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Sapporo: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Sapporo is a designated city in Hokkaido, Japan. Located in the southwest of Hokkaido, it lies within the alluvial fan of the Toyohira River, a tributary of the Ishikari River.

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Now in the citySapporo+1°CSnow · sunrise 06:12 AMupdated 12:34 AM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map37
Exchange rate¥157.9per 1 $JPY — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Sapporo in pictures24 photos · 1 place
Sapporo TV Tower
Hideki Uchida (セラ) · cc-by-sa-3.0 · Jun 12, 2012
Sapporo TV Tower
junya.n · cc-by-3.0 · May 20, 2011
MIKI Yoshihito from Sapporo City,Hokkaido., JAPAN · cc-by-2.0 · May 18, 2008
MIKI Yoshihito from Sapporo City,Hokkaido., JAPAN · cc-by-2.0 · Jun 30, 2013

Getting there and staying

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Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Addition of information about flooding and heavy rain ('Safety and security' page).

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.
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Exercise normal precaution in Japan. U.S. citizens should always exercise caution when traveling abroad. Use these general tips to stay safe.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Sapporo Okadama Airport OKD6.2 km from the centre
New Chitose Airport CTS43 km from the centre
Asahikawa Airport AKJ111 km from the centre

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Work and Travel, internships, au pair and volunteering in Japan: visa, invitation and on-site support are handled by CMO International Programmes.

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