New Chitose Airport 1 hr 19
Sapporo Teine (Highland Ski Center) (1 hr 10) Ski-resort complex featuring Olympic-level ski slopes & snowboarding, plus a seasonal golf course. Maruyama Park (40 min) Scenic, wooded park & national shrine site known for its 15-m. waterfall with viewing areas. North Safari Sapporo (10 min) Popular, interactive zoo offering petting & feeding experiences with various animals. Sapporo Clock Tower (41 min) Built in 1878, this iconic wooden clock tower now houses a museum on the history of Sapporo. Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort (22 min) Skiing & snowboarding offered in a standard setup with a ski lift, restaurants & sports shop. Hōheikyō Dam (19 min) Accessible by foot or electric bus, this 1973 concrete dam has a museum & picturesque surroundings. Hōheikyō Hot Spring (7 min) Relaxed place featuring 3 hot-spring baths in a scenic open-air setting & an Indian restaurant. Sapporo TV Tower (40 min) Famous TV tower built in the 1950s, with an observation deck offering panoramic views of the city. Sapporo Odori Park (42 min) Iconic park full of flowerbeds & fountains, hosting frequent events throughout the year. Sapporo Mt.Moiwa Ropeway (34 min) This aerial tram provides rides up Mount Moiwa to an observation deck & restaurant with city views. Hokkaido Shrine (42 min) Built in 1869, this nature-rich Shinto shrine honors 4 deities, including the Emperor Meiji. Sapporo City Maruyama Zoo (41 min) Family-friendly zoo offering up-close looks at polar bears, red pandas, penguins & reptiles. Hokkaidō Government Office (43 min) Grand red-brick former government building from the 1880s, with exhibits on Hokkaido history. Sapporo Beer Museum (46 min) Admission is free to this beer museum in a former factory, with exhibits, tours & paid tastings. Mt. Moiwa (38 min) Landmark peak with a cable car to the summit, known for its nighttime panoramas over Sapporo. |