer strawberry season, and my child doesn't like strawberries. Those who like fruit picking should check the season beforehand. We changed our minds on the bus after checking the orchard's website, which was a bit embarrassing. We dropped out of the tour after arriving in Otaru in the afternoon because our plan was to go up Tengu Mountain that evening. The tour provided much more time, and we had a great time. Personally, I think it was great value for money. The sea urchins at Cape Kamui were especially delicious. The little building was like a public canteen, but the sea urchins were incredibly fresh. Fresh ingredients really don't need any special cooking skills.
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Reviews: Hokkaido Flower Fields Day Tour from Sapporo: Shikisai-no-Oka(Ticket Included), Farm Tomita, Blue Pond & Shirahige Waterfall (Optional: 9-Pax Small Group / Hotel Pick-up)
Guest User2026-08-25
I was a little worried because it was a reasonably priced tour with tickets included, but the bus was clean and our guide, Leo, was very kind. He even took us to places that weren't on the itinerary, and we had a great time! In July, the lavender was in full bloom and we enjoyed the beautiful scenery, and in August, we took this tour again to see the colorful fields and it was absolutely stunning! It would have been even better if the weather had been nicer, but we were very satisfied to be able to enjoy the scenery of each season.

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