Sapporo [a] (札幌市, Sapporo-shi, [sapːoɾo ɕi] ⓘ) is a designated city in Hokkaido, Japan. Located in the southwest of Hokkaido, it lies within the alluvial fan of the Toyohira River, a tributary of the Ishikari River. Sapporo is the capital of …

Sapporo (札幌, "important river flowing through a plain" in Ainu language) is the capital of Hokkaido and Japan's fifth largest city. Sapporo is also one of the nation's youngest major cities. In 1857, the city's population stood at just seven people.

Sapporo (札幌) is the prefectural capital of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island. As a popular winter resort destination, Japan’s fifth-largest city also offers a wealth of culture, art, and natural beauty, alongside its ski slopes, neon nightlife, and compelling food scene.

Jan 26, 2020 · Here are the 25 best things to do in Sapporo … 1. Tour the Ishiya Chocolate Factory. If you want to do something a little sweet on your trip to Sapporo then you may want to visit the Ishiya Chocolate Factory.

Sapporo is Japan’s fifth biggest city, and the largest north of Tokyo. Enjoy exquisite cuisine created from the blessings of nature, plentiful shopping, and myriad artistic and cultural experiences together with the vibrant nightlife of one of Japan’s leading entertainment districts.

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Probably best known for its eponymous beer, Sapporo—the capital of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island—has maintained the youthful and open atmosphere of the 1972 Olympic Winter Games, drawing international visitors for its annual Snow Festival and …

Feb 20, 2024 · Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido and is the largest city in Japan north of Tokyo. While it is perhaps most well-known internationally for the beer and the Snow Festival, there is so much more to explore in the vibrant and picturesque Northern Capital.

Feb 24, 2025 · Is Sapporo worth visiting? Read my honest thoughts on the hub of Hokkaido here, including advice on things to do in Sapporo.

Dec 4, 2024 · Sapporo is the capital and the largest city on Japan’s northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido. Come up north for good food and drinks, namely Japan’s freshest and tastiest seafood, delicious chocolate and craft beer, as well as a pretty town dotted with lots of green spaces and Meiji-era architecture.