Sapporo Guide


Planning a trip to Sapporo?


This guide is written from the perspective of a family living in Sapporo and running Birch Nest, a self-catering apartment in the Maruyama neighborhood.


Here you’ll find practical, local information about winter in Sapporo, traveling with kids, food, neighborhoods, seasonal events, and everyday life in the city.


Rather than trying to cover everything, we focus on what is actually useful when planning a relaxed stay in Sapporo — especially for families.

Explore Sapporo


Browse our latest local guides to help you plan your stay.

Sapporo in Winter with Kids: What to Actually Do
A practical guide to snow play, skiing, winter events, food, and getting around Sapporo with kids — with tips for planning a relaxed family trip.
Sapporo in Winter: A Different Side of Japan You Didn’t Know to Look For
Discover what makes Sapporo different from Tokyo and Kyoto — from its snowy urban lifestyle and local culture to why the city works so well for families in winter.

Staying in Sapporo?


Birch Nest is a self-catering apartment in the Maruyama neighborhood, designed for families who want to stay in Sapporo more like a local than a hotel guest.


Use this guide to explore the city, then make Birch Nest your home base while you’re here.