3 days 2 nights model course for touring Sapporo and Otaru without a car
For those who want to enjoy Hokkaido without a car and are thinking about a 3 days 2 nights trip, I recommend a model course for Sapporo and Otaru. It is an enjoyable plan even without a car, so please use it as a reference.
Sapporo (Hokkaido)
- Hokkaido
- Sapporo
- Otaru
- Model itinerary
- No car
- 3 Days / 2 Nights
Update day: 2024/08/19
Destination of this trip
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
DAY 1
Sightseeing mainly in Sapporo
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START
Getting from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo City in 37 minutes
1 New Chitose Airport
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▲From PIXTA 「At New Chitose Airport」
When visiting Sapporo in Hokkaido,make use of the accessible New Chitose Airport. By taking the 'Rapid Airport' train, it is possible to reach downtown Sapporo from the airport in just 37 minutes.
2 minutes by walk37 minutes to Sapporo
by 'Rapid Airport' train -
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Arrival!
Enjoy soup curry near Sapporo Station
2 Soup Curry Okushiba Shouten Souseiji-Ekimae
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▲Image source: From the official website of Soup Curry Okushiba Shouten.
Upon arriving in downtown Sapporo, start by having some soup curry. 'Soup Curry Okushiba Shouten Souseiji-Ekimae,' which also has a branch in Tokyo, is located just a 2-minute walk from Sapporo Station.
Soup Curry Okushiba Shouten Souseiji-Ekimae
- Address
- Pearl Town Dining Street, Hokuren Building B1F, 1-1 Kita 4 Jonishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
- Access
- 2 minutes' walk from Sapporo Station
- Business Hours
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11:00 AM - 3:00 PM （Last order: 2:30 PM）
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM （Last order: 9:00 PM） - Closed Day
- Irregular closing days
- Budget
- ¥2,000 - ¥2,999
10 minutes by walk -
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Arrival!
Events may be held if the timing is right
3 Odori Park
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▲From PIXTA 「Sapporo City, Odori Park」
Odori Park extends about 1.5 kilometers across the center of Sapporo, east to west. The famous 'Sapporo Snow Festival' is held here. If the timing is right, you might also be able to meet a lot of other events being held. Take your time to enjoy a walk if the weather is nice.
Odori Park
- Address
- 1-12 Odorinishi Chuo-ku, Sapporo-city, Hokkaido 060-0042 Japan
- Access
- Direct access from Odori Subway Station
5 minutes by walk -
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Arrival!
Rest at a cafe close to Odori Park.
4 Snow Brand Parlor Main Store
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▲From PIXTA 「Snow Brand Parlor Main Store」
There are various cafes near Odori Park. After exploring the park, take a break and enjoy a delicious parfait. 'Snow Brand Parlor,' established in 1961, is famous for its Snow Royal Vanilla Ice Cream, originally made for Emperor Showa.
Snow Brand Parlor Main Store
- Address
- 1F Seimei Sapporo Bldg 3-1-31 Kita 2jo Nishi, Chuo-Ku Taiyo , Sapporo 060-0002 Hokkaido
- Access
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5-minute walk from 'Sapporo' station on the Subway Namboku Line
5-minute walk from 'Odori' subway station - Business Hour
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM （Last order at 6:30 PM）
- Closed Day
- Closed during New Year holidays
- Budget
- ¥1,000 - ¥2,999
- 5 minutes by subway
Subway Maruyama Park Station15 minutes by walk -
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Arrival!
A 15-minute walk from the station
5 Maruyama Zoo
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▲From PIXTA 「SAPPORO MARUYAMA ZOO POLAR BEAR MUSEUM」
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▲From PIXTA 「Maruyama Zoo」
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▲From PIXTA 「SAPPORO MARUYAMA ZOO POLAR BEAR MUSEUM」
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▲From PIXTA 「Maruyama Zoo」
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▲From PIXTA 「SAPPORO MARUYAMA ZOO POLAR BEAR MUSEUM」
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▲From PIXTA 「Maruyama Zoo」
Maruyama Zoo, known for its polar bear breeding achievements, is accessible in about 15 minutes by train from downtown Sapporo. In addition to polar bears, the zoo also features penguins, seals, and approximately 150 other northern animal species, offering full of exciting sights.
A bus service is available from Maruyama Park Station to the zoo (travel time: about 8 minutes under normal conditions), so using the bus might be a good option depending on the timing.Maruyama Zoo
- Address
- 3-1 Miyagaoka Chuo-ku,Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 064-0959 Japan
- Access
- 15-minute walk from Maruyama Park Subway Station
- Business Hour
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Summer (March 1 - October 31): 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM)
Winter (November 1 - end of February): 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (last entry at 3:30 PM) - Budget
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Adult: ¥800
High School Students: ¥400
Elementary & Middle School Students: Free
- 15 minutes by walk
15 minutes by train7 minutes by walk -
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Arrival!
Enjoy the finest Jingisukan for dinner
6 Daruma Main Store
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▲From PIXTA 「Hokkaido Sapporo, Daruma Main Store (Jingisukan)」
When in Hokkaido, definitely try the local specialty Jingisukan. 'Daruma Main Store' has been serving since 1954.
Daruma Main Store
- Address
- Crystal Building 1F, Minami 5-jo Nishi 4, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
- Access
- 7-minute walk from both Subway Namboku Line Susukino Station and Nakajima Koen Station
- Business Hour
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Budget
- ¥3,000 - ¥3,999
5 minutes by walk -
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Arrival!
End your night with a parfait in Susukino
7 Shiawase no Recipe – Sweet
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▲Source: From Shiawase no Recipe Official Odori Store Instagram
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▲Source: From Shiawase no Recipe Official Odori Store Instagram
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▲Source: From Shiawase no Recipe Official Odori Store Instagram
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▲Source: From Shiawase no Recipe Official Odori Store Instagram
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▲Source: From Shiawase no Recipe Official Odori Store Instagram
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▲Source: From Shiawase no Recipe Official Odori Store Instagram
After enjoying Jingisukan, it is essential to finish with a parfait in Susukino. 'Shiawase no Recipe Sweet' is popular among local students.
Shiawase no Recipe – Sweet
- Address
- Big Silver Building B1F, Minami 3-jo Nishi 4, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
- Access
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1-minute walk from Exit 2 of Susukino Station, Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line
3 minute walk from Exit 10 of Odori Station, Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line - Business Hour
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Monday to Friday: 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM (Last order at 2:00 AM)
Saturday and Sunday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 AM (Last order at 2:00 AM) - Budget
- ¥1,000 - ¥1,999
- Susukino Station
- 2 minutes by train
to Odori Station
2 minutes by train
to Nishi 11-chome Station3 minutes on foot -
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Arrival!
Relax at the Prince Hotel in the evening
H Prince Hotel
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▲From the Sapporo Prince Hotel official website
Well done on a busy first day of sightseeing. Spend the evening relaxing at a comfortable hotel.
Prince Hotel
- Address
- 2-chome, Minami 2-jo Nishi 11, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8615, Japan
- Access
- A short walk from Nishi 11-chome Station
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- Day 2
- Day 3
- *The photo is for illustrative purposes only. The actual content may differ.
- *The content may be subject to change.
The best views are at Prince.
Experience breathtaking scenery with all your senses.
Enjoy breathtaking rooms with significant views.
Unwind in hot springs beneath an incredibly close starry sky.
Savor dinners surrounded by enchanting night views.
Experience unique "spectacular nature" that makes your trip special.
Come and immerse yourself in unforgettable natural beauty.