Sapporo Things to Do

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we went to an onsen nr Jozankei, about 60 mins by bus from Sapporo. This one was not linked to a hotel and was a natural area of hot volcanic spring water coming directly from the ground. The location was stunning; a natural pool on the side of a wooded mountain. Snow was falling on us as we lay over rocks in the HOT water, steam rising. (minus 10 outside)One of the most memorable and pleasurable experiences of my life!! You HAVE to do this!

A must, as Sapporo Beer is famous in every nation. Even if you're a non-alcoholic person, this visit will certainly be an educational experience.

Pictured here: the Brewery.

Getting there:

10 mins bus ride, or if you have time, 45 mins slow walk north east from Sapporo Station's north exit.

Simply put, the Brewery is located on "North 7, East 9".
The Sapporo Station's north exit is "North 6, West 4".
This will help you understand the free city map which is only available in Japanese.

Visit this museum, the closest you will get to visiting the factory. Some displays are presented using 3D animated exhibits like this one pictured. Really cute!

Explanations are in Japanese therefore you should get an English flyer (free) from the receptionist as you enter the museum.

Where else in the world can you get beer ice cream that tastes perfect? Of course this is a must-try experience you'll never forget! Fresh beer from the Sapporo Brewery!
Buy the ice cream from this little hut located in the Beer Garden. You will not find it anywhere else in the Brewery.

Getting to Sapporo Brewery:

10 mins bus ride, or if you have time, 45 mins slow walk north east from Sapporo Station's north exit.

Simply put, the Brewery is located on "North 7, East 9".
The Sapporo Station's north exit is "North 6, West 4".
This will help you understand the free city map which is only available in Japanese.

Pales in comparison to Hakodate's which is more pedestrian friendly. Mainly a street of seafood vendors and restaurants. Prices are steeper than Hakodate - suggest you give it a miss if you have visited the one in Hakodate.

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The Shiroi Koibito chocolate snacks are very popular with tourists to Hokkaido and almost everywhere, you'd see it being sold as souvenirs. I thought a visit to the factory would be boring and touristy but was somewhat surprised by the amount of stuff we could see and experience there. Interesting to know about the history of chocolates, even more watching the production lines, and how manual work is still required for quality control.

The garden around the factory is well decorated with roses, fountains and miniature houses. Children would adore this place.

Built in 1888, this building is known as "red bricks". It was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1909. Restoration was finished in 1911.

Inside there is a tourist information office, a museum shop and some exhibition rooms.

Admisiion is free.

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Yes, Dec isn't really snow festival in Odori Park. The snow festival starts from Feb.

There are a number of displays installed and lighted up. Nice and not so crowded. The Park has a few sections (separated by roads) and each section is different.

The main prominent feature is the tower standing tall and proud at one end of the park.