3 Days in Sapporo | Beginner's Guide to Sapporo for First-Time Visitors

📍Trip Overview
Sapporo, Hokkaido's central city, offers a variety of attractions: gourmet food, nature, night views, and history.
Because the city's attractions change with the seasons, beginners should combine sightseeing in the city with a visit to Otaru or the surrounding area.
For transportation, use the subway, walking, or streetcars within the city, and JR for other areas.

🚩Route

Day 1: City Sightseeing & Night View
Sapporo Station → Clock Tower → Odori Park → TV Tower
Night View from the Mt. Moiwa Ropeway

Day 2: Otaru Day Trip
JR Sapporo → Otaru (approx. 30 minutes)
Otaru Canal, Kitaichi Glass, and Music Box Museum
Seafood
Evening Return to Sapporo, Ramen

Day 3: Nature and Markets
Nakajima Park
Former Hokkaido Prefectural Government Office (Red Brick Building)

🏖️Photogenic Spots
Odori Park
Former Hokkaido Prefectural Government Office
Night View of Mt. Moiwa
Sapporo Clock Tower
TV Tower

🚇Transportation
City Travel: Subway
Otaru: JR Airport Rapid Line (Sapporo ⇔ Otaru approx. 30 minutes)
Airport Access: New Chitose Airport ⇔ Sapporo Station (JR Airport Rapid Line approx. 40 minutes)

🍜Exquisite Food
Miso Ramen Sumire, Matsuo Jingisukan, Nijo Market, Soup Curry

💡 Important Notes
Warm clothing is essential in winter! Even in summer, mornings and evenings can be cool, so bring a light jacket.
Popular restaurants require reservations or be prepared to wait in line.