Exploring the Best of Sapporo in 4 Days - City Experiences

• Day 1: Sapporo TV Tower and Odori Park
  5-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station

  Start exploring Sapporo with a visit to two famous landmarks, the Sapporo TV Tower, and Odori Park, which are both situated in the center of the city. At the Sapporo TV Tower, you can enjoy panoramic views of the city from its observation deck, and at Odori Park, you can take a stroll in the beautiful gardens and relax in the open-air beer garden located within the park compound.

• Day 2: Historical Villages of Hokkaido and Hokkaido University
  30-minute drive from Sapporo TV Tower

  Spend a day exploring the Historical Villages of Hokkaido, where you can experience the unique history and culture of Hokkaido's indigenous people. Afterward, head to Hokkaido University, which boasts a beautiful campus and architecture dating back to the Meiji period in Japan.

• Day 3: Sapporo Beer Museum and Shiroi Koibito Park
  20-minute drive from Hokkaido University

  Visit the Sapporo Beer Museum, where you can learn about the history of beer and sample their famous brews. Afterward, head to Shiroi Koibito Park, which is a confectionery theme park that features chocolate factories, museums, and tasting rooms where you can sample their famous cookies and sweets.

• Day 4: Asahiyama Zoo and Mount Moiwa
  2-hour train ride from Sapporo Beer Museum

  Take a day trip to Asahiyama Zoo, which features unique habitats and close-up encounters with some of the world's most interesting animals. Afterward, head to Mount Moiwa and ride the cable car to the summit for breathtaking views of the city and its surroundings.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Sapporo TV Tower (1 hour, JPY 700)
• Odori Park (1 hour, free)
• Historical Villages of Hokkaido (3 hours, JPY 830)
• Hokkaido University (1 hour, free)
• Sapporo Beer Museum (2 hours, JPY 700)
• Shiroi Koibito Park (2 hours, JPY 600 for admission and JPY 1,080 for a factory tour)
• Asahiyama Zoo (4 hours, JPY 820)
• Mount Moiwa (2 hours, JPY 1,700 for round trip)
Total Estimated Costs: JPY 4,730 (excluding transportation costs)

Transportation

Traveling around Sapporo can be easy and convenient using the subway, which has three lines and covers many of the city's popular tourist spots. Alternatively, you can hop on a bus or use a taxi to get around. A day pass for subway costs around JPY 830, and taxi rides start at JPY 660.

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, consider visiting other popular tourist spots like the Ishiya Chocolate Factory or Maruyama Zoo. If you have less time, you can combine some of the attractions to make it fit your schedule better. Be sure to check the opening and closing times of each destination as they vary.

Airports

New Chitose Airport (CTS) is the main airport serving Sapporo, situated about 46 km from the city center. It is the third-busiest airport in Japan and the largest in Hokkaido, handling over 20 million passengers annually. The airport is well-connected via public transportation, including express trains, buses, and taxis.