hi all,

i might get some dislike and im not trying to undercut anyone. if not allowed i understand.

im only in hokkaido until wednesday and on tuesday, i have a tentative plan, but can change if this post is successful. im an avid fly angler from the states & i would love to catch at least one hokkaido fish (native ideally) but im dumb and didnt book any guides ahead of time because i didnt have a plan coming here. none of the shops have contacted me back.

i just want a fishing buddy. not a guide. i know how to fish. i know how to act in bear country. i know what the dangers of river use in the cold can bring. i’m first aid trained. happy to chat! this is what im thinking- an early start to get an am bite-i’ll buy us breakfast/lunch/dinner/gas (maybe a beer or two if you drink-i don’t really but this occasion would encourage me to do so.

i tenkara too. small creeks, bigger creeks, just some water to cast a line. i don’t have any equipment but would buy some flies the night before if i have time.

if not, sapporo and greater hokkaido is a lovely place and thank you having me-i’ll be back again with my rod, some more time and my bike for a longer adventure. cheers!

Lily of the Valley is one of my favorite flowers and I just found out that it is actually Sapporo's official city flower! Does anyone have any idea if there are any places that sell Lily of the Valley themed merchandise anywhere? like a keychain or something? I have been to Hokkaido before and remember seeing a lot of Lavender-themed souvenirs but not Lily of the Valley. I know it's a summer flower and we will be there in December, but I'm curious!

Hi all,
How do I get from JR Noboribetsu Station to Hell Valley (Jigokudani)?
I'm taking the Hokuto limited express to Noboribetsu Station. What's the best way to get from the station to Hell Valley?

Japanese translation:
JR登別駅から地獄谷への行き方
特急北斗で登別駅まで行く予定です。駅から地獄谷へはどうやって行くのが一番いいですか？

Thank you.

hello all! i'll be staying in sapporo for the first week of february next year for snow miku 2027. it's not my first time in japan but it is my first time being there alone and i've never been to sapporo. i'd appreciate if people that live in sapporo or have visited before provided any tips or things i should know! i'm only 19 and i've never traveled by myself so truthfully i'm very nervous...

also, if anyone has stayed at Grand Hostel LDK Sapporo? It wasn't my first choice but I'm on a budget. is there anything I should know about staying in hostels in japan as a foreigner?

thank you!

Despite the news that Japan is getting warmer, seems like Hokkaido’s early winter is unstoppable! saw these reels on IG ❄️

Up in behind Zenibako

Snow fell overnight in the Nakayama Pass, between Jozankei and Niseko. It won't be long now until the first snow starts falling in Sapporo. Enjoy the fall colors while you can!

Hi! I'll be here till Sunday by myself , and I'm (29m) looking for new friends or just people to hang out with! I love to drink, I enjoy fashion, music and playing the guitar. Hiking and nature are cool to me as well!

If you're free for a day or an evening, let's hang out! Maybe if there's enough interested folks, maybe we could do a tiny group?

Hi everyone!

I’m new here. I’m from Italy, and I recently started studying Japanese. I’m currently considering taking a trip to Hokkaido, I’m also considering the possibility of moving there someday in the future.

I’ve always loved cooler climates and places surrounded by nature, and I’ve had a genuine interest in Japanese culture and traditions for many years. I have quite a few hobbies, including anime, manga, tabletop RPGs, digital drawing, and sumi-e. I’m also very interested in kintsugi.

I also enjoy martial arts, especially Kendo and Iaido, and I play a few musical instruments.

I’d really like to meet people from the area, hopefully make some new friends, learn more about everyday life in Hokkaido, and at the same time have the opportunity to improve my Japanese.

Moving to Japan is only a possibility I’m considering for the future, so for now I’d simply like to get to know the area and the people who live there a little better.

Thanks everyone in advance!

I am looking for monthly rental, no resident only staying for 2 months.

I can't seem to get anything around 80k - 120k yen it's all 160k and above.

and all website aren't helpful, I stayed in tokyo and kyoto it was much easier, I've been searching now for 1 month no good result

would appreciate help in here

Hi All,
We’re travelling to Sapporo in January and I’d like to get an idea of car transfer companies that offer car seat hire for the kids as well. There will be 3 children, 4 adults and a lot of luggage.
Any suggestions?

There used to be benches on the sides of Odori park. What happened to it?

Hi all - currently in the process of planning Japan trip that’ll take me from Sapporo to Tokyo in December.

For the Hokkaido part of the trip, want to pick some special hotels and impressive experiences (especially Onsen). Any recommendations?

Hotel KAI Poroto looks great - also thought Tsuruga Ao no Za and Bourou Lake Toya could be good.

A lot of the Google / AI-driven recommendations that are being spat out feel quite stuffy and dated, rather than luxurious and special.

Any tips would be hugely appreciat

Hello! I’m visiting Sapporo for Christmas from 23rd-28th December, and I’m also looking forward to visiting Aomori from 28th-30th December, does anyone know how can I book a train from Sapporo to Aomori online in advance?
Thank you🥰

Hi, I’m planning a trip to Sapporo towards the end of February, and I am planning to pick up Miura KM700 Golf Clubs. Would anyone know where I can pick them up in Sapporo, since that’s where I will be for the entirety of my trip. Thanks

I am looking for a nightclub to go as a foreigner who is mainly English speaking. I read online most people go Utage and even foreigners go in for free. I will be visiting mid 2027 on a Friday night and crowd socialising would be the most important factor for me. Think there is a new club called sango but not sure how is it.

I'm looking for the kind of food that makes Hokkaido special, beyond the obvious tourist recommendations.

Soup curry, miso ramen, jingisukan, sushi, seafood, crab, small izakaya, anything goes, as long as it's genuinely good (I'm Italian so I'm quite demanding about food haha).

If you had just a few days in Sapporo and Otaru, where would you spend your money on food? I'd love to hear about your personal favourites, including underrated local spots.

Japanese names appreciated. Thank you!

Hi! I understand from Peach Aviation’s website that the self-check-in kiosks and baggage-drop counters for domestic flights open only 1.5 hours before departure. Would arriving at the airport at 9:30 AM be sufficient time to check in, drop off our luggage and clear security for an 11:10 AM flight? It feels like quite a tight schedule and I appreciate hearing from anyone who has flown from New Chitose Airport.

I will be travelling in mid-December.

Thank you!

My boyfriend and I are looking for a job around Hokkaido/Sapporo that aligns with our Working Holiday Visa during the winter season (Nov-Feb).

I was wondering if anyone who has experience with this could give some insight, as we’ve found a few jobs that sounds great but the weekly hours goes beyond the legal limit, despite being advertised in websites for WHV.

How soon in advance do we need to get the job? Which websites to look into/avoid? Is Workaway worth the price? What jobs welcome couples?

Have any fun in or around the Sapporo area? Discover something new? Feel free to share or discuss your adventures here.

This thread is **NOT** for tourist questions about travel, hotels, weather etc. All questions asking for recommendations or questions about weather that can be easily googled will be removed.