Sapporo Trips & Tours

Set against a ridge of undulating mountains, a sprawling city rises quite unexpectedly. The capital of Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, Sapporo is a city of great contrasts. By day, visitors meander amongst its broad, tree-lined boulevards and art-filled parks, before the evening erupts with neon lights throughout the city; stop for a glass of Sapporo's famous beer, paired with succulent seafood or Genghis Khan (Jingisukan), a favourite local mutton dish. You can even take a look around the Sapporo Beer Museum, which is housed in a brewery dating back to the Meiji period. Sapporo's biggest claim to fame is its annual Snow Festival, when the city transforms into a winter wonderland filled with ice and snow sculptures. The city is also a gateway to many of Hokkaido's outdoor pursuits like hiking, skiing and soaking in bubbling hot springs — the view is sensational.