
Unearthing Hokkaido¡¯s Sapporo, Sapporo, Japan
Exploring Hokkaid¨¡¯s alluring city of Sapporo, what not to miss? Sharing insider tips and local highlights of the delightful blend of natural beauty and urban excitement.
Famous for its beer, the Snow Festival¡¯s giant ice sculptures, and as the capital of Hokkaid¨ (Japan¡¯s mountainous northern island), charismatic Sapporo (Ôý»Ï) is captivating.
During the famous Snow Festival in freezing February, Sapporo¡¯s population of 2.6 million doubles for the festivities. But wait, there¡¯s more because you can enjoy excellent beer and more festivals during summer. Enticing?
Whether you¡¯re a foodie, nature lover, or adventure seeker, there¡¯s something in Sapporo for everyone.
First, it helps to know that cities in Japan with over 500,000 residents are divided into wards. When navigating your way around Sapporo, understand that the city is divided into these ten wards:
One of the ten wards we explore on this sojourn is Ch¨±¨-ku?(ÖÐÑëÇø), which means ¡°central ward¡± in Japanese and is in the centre of Sapporo ¨C no surprise. You¡¯ll discover many government offices, big companies, the City Hall, and the headquarters of the Hokkaid¨ Police office in Ch¨±¨-ku. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Famous for its beer, the Snow Festival¡¯s giant ice sculptures, and as the capital of Hokkaid¨ (Japan¡¯s mountainous northern island), charismatic Sapporo (Ôý»Ï) is captivating.
During the famous Snow Festival in freezing February, Sapporo¡¯s population of 2.6 million doubles for the festivities. But wait, there¡¯s more because you can enjoy excellent beer and more festivals during summer. Enticing?
Whether you¡¯re a foodie, nature lover, or adventure seeker, there¡¯s something in Sapporo for everyone.
First, it helps to know that cities in Japan with over 500,000 residents are divided into wards. When navigating your way around Sapporo, understand that the city is divided into these ten wards:
One of the ten wards we explore on this sojourn is Ch¨±¨-ku?(ÖÐÑëÇø), which means ¡°central ward¡± in Japanese and is in the centre of Sapporo ¨C no surprise. You¡¯ll discover many government offices, big companies, the City Hall, and the headquarters of the Hokkaid¨ Police office in Ch¨±¨-ku. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Unearthing Hokkaido¡¯s Sapporo
Guide Location: Japan » Sapporo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Nilla Palmer
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Japan » Sapporo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Nilla Palmer
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- City Hall
- Odori Park
- TV Tower
- Maruyama Zoo
- Club Bona
- Nakajima Park
- Susukino
- Sapporo Beer Museum
- The Factory
- Sapporo City Observatory
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- Seion Monument
- Izumi Statue
- Takuboku Ishikawa Statue and Literary Monument
- Bokka sculpture
- Sapporo Tokeidai
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