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Sapporo (�D�y, "important river flowing through a plain" in Ainu language) is the capital of Hokkaido and Japan's fifth largest city. Sapporo is also one of the nation's youngest major cities. In 1857, the city's population stood at just seven people.

In the beginning of the Meiji Period, when the development of Hokkaido started on a large scale, Sapporo was chosen as the island's administrative center and enlarged according to the advice of foreign specialists.

Sapporo became world-famous in 1972 when the Olympic Winter Games were held there. Today, the city is well known for its ramen, beer, and the annual snow festival held in February.

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Festival
Sapporo Snow Festival••
Featuring large snow sculptures.
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Park
Moerenuma Park•
Unique city park designed by Isamu Noguchi.
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Museum
Historic Village•
Open air museum about Hokkaido.
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Viewpoint/Tower
Mount Moiwa
Small mountain with views of Sapporo.
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Museum
Sapporo Beer Museum
Museum of the Sapporo Beer Breweries.
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Industry/Commerce
Shiroi Koibito Park
Chocolate factory, shop and museum.
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Ski Resort
Teine Ski Resort
Attractive ski resort just outside the city center.
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Shopping
Curb Market
Seafood market outside of the wholesale market.
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Neighborhood
Susukino
Sapporo's entertainment district.
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Park
Odori Park
Pleasant public park in the city center.
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Park
Botanic Garden
Attractive park with a small Ainu museum.
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Viewpoint/Tower
Okurayama Ski Jump
Former olympic ski jump stadium.
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Shopping
Sapporo Factory
Attractive shopping and entertainment complex.
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Jozankei Onsen
Hot spring resort in the mountains outside central Sapporo.
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Shopping
Nijo Market
Fresh food market in the city center.
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Shopping
Sapporo Station
Central railway station with observation deck.
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Historic Site
Clock Tower
A symbolic landmark in central Sapporo.
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Ski Resort
Sapporo Kokusai
Ski resort in the mountains outside Sapporo.
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Niseko•
Leading snow resort with lots of powder snow.
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Noboribetsu•
Hokkaido's most famous hot spring resort.
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Otaru•
Harbor city near Sapporo with a canal.
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Lake Toya•
Site of Mount Usu, an active volcano.
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Lake Shikotsu•
Picturesque caldera lake near Sapporo.
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Rusutsu
Attractive ski resort near Niseko.

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- Ocho Guest House
  Budget-friendly
  Ocho Guest House is located within a 10-minute walk to Horohirabashi subway station and a 5-minute walk from Nakajimakoen Dori tram station. The dormitory rooms are furnished with simple yet stylish interior, and guests have access to the shared kitchen. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Bunk beds come with reading lights, USB ports, power outlets, personal lockers and curtains to secure privacy. Bathroom facilities are shared with other guests. The kitchen is equipped with an electric kettle, toaster and a coffee maker. There is also a washing machine on site. A simple breakfast consisting of toast, coffee and tea is provided for free. The lively Susukino area can be reached with a 10-minute tram ride, while popular attractions including Odori Park and Sapporo Clock Tower are a 10-minute drive away. The nearest airport is New Chitose Airport, a 60-minute drive from the property.
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- Guesthouse OYADO SAPPORO
  Budget-friendly
  Set 6.2 km from Sapporo Station, 10 km from Shin-Sapporo Station and 23 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center, Guesthouse OYADO SAPPORO offers accommodation situated in Sapporo. Featuring a bar, the 1-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. Otaru Station is 39 km from the guest house and Sapporo Convention Centre is 4 km away. Each unit comes with a safety deposit box and some rooms come with city views. The units are equipped with heating facilities. There is a coffee shop and lounge. Susukino Station is 4.1 km from the guest house, while Sapporo TV Tower is 4.5 km away. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 14 km from Guesthouse OYADO SAPPORO.
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- Shabby House
  Budget-friendly
  Shabby House is a 60-year old traditional Japanese home that is situated in Sapporo. Nishisenjuyojo Station is a 3-minute walk away from the property. The accommodation offers a free shuttle service to the home upon prior request. Shabby House features free WiFi. Guests will find a coffee machine in the room. Bathroom facilities are shared. Free bicycle and umbrella rentals are available on site. There is a 24-hour supermarket behind the property. Sapporo Clock Tower is 2.9 km from Shabby House, while Former Hokkaido Government Office is 2.9 km from the property. Shabby House is 2.5 km from Odori Park. The nearest airport is New Chitose Airport, 40 km from the property.
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- The Base Sapporo Susukino
  Mid-range
  Well located in the Sapporo City Centre district of Sapporo, The Base Sapporo Susukino is located 12 km from Shin-Sapporo Station, 20 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center and 36 km from Otaru Station. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has city views and free WiFi. The property is 2.7 km from Sapporo Station, and within 700 metres of the city centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. At The Base Sapporo Susukino each room has bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Susukino Station, Odori Park and Odori Station. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 9 km from The Base Sapporo Susukino.
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- BEACH AND FIELD INN
  Budget-friendly
  Offering quiet street views, BEACH AND FIELD INN is an accommodation set in Sapporo, 3.9 km from Sapporo Station and 10 km from Shin-Sapporo Station. This 2-star guest house offers luggage storage space and a shared lounge. Sapporo Convention Centre is 1 km from the guest house and Naebo Station is 1.5 km away. With a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet and slippers, units at the guest house also feature free WiFi. At the guest house, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Otarushi Zenibako City Center is 22 km from the guest house, while Otaru Station is 38 km from the property. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 8 km from BEACH AND FIELD INN.
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- 41 PIECES Sapporo
  Luxury
  Set in the Sapporo City Centre district in Sapporo, 41 PIECES Sapporo offers 4-star rooms with free WiFi. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 800 metres from Sapporo TV Tower, 800 metres from Sapporo Clock Tower and less than 1 km from Former Hokkaid? Government Office. The property is 100 metres from the city centre and 1.9 km from Sapporo Station. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, the units at 41 PIECES Sapporo have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms will provide you with a terrace. At the accommodation every room includes bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near 41 PIECES Sapporo include Susukino Station, Odori Station and Odori Park. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 9 km from the hotel.
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- VILLA KOSHIDO kotoni
  Budget-friendly
  VILLA KOSHIDO kotoni is situated in Sapporo, 15 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center and 17 km from Shin-Sapporo Station. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.1 km from Sapporo Station. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units feature a wardrobe. Otaru Station is 31 km from VILLA KOSHIDO kotoni, while Hokkaido University is 5 km away. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 8 km from the accommodation.
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- Pirka Sapporo
  Budget-friendly
  Offering quiet street views, Pirka Sapporo is an accommodation located in Sapporo, 2.7 km from Sapporo Station and 12 km from Shin-Sapporo Station. With a shared lounge, the 1-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the guest house, all units have a tatami. At the guest house, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Otarushi Zenibako City Center is 22 km from the guest house, while Otaru Station is 38 km away. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 5 km from Pirka Sapporo.
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- Hotel Emion Sapporo
  Luxury
  Boasting a bar, Hotel Emion Sapporo is situated in Sapporo in the Hokkaido region, 1.4 km from Sapporo Station and 13 km from Shin-Sapporo Station. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 20 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Popular points of interest near Hotel Emion Sapporo include Hokkaido University, Kita-Juni-Jo Station and Sapporo Clock Tower. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 7 km from the accommodation.
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- Guesthouse Erimo Apartment
  Mid-range
  Guesthouse Erimo Apartment, a property with a shared lounge, is set in Sapporo, 11 km from Shin-Sapporo Station, 23 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center, as well as 40 km from Otaru Station. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 5.3 km from Sapporo Station. The 1-bedroom aparthotel features a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom with slippers. Towels and bed linen are available in the aparthotel. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Susukino Station is 3.3 km from the aparthotel, while Sapporo Convention Centre is 3.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 10 km from Guesthouse Erimo Apartment.
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- Shiroi Koibito Cookie Making Class at Shiroi Koibito Factory
  ¥8,500
  ★★★★★
  2
  Visit Shiroi Koibito Park (Ishiya Chocolate Factory) and make a big and original cookie with your own drawing.
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- �ySapporo Morning Tour�zShiroi Koibito Park & Central Wholesale Market
  ¥3,488
  ★★★★★
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  From the Okurayama Ski Jumping Stadium in Sapporo, you can overlook the city of Sapporo.
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- Hokkaido�bSapporo International Ski Resort Private Ski Instructor Course in Chinese and English 2.5/6 hours
  ¥40,000
  ★★★★★
  3
  The coaching service is professional and the technical styles are diverse (please click on the cover video first to enjoy the visual feast of the coach�fs skiing skills)
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