Why go
- City in Hokkaido, Japan.
- Served by Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD).
History
Sapporo is a designated city in Hokkaido, Japan. Located in the southwest of Hokkaido, it lies within the alluvial fan of the Toyohira River, a tributary of the Ishikari River. Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido Prefecture and Ishikari Subprefecture. As of August 1, 2026, the city has a population of 1,962,596, making it the largest city in Hokkaido and the largest north of Tokyo. It is the fifth-most populous city in Japan and is Hokkaido's cultural, economic, and political center.
Where to stay
Abuta-Gun 133, Izumikawa, Rusutsu, Abuta District, Hokkaido 048-1711, Japan · marriott.com
1 Chome-7 Hanakawa Kita 3 Jo, Ishikari, Hokkaido 061-3213, Japan · ishikari.tabino-hotel.jp
2 Chome-5-3 Kita 7 Jonishi, Kita Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0807, Japan · hotelmets.jp
2 Chome-5番地 Kita 5 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0005, Japan · jrhotels.co.jp
4 Chome-1-1 Minami 4 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0804, Japan · tokyuhotels.co.jp
Japan, 〒060-0003 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 3 Jonishi, 2 Chome−１−1 · hotelforza.jp
5 Chome-1番2 Kita 4 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0004, Japan · nnr-h.com
2 Chome-23 Kita 2 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0002, Japan · crosshotel.com
5 Chome-２６-5 Minami 2 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0062, Japan · lagent.jp
2 Chome-2-10 Jozankeionsennishi, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 061-2303, Japan · club-jyozankei.com
1 Chome-12 Odorinishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0042, Japan · royalparkhotels.co.jp
Japan, 〒060-0042 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Odorinishi, 5 Chome−3 ホテル トリニティ札幌 1F · resol-hotel.jp
6 Chome-1-21 Minami 10 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-8561, Japan · premier.kenhotels.com
4 Chome Kita 1 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0001, Japan · grand1934.com
Japan, 〒060-0063 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 3 Jonishi, 3 Chome−１６−2 · hotel-the-knot.jp
5 Chome-420 Minami 8 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0808, Japan · tokyuhotels.co.jp
11 Chome Minami 2 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8615, Japan · princehotels.co.jp
1 Chome-2-9 Kita 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0003, Japan · anacpsapporo.com
4 Chome-1-8 Kita 4 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0004, Japan · gracery.com
4 Chome-15 Kita 8 Jonishi, Kita Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0808, Japan · iconia.co.jp
3 Chome-3-10 Kita 1 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0001, Japan · koko-hotels.com
5 Chome-1 Minami 4 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-8509, Japan · tokyuhotels.co.jp
1 Chome-1-57 Minami 10 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0810, Japan · marriott.com
Kita1jo, 1 Nishi11chome, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0001, Japan · all.accor.com
Restaurants & places to go
Curry, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-23:30 Wikipedia: ja:みよしのさっぽろ · 2, 札幌市, 063-0811 · miyoshino-sapporo.jp
Cafe · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 Wikipedia: ja:宮越屋珈琲 · 90, 札幌市, 064-0942 · miyakoshiya-coffee.co.jp
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-03:00 Wikipedia: ja:らーめん五丈原 · 24, 札幌市, 064-0807 · gojougen.com
Ddeokbokki, Restaurant · 釜山に本店があるトッポギ専門店。 A ddeokbokki specialty restaurant with its origins in Busan, South Korea. Opening hours: Tu-Th,Su 11:00-23:00, Fr-Sa… · akr4684600868.owst.jp
Noodle, Restaurant · 夏の間に石狩当別で営業している、北海道を代表する讃岐うどん店の一つである「かばと製麺所」が、冬季の積雪期間（11月～3月）に、除雪が行き届いている札幌市内営業する支店。2022年から夏季にも開店し、豚丼と豚蕎麦を提供する店（うどんは提供せず）として営業を始めた。… · ja-jp.facebook.com
Japanese, Restaurant · ランチはカレーうどん専門店で、ディナーはしゃぶしゃぶ専門店となる。The restaurant will specialize in curry udon for lunch and shabu-shabu for dinner. Opening hours:… · restaurant.tofu-corporation.co.jp
Sushi, Fast Food · 22:30 最終入店 22:45 ラストオーダー Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 18, 札幌市, 007-0850 · hamazushi.com
Ice Cream, Restaurant · ラストオーダー 20:30 Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 Features: step-free access · 31, 札幌市, 060-0002 · snowbrand-p.co.jp
Steak House, Restaurant · A steak and hamburg restaurant with an extensive menu. Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-16:00, 16:00-04:00 · 札幌市, 064-0806 · hige-style.com
Mediteranian, Restaurant · Farm to table Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · tripadvisor.com
Burger, German, Fast Food · 営業時間 LUNCH 11:00-15:00(L.O 14:30),DINNER 17:00-23:00(L.O 22:30);定休日 年中無休(年末年始を除く) Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-15:00,17:00-23:00 ·… · essen-sapporo.jp
Sandwich, Fast Food · free Dial 0800 900 3101 (Sapporo only) Opening hours: 24/7; Dec 31-Jan 02 off · 14, 札幌市, 064-0808 · s-sandwich.com
Indian, Nepalese, Restaurant · ＜営業時間＞11：30～L.O.14：30 Close15：00 17：30～L.O.21：00 Close21：30 ＜定休日＞毎週火曜・木曜定休日 Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-14:30,17:30-21:00; Tu,Th… · nepal-indo-ryouri-rara.com
Soba, Restaurant · ラストオーダー 各閉店時間30分前、定休日：火曜日、毎月第3水曜日, Last Order 14:30(everyday) and 19:30(Saturday, Sunday) Opening hours: Mo 11:30-15:00; We-Fr 11:30-15:00;… · h672700.gorp.jp
Seafood, Restaurant · Last Order 16:30 Opening hours: 07:30-17:00 · 札幌市, 060-0052 · sakanayano-daidokoro.com
Soup Curry, Restaurant · ラストオーダー (Last Order) 21:30 Opening hours: Mo-Tu 11:00-22:00; Th-Su 11:00-22:00 · 30, 札幌市, 060-0013 · higuma-curry.jp
Restaurant · Last Order 22:00 Opening hours: 17:00-22:00 · 2, 札幌市, 060-0063 · kirinbeer-en.co.jp
Beef Steak, Teppanyaki, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-15:00,17:00-23:00; Sa-Su 11:30-15:00,17:00-22:00 Features: step-free access, air conditioning… · h001000.gorp.jp
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-22:30; Sa-Su 07:00-22:30; PH 07:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · 26, 札幌市, 063-0803 · skylark.co.jp
Beef Bowl, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-03:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options, air conditioning · 1, 札幌市, 001-0040 · stores.yoshinoya.com
Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-00:00 · 18, 札幌市, 065-0042 · jolly-pasta.co.jp
Fried Food, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-00:30 Features: takeaway, delivery · 21, 札幌市, 064-0919 · pkg.navitime.co.jp
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 17:00-23:00 Features: reservation required, air conditioning · 札幌市 · suginome.jp
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 31, 札幌市, 062-0933 · kfc.co.jp
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: step-free access, air conditioning · 1, 札幌市, 060-0807 · shop.saizeriya.co.jp
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-16:00, 17:00-22:00; Sa-Su,PH 11:00-22:00 · 1, 札幌市, 002-8010 · staminataro.jp
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-00:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 5, 札幌市, 065-0015 · dominos.jp
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 10:30-23:00, Fr-Sa 10:30-00:30 Features: takeaway · 札幌市, 064-0804 · misterdonut.jp
Yakitori, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-00:30 Features: takeaway · 札幌市, 062-0933 · kushidori.com
Yakiniku, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Th-Fr 18:00-24:00, Sa-Su 17:00-24:00 Features: air conditioning · 27, 札幌市, 064-0821 · acha-yakiniku.com
Teppan-Yaki, Steak, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00-22:00; We off Features: step-free access · 札幌市 · gateauxkingdom.com
Takoyaki, Fast Food · Opening hours: 17:00-04:00 Features: takeaway · 2, 札幌市, 064-0805 · gindaco.com
Chinese, Gyoza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:30 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 札幌市, 060-0063 · ohsho.co.jp
Western, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-05:00, Sa 08:00-05:00, Su 07:45-05:00, PH 07:45-05:00 Features: takeaway · 12, 札幌市, 007-0849 · skylark.co.jp
Udon, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 2, 札幌市, 064-0804 · nakau.co.jp
Breton, Crepe, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-15:00,18:00-22:00; Mo off Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · 10, 札幌市, 064-0823 · armor-sapporo.com
沖縄料理, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 11:30-15:00, Th-Su 11:30-15:00,17:00-21:00 · 1, 札幌市 · islandtyda.com
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu 18:00-22:00, We-Su 12:00-15:00,18:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, reservation required, air conditioning · 1, 札幌市,… · provencal.jp
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-14:30,17:30-21:00; Mo off · 23, 札幌市, 064-0942 · zensyuya.com
French Toast, Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: air conditioning · 36, 札幌市, 064-0802 · biidama.jp
Omelette Rice, Doria, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 11:30-15:00,17:30-21:00 "ラストオーダー 14:30,20:30" · palatino.web.fc2.com
Bistro, Wine, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00; Tu off · 14, 札幌市, 0620933 · kuronewinehouse.exblog.jp
Pancake, Dessert, Ice Cream, Japanese, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Th-Fr 11:00-17:00 "カフェ" || Mo-Tu,Th-Su,PH 10:00-17:00 Features: takeaway · 札幌市, 004-0821 · nagamitsufarm.com
Doughnuts, Bagels, Sandwich, Drinks, Salad, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Su 11:00-17:00 · 3, 札幌市, 004-0052 · fuwamochi-tei.com
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Airports
New Chitose Airport (CTS) 42 km to the centre
Sapporo, 01, JP — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 23 airlines (All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines Domestic, Hokkaido International Airlines, Skymark Airlines…) · direct flights to 37 destinations incl. Tokyo, Sendai, Nagoya, Osaka, Seoul… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 23 airlines, 37 direct destinations
- All Nippon Airways NH (737, DH8, A320, 735, 767, 777-200…) · 25 routes: Agana*, Akita*, Beijing*, FSZ, Fukuoka, Fukushima*, Hakodate*, Hiroshima, Kanazawa*, Kobe, Kushiro, Memanbetsu, Nagoya, Nakashibetsu, Niigata*, Okayama*, Okinawa*, Osaka, Osaka, Sendai, Taipei*, Tokyo, Tokyo, Toyama*, Wakkanai
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (737-800, CRJ, Embraer 170, 747-400, 777-300, A320…) · 16 routes: Akita*, Aomori*, Fukuoka, Hanamaki*, Hiroshima*, Hong Kong*, Memanbetsu*, Nagoya*, Niigata*, Osaka, Osaka, Sendai*, Seoul*, Shanghai*, Tokyo, Tokyo*
- Hokkaido International Airlines HD (735, 767-300) · 8 routes: Fukushima, Kanazawa, Kobe, Niigata, Okayama, Sendai, Tokyo, Toyama
- Skymark Airlines BC (737) · 8 routes: Fukuoka, Ibaraki, Kobe, Miho, Nagoya, Sendai, Tokyo, Tokyo
- Genesis GK (A320) · 3 routes: Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo
- Fuji Dream Airlines JH (Embraer 170) · 2 routes: FSZ, Matsumoto
- Ibex Airlines FW (CRJ) · 2 routes: Osaka, Sendai
- Korean Air KE (737-800, A330-300, 747-400, 777-200) · 2 routes: Busan, Seoul
- Air China CA (737-800) · 1 route: Beijing
- American Airlines AA (777-300) · 1 route: Tokyo
- Arrow Air JW (A320) · 1 route: Tokyo
- Cathay Pacific CX (A330-300, 747-400) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- China Airlines CI (737-800, 747-400) · 1 route: Taipei
- China Eastern Airlines MU (A320, A321) · 1 route: Shanghai
- EVA Air BR (A330-200) · 1 route: Taipei
- Hawaiian Airlines HA (767-300) · 1 route: Honolulu
- Jin Air LJ (737-800) · 1 route: Seoul
- Peach Aviation MM (A320) · 1 route: Osaka
- Sat Airlines HZ (737) · 1 route: Yuzhno-sakhalinsk
- Thai Airways International TG (777-300) · 1 route: Bangkok
- TransAsia Airways GE (330) · 1 route: Taipei
- Tway Airlines TW (737) · 1 route: Seoul
- United Airlines UA (737-800) · 1 route: Agana
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD) 6.1 km to the centre
Sapporo, 01, JP — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
UFO Park Airfield 32 km to the centre
Ishikari, 01, JP
Yoichi Agricultural Airfield / Appleport Yoichi 47 km to the centre
Yoichi, 01, JP
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CTS has direct flights to 37 destinations on 23 airlines (incl. Tokyo, Sendai, Nagoya, Osaka, Seoul…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sapporo (Hokkaido), Japan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
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Coaches & shuttles
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Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter, management · Gulfstream, Global · Tokyo and Hong Kong business-jet operator.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.