Sapporo is a modern city with enough history and culture to keep you satisfied. The city is famous for its annual snow festival in February, its Sapporo Beer and Hokkaido seafood. In addition to seafood, Sapporo is known for its ramens and curries, chocolate and soft serve ice cream. If you don’t have time for a stopover, a few hours in the airport will be enough to try some of their delicacies.
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things to do
While Sapporo isn't as well known as some other cities there are still some good things to do if spending a day or two here. Here are some of our top recommendations.
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