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Recommended 3-Day Itinerary In Sapporo During Sapporo Snow Festival
Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido, the northern-most island of Japan. The city is well known for its ramen, beer and skiing. One of Japan’s most popular winter events, the Sapporo Snow Festival (Sapporo Yuki Matsuri), is also being held in the city for a week every February. If you are planning a winter trip, why not make the trip to Hokkaido in February to coincide with the 2017 Snow Festival that will be held from 6 to 12 February 2017? Besides joining in the fun-filled annual Snow Festival, you can also explore the charming city. This article will recommend some of the best experiences you can look forward to within 3 days in Sapporo!
Top 12 Day Trips From Sapporo, Hokkaido
In the northern part of Hokkaido, Sapporo can be found as its graceful capital. A city with a Japanese atmosphere that combines spirituality through shrines, wonderful nature from the surrounding mountains and rivers, and culture that lives through their architecture and their way of life. The city name itself was taken from the indigenous people of Ainu word "sat poro pet" which can be translated into "great dry river". When it comes to accommodation, the city is abounding with luxury hotels. If you would like a homier experience, an Airbnb vacation rental is your best bet. Also, while you're enjoying your stay here, go on a day trip and explore nearby places with destinations such as Lake Toya, Jozankei onsen or hot spring, a distillery in Yoichi, Asahiyama Zoo, and many others including a spot to see cherry blossoms. Continue reading for the top day trips from Sapporo, Hokkaido.
25 Best Things To Do In Sapporo, Japan
The gateway to Hokkaido, Sapporo, is one of the best places to visit in Japan. As the country's fifth-largest city, there are many sights to explore and things to do around the metropolitan area. The city's dynamism is owed in large part to its role as Hokkaido's political, economical, and cultural center. Its popularity extends way back to the 1970s, when it became the first in Asia to host the Winter Olympics. Today, the city is more popular than ever, thanks in part to the annual Sapporo Snow Festival, which attracts millions of tourists every year. Then, there are unique attractions like the Sapporo Dome and Sapporo Beer Museum — the latter is the only beer museum in Japan. Scroll down for the best things to do in Sapporo, Japan. *If you’d like some more solid tips about Sapporo, be sure to check out our video where we have a chat with AJ, a seasoned traveler, about their fun experience at the destination!*