It’s time to start dreaming of your next family trip. Here’s some destination inspiration for you. Take a visual journey through Sapporo, Japan, with us.
Every February, Sapporo hosts Sapporo Snow Festival, a seven-day event showcasing hundreds of snow statues and ice sculptures at Susukino sites and Odori Park. The event dates back to 1950 and, today, sees about 2 million people visit each year. © Ka Yan Mak | Dreamstime.com
Northwest of Sapporo is Otaru, a port town filled with historic buildings and the Otaru Canal. The town’s history is preserved in its architecture, where stone buildings now house hotels, restaurants and stores. While in the area, don’t miss its hot springs and fresh seafood. © Amthinkin | Dreamstime.com
For a day of shopping, look no further than Pole Town, a bustling complex in an underground passageway lined with 80 restaurants, cafés and boutiques. Restaurants include Pronto, an Italian venue; a gyudon restaurant; and pork katsu eatery. There’s also bakeries and flower shops, too. © Peogeo | Dreamstime.com
Head to the only beer museum in Japan at Sapporo Beer Museum. Spanning three floors, this museum is free to enter and delves into the history of people involved in the beer industry, as well as the history of Sapporo Brewery Inc. Exhibitions display items like beer bottles, signs, posters and more. There’s even a museum shop, restaurant and beer garden. © Jiradelta | Dreamstime.com
In winter, Odori Park not only hosts part of Sapporo Snow Festival but also showcases the White Illumination, an event where its trees are decorated with lights and other decorations. During the Sapporo Snow Festival, the park even features ramps for races and other snow activities. © Chayakorn Lotongkum | Dreamstime.com
Witness a 44-foot-tall Buddha statue at Hill of the Buddha at Makomamai Takino Cemetery. Constructed in 2015, this shrine is surrounded by a hill rotunda with 150,000 lavender plants. To see the statue, enter through a tunnel. © Pho Sold | Dreamstime.com
Whether you’re a ski enthusiast or simply one who enjoys a good city view, Sapporo’s Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium offers it all. Built for the 1972 Winter Olympics, this ski jump also features an observation lounge more than 1,000 feet up. © Jukuraesamurai | Dreamstime.com
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