Sapporo Tours & Things to Do
Discover the best Sapporo tours and things to do in the vibrant capital of Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido: gaze into the vivid Blue Pond of Biei and the flower fields of Furano, stroll the romantic canal of Otaru, watch the steaming Hell Valley of Noboribetsu, feast on fresh seafood and ramen at Nijo Market, ride up Mount Moiwa for a glittering night view, and marvel at the famous winter Snow Festival. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Sapporo by interest
Whatever brings you to Sapporo — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Sapporo
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Blue Pond
Biei’s vivid pond.
Furano Flowers
Lavender fields.
Otaru Canal
Romantic port.
Hell Valley
Noboribetsu steam.
Odori Park
City heart.
Mount Moiwa
Night view.
Jozankei
Onsen valley.
Snow Festival
Ice sculptures.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Sapporo visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–May)
Late cherry blossom and fresh green — mild and lovely.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Cool and comfortable, with Furano’s lavender in July.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Brilliant autumn colour — beautiful.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Snowy and magical, with the February Snow Festival.
For flowers
July is best for Furano’s lavender.
Best overall
Summer for scenery, winter for snow.
One day
The city and Mount Moiwa.
Two days
Add Biei and Furano.
Three days
Add Otaru or Noboribetsu.
For scenery
Biei and Furano.
For hot springs
Noboribetsu and Jozankei.
With kids
Asahiyama Zoo and Otaru.
Subway
The subway and trams serve the city centre.
On foot
The grid-planned centre is easy to explore on foot.
Tours & trains
Tours and trains reach Biei, Furano and Otaru.
Private car
A private car with driver suits flexible day trips.
Where to stay
Stay near Sapporo Station or Odori.
Japanese yen
Japan uses the yen; carry cash for markets and stalls.
Book day trips
Biei, Furano and Noboribetsu tours sell out — reserve ahead.
Try miso ramen
Don’t miss Sapporo’s rich miso ramen and fresh crab.
Dress warm
Winters are very cold and snowy — bring warm, waterproof gear.
Get an IC card
A prepaid IC card makes the subway easy.
Lavender timing
Visit Furano in July for the lavender bloom.
Snow Festival
Book far ahead if visiting in early February.
Biei & Furano
Day trips sell out in summer — book ahead.
Otaru
Otaru and Yoichi tours fill up — reserve early.
Noboribetsu
Hot-spring day trips book out — reserve ahead.
Food tours
Popular food tours have limited spots — book early.
Snow Festival
February tours and hotels sell out — book well ahead.
Peak seasons
Summer and the Snow Festival are busiest — book everything ahead.
Biei & Furano
Around €90–150 for a Biei and Furano day trip.
Otaru
About €60–110 for an Otaru day trip.
Noboribetsu
Roughly €80–140 for a Noboribetsu and Toya day trip.
Food tour
Around €50–90 for a Sapporo food tour.
City tour
About €40–80 for a city tour.
How to save
Join group day trips and combine Biei with Furano.
Sapporo through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Blossom.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mild.
- Best for
- Flowers.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cool.
- Best for
- Autumn colour.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Snow Festival.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cold.