Sapporo event weekends: what to do between sessions
Hokkaido's capital of snow, miso ramen and beer, with ski slopes 1 hour away and the Snow Festival in February.
Events we cover in Sapporo
Arriving
New Chitose airport (CTS) has the JR rapid train to Sapporo in 37 minutes.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Susukino | Nightlife district. |
| Mid-range | Sapporo station | Business hotels. |
| Splurge | Odori Park | Near festival sites. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hotel Resol Sapporo Nakajima Koen
- Mid-range: JR Inn Sapporo
- Splurge: JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Tsudome snow slides.
- Shiroi Koibito Park.
Rainy-day backups
- Hokkaido Museum.
Free things to do
- Snow Festival sculptures in Odori Park.
- Mount Moiwa night view (ropeway paid).
Getting around
- Subway and Kitaca or Suica cards.