Ultimate 3-Day Sapporo Itinerary: Best Things to Do & See

Start your Sapporo adventure at the Odori Park, the city's green heart stretching through downtown, known for its beautiful gardens, fountains, and panoramic views of Sapporo TV Tower.

Odori Park

Then, visit the iconic Sapporo Clock Tower, a Western-style wooden building from 1878 and one of Sapporo's most recognizable historical landmarks.

Sapporo Clock Tower

Head to the Nijo Market, a lively seafood market where you can sample fresh Hokkaido delicacies like uni, crab, and kaisen-don at local stalls and eateries.

Nijo Market

Experience Sapporo’s vibrant nightlife in Susukino District, famous for neon lights, izakayas, and ramen alleys—be sure to try Sapporo-style miso ramen at a local favorite.

Susukino District

Immerse yourself in Hokkaido’s pioneering past at the Hokkaido University Botanic Garden, a vast oasis with native plants, an Ainu museum, and tranquil walking paths.

Hokkaido University Botanic Garden

Admire Japanese and international works at the Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art, featuring a notable collection of glass art and pieces by Hokkaido-linked artists.

Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art

Take in the dazzling nightscape from Mt. Moiwa Ropeway, riding to the summit for panoramic views over Sapporo and Ishikari Bay—one of Japan's best city vistas.

Mt. Moiwa Ropeway

Tour the historic Sapporo Beer Museum, Japan’s only beer museum, to learn about the city’s brewing legacy and sample fresh Sapporo beer in the adjacent beer hall.

Sapporo Beer Museum

Wander through the restored historical buildings of Historical Village of Hokkaido (Kaitaku-no Mura), an open-air museum offering a walk through Hokkaido’s pioneering era with authentic architecture and period exhibits.

Historical Village of Hokkaido

For a memorable last night, dine at Soup Curry GARAKU, a beloved spot serving Sapporo’s signature spicy soup curry with local vegetables and your choice of toppings.

Soup Curry GARAKU