Sapporo 3-Day Itinerary: Beer, Seafood & Urban Parks

Arrival at New Chitose Airport & Transfer to Susukino hotel

Land at New Chitose Airport and take the Airport Express (Rapid Airport train) directly to Sapporo Station in about 37 minutes. Check in to your hotel in the Susukino area and freshen up.

Miso Butter Ramen Breakfast at Ramen Yokocho

Start your Hokkaido culinary adventure with a steaming bowl of Sapporo's signature miso butter ramen. The rich miso broth topped with a pat of butter, corn, and chashu pork is the quintessential Hokkaido morning fuel.

Odori Park Morning Stroll

Walk through the stunning Odori Park, a 1.5 km green corridor that bisects the heart of Sapporo. Admire the flower beds, fountains, and the iconic Sapporo TV Tower at the eastern end. Climb the TV Tower for panoramic city views.

Sapporo Clock Tower & Former Hokkaido Government Building

Visit the historic Sapporo Clock Tower (Tokeidai), a symbol of the city dating back to 1878, then stroll to the elegant red-brick Former Hokkaido Government Building (Akarenga) and enjoy its surrounding gardens.

Fresh Seafood Donburi at Nijo Market

Head to Nijo Market, one of Sapporo's most beloved food markets, for a kaisendon (fresh seafood rice bowl) bursting with Hokkaido's finest — sea urchin (uni), salmon roe (ikura), scallops, and crab.

Sapporo Beer Museum & Tasting

Discover the rich history of Japan's oldest beer brand at the Sapporo Beer Museum, housed in a beautiful red-brick building from 1890. Tour the free exhibition then indulge in a paid tasting flight of classic Sapporo lagers and seasonal brews.

Sapporo Factory Shopping & Exploration

Next door to the Beer Museum, Sapporo Factory is a lively shopping and entertainment complex built within the old brewery. Browse Hokkaido souvenir shops, local food stalls, and the famous glass-domed atrium.

Jingisukan (Genghis Khan Grilled Lamb) Dinner

Experience Hokkaido's most beloved barbecue tradition — jingisukan. Tender lamb and vegetables are grilled on a domed iron pan at your table. Visit a lively jingisukan restaurant in Susukino for an authentic and social dinner.