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Sapporo travel guide

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Sapporo travel guide

Best time to visit May·June·JulyNovember 8°/1°

Where to stay: top pick by area

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Flights to Sapporo

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Top tours & tickets in Sapporo

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Things to Do in Sapporo: 11 Spots and 3–4 Day Itineraries →

Where to stay

Compare 133 Sapporo hotels →Noboribetsu Onsen →Susukino →Sapporo Station →Sapporo →
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When to visit Sapporo: month by month

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What is Comfort?

Rainy days = average days a month with 1 mm+ of rain · Comfort = 0–100 score from daytime highs (best at 18–28°C) and rainy days

Sapporo travel facts

Quick facts

Currency
JPY (¥)
Plug
A / B
Voltage
100V/50-60Hz
Driving
left
Emergency
110
Tipping
not expected
Tap water
safe to drink

Airports

Public holidays 2026

  • January1New Year's Day
  • January12Coming of Age Day
  • February11Foundation Day
  • February23The Emperor's Birthday
  • March20Vernal Equinox Day
  • April29Shōwa Day
  • May4Greenery Day
  • May5Children's Day
  • May6Constitution Memorial Day
  • July20Marine Day
  • August11Mountain Day
  • September21Respect for the Aged Day
  • September23Autumnal Equinox Day
  • October12Sports Day
  • November3Culture Day
  • November23Labour Thanksgiving DayNext up

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