What is Sapporo / Otaru known for?

Sapporo city is the main hub of Japan’s northern island, Hokkaido. It is the fifth-largest city in Japan in terms of population, and its population makes up for 30% of Hokkaido as a whole. Sapporo station is directly connected to New Chitose Airport and offers many facilities, including a 1900m long shopping arcade. Sapporo also has abundant nature and was chosen as the first city in Asia to host the winter Olympics, in 1972. It is famous for its fresh seafood and other produce as well as for th…

Where is Sapporo / Otaru?

Sapporo / Otaru is an area in HOKKAIDO, Japan.

What are the best places to visit in Sapporo / Otaru?

WOW U lists 20 spots in Sapporo / Otaru. Popular spots include Mongaku Valley Winery, Camel Farm, Winery Yumenomori, Domaine Mont, OcciGabi Winery.

WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.

Sapporo / Otaru

Spots in this area(20)

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Mongaku Valley Winery

Sea urchin shells feed the soil; one family crafts the rest.

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Camel Farm

Hokkaido's crisp northern air poured straight into a sparkling glass.

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Winery Yumenomori

Kids tend the vines; their wine waits, sealed until they turn twenty.

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Domaine Mont

A snowboarder turned winemaker, one grape, no shortcuts.

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OcciGabi Winery

Hokkaido grapes, French oak barrels, and Napa dreams on a snowy hill.

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Rita Farm & Winery

Wild-yeast whites from Hokkaido, exported back to France.

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Domaine Takahiko

Pinot noir with a dashi-like umami — Hokkaido poured into a glass.

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Yoichi Winery

Hokkaido cold snaps and volcanic soil meet in every glass poured here.

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Lan Seqqua

A ex-cyclist turned winemaker, coaxing joy from snow-sheltered Yoichi grapes.

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Sapporo Dome

Lamb grills and sea urchin bowls fuel Hokkaido's biggest crowds.

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Kamui Misaki Cape

A cliff the Ainu named 'God' — the horizon bends at 300°.

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Otaru Canal Cruise

Gas lamps ripple on the water as your captain narrates Otaru's past.

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Ao no Dokutsu Blue Cave

Sunlight bends into a sea cave, turning the water electric blue.

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Sakaimachi Street

Meiji-era stone warehouses, hand-blown glass, and music boxes humming.

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Otaru Sushi Street

Hokkaido-caught fish, sliced and served steps from the canal.

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Mt. Tengu

Stars like scattered gems, above Otaru's harbor lights at night.

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Soseigawa Koen River Park

Brick art lines 820 m of riverbank slicing through Sapporo's core.

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Sapporo Beer Museum

Meiji-era brick halls where Japan's first lager was born, still on tap.

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Odori Koen Park

A firebreak from 1871, now a grassy boulevard bisecting Sapporo.

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Nikka Whiskey Yoichi Distillery

Coal-fired stills and award-winning malt, born from Scottish dreams.

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Locals in HOKKAIDO

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Licensed Guide

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HOKKAIDO

Tina FJK

MusicHistorySake+8

Japanese / English

HOKKAIDO

Kouta Nakai

MusicMoviesHistory+12

Japanese / English

HOKKAIDO

Nana Miyakawa

HistoryCultureGourmet+3

Licensed Guide

Japanese / English +2

HOKKAIDO

Hajime Okada

MusicMoviesHistory+8

Licensed Guide

English

HOKKAIDO

Reiko Mori

HistorySakeCulture+7

Japanese / English

HOKKAIDO

Hiroko Kubo

CultureGourmetAnimals+1

Licensed Guide

Japanese / English

HOKKAIDO

HITOMI SATO

HistoryCultureFashion+3

Licensed Guide

English

HOKKAIDO

Hirotaka Tamaki

MusicCultureNature+4

Frequently asked questions

What is Sapporo / Otaru known for?: Sapporo city is the main hub of Japan’s northern island, Hokkaido. It is the fifth-largest city in Japan in terms of population, and its population makes up for 30% of Hokkaido as a whole. Sapporo station is directly connected to New Chitose Airport and offers many facilities, including a 1900m long shopping arcade. Sapporo also has abundant nature and was chosen as the first city in Asia to host the winter Olympics, in 1972. It is famous for its fresh seafood and other produce as well as for th…
Where is Sapporo / Otaru?: Sapporo / Otaru is an area in HOKKAIDO, Japan.
What are the best places to visit in Sapporo / Otaru?: WOW U lists 20 spots in Sapporo / Otaru. Popular spots include Mongaku Valley Winery, Camel Farm, Winery Yumenomori, Domaine Mont, OcciGabi Winery.
What is WOW U?: WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.