6 Must-Know Things When Visiting Sapporo, Hokkaido!
Many people come to Hokkaido, and the first city they usually reach is Sapporo, the largest city in Hokkaido.
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The first thing: 'About Sapporo'
Sapporo is the largest city in Japan's 'northernmost land' of Hokkaido.
It boasts rich natural beauty, cuisine, art, and other tourist resources, with convenient transportation, making it a major city for tourism in Japan.
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The second thing: 'Main Attractions'
1. Odori Park:
Located in the city center, known as the heart of Sapporo, the park has a total area of a whopping 7.8 hectares, a long strip of urban leisure park.
2. Former Hokkaido Government Office Building:
This was once the administrative center of the Hokkaido government and a central office building.
The old office building, known as the 'Red Brick Office Building', is a structure built with about 2.5 million red bricks, and from its curved glass to the American neo-baroque architectural style, one can feel its history and charm.
3. Hokkaido University:
The university in the city is open to the public for free, and in winter, it's a beautiful white expanse! It's really beautiful to attend university in such a place!
4. Sapporo Clock Tower:
Also known as the Sapporo Time Tower, its official name is 'Former Sapporo Agricultural College Drill Hall', and it is a famous landmark in Sapporo, Hokkaido, along with the Former Hokkaido Government Office Building as a main tourist attraction in the center of Sapporo.
5. Shiroi Koibito Park:
Shiroi Koibito Park, as its name suggests, is a park themed around the Shiroi Koibito.
6. Hokkaido Shrine:
A famous shrine in Hokkaido, located within the city, it's well worth a visit.
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The third thing: 'About Transportation'
1. Airplane:
Sapporo's airport is New Chitose Airport, with direct flights from Tokyo, Osaka, and many other places to Sapporo.
2. Shinkansen:
Tokyo Station - (Take the Hokkaido Shinkansen 'HAYABUSA' for about 4.5 hours) - Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station - (Take the JR Hokuto Limited Express for about 3.5 hours) - Sapporo Station.
3. Train:
From Sapporo, you can go directly to Otaru, Hakodate, Asahikawa, and other places by JR trains.
4. Bus:
If you want to save money, you can also take the express bus, which can take you to the surrounding cities.
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The fourth thing: 'Accommodation and Cuisine'
1. Accommodation:
It is still recommended to choose accommodations near Sapporo Station, ideally within 1 kilometer for convenient travel.
2. Cuisine:
There are several shopping malls near Sapporo Station, and in addition, you can also visit Tanukikoji Shopping Street, which has a lot of cuisine.
Among them, Sapporo is quite famous for its soup curry and Genghis Khan barbecue, and there is also the miso ramen that is popular all over Japan.
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The fifth thing: 'Recommended Surrounding Tour Arrangements'
Many people come to Hokkaido, of course, not just to visit Sapporo.
1. Day Trips:
For day trips from Sapporo, you can go to Otaru, Biei, and Furano.
2. Multi-Day Trips:
For a more in-depth tour, you can also go to Otaru and Asahikawa, with convenient transportation.
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The sixth thing: 'Must-Buy Snacks and Sweets'
Of course, don't miss out on the unique snacks and sweets here in Sapporo!
1. Sapporo Okaki Oh! Grilled Corn
2. Shiroi Koibito
3. Sapporo Agricultural College
4. Rokkatei
5. Kitakaro
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Sapporo is beautiful in all seasons! But my favorite is Sapporo in winter, a romantic and beautiful city of the northern country!
Early autumn at Hokkaido University Yellow, green and red sometimes have a dreamy campus flavor. It is recommended to go to the School Information Office cafe in the morning to enjoy a simple breakfast while leaning on the colorful scenery, and can buy Hokkaido University limited goods.
Because I live near the university, I came to dangling around 5.6 on the morning of the weekday in December. I want to say that there should be no one at this time. Although most buildings and trees are covered by snow because of heavy snow, this kind of scene is also rare, especially a lot of historical teaching. The building, even if it is covered with snow, you can still feel its beauty. It is recommended that those who come to Hokkaido must take some time to walk here.
Hokkaido University was founded in 1876, formerly the Sapporo Agricultural School, is the earliest higher education institution in Japan. In 1918, it was renamed Hokkaido Imperial University. As one of the seven Imperial universities, Hokkaido Imperial University is the fourth Imperial University in Japan.
Hokkaido University is a well-known university located on the beautiful island of Hokkaido. The campus is full of natural scenery and charming scenery, giving a sense of tranquility and comfort. There are many attractions on the campus, such as beautiful cherry gardens, spacious meadows and lakes. The campus architecture is also impressive, combining modern and traditional styles. In addition to the landscape, Hokkaido University has an excellent academic environment and abundant research resources. For those who like the natural beauty and academic atmosphere, Hokkaido University is a must-visit place. Students and visitors alike can enjoy a unique and memorable experience on this charming campus.
The campus of Hokkaido University is large, well-equipped, beautiful environment, and a very good atmosphere. It is a place worth visiting~!
Beautiful all year round. Especially during Autumn & winter
Even if we go to Hokkaido in the off-season at the end of May, the scenery of Hokkaido University is also beautiful and the architecture is special. You can see parents taking children to walk and play here, and some people sit by the pool and read books. The food in the cafeteria is cheap and delicious. You can come for lunch from Monday to Friday. The first time I went there was Saturday. Later, I picked a day to eat. Because the environment is really good, ~