Sapporo Travel | What to Do & Eat in Sapporo, Winter Travel Tips❄️ Hokkaido Japan

Welcome to the Winter wonderland of Sapporo - a northern city of Japan in Hokkaido island. In this vlog, I'd like to guide you to Sapporo, what to do in Sapporo and the local foods you can eat during your travel. You will also find out how to get from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo city center.
Travel month: January 2024
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Chapters:
0:00 Sapporo Travel
How to Get to Sapporo
Access from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo City
The Best Areas to Stay in Sapporo - Hotel Choices
Getting Around Sapporo by Public Transportations
Where to See in Sapporo - Sight Seeing Attractions
Sapporo TV Tower
What to Eat in Sapporo - Foods in Hokkaido
Sapporo Travel Tips
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Thank you for watching. My name is Kengo. I create Japan travel guide videos from Tokyo that showcase Japanese culture, essential travel tips, and must-visit places-from top spots to hidden gems across Japan. Please subscribe for my weekly exploration to discover the charm of Japan.

[@sleddy01]

Your patience in going through the useful details is appreciated.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you!

[@dream431ca]

Sapporo is next on my list in Japan in the winter time.

[@tokyokenchan]

I wish you the best trip in Sapporo. :)

[@firefangz]

Great video as always Kenchan! Sapporo does look amazing in the snow.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching Ryuga san! I'd like to revisit in summer to see other places I couldn't see this time. :)

[@TheCuteAndlovely]

Thanks!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for your support! :)

[@hachooSiR]

Saving up for Sapporo. Definitely this video gives a lot of information. That 6500 yen Holiday Inn is affordable. Thank you for this guide Kengo san. 👍

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching Brysan san. Oh that's great you are planning to visit Sapporo! Yes, depends on the season but they have good rate probably as they have lots of hotels in Sapporo. ❄️😄

[@lillygirl7238]

So beautiful. My mother’s name was Chitose but our family is from Kyoto. Arigato for a great vid!

[@tokyokenchan]

That is a really beautiful name. And your family is from Kyoto! How amazing. :) Thank you for watching Lilly san!

[@Nature_with_Peter_Kane]

Really nice video and very informative! We like the hotel that's connected to the underground mall - great to know! Keep up the great videos!! Cheers from Canada!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching from Canada! Yes, it's a great relieve to have a direct access to the underground mall and subways. :)

[@irenefornelius758]

Thanks!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you so much for your suppor Irene san! :)

[@irenefornelius758]

@@tokyokenchan Thank you for making these videos. I enjoy all the information 😊

[@CittaSeri]

Thank you so much for sharing a very informative and sincere observation on Hokkaido. May you will be rewarded with happiness and prosperous future for sharing good knowledge with people around the world! 🎉🎉🎉

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you have a wonderful time in Sapporo when you visit. :)

[@matwillis3169]

Great video Ken san, Sapporo is definitely a place for us to visit n our next Japan trip

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you Matt san. Sapporo and surrounding area are interesting place, a little different from other parts of Japan which you see traditional buildings.

[@KevinandDayle]

Interesting video with your usual usual useful information for those who would like to visit Sapporo.

[@tokyokenchan]

Kevin san Dale san, thank you for watching. Sapporo is not a difficult place to get around but I'd like to make videos for different cities in Japan one by one. :)

[@leilanilamourKawaiiCollector]

I really enjoy your videos, Kenchan! You put so much work and effort into them and they’re always so informative! I hope you had fun on your trip to Sapporo and thank you for sharing with it with us. ☺️ I just bought my ticket for this year’s trip to Tokyo! I’m going in June for my birthday 🥳

[@ricardosamala]

Wow ! 😂 blog you made very interesting how you explain about sapporo . Me & my wife very good guide for everyone. ❤ Thank you so much for sharing . Will be visiting Hokkaido this come January 2025 . Have a nice day my dear friend. 😊

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad you like this video. I wish you all have a great time in Sapporo next Winter ❄️ 😄

[@kikkobro]

Great video! Hoping to visit Northern Japan in the future, will keep this video bookmarked for then. The snow falling at night time against the background of the bright city signs and lights is beautiful!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching and bookmarking this! Yes, the snow fall made the town look so special like a winter wonderland. :)

[@davyf7620]

Kengo-San! Much enjoyed this video. Brings back so many good memories of times in Sapporo. I stayed at a hotel that was right next to Nijo Market and I went there everyday while I was there! Arigatou gozaimasu!!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you Davy san! That sound great you stayed near Nijo market. It's a fun place to walk around. :)

[@shokwave2]

Great timing once again Kenchan. We'll be there in just under 3 weeks.

[@tokyokenchan]

I wish you the best trip in Sapporo! Thank you for watching always.

[@chriscastagnetta]

This video was great! Thank you! As an American I would love to visit Sapporo! And as a meteorology/climatology student, I find all the snow Sapporo gets so fascinating! Looks like a winter wonderland!

[@tokyokenchan]

I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you can visit Sapporo during snow season. :) ❄️

[@dennistani1986]

Thanks for the awesome tour of Sapporo! We plan on going later this summer. Winter is just a little too cold for us.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you! I think it will be very beautiful in summer too. :)

[@Connorsablanmusic]

This is the best guide for Sapporo. I will travel there in 3 days confident because of you my friend

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for your kind words for the video. I hope you have a great time in Sapporo! :)

[@JM-san]

Thank you for uploading this informative video, Kengo-san. Now I have to take note of those places you've recommended. I'm going there in the summer so I'm also glad I don't have to deal with the snow and strong wind!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching! I appreciate you joined the live too. I think it will be much easier to get around in Summer. ☘️

[@suhaizajaafar681]

thank you for all the tips!!! going there in feb 2025. so excited!!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. Have a great trip in Sapporo! ⛄️

[@WalkingLosAngeles]

That was a really good video. Very much enjoyed going on your Sapporo adventure with you and the information you shared. Btw, we just booked a room at hotel you stayed at in one of the Kyoto videos. It looks like a really nice spot and with excellent rooms. Thank you for pointing us to it. Really looking forward to our visit to Japan this spring! Hope we get run into you somehow!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. Oh that's great! I wonder which one. Both are in great location that you can indudge yourself in Kyoto's old town. I'll be going back to Kyoto in Spring too!🌸

[@WalkingLosAngeles]

@@tokyokenchan The Gate Kyoto. The big hotel. The Ryokan hotels you stayed in look really wonderful but I think being a nervous Gaijin, i wasn’t ready yet 😂. Still, i can’t wait to see Japan. I’ve wanted to visit my whole life.

[@tokyokenchan]

Oh that is a really nice one! Even better location. :)

[@susantohalim5644]

Thank you Ken San for your sharing 👍 Hokkaido also amazing in spring & summer. Please come again and share with us 🙏

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. Yes, I'd like to visit Sapporo and other parts of Hokkaido again in summer to explore more. :)

[@seematibrewal8566]

I am coming in April end for cherry blossoms. Can you suggest a 8 day iteniary

[@レツミカサブ]

This is the town where I was born and raised. Thank you for a good video

[@roldansalalila6544]

What a nice trip...

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you!

[@itsmebrenda]

Thank you

[@cassiopeia4015]

Would love to see this amazing Winter Wonderland. Great video.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching and your message. Your comment to the live stream was one of the nicest and made me happy in Sapporo. :)

[@postielinley1]

This is great. Will keep this in mind for when I go there in October

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching always! It must be very beautiful in Autumn in Hokkaido.

[@biawak42pai]

Oh wow. Love your video on Sapporo. I am going there soon during winter. Thank you so much for sharing. I feel much prepared now

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. I’m glad you liked Sapporo video. Wish you have a great time there. :)

[@swissfoodie3542]

That is a really great video, thank you so much Kengo ! You share so much information with us, on how to get around, where to stay, what to eat, what to visit. Really great ! I am considering travelling to Hokkaido in spring 2025 and I am already researching for it. For Sapporo, it seems that the area to stay at is Susukino, right ? In Tokyo, I always stay in Shinjuku, because I like to stay in an area, where there are plenty of restaurants in easy walking distance, and also some yokochos. I dont care much about nightlife (but I dont mind it, and as two women, we never felt unsafe in Kabukicho at night). How many nights would you recommend for Sapporo ? Are 3 nights enough ? We like to have time, and not too rush. For an example, last year we spend 4 weeks mostly on the island of Kyushu, and spent 3 nights in Nagasaki and 3 nights in Fukuoka, and didnt get bored for a second.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching always. Somehow this was one of the most difficult video to make in my library, so I'm glad you liked it. :) Yes, if you like to stay in Shinjuku, Susukino is the area you might want to choose. I liked the hotel near the Sapporo station, but I'd choose either Susukino or Nakajima Koen when I visit next time. If you enjoyed Nagasaki for 3 nights, 3 nights in Sapporo would be ideal. I stayed only for 2 nights and it wasn't enough time to explore even when many facilities were shut down during my stay.

[@michiganwannarbor3255]

Looks like so much fun to visit in the winter snow. It's probably more challenging to live there and work.

[@woneymalian]

awesome video, thank you so much for posting it! A fan from Brazil!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you so much for watching from Brazil! :)

[@dankhristopherlibo-on817]

Wonderful video Kengo san! I’m mesmerized while watching this because Sapporo looks very cool with snow.. I really appreciate all the information, definitely this is one of my future destinations to visit👍. Many thanks

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching Dan san! I hope you can visit Hokkaido soon. ❄️ :)

[@JT_Jurutera]

Thanks for doing this video. We will be visiting Sapporo from 10 to 13 Mar. Will there be any snow left to see? Thank you, and keep up the good work.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching! I think there will be some snow left or even still snowing. It can be warmer than usual this year but snow storm comes time to time. Wish you the best trip in Sapporo. :)

[@davetessaro3599]

I just returned from visiting Sapporo and family in Obihiro. Hokkaido is so beautiful. I look forward to a return visit exploring the rest of Hokkaido . Thank you for the information on travelling in Japan.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. That's great you have your family in Hokkaido. I'd like to return to Hokkaido again in the future.

[@helenfoo388]

Thank you for this good effort. I really need this video to know how to manage and where to go in Sapporo during Winter! Thank you so much.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. I hope you have a great time in Sapporo. ⛄️🍜

[@jorgeeduardopadron3928]

Thank you for the video, Kenchan! Sapporo is my favorite city in Japan. Loved the food when I was living there :)

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching! You must know a lot more about where to eat in Sapporo! :)

[@jafrytvasia9609]

Thank you sir. Glad you had a good time. Hoping to move to Sapporo in October if I get accepted~ Cheers!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. That's great you might move to Sapporo in Fall! I wish you the best. ✨

[@mauimixer6040]

Thank you for including the different prices, especially from the Japanese view. Just watched a different video that made it seem like visiting was way too much cost, for me. Great you compared the tourist area and the Local areas difference in price and availability. 1 st time your video and it put Japan back on my travels plans.

[@junelow1910]

TQ for this great video.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching and your message. :)

[@boxerblake1]

Excellent video. Thank you! See you in April, Nihon.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you! Wish you the best time in Japan!

[@boxerblake1]

@@tokyokenchan Will be our third time. Japan has never let us down. Just going north this time. Wish you the best.

[@edsiribohdi1440]

Excellent Vlog. What month did you film this VDO? I am planning to go there this coming February.

[@tokyokenchan]

This was filmed in late January. Thank you. I hope you enjoy snowy Sapporo. ⛄️

[@ZakariaAli-v2w]

If there was a direct Shinkansen connection between major cities in Honshu and Hokkaido that would be awesome.

[@tokyokenchan]

Yes. It’s under construction but taking time.

[@ZakariaAli-v2w]

@@tokyokenchan ill be in my 40s or 50s by the time it finishes but then again theres something magical travelling in your 40s 50s opposed to doing it in your 20s (ive never solo travelled before working on it 😅)

[@FernandoRocha-i3w]

Hi! Is there any chance you do a video on the new Tokyo Toyosu Manyo Club?

[@tokyokenchan]

Hi, I probably cannot film much inside, so it would be just me talking about the experience. But I might be able to cover the new facility outside.

[@FernandoRocha-i3w]

Thanks! I really appreciate it.@@tokyokenchan

[@stevenlim9378]

do you have video travelling from sapporo to Niseko Skii Resort by bus? thank you Sir!

[@adel-711]

Hello, I would like to ask you a question do you recommend Robot hotel such as Henn na ?

[@tokyokenchan]

Hello. I've stayed at Henna Hotel in Asakusa, but it's pretty much the same as other hotels. It was very clean and nice hotel. I was using coupon so a person came out from behind the robot and did my check in process. They come out when you need assistant. :)

[@diazdilysong2520]

Thank you for the video. May i know which month was the video taken? I will be going to Hokkaido around new year. I wonder if it will be as cold?

[@tokyokenchan]

Hello. This video was takin in January. It depends on the year, but it can be cold and snowy around new years. That's the fun part. :)

[@andyye1515]

Hey excuse, how much can 1 USD get you in yens? Thanks and love your content!

[@tokyokenchan]

1 USD is about 150 yen now. So 10,000 yen is about $67 👍

[@andyye1515]

@@tokyokenchan did it increase??

[@tokyokenchan]

It's been around $1=150 recently. It used be $1=110 or so. It's a great value for the USD holders. :)@@andyye1515

[@andyye1515]

@@tokyokenchan thank you :)

[@w.ave_]

Very helpful video, thanks! Im visiting in March for 1 day before flying to Tokyo the next day. What would you recommend for a 1 day trip?

[@tokyokenchan]

I think it would be great to visit Okurayama lift if it's open and Susukino at night. I hope you have a great trip in Sapporo and Tokyo. Thank you for watching. :)

[@w.ave_]

@@tokyokenchan Got it, thank you! Wishing you lots of success on your youtube channel :)

[@CrestGrayth]

Can foreigners board a plane from Haneda airport to get to new chitose. or can we only fly there from narita?

[@tokyokenchan]

Yes, you can take plane from Haneda to New Chitose. 👍

[@paulc1014]

I am coming to Japan for 12 days in January 2025. Is Sapporo worth a visit? Are there any places out of the city where there is snow and ability to stay in a cabin?

[@norman6499]

Hi can i ask when does it start snow this year 2024 in sappora? I am trying to have a guage of when will it snow in 2025. Or probably you can tell me when will it snow in 2025?

[@tokyokenchan]

Hi. You can see current snow conditions in this live. It’s snowing already. kzbin.infoCF1vS8DdBIk?si=YKsvpT0rcz2kZNEH

[@fannieliew]

Hi Mr Hachoo, may i know is JR pass free and easy workable in February with kid age at 8?

[@roldansalalila6544]

Does Sapporo have snow on the first week of December? or just cold weather?

[@GoodGood-vb8gm]

🌞I'm a Singaporean🦁 who has never seen snow 🌨before. When is the best time to visit Sapporo? I only want to stay in the city area shopping 👕and eating🍣, enjoying snowfall🌨 when it's not too cold🏔. I also like night life and street food. Please kindly advise 🌸Thank you 🙏

[@tokyokenchan]

Hello. Thank you for watching. The time you can see snow for sure in Sapporo is end of December to February, but amount of snow may differ each year. It’s usually cold when it has good snow ❄️ but if you dress warm, get boots 🥾 and stay in the city center near station, you can avoid walking long in the cold weather. March might be a little warmer but sometimes snow melts early.

[@GoodGood-vb8gm]

@@tokyokenchan Thank you very much 💐

[@celinele5696]

What’s month is it?

[@jjymt6518]

Does it snow the whole month of January?

[@tokyokenchan]

Usually Yes in January, but there are sunny days too.

[@jjymt6518]

@@tokyokenchan but how about at night? were there nights that didnt snow? thank you!

[@TANWENTINGMoe]

can I bring kids to Sapporo in January?

[@Huttersvuur]

Kids will be eaten by the locals in January.

[@theyasman]

Which month was this?

[@tokyokenchan]

It was January.

[@jehanjao7055]

is there whale meat there?