New Chitose Airport 1 hr 19
Hōheikyō Dam (19 min) Accessible by foot or electric bus, this 1973 concrete dam has a museum & picturesque surroundings. Hōheikyō Hot Spring (6 min) Relaxed place featuring 3 hot-spring baths in a scenic open-air setting & an Indian restaurant. Sapporo Clock Tower (42 min) Built in 1878, this iconic wooden clock tower now houses a museum on the history of Sapporo. Sapporo Beer Museum (46 min) Admission is free to this beer museum in a former factory, with exhibits, tours & paid tastings. North Safari Sapporo (10 min) Popular, interactive zoo offering petting & feeding experiences with various animals. Sapporo Odori Park (43 min) Iconic park full of flowerbeds & fountains, hosting frequent events throughout the year. Maruyama Park (41 min) Scenic, wooded park & national shrine site known for its 15-m. waterfall with viewing areas. Nakajima Park (35 min) City park with a symphony hall, literature museum, rental boats & landscape garden with a teahouse. Sapporo Teine (Highland Ski Center) (1 hr 11) Ski-resort complex featuring Olympic-level ski slopes & snowboarding, plus a seasonal golf course. Sapporo City Maruyama Zoo (41 min) Family-friendly zoo offering up-close looks at polar bears, red pandas, penguins & reptiles. Sapporo TV Tower (40 min) Famous TV tower built in the 1950s, with an observation deck offering panoramic views of the city. Mt. Moiwa (39 min) Landmark peak with a cable car to the summit, known for its nighttime panoramas over Sapporo. Sapporo Mt.Moiwa Ropeway (35 min) This aerial tram provides rides up Mount Moiwa to an observation deck & restaurant with city views. Hokkaido Shrine (43 min) Built in 1869, this nature-rich Shinto shrine honors 4 deities, including the Emperor Meiji. Hokkaidō Government Office (44 min) Grand red-brick former government building from the 1880s, with exhibits on Hokkaido history. |