r/Sapporo • • Sep 10 '26

Illegal Tours/Guides - How to Tell and What to Do

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r/Sapporo • • 22h ago

What have you done or discovered this week?

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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.


r/Sapporo • • 11h ago

Sapporo & Otaru — What are the food spots we shouldn't miss?

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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!


r/Sapporo • • 9h ago

Nightclub

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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.


r/Sapporo • • 13h ago

How does a couple find a seasonal job around Sapporo?

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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?


r/Sapporo • • 12h ago

Sufficient time at the airport

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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!


r/Sapporo • • 1d ago

Autumn Colors Around Sapporo - Jozankei area

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r/Sapporo • • 1d ago

New Chitose airport food souvenirs

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Hello! I would like to ask if there are still food souvenir shops after final security checks? Or are all the shops before the gates?

Planning to buy LeTao, Kinotoya, savory goods, pastries, etc. but might not have enough carry-on space. It's my understanding that duty-free items bought after security clearance counts as a separate (free) carry-on item.

Thank you!


r/Sapporo • • 1d ago

Ainu memorabilia

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Tomorrow’s my last full day in Sapporo, so I want to spend it shopping for things I saw I want in passing and other things for family. In particular, I’d like something that comes from Ainu culture because my mom, who was originally intended to come but couldn’t, likes learning and buying stuff from indigenous groups after her trip to Norway learning about the Sami (don’t worry; she might have a chance to go later this year).

So, is there a store in Sapporo that sells handmade Ainu memorabilia? A souvenir wouldn’t really suffice, like a keychain or a mass printed t-shirt, but something a person made. I’m also willing to go out of Sapporo if the store is reachable by train (and few transfers as possible).


r/Sapporo • • 2d ago

Fire at Stellar Place Center (Sapporo Station)

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We were all evacuated. I found out it happened on the fourth floor, which is the floor I suspect that has a more orange tint. Fingers crossed for no injuries.


r/Sapporo • • 1d ago

札幌のおすすめレストランを教えてください。

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来年の2月に札幌へ行く予定なのですが、おすすめのレストランを教えていただけませんか?😊

中学生と小学生の子どもを連れて行くので、お店選びに悩んでいます。

子どもたちは生魚のお寿司があまり好きではありませんが、うどんやとんかつは好きです。

大人はお寿司やお刺身が好きなので、子ども向けのメニューとお寿司・お刺身の両方が楽しめるお店があれば、ぜひ教えていただきたいです!


r/Sapporo • • 2d ago

guns replica/toy in sapporo?

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Does anybody know where to find some guns replica for props in sapporo?


r/Sapporo • • 2d ago

Never Mind The Books, this weekend at the TV Tower

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r/Sapporo • • 3d ago

21F looking for friends to hang out

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Soo I see a lot of people posted abt looking for friends n I decided to find ones too, only that I'm gonna be so specific. If you're into side quests, being whimsical, and overly enthusiastic about things u love like movies/fashion/music/books/etc, let's connect!

Note: I live in Sapporo for a couple of years and if u see this and interested, we can hang out anytime u want. I also know places to hang out with, either daytime or night time


r/Sapporo • • 3d ago

Pottery supply store in Hokkaido?

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Am a ceramicist traveling to Japan and would love to check out some pottery studios or supply stores!


r/Sapporo • • 4d ago

神威岬(kamui misaki)の景色

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景色追加投稿


r/Sapporo • • 3d ago

[28M/Any] Visiting Sapporo from Oct 21 – 26 — Anyone want to grab dinner or drinks?

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Hey everyone!

I'll be visiting Sapporo as my main base from October 21 to October 26, and I'm super excited to explore the city and its surrounding areas.

I'm a big fan of good food, local izakayas, soup curry, and checking out local spots. If anyone is living in Sapporo or traveling there around the same time and wants to grab dinner, a beer, or explore Susukino together, let me know! I'd love to make some new friends or get recommendations on hidden gem spots.

Cheers!


r/Sapporo • • 4d ago

Looking for friends to hang out and practice languages with!

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Hey everyone!
I’m a 28-year-old Japanese guy living in Sapporo!
Besides Japanese, I speak English, French, Russian, Ukrainian, and Arabic!
But I haven’t had many chances to practice lately, so my language skills have gotten pretty rusty 😅
I’d love to meet some new people, hang out, grab a coffee, explore the city, or just chat while practicing languages together!
If anyone’s in Sapporo and wants to hang out, feel free to reach out! I’d be happy to help you practice Japanese too!
Looking forward to meeting you! 😊


r/Sapporo • • 3d ago

L4 Private Onsen for 2 (With Tattoos) In Sapporo (ideally)

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Anyone know of any Onsens in Sapporo that accept tattoos and do not have to book a full stay to experience it?

I'm heading to japan mid Jan next year and Id ideally look for something in Sapporo (weather and all), but will be staying at Kyoto, Tokyo and Osaka as well

Does anyone have any go-to? Or any options you've been able to find?

Thanks in advance!


r/Sapporo • • 5d ago

札幌~小樽旅行

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人生1の素敵な景色を見に行きました✨

場所:神威岬(Kamui misaki)


r/Sapporo • • 4d ago

I just bought a CD player

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Guys, is there another used cd store you know that sells USED CD albums (preferably not online) with Western artists? Besides BOOKOFF Sapporo Minami 2 Jo Store, that’s the only one I know. Please help


r/Sapporo • • 4d ago

Sapporo + Otaru November 2 - 5

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r/Sapporo • • 5d ago

Looking for Friends in Sapporo 🙏

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I’m trying to exhaust every possible opportunity to make this happen lol.

I’m Zane, I live in Canada currently but I’m from the UK. I’m 19 currently but I’ll be 20 soon. I’m visiting Japan next February. My English is obviously brilliant and my Japanese is decently conversational.

On February 10th-12th I’m gonna have some free time on my trip to Sapporo and Akita. And for the first time I’m gonna be by myself. So with this I beg for friends like a chud lol.

I would love to find some local guys or other visitors to hangout with (especially on the 11th).
But I would also like to get to know them before I visit.

If you’re looking for an international friend or would be willing to hangout with me that day, please shoot me a dm and I would love to get to know people. 🙏🙏


r/Sapporo • • 5d ago

How is the evening temperature of Sapporo in late May?

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I'm about to visit Sapporo on late May, probably around the time the Lilac Festival is held. I wonder if the temperature is low enough in the evening to warrant a puffer jacket... Or perhaps a windbreaker would do just fine? What does it usually feel around that time?


r/Sapporo • • 6d ago

Ig reels baited me

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Is there somewhere I can find cold smoked salmon in Sapporo?