Sapporo Walking Tour | Above and Below Hokkaido's Biggest City

Gorgeous architecture, city life and a huge underground city awaits the visitor to Hokkaido's largest city, Sapporo.
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[@Js_Son83]

Hi Shinichi!!! 👋 👋 👋 👋 👋 👋 awesome video once again! Don't work too hard man! 👍

[@denisetaylor4528]

i've only recently discovered your channel. i lived in Sapporo as an exchange student back in 1982 and my last trip back before i changed work from japanese tourist industry in Australia to what i still do today - intellectual property (patents, designs, trademarks) was in the late 90's... whilst above ground still looks eerily similar below ground has grown out of this world! underground never stretched that far back then, and naturally the shops are all different now, very modern, nothing from my days at all - as you'd expect after all these years. still, brought back so many wonderful memories for me - so thank you

[@tabbyzhaulsEverythingels]

Hello shinichi I'm happy to see your doing okay from that horrible fall you had happy you didn't get hurt to much please be careful walking around stay safe stay warm and awesome 👍🏼 luv you . From North Carolina USA.

[@lorettaamstad591]

Yes nice!

[@brianhollenbeck8633]

😇👑🌍🌎🌏

[@glenndavidtorres]

Massive is an understatement to describe that underground tunnel walk. I walked the whole length of it, from Sapporo station to a block after Odori Park, near the big department store (not sure if Parco), which is sadly, not there anymore. We discovered it accidentally, while walking Sapporo station and saw signs that we can walk the city underground, without braving the cold winter night. Missed Sapporo, wish I can come back.

[@helvetiqa]

All of this looks so familiar from our trip in October 2019! We had amazing zangi, soup curry, and jingisukan all in the Sapporo underground. For walking in snow and slippery conditions, think of walking like a penguin: take small steps and keep your center of balance over your feet (not leaning forward or backward.) Some people also like to use YakTrax, which are extra grippy attachments that you can put over any shoes.

[@DarkEggplant]

I subscribed to your channel thanks to the Hokkaido videos. I've enjoyed all of them a great deal. It's such a unique part of Japan and it really made me wanna go visit.

[@mauison]

I enjoyed this video a lot, as we traveled to Sapporo in May 2019. We actually stayed at the Sapporo Grand Hotel. It was very nice and affordable too, about $150/night. They had a great breakfast buffet that we ate at every morning. There's an underground entrance near the Starbucks IIRC, so you don't have to go outside to get to the rail station. We also walked past the Clock Tower and the entire length of Odori Park. There are attractions in Sapporo we went to, like the Hokkaido Jingu and Maruyama Zoo, which are located within Maruyama Park. We were lucky and even saw cherry blossoms there. Also, I notice you say "You Know What" instead of pandemic or Covid. I know these past couple of years have been really hard on everyone, but I think it's okay to say pandemic and/or Covid. It's part of our present and will also be a part of our history.

[@user-mm3ru8vo6q]

The underground city in/around Sapporo station looks huge and it makes me feel that the Sapporo citizens can be survived in a nuclear war because they can evacuate to such a big underground shelter in such cases and could be protected.

[@dennistani1986]

Shinichi, thanks for another nice video!! For your next wintertime trip to Sapporo, check out "Crampons" on the internet. They are metal or rubber chains/spikes that for over your shoes. They are suppose to help prevent slipping on ice. Please take care!

[@shannondore]

Thanks for the walk about Shinichi. It was so cute when you said you were lost while standing right next to a map. 😆 That was adorable. I would be scared also to walk on the ice but I love the crunching sound of snow under feet. I'm glad you didn't slip and fall. Take care and stay safe.😊

[@tragondemedianoche5889]

Beer and food, that's all I need to visit a place

[@karenstanislaw8912]

We ALL had a wonderful holiday excursion through and with you, Shinichi. Great thanks.

[@monicalifantemunoz2105]

Me ha encantado parece una ciudad Subterránea es muy agradable pasear por allí en invierno 👍🥰

[@jadeep6348]

I just have to tell you how much I enjoy your walking tour videos. I actually watch them when I’m walking or jogging on my treadmill. It feels like I’m touring the city with you, and makes my workout so much more enjoyable. I dream of visiting Japan someday, but until that day comes, I will enjoy your videos.

[@worldtravelingfoody]

We are soooo eager to visit Japan. Sapporo looks very beautiful. Great video. 👍

[@debracantrell1058]

Wow awesome walking tour thanks for sharing this video enjoy it alot stay safe and take care 😘😘❤️👍

[@myrtlebeachsocialscene]

Love the snow views. And seeing the city views.

[@peterjake9621]

Hi Shinichi what a great walk you took us on . Loved the city tour . Liked seeing the different buildings old and new and the streetcars 🚃 in the snow ❄️ despite being difficult to walk on . Was amazed how massive the shopping malls and pathways underneath the city are . Arigato for entertaining us , hope your feeling better. Take care 👍😀

[@jeffkennedy4889]

Wow so many of the buildings look like Philadelphia

[@tomithot261]

I've spent time in Sapporo, and never ventured to the underground sheltered shopping! Loved this video, always appreciate your pointing out areas of interest. Let's go back to Sapporo, and visit Ebetsu in the summer ... no snow! Love walking with you, keep taking us wherever.

[@monicapagtanac6085]

Stay safe shinichi even though we don't see your face we can see the beautiful city you being safe is important

[@1changi]

Superb walking tour with commentary. Much effort has been put to make this remarkable walking tour video.

[@karentan9996]

I enjoyed very very much Hokkaido videos. Please do come back in Spring or summer 2023. I am patiently looking for your Hokkaido videos in the very near future. All the best wishes to both of you ❤️

[@tracyokuno2120]

We stayed at the Sapporo Grand hotel and it was beautiful! It’s a must stay at hotel!

[@carladavid784]

Thank you for showing us around❣️😊❣️

[@KarateKim]

Wow, this was such an adventure. This was great fun...

[@agneskunibrown2991]

Aloha Shinichi mahalo for all updated of Japan and awesome places can't wait to go there much aloha to you 🙂

[@clownearound5751]

Hi Shinichi, I’ve really enjoyed your Hokkaido series, so much so that I’ve watched the whole set twice. Hakodate was my absolute favourite place that you and Satoshi visited overall during your trip. I really appreciate you filming and sharing this experience especially in the cold weather. I think one positive to come out of the last couple of years that you also mentioned was that it’s made us look more at our countries for travel. It’s certainly made me realise how many interesting places there are to explore on our own doorstep. Thank you for your continued excellent content, I look forward to seeing where you will go next. Best wishes to you and Satoshi from England

[@rebeccagilman2020]

Mahalo for sharing! Beautiful Day ☃️ Be safe. Love watching your vlogs 🥰 Aloha 🌺

[@ratk0zm0z]

You are one of the best people ever for making those notes on masks I love that you said no one ever died here of wearing a mask! Love it also these walkabout videos or some of the most relaxing to me and I believe they are my favorite of this channel I get a lot done in my house when I have these playing while I do things 💖

[@davidhadley918]

I loved this city when I visited in May about 10 years ago. Windy place. Reminded me a bit of Chicago. The clock tower was built in Boston, MA, my hometown. My partner in life at the time was from Tokyo. We relocated him, officially, to Chitose…sister city to Anchorage, AK where we were living. And his college tuition decreased by 75% in cost. I loved the landmarks you visited…we saw them all as well. I was introduced to Nana’s Green tea in the underground mall. One of my nicest experiences which I have relived in Waikiki. If you go back again be sure to check out the botanical gardens and the Ainu center. This was the place where I realized Alaska natives and Ainu people are cousins.

[@saraatppkdotpt8140]

It shows well you're passionate about what you do! 👍

[@dianastefenelli2986]

Your videos are always so relaxing and enjoyable.

[@kattrablake7008]

You may need snow boots, hiking boots, or something with cleats if you have a lot of trouble on ice. I recommend hiking boots because they are useful all year round on all all-terrain.

[@karentan9996]

We my son and I enjoyed very much our two weeks happy holidays(November 2022) in Sapporo Hakodate, Hokkaido. Lots of thanks to your videos that I watched many times again n again. Please make videos of Furano in either Spring/Summer should both of you come back to Hokkaido. We were in Furano in November 2022 and we have yet to visit so many nice /beautiful places.. In sufficient time because Furano got dark very dark by 4.00pm. Plan to revisit Hokkaido Spring 2024 I love beautiful scenic Furano. ❤️

[@upsized]

Loved this video and watched it from start to end!!

[@paulabarton9493]

This was an amazing video. You did an awesome job in the snow I know that’s not easy to navigate. That underground pathway was amazing I would love to explore that hole underground system.

[@karentan9996]

Having watched videos of Hokkaido brought back many Happy memories and many familiar places we had gone.. Love and Thank you. Happy New Year of rabbit!

[@karentan9996]

Happy New Year 2023 to Shinichi San and Saitoshi San. Thank you very much for the wonderful videos of Hokkaido. My son and I had have a fabulous and enjoyable 2 weeks stay in Hokkaido in the month of November 2022.Much thanks to videos I watched. Have happy holidays to both of you and joy always. ❤️

[@q-doctor6564]

Thank you for a nice video and useful information about Hokkaido. Happy New Year 2023 !

[@terrydrown2900]

I’ve been loving all of your videos! Wish I could be there. Hopefully Japan will fully open this year. Take care!

[@corposlave5093]

Very nice video. Sapporo has a distinct charm that I love. It is not as modern as tokyo and not as conservative as kyoto. I was there during autumn so the city was bursting with yellow and orange trees. I hope I can go back soon one winter season when the world is already at peace. I pray and I claim.

[@glenndavidtorres]

Was there Winter 2018, and just like you, I fell, 2 times. I got confident that all snow are the same. It is not. The soft ones are easy to walk on but sinking. The frozen hard one are treacherous, they are slippery. I got my lessons fast, on the same night we came to Sapporo, on the Nakajima-koen subway exit. Got careful after two 2 shameful experiences, hahaha!

[@exxon5430]

I follow all your hokkadio vedios. Love them all.but now i need to go out. I will watch your walking tour. Thank you.北海道. i will be scared if i walk alone.

[@mechalpuco]

I lived in Sapporo for a year, very fond memories

[@dailies6033]

Shinichi san, please get a snow cleats for your next snowy trip. I would be happy to send you one or two, if I can....

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job bro

[@louisetregomorgan4907]

I don't blame you for walking with your head down watching your steps .slipping over is not a good experience at all. Thanks for the walk you did a great job in Saporo. The Clock Tower building and the park is stunning , but it did have a New York vibe 🤗.

[@Jeni10]

Aussies don’t like Starbucks because we were trained in coffee culture by the Italian and Greek migrants who began arriving in the 40’s and set up many businesses from selling and growing fresh produce to owning cafes, restaurants and delicatessens.

[@bookiemeow173]

Loved this video! I was surprised you did not mention the beautiful icicles on the clocktower 😃

[@ceciliaogawa5807]

Hi Shinichi, what a beautiful city and how interesting that they have under ground train and shopping. It makes sense with the snow they must get during the winter. (like you said). I am glad you did'nt fall. Thank you for videos that are really enjoyable to see. Take care

[@ginas.6656]

Such a beautiful city would like to go sometime. Can you do a department store tour sometime? I haven't been in decades was wondering what they look like. Of course i love watching all the local stores and cute restaurants so much yummy food!

[@nightshadegiggle]

Hi Shinichi, glad that you're feeling better

[@user-mm3ru8vo6q]

It's funny that IOC chose Sapporo as a place for the marathon competition for 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympic because I suppose that they probably thought the temperature of Sapporo in summer would not go up to so high as Tokyo, but unfortunately the temperature was around 34 deg C in Sapporo when the marathon was held. It was almost the same temperature as Tokyo, beyond their expectation.

[@astroboy3507]

Nice walk and talk shinichi!!!! 🏃🏼‍♂️🥶

[@kareng1894]

Thank you for sharing. I enjoy your videos. ^_^

[@michellevietor]

I bought YakTrax walking cleats last year, they help with walking on slippery ice and snow a lot! They are silicone straps that go over the bottom of your boots, with metal springs around them. They grip to many surfaces!

[@Claudi771]

Liked 👍

[@AnnaKaunitz]

Sweet Shinichi, get some detachable spikes for your shoes/boots. It makes a huge difference in slippery/icy/snowy conditions and you won’t have to worry about falling and getting hurt. Cheap and lasts many seasons.

[@020untitled]

Some said you should lean your upper body a bit forward when walking in thick snow/ice like that, so you are less likely to fall on your butt if that happens, and if you fall forward, you can use your hand/arm to break the fall…anyway, nice video!

[@grannypeacock1218]

I've learned so much from your videos. All I used to know about Hokkaido was from winter Olympics in the 70s and documentaries of snow monkeys. I've always been enchanted by snow monkeys

[@user-mm3ru8vo6q]

Snow monkeys can not be seen in Sapporo and Hokkaido. You could see the snow monkeys soaking in the hot springs which is located close to the monkeys living area of the mountains(850m above ground) in the northern part of Nagano Pref.

[@grannypeacock1218]

@@user-mm3ru8vo6q my mistake. That’s why the boys didn’t show us some 🐒

[@tammyellison735]

I am sad I missed the premiere it did not show up even though I check at least 5 times.

[@adamkei1974]

nice, what gear u are using sir. sharp and detail. thanks

[@Christi-Ann.Pierantoni]

Do they not put sand or salt on the roads to help with traction or to melt the ice? It just seems like the conditions on those roads are a recipe for disaster.

[@thepunadude]

I SWEAR TO BUDDHA , AT ONE TIME IN THE USA THERE WAS A BOTTLED SAPPORO 'DRAFT'. YES?

[@restaurantman]

Sapporo still produces the draft bottles.

[@merrynpreston9446]

My partner was having trouble walking there as well. It could be really bad if you fall and hit your head so you must be extra careful.

[@merrynpreston9446]

We have already bought new boots to wear to Hokkaido when we can go back.

[@esradewayani88]

Sinichi when japan will.open for tourist?

[@restaurantman]

In March 2022, Japan plans to increase the entry numbers for business travellers and students. No timeframe has been announced for allowing foreign tourist visitors yet.

[@tbard3081]

Thanks Shinichi - love these walking videos :) Incidentally, wondering if Japanese views of benefits for masks have changed at all since the borders opened and covid spread like wildfire despite extremely high mask wearing?

[@Shinichisworld]

Hasn’t changed much. Even before covid, Japanese people wore masks during flu season, bay fever season, or when they generally didn’t feel good. It’s mostly to make others feel less uncomfortable around them.

[@tbard3081]

@Shinichisworld thanks for replying. Heading to Japan Xmas eve and sapporo on January for the first time. Can't wait :)

[@peterboulton137]

Would love to visit Japan but dont like the thought of being trapped in Tokyo when the overdue'Big One hits------ how do you and Satoshi feel about this?

[@user-mm3ru8vo6q]

Russian roulette

[@brianhollenbeck8633]

It remains me of NYC by the way people dress. Lots of black outfits.