Hokkaido’s winters are so cold that some of our laketops freeze solid. Drilling holes through the ice to catch pond smelt is an iconic activity — and signature flavor — of wintertime in Hokkaido. Today, we’ll try our hand at ice fishing in Shinshinotsu, a village about one hour by car from Sapporo. The tour guides will cook up your catch on the spot, and there’s even a hot spring spa nearby. What a true seasonal delight!

Let’s visit Sapporo’s foremost foodie spots! Explore Nijo Fish Market and discover an abundance of fresh ingredients from throughout Hokkaido, with a focus on seafood. As you know, Sapporo is synonymous with our world-famous Sapporo Beer. At Sapporo Beer Garden, you can enjoy this renowned beer together with iconic Hokkaido foods, such as Genghis Khan lamb barbecue.

When visiting Hokkaido in fall, don’t miss the breathtaking autumn leaves in Jozankei, Sapporo! Join us to explore Jozankei’s diverse attractions amidst vibrant autumn scenery. In Part 2, we’ll enjoy autumn leaves as we soak in an open-air hot spring bath. And, we’ll experience the renowned Japanese hot spring tradition of ‘onsen tamago’ — eggs slow cooked in a hot spring! Relax, and wash away your weariness!

When visiting Hokkaido in fall, don’t miss the breathtaking autumn leaves in Jozankei, Sapporo! Join us to explore Jozankei’s diverse attractions amidst vibrant autumn scenery. In Part 1, we’ll experience canoeing through the great outdoors. Enjoy iconic scenes of Hokkaido’s vibrant nature to your heart’s content.

The Hill of Buddha is located amidst fields of lavender at Makomanai Takino Cemetery. Filled with blooming flowers, this uniquely inspiring scene is well worth a visit. Not far from Takino Cemetery is Takino Suzuran Park, where visitors may enjoy vast fields of flowers, cycling, and more. Join us as we explore the abundant nature of Sapporo’s summer.

Spend a day with us in Sapporo, Japan, as we explore local favorite sights and flavors, filming as we go. Hello everyone, my name is Jerry, and I’m married to a Hokkaido local. Welcome to One Day from Sapporo. Today, let’s explore Moerenuma Park! In winter, you can enjoy the park slopes in a new way, using rental sleds, snowshoes, and more. After a little exercise, nothing beats a heartwarming soup curry. With about 40 years of history, the restaurant ‘Ajanta’ is known as the birthplace of soup curry. Their exquisitely delicious ‘yakuzen soup’ combines a wide variety of spices and herbs used in traditional Chinese dietary therapy. Please stop by and try it when you visit Sapporo!

Spend a day with us in Sapporo, Japan, as we explore local favorite sights and flavors, filming as we go. Hello everyone, my name is Jerry, and I’m married to a Hokkaido local. Welcome to One Day from Sapporo. In winter, Sapporo’s nighttime cityscape is colorfully lit during ‘White Illumination’, a celebration with 40 years of history. Today, let’s start from the White Illumination 1-chome Site, at the TV tower in Odori Park. Along the way, we’ll enjoy beautifully illuminated artwork of all sizes and shapes. After enjoying the illumination, let’s stop by Hachikyo, one of Sapporo’s best-known izakaya (traditional pub-style) restaurants. Their signature ikura-don (salmon roe rice bowl) is topped with a truly generous serving. Don’t miss the unique performances as dishes are presented — a feast for the eyes, and the tastebuds alike!

A venue of the 1972 Winter Olympic Games, Sapporo Teine Ski Resort is among Sapporo’s largest ski resorts. From here, you can enjoy breathtaking mountain and ocean views at the same time. After enjoying a day of powder snow skiing, it’s just 50 minutes drive back to downtown Sapporo, where a great variety of dining options await! Teine truly offers the ultimate in convenience. Please visit Sapporo Teine Ski Resort and try skiing!

Recommended Sapporo Snow Activities!Even first-timers need not worry. These powerful snowmobiles can be controlled just as easily as a motor scooter. By simply following the lead instructor, anyone can enjoy this exciting motorsport safely.

Now, let me introduce Hokkaido Shrine (Hokkaido Jingu), Sapporo’s foremost shrine. When you come to Sapporo, I recommend to pay a visit to Hokkaido Shrine, then enjoy a relaxing walk around Maruyama Park. This course is one of my favorite ways to experience Sapporo!