10 Days in Sapporo: A Journey Through History and Nature

Jay Tantivit

19 Jan 2024

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Sapporo, where ancient marvels and breathtaking landscapes await. Discover the city's rich history at the Sapporo Olympic Museum and Hōhei Kan, stroll through picturesque parks like Maruyama Park and Nakajima Park, and indulge in authentic Hokkaido cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Japan!

Trip to Sapporo

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Day 1Unveiling the Olympic Legacy

$12

$ 2

Museum with historical exhibits on the Winter Olympic Games, plus ski jump & bobsled simulations.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$11

21 - 26 min

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10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

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Free

Day 2Serenity at Asahiyama Memorial Park

$ 4

This nature park has sweeping views of Sapporo, plus a plaza with a water fountain & restrooms.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Opened in 1881 as a hotel, this historic & architectural landmark now hosts events & tours.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Built in 1878, this iconic wooden clock tower now houses a museum on the history of Sapporo.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Day 3Nature's Haven at Maruyama Park

Scenic, wooded park & national shrine site known for its 15-m. waterfall with viewing areas.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Day 4Immerse in Art at Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art

Modern art musuem featuring a collection of paintings & glassworks, plus special exhibitions.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Day 5Shop 'til You Drop at Tanukikoji Shopping Street

Long-standing covered shopping street stretching for 7 blocks, with around 200 outlets.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Famous TV tower built in the 1950s, with an observation deck offering panoramic views of the city.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Day 6Botanic Wonders at Hokkaidō University

19th-century university botanical gardens with a tropical greenhouse & a large collection of plants.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Day 7Spiritual Retreat at Hokkaido Shrine Tongu

$ 2

Traditional Shinto place of worship with a simple torii gate & stone statues of guard dogs.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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City park with a symphony hall, literature museum, rental boats & landscape garden with a teahouse.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 8Panoramic Views from JR Tower Observatory T38

$15

A 38th-floor observation deck with 360-degree views of the city, plus a cafe, gift shop & restrooms.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$15

Day 9Cheers to History at Sapporo Beer Museum

$13

Admission is free to this beer museum in a former factory, with exhibits, tours & paid tastings.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

Day 10Farewell to Sapporo, Until We Meet Again

Budget breakdown: $74 In total

Activities & Food:$67

Transport:$8