Sapporo travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sapporo
With a population of 1.88 million, Sapporo is the largest city in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Sapporo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Sapporo
If you’re looking for affordable options, Le Musée (宮の森1条14-3-20) and 東京炊餃子 すすきの店 (南5条西4丁目 第2青樹社ビル B1f) are great picks.
When to visit Sapporo
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sapporo in August, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -11 °C, with an average temperature of -6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Sapporo, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Sapporo
Plane
Sapporo is served by 2 airports: Sapporo Okadama (OKD) and Sapporo Chitose (CTS). The closest to the city centre of Sapporo is Sapporo Okadama, which is located 6 km from the city centre. Further away is Sapporo Chitose, 43 km from the centre of Sapporo.
Train
Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Sapporo is the busiest station in Sapporo. Another popular train station is Sapporo Shin-Sapporo, located 10 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Sapporo is to pick up a car hire from Chitose, which is about 37 km from Sapporo. You’ll find branches of Times and Europcar, among others, in Chitose.
Airports near Sapporo
Airlines serving Sapporo
Where to stay in Sapporo
Average rates range from around S$ 90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 140 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Business Inn Norte and Business Inn Norte 2. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sapporo, with prices from S$ 27 to S$ 553 per night. Chuo Ward is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sapporo are about 20% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sapporo
Most booked hotels in Sapporo
Hiring a car in Sapporo
Hiring a car in Sapporo costs S$ 96 per day, on average, or S$ 193 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay S$ 1.55 per litre in Sapporo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 18.50 and S$ 24.66. The most frequently booked car type in Sapporo is Full-size (Toyota Sienta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.