Sapporo

Sapporo is internationally famous for having hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics. It is the fourth largest city in Japan. It also hosts the Sapporo Snow Festival which annually attracts about two million tourists gathered from the four corners of the Earth. Sapporo Brewery is also well-known and this brand of Japanese beer can even be found in vending machines all around Japan. The city has a humid continental climate. The city owes much of its modern development to American William Clark, who established an agricultural college on Hokkaido, sought to increase the farming and mining capacity of the region and even taught the Bible here as an ethics course. Sapporo was horrendously bombed by the Allies at the end of World War II by no less than 30 B-29s in a single raid, but her resilient people quickly bounced back to rebuild. Sapporo has emerged as a world-class destination that Remote Lands clientele will adore. It's clean and safe. Just how safe? During the G8 Summit held in this area back in 2008, only four people were arrested: this shows how orderly the Japanese people are.

Experiences

A handpicked selection of experiences endorsed by our experts. If you can’t see what you’re looking for, let us know, as our extensive network of local contacts can open many doors.

Kaiseki Dinner

Return to Ginrinsou for a traditional, multi-course dinner known as kaiseki. Anywhere from six to 15 courses are served, each incorporating local ingredients and classic dishes such as sashimi, sushi, light hot pot stews, miso soup, grilled meats and Japanese pickles to perk up the palate.

Private Onsen

After a long day of sight-seeing and driving, take a soothing soak in Ginrinsou's private onsen that overlooks Ishikari Bay. Onsens are great places to meet Japanese at their most relaxed and free. Going for a communal bath is not just about undressing your clothes. You also undress your worries and remove social boundaries. There are no white collars or blue collars, so it's an easy environment to start up a conversation.

Sapporo Art Park

Start your day with a stroll through Sapporo Art Park with a noted contemporary art expert. This serene park is home to a contemporary art museum, sculpture park and a variety of artists and artisanal studios.

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Sapporo Itineraries

Japan's Winter Wonderland: Snow & Ski in Hokkaido

Travel from snowy ski slopes to steaming hotsprings on this magical 9-day luxury journey through southern Hokkaido. You’ll spend time in one of the world’s best ski resorts, meander through Sapporo’s Christmas market, and see the region on ski, snowmobile, or perhaps even horseback, while staying at luxury hotels.

Duration
9 days / 8 nights
Price Per Person
From $24,400
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Tokachigawa to Sapporo: Hokkaido Winter Magic

Spend 8 days exploring Japan’s wild side as you travel in luxury from eastern Hokkaido to Sapporo. You’ll capture glimpses of wild cranes, partake in the magical ‘light festival,’ glide through ice aboard an icebreaker cruise, and visit the ultimate symbol of Winter in Hokkaido: the Abashiri Winter Ice Festival. 

Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Price Per Person
From $16,100
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Central Hokkaido for Adventurers

Take an adventurous 7-day luxury journey through the center of Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, the country’s outdoor playground. You’ll snowshoe to the summit of Mt Taisetsu, sink into a steaming hot spring bath, canoe the thrilling Kushiro river, and enjoy Hokkaido delicacies like chocolate and ramen.

Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Price Per Person
From $9,500
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JR Tower Hotel

JR Tower Hotel

Sapporo, Japan


The JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo provides sleek style and convenience in Hokkaido, Japan. Conveniently located above JR Sapporo Station with a direct link from Chitose International Airport by JR line, it is the perfect stop during a business trip for some rest, relaxation, and a dash of luxury. Guests can dine on French cuisine at MIKUNI Sapporo, seasonal western dishes at Sky J, traditional Japanese at Tancho, and casual European fare at Serena. Then, they can enjoy an indulgent treatment at the Sky Resort Spa and relax in the natural hot springs, air bubble baths and saunas. At the end of the day, guests can take in spectacular views from their room or suite, all located on floors 23 to 34 for the perfect sweeping panorama. 


Sapporo Grand Hotel

Sapporo Grand Hotel

Sapporo, Japan


The Sapporo Grand Hotel is a mature hotel with decades of experience delighting its guests, having been the first European-style hotel to enter the Hokkaido market. Guest rooms combine a traditional Japanese feel with modern, high-tech touches. We recommend the Premium Floor, Grand in Grand, which provide guests with luxurious comforts in a homely atmosphere. Guests may choose from seven bars and restaurants, serving Western, Japanese (including local Hokkaido speciality cuisine), and Chinese favorites. Guests may also make use of the hotel’s chapel, shopping arcade, business center and library, and Healing Court spa, where all kinds of aesthetic treatments are available. The hotel is conveniently-located a mere eight-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station, and around 40 minutes by high-speed rail from Chitose Airport. 


Suizantei Club Jozankei

Suizantei Club Jozankei

Sapporo, Japan


This hotel effortlessly blends Japanese traditions with modern decor and amenities. Low lighting on pastel-colored walls creates a luxurious setting, while stone and wood work are displayed throughout the hotel in elaborate structures and formations. Home to just 14 rooms, the hotel has a boutique, exclusive feel, and guests may choose from Japanese- or Western-style rooms, or a combination of the two. Rooms come with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and cypress wood baths in the en suites. The restaurant serves up Japanese and Western cuisines with innovative twists, using fresh ingredients that have been locally-sourced. Guests can take a soak in the healing waters of the hotel’s elegantly-appointed hot spring baths, and also enjoy sauna and a massage. 


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