Sapporo is the gateway to Japan's wild northernmost island Hokkaido
Lovers of the outdoors and adventure seekers shouldn't miss Sapporo. The city and the island of Hokkaido have something for every season, whether it's the beautiful lavendar fields of the spring or the winter wonderland in winter.
Add a splash of color in the Furano flower fields
Every spring, the village of Furano blooms into life, with fields of flowers as far as the eye can see. Most famous for lavendar, flowers of all colors and varieties can be found with winding walking paths in between.
Tour Sapporo Beer - Japan's oldest brewery
Japan's oldest brewery houses a museum of beer as well as a look at the going ons inside of a brewery. After the tour one can enjoy a meal in the brewpub with the widest selection of Sapporo brand beers including some only sold on site.
Six months of Skiing and Snowboarding
Due to high latitude, snow sticks around from the beginning of October to the beginning of April. With mountains surrounding Sapporo, a snowsports retreat to world class resorts is less than an hour away.