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.