15 days in Sapporo Itinerary

A modern, bustling city known for its beer brewery, Sapporo attracts millions of visitors with its Snow Festival, during which elaborate ice and snow sculptures are exhibited all over town.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Campana Rokkatei and Sapporo Art Museum. Head to Sapporo Underground Shopping Centre Aurora Town and Mitsui Outlet Park, Sapporo Kitahiroshimafor some retail therapy. Explore Sapporo's surroundings by going to Otaru (Otaru Orgel Museum 2nd Building Antique, The Site of Temiya Line, & more), Bibai (Old Sakurai Family House & Arte Piazza Bibai) and Asahikawashi Museum (in Asahikawa). On the 25th (Wed), spend an exhilarating day on the slopes at Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu Ski Place. There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of Historical Village of Hokkaido (Kaitaku-no Mura), walk around Odori Park, see the interesting displays at The Hokkaido University Museum, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Fushimi Inari Shrine.

For ratings, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Sapporo driving holiday planner.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major airports are New Chitose Airport, Asahikawa Airport and Hakodate Airport. Expect a daytime high around 6°C in November, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can travel back home.