First stop: Experience the freshest seafood and local produce at the Cielo et Terra complex located inside the market. The market opens at 6 am, but some sections may close early, so check the schedule beforehand.
Do not miss the Shiroi Koibito Park, where you can taste the famous Japanese white chocolate. Then, have a hearty bowl of miso or soy-based broth at the acclaimed Ramenshuka.
Discover the charming canal city of Otaru and stroll through the Sakaimachi shopping street, where you can try traditional sweets like Otaru Orgel, a music box cylinder-shaped cake.
Wrap up your trip with a visit to the Sapporo Beer Museum to learn about the city's beer history and enjoy a tasting. Then head to the Sapporo Ramen Republic, a theme park that showcases eight famous ramen shops from different regions of Hokkaido.
Getting around Sapporo is easy with the subway, buses, and taxis readily available. Visitors can purchase a one-day Subway Pass for ¥830 ($10.20 CAD) or a 48-hour Pass for ¥1600 ($19.70 CAD). Taxis are metered, and fares start at ¥600 ($7.40 CAD).
If you have extra time, consider visiting the Hokkaido Shrine or the Susukino entertainment district. For a shorter trip, skip Otaru City and spend more time enjoying local food and drinks.
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is the main airport serving Sapporo, located about 45 kilometres southeast of the city centre. It is the largest airport in Hokkaido and the third-busiest in Japan, serving both domestic and international flights.