Sapporo Attractions
Sapporo is the largest city and the capital of Hokkaido, the northernmost prefecture of Japan. Before it became the capital of Hokkaido, the Sapporo area was home to a number of indigenous Ainu settlements. Sapporo came into being at the beginning of the Meiji Period when Hokkaido began to undergo large-scale development, and today is a popular destination for domestic tourism due to its natural beauty, impeccable cuisine, and cultural significance. The city is famous as the site of the 1972 Winter Olympic Games, as well as the Sapporo Snow Festival—the largest in Japan. Discover a multitude of things to do in Sapporo, from sampling your way through miso ramen and Sapporo beer to roaming its many parks and enjoying the colors of the seasons.
