Sapporo City Experience in 1 Day

  • 9:00am: Sapporo TV Tower
    10 minutes (1.3 km) from Sapporo Station

    The Sapporo TV Tower is a popular attraction in the city. Visitors can enjoy a great view of the city from the top and there are souvenir shops and restaurants located inside the tower.

  • 10:30am: Odori Park
    5 minutes (500m) from Sapporo TV Tower

    Odori Park is a large park located in the heart of Sapporo. It is particularly famous for its flower gardens, sculptures and fountains. The park is also a popular spot for numerous events held throughout the year, such as the Snow Festival.

  • 12:00pm: Nijo Market
    10 minutes (1.2 km) from Odori Park

    Nijo Market is the best place to try fresh seafood in Sapporo. This historic market has been operating for over 100 years and there are shops and restaurants serving all kinds of seafood dishes.

  • 1:30pm: Sapporo Beer Museum
    20 minutes (2.5 km) from Nijo Market

    The Sapporo Beer Museum is a must-visit attraction for beer lovers. The museum showcases the history of beer brewing in the city and visitors can even taste some of the local brews.

  • 3:30pm: Ishiya Chocolate Factory
    30 minutes (6 km) from Sapporo Beer Museum

    The Ishiya Chocolate Factory is a popular tourist spot famous for its Shiroi Koibito cookies. Visitors can tour the factory and learn how the cookies are made. There is also a café inside the factory where visitors can enjoy the sweets.

  • 5:30pm: Susukino
    20 minutes (5 km) from Ishiya Chocolate Factory

    Susukino is the entertainment district in Sapporo. There are many restaurants, bars, and nightclubs in the area. It is the perfect place to experience the vibrant nightlife of Sapporo.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Sapporo TV Tower (30 minutes, free)
  • Odori Park (90 minutes, free)
  • Nijo Market (90 minutes, 3000 yen)
  • Sapporo Beer Museum (120 minutes, 700 yen)
  • Ishiya Chocolate Factory (120 minutes, free)
  • Susukino (120 minutes, depending on your budget)

  • Total Estimated Costs: 4000 yen

Transportation

To get around Sapporo, you can use the subway or bus system. Both are efficient and cover most areas of the city. Taxis are also available, but they can be expensive. If you plan to visit places outside of the city centre, you can consider renting a car. The estimated travel cost for one day is around 1500 yen.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can consider visiting other attractions such as the Hokkaido Shrine, the Historical Village of Hokkaido or the Sapporo Art Park. If you have less time, you can skip the Ishiya Chocolate Factory or Susukino.

Airports

Sapporo is served by the New Chitose Airport (CTS), which is located about 45 km southeast of the city centre. The airport is the largest in Hokkaido and offers both domestic and international flights. There are various transportation options available from the airport to the city centre, including trains, buses and taxis.

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