9 days in Sapporo & Otaru Itinerary

A modern, bustling city known for its beer brewery, Sapporo attracts millions of visitors with its Snow Festival, during which elaborate ice and snow sculptures are exhibited all over town.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Rusutsu Resort Ski and Historical Village of Hokkaido (Kaitaku-no Mura). Museum-lovers will get to explore Royce' Chocolate World and Sapporo Art Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Sapporo side-trips: Mitsui Outlet Park, Sapporo Kitahiroshima (in Kitahiroshima), Noboribetsu (Noboribetsu Bear Park, Noboribetsu Date Historic Village, &more) and Chitose Outlet Mall Rera (in Chitose). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Sapporo Clock Tower, make a trip to Tanukikoji Shopping Street, wander the streets of Susukino, and ponder the world of politics at Former Hokkaido Government Office Building.

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Singapore, Singapore to Sapporo is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Singapore to Sapporo is 1 hour. Traveling from Singapore in April, expect Sapporo to be colder, temps between 9°C and 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Otaru.

The port city of Otaru has long attracted domestic visitors, drawn in by the city's many historic buildings, and has started to garner international attention, too.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): hunt for treasures at Sankaku Market, steep yourself in history at The Site of Temiya Line, then contemplate the waterfront views at Otaru Canal, and finally examine the collection at Otaru Museum, Bank of Japan.

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Traveling by car from Sapporo to Otaru takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Otaru are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.