Sapporo, Japan 6 Day Itinerary

Title: 6-Day Itinerary for Exploring Sapporo, Japan

Day 1: Arrival & Odori Park

  • Arrive at New Chitose Airport and transfer to your hotel in Sapporo (Recommended: Sapporo Grand Hotel or Dormy Inn Premium Sapporo Odori)
  • Visit Odori Park, a large public park featuring a variety of flowers and the famous Sapporo TV Tower. Enjoy the view from the observation deck (Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
  • For dinner, head to Susukino District, known for its lively nightlife and seafood restaurants (Recommended: Sapporo Beer Garden Susukino or Tajima)

Day 2: Historical Sapporo

  • Visit the Historic Village of Hokkaido, an open-air museum showcasing traditional Hokkaido houses and rural life (Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
  • Explore Sapporo Beer Museum and enjoy a lunch buffet featuring various Hokkaido dishes (Lunch Time: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM)
  • In the afternoon, stroll around Sapporo Station and its surrounding areas, including Tanukikoji Shopping Street
  • Dinner at Ishikawa Ramen, a famous ramen shop in Sapporo (Opening Hours: 11:00 AM - 3:00 AM)

Day 3: Sapporo Dairy Products

  • Visit the Sapporo Factory, a shopping and entertainment complex with stores selling local dairy products (Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
  • Explore the Milk Kobo Ishiya, a chocolate factory offering free samples and souvenirs (Opening Hours: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
  • Have lunch at Menya Musashi, a popular ramen shop in Sapporo (Opening Hours: 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM)
  • Visit the Sapporo Agricultural Park for some relaxation and scenic views of the city (Opening Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM)

Day 4: Otaru & Furano

  • Take a day trip to Otaru and Furano (Recommended: JR Sapporo to Otaru via limited express train, then take a bus or drive to Furano)
  • In Otaru, visit the Otaru Canal, Music Box Museum, and Glass Museum (Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM for all attractions)
  • For lunch, enjoy seafood at one of Otaru’s restaurants along the canal
  • Head to Furano and explore the Lavender Farm (Opening Hours: May - October; 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM) or Tomita Farm (Opening Hours: April - November; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
  • Return to Sapporo in the evening and dine at a local izakaya for traditional Japanese pub food

Day 5: Sapporo TV Tower & Ski Resort

  • Spend the morning visiting attractions you missed or revisiting your favorites
  • In the afternoon, head to Sapporo Teine Ski Resort (Accessible by bus from Sapporo; Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) or Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium (Accessible by cable car from Sapporo; Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
  • For dinner, try the local soup curry at Aeon Mall Fushimi’s Curry House CoCoIchiban

Day 6: Departure

  • Enjoy your last morning in Sapporo. Take a leisurely walk, visit any remaining attractions, or shop for souvenirs
  • Transfer to New Chitose Airport for your departure