Touch down at New Chitose (CTS) at 11:30am; clear immigration and collect luggage. Google Maps directions to Sapporo Station: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/New+Chitose+Airport+(CTS),+Hokkaido,+Japan/Sapporo+Station,+Chuo+Ward,+Sapporo — see train/bus/taxi options below.
Option A (fast & economical): JR Rapid Airport to Sapporo Station (≈37–40 min, JPY1150) then subway Namboku Line or walk to Susukino (≈5–10 min, JPY200). Google Maps route: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/New+Chitose+Airport+(CTS)/Susukino+Station,+Sapporo. Option B (direct bus): Airport limousine bus to major Sapporo stops (≈60–75 min, JPY1150) — check your stop. Option C (door-to-door): taxi (≈¥10,000–¥13,000, 60–75 min) if you have heavy luggage or want convenience.
Check in at your Susukino Airbnb (self-check instructions or host key handover) and freshen up; confirm Wi‑Fi and emergency contact details with your host.
Grab an on-the-go set from a konbini (convenience store) or a quick bowl of ramen in Susukino to refuel; many shops open midday. Nearby directions: https://www.google.com/maps/search/ramen+near+Susukino+Station,+Sapporo.
Walk the lively Susukino and covered Tanukikoji arcade for shops, souvenirs and cafes — most shops open until early evening (some later). Walk route from Airbnb: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Susukino+Station/Tanukikoji+Shopping+Street.
Try Hokkaido-style grilled lamb (jingisukan) at Daruma or a nearby specialist; these restaurants are typically open nightly. Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/search/Daruma+Genghis+Khan+Susukino,+Sapporo.
Walk off dinner or pick up water/snacks at a nearby konbini (open 24/7). Useful map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/convenience+store+near+Susukino+Station,+Sapporo.
Start with Hokkaido cheesecake or fresh pastries; LeTAO/Kinotoya open from around 8:00–9:00. From Airbnb (Susukino) it's a short walk or 1-stop subway to Odori (walk ≈10 min). Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/LeTAO+Cafe+Sapporo.
Visit the Clock Tower (opened ~8:45–17:10) and the red-brick Former Hokkaido Government Office for Meiji-era history. From Susukino: subway Namboku Line to Odori (JPY200); short walk from Odori to Clock Tower. Map/directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Susukino+Station/Sapporo+Clock+Tower.
Stroll the ginkgo-lined avenues and lawns of Hokkaido University; open to the public and peaceful in late morning. From Clock Tower it’s a 10–15 minute walk. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Sapporo+Clock+Tower/Hokkaido+University.
Taste Sapporo’s signature miso ramen at Sumire or a Susukino ramen alley counter; many shops open from 11:00 and stay open late. Most ramen spots are walking distance from Susukino Airbnb. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/Sumire+Ramen+Sapporo.
Learn about Sapporo beer’s history at the museum (usually 11:00–19:00) and see the adjacent Beer Garden if you want a later BBQ. From Susukino: subway to Sapporo Station (JPY200) + short tram/bus or 20–30 min walk; check museum hours. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Susukino+Station/Sapporo+Beer+Museum.
Return to the covered shopping arcades for sweets, souvenirs, and local brands; most shops stay open until early evening. Short walk from Susukino. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Sapporo+Beer+Museum/Tanukikoji+Shopping+Street.
Enjoy izakaya small plates or book a Genghis Khan lamb barbecue at the Beer Garden; check Beer Garden opening and reservation policies. Nearby options reachable on foot or short subway ride. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/izakaya+susukino+sapporo.
From your Airbnb walk/subway to Sapporo Station (subway ~JPY200), then JR local/rapid to Otaru Station (≈35–45 min, one-way JR fare JPY640). Suggested Google Maps route (Susukino → Sapporo Station → Otaru): https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Susukino+Station,+Sapporo/Sapporo+Station/Otaru+Station.
Photograph the atmospheric canal and restored warehouses; photogenic any time but especially pretty in morning light. Area open all day; walk from Otaru Station. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Otaru+Station/Otaru+Canal.
Browse ornate music boxes, Otaru glassware and small museums — shops typically open ~9:00–18:00. Short walk in the canal/central area. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/Otaru+Music+Box+Museum.
Otaru is famed for fresh seafood — enjoy a sushi lunch (best around 11:00–14:00). Walkable from the canal quarter. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/best+sushi+otaru.
If you want whisky, take the train from Otaru to Yoichi (additional ticket) for a distillery tour and tasting; tours run daily but check times and book ahead. Directions Otaru→Yoichi: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Otaru+Station/Nikka+Whisky+Yoichi+Distillery.
JR back to Sapporo Station then subway/walk to Airbnb — trains run frequently into the evening. Sapporo arrival map: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Otaru+Station/Sapporo+Station.
Back in Sapporo, enjoy a seafood bowl (kaisendon) or a lively izakaya near Susukino. Short walk from your Airbnb. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/kaisendon+near+Susukino+Station.
Choose between Sapporo Teine (shorter, easier same-day trip) or Niseko (longer; consider overnight). Pack layers, water and any equipment. Local weather/season affects lift/trail openings — check before leaving.
Teine is ~30–50 minutes by train+bus/taxi from Sapporo; good for hiking, summer chairlifts or winter skiing. From Susukino: subway to Sapporo Station (JPY200) + JR/bus to Teine area (approx JPY800–JPY1,200 depending on route). Example route: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Susukino+Station/Sapporo+Teine.
Niseko is ~2–3 hours by express bus or train+bus; book seats ahead in high season. From Susukino you’ll travel to Sapporo Station (JPY200) then express bus/train (approx JPY6,000–JPY8,000 one-way). Route example: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Sapporo+Station/Niseko.
Eat at a lift-side café or resort restaurant; many open late morning and close mid-afternoon — check on seasonal hours before you go. Map sample: https://www.google.com/maps/search/mountain+cafe+sapporo+teine.
Return to your Airbnb if at Teine; if at Niseko consider staying overnight to avoid a rushed return. Check last bus/train times for return and plan accordingly. Route example back to Susukino: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Niseko/Susukino+Station.
Refuel on crab, yakiniku or izakaya offerings near Susukino after an active day; many eateries welcome late diners. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/yakiniku+susukino+sapporo.
Enjoy specialty coffee and a pastry at a neighbourhood café; Morihiko opens around 9:00 in many branches — confirm local opening time. From Susukino likely a short subway or taxi (approx JPY200). Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/Cafe+Morihiko+Sapporo.
Walk the tranquil shrine grounds in Maruyama Park; shrine is open daily and especially pleasant in the morning. From Susukino: subway Namboku Line to Maruyama-Koen or Odori + short bus (approx JPY250). Map: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Susukino+Station/Hokkaido+Shrine.
Browse regional and international modern art; museum hours commonly 9:30–17:00 but often closed Mondays — confirm the day before visiting. Located close to Maruyama Park (short walk). Map: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Hokkaido+Shrine/Hokkaido+Museum+of+Modern+Art.
Enjoy fresh seafood bowl or local soba near the museum — many lunch venues open 11:00–14:00. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/kaisendon+near+Maruyama+Park.
Ride ropeway and cable car up Mount Moiwa for sweeping city views; ropeway hours often run late afternoon into evening (check seasonal schedule). From Susukino: subway to Odori (JPY200) + short bus/cable car access; total ropeway fare round-trip JPY1140. Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Susukino+Station/Mount+Moiwa+Ropeway.
Book ahead for a Genghis Khan BBQ at the Beer Garden or enjoy sushi at a recommended counter. Travel from Susukino by foot or short subway; reserve for peak evenings. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/Sapporo+Beer+Garden.
Quick breakfast and pack swimwear and a towel if your accommodation doesn't supply them; local bakeries and konbini open early (~7:00). Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/bakery+near+Susukino+Station.
Catch an express bus from near Sapporo (Odori/Sapporo Station stops) to Jozankei; journey roughly 60–75 minutes. Bus one-way ≈ JPY1000; from Susukino add a short subway/walk (approx JPY200). Route example: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Susukino+Station/Jozankei+Onsen.
Relax in indoor & rotenburo (open-air) baths with river/gorge views; many ryokan accept day visitors (commonly 10:00–21:00) but call ahead to reserve. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/Jozankei+onsen.
Enjoy a ryokan lunch set or soba at a nearby eatery; popular places may need a reservation during busy periods. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/restaurant+Jozankei.
Bus back to Sapporo and head to Moerenuma Park’s sculptural landscape by Isamu Noguchi (park grounds open year-round; some facilities seasonal). Public transit from Sapporo Station to Moerenuma Park via subway+bus ≈ JPY400. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Jozankei+Onsen/Moerenuma+Park.
Choose a memorable kaiseki meal or premium sushi in Sapporo to end the day; reservations recommended for top restaurants. Short transit from Susukino. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/kaiseki+restaurant+sapporo.
Final breakfast, tidy the Airbnb and pack. Confirm check-out time with your host and arrange luggage storage if you plan to explore before leaving. Map for konbini/coffee: https://www.google.com/maps/search/breakfast+near+Susukino+Station.
Allow time for airport procedures: JR Rapid from Sapporo Station (≈37–40 min, JPY1150) plus short subway from Susukino (JPY200); airport limousine buses are an alternative (≈60–75 min, JPY1150). Example route: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Susukino+Station/New+Chitose+Airport+(CTS).
Complete check-in and security; browse New Chitose duty-free and souvenir shops for Shiroi Koibito, Royce and local delicacies. Airport shops open early to match departures. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/New+Chitose+Airport.