8 places curated from 23 travel vlogs — the more a spot gets mentioned, the higher it ranks
Housed in a red-brick former sugar factory turned brewery, this museum traces the history of Sapporo Beer since its founding in 1876. Visitors can tour the exhibition and do a paid tasting of three beers including the classic Black Label.
An outdoor museum showcasing historical buildings from Hokkaido's Meiji and early Showa periods, including the old Sapporo Station building. Horse-drawn carriages are available in summer and winter to tour the village.
A free-admission museum on the Hokkaido University campus (open Tuesday–Sunday from 10 a.m.) showcasing exhibits on the region's natural history, indigenous heritage, and ongoing scientific research.
A history museum one bus stop or a 10-minute walk from the Historic Village of Hokkaido, covering the island's history from early human civilizations to the present day.
Popular museum in Otaru dedicated to antique and handcrafted music boxes. Mentioned by the vlogger as a notable attraction they skipped in favor of wandering.
A large outdoor museum focusing on contemporary art integrated into a natural forested landscape. The Sapporo Arts Forest open-air section (700 yen) features 74 sculptures along stream-side paths and stepping stones through lush greenery.
A free-entry museum housed in the former Bank of Japan building offering a fascinating glimpse into Otaru's economic and port city history.
Celebrates the glorious 1972 Sapporo Winter Games, featuring a 440-foot ski jump where visitors can watch skiers in action.