Best day trips in Sapporo

A riverside hot spring town about one hour from downtown Sapporo, famous for its onsen. Features public foot baths along the river and a relaxed nature atmosphere with surrounding forests.

"A hot spring village 1 hour by bus from Sapporo Station ($5.60 one way) set among mountains. Public "

Charming port town about 40 minutes from Sapporo by train, known for its historic canal, glass crafts, and old Western-style architecture. The vlogger recommends the train ride itself and a wander through the snowy streets.

"A charming port city 35 minutes from Sapporo on the JR Hakodate Mainline ($5.30 one way). Best exper"

Scenic inland town about two hours from Sapporo, visited for skiing and hot-pot dining. Known for lavender fields in summer and ski resorts and snow activities in winter.

"Scenic inland town about two hours from Sapporo, visited for skiing and hot-pot dining. Known for la"

A famous zoo in Asahikawa, 2 hours by train from Sapporo ($32 round trip), known for close-up penguin parades and other animal exhibits; entry is $5.80.

"A famous zoo in Asahikawa, 2 hours by train from Sapporo ($32 round trip), known for close-up pengui"

An onsen resort hotel in Jozankei whose name means 'song of the forest'; lobby and rooms designed to feel like the inside of a forest. Offers a top-class onsen bath, dinner and breakfast buffets, evening illumination walk (Jozankei Nature Luminar), and marshmallow roasting.

"An onsen resort hotel in Jozankei whose name means 'song of the forest'; lobby and rooms designed to"