Sapporo City

Central Hokkaido

A city of gourmet food, the Snow Festival, and a top-three night view

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Population：1,955,700

Sapporo, the prefectural capital of Hokkaido, is the fifth largest city in Japan with a population of about 1.96 million. It is easily accessible, about a 40-minute JR train ride from New Chitose Airport, and is visited by many people from both Japan and abroad. While being a major city, it is surrounded by magnificent nature, represented by Shikotsu-Toya National Park, and its greatest charm is the wonderful harmony between sophisticated urban functions and nature.
The climate has very distinct seasonal changes, showing different beautiful faces in each season. Summers are refreshing and pleasant, while in winter, a great deal of snow accumulates, blanketing the entire city in a world of silver. The "Sapporo Snow Festival," a major winter event that takes advantage of this climate, is known worldwide and attracts over 2 million visitors from Japan and abroad.
Sapporo is also famous as a "gourmet capital," where fresh ingredients are gathered from all over Hokkaido. Local specialties such as ramen, soup curry, and Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) are a must-try, and the seasonal seafood is also exquisite. Additionally, the night view, certified as one of the "New Three Major Night Views of Japan," is a must-see, and the carpet of lights seen from places like Mt. Moiwa is breathtakingly beautiful. It continues to fascinate people with both its food and its scenery.

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