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Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, may seem remote, but there are plenty of reasons why international travelers make their way off the beaten path to visit this beautiful region. The largest city and capital of the island is Sapporo, which is most famous for being the home of the international beer brand of the same name. But there’s far more to this city than just a brewery. 

Sapporo is home to a historic city center with iconic landmarks like The Sapporo Clock Tower and the Hokkaido Jingu shrine. Like many places in the country, the city’s parks are lined with gorgeous cherry blossom trees, with the beautiful Maruyama and Odori parks being must-visits.

Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Sapporo: 

Getting around Sapporo, whether it’s to explore the city or make your way to a ski resort, requires a little planning. The famously efficient Japanese transportation system makes things a little easier, but you might still find yourself stuck with your bags on travel days.  If you're heading into town from New Chitose Airport, you'll want to find a left luggage service like Bounce.

The city's main train station does have coin-operated lockers for commuters, but these aren’t large lockers ideal for handling heavy baggage or suitcases. The Sapporo station lockers are an option but not necessarily the best one if you're carrying large bags or are not planning to return to the station. Bounce’s luggage storage service offers convenient and secure locations throughout the city. 

Luggage storage facilities are vetted to ensure security and quality, and the Bounce Shield guarantee provides some peace of mind that your belongings are well taken care of. It’s also easy to book on the go with the mobile app, and there’s 24/7 support.

Many travelers make their way through Sapporo on their way to the island’s many ski resorts or hot springs, but there are plenty of cultural offerings to enjoy. It’s a modern city with modern amenities, including incredible shopping and retail districts in the city center. The restaurants, if you know where to look, are incredible, and Japanese nightlife is as alive in Sapporo as it is in Tokyo. 

If you’re visiting during winter, the Sapporo Snow Festival transforms the city into a snow-capped wonderland with gargantuan ice sculptures and a lovely atmosphere.

If you’re visiting any other time of year, here are a few ideas: 

This revered Shinto shrine dates back to 1869, and its traditional Japanese architecture makes it one of the most beautiful attractions in Sapporo. Hokkaido Jingu is situated in the beautiful Maruyama Park in the city center, so it’s an easy stop during any trip to Sapporo. One of the best ways to enjoy Sapporo is to explore its many beautiful parks, and this one is a can't-miss. The shrine is surrounded by gardens and cherry blossom trees, making the grounds a delight to stroll through.  

Most international travelers will immediately think of the iconic beer brand when considering a trip to Sapporo. While there’s so much more to the city than Sapporo beer, the brewery is still one of the most popular attractions. You can tour the original production facility, which dates back to 1876 and serves as a  museum and tasting room. There’s no better (or more delicious) way to learn about Japanese brewing history. 

Hokkaido and Sapporo are one of the most recently settled places in Japan. A 19th-century village has been preserved and turned into an open-air museum that depicts the life of Hokkaido’s early residents. In a way, it’s not so different from Western gold rush towns and pilgrim villagers. There are historic buildings like log cabins and farmhouses all clustered together with makeshift construction. It’s a scrappy and fascinating corner of Japanese history and a change of pace from the grandeur of imperial palaces and centuries-old temples. 

Most museums in Japan will have limited baggage storage during opening hours, but you can’t expect a historic shrine to have lockers. If you’re planning a full day of sightseeing, it’s ideal to arrange luggage storage with a service like Bounce. 

While it was built on the grounds of the city’s first brewery, this retail complex is not to be confused with the actual Sapporo Brewery. The Sapporo Factory is one of the largest shopping centers in Hokkaido, with over 160 stores to choose from. You’ll find everything from boutiques and designer outlets to electronics shops and gift stores. It’s situated in the city center, making it an easy stop if you need to make a practical purchase. 

This open-air public market is where locals go to buy seafood and other ingredients directly from the producers. If you’re not able to cook at your hotel or vacation rental, it’s still fun to explore the aisles to see all the exotic seafood on offer, like salmon roe, squid, eel, sea urchin, crab, and other underwater delicacies. Even better, you can order some donburi (which is fresh seafood served over rice) or other street food favorites while you explore. 

This bustling entertainment district and retail hotspot is the largest in Hokkaido, with hundreds of shops, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. It’s also the site of the Snow Festival held every February. While it won’t have the selection of a mall, there are plenty of shops that are perfect for a souvenir. It’s a fun place to poke around, but it may not necessarily be kid-friendly.

If you’re shopping around Sapporo for a few hours, you won’t want to lug heavy bags around to all the local shops. Luckily, Bounce places its storage facilities near the best retail hotspots.

If you want truly excellent sushi in Sapporo, you won’t have a hard time finding it. If you want the best sushi in Sapporo, you’ll have to head to Hanamari. This unassuming sushi bar serves its hungry patrons with a wide variety of superb sushi on a conveyor belt. The plates are color-coded based on price, and your server will count the plates to tabulate your bill. This may sound overly gimmicky, but the quality of the sushi speaks for itself. The prices are also very affordable, and being served dinner by a conveyor belt has a certain charm to it. 

This casual restaurant at Sapporo Station more closely resembles a street food stand, but it’s popular with locals for a reason. Japanese pancakes, made of cabbage and a sweet/savory batter made of eggs, yam, and water, are topped with everything from seafood to teriyaki meat skewers. It’s the perfect snack if you’re on the go, as it is satisfying and delicious. If you’re coming into town from a ski resort, these savory pancakes and their steamy toppings (grilled octopus is the local favorite) will warm you right up after a day on the slopes.   

If you're traveling through Sapporo on your way to ski or visiting during the Snow Festival, a piping hot bowl of Raman will be the most satisfying meal imaginable. There is a ton of regionality in ramen. Sapporo's specialty is rich, umami-packed miso ramen. The best place to slurp some noodles will be Teshikaga, which is situated in the oldest hot spring (or onsen) in Hokkaido near Lake Mashu. The broth is prepared for 24 hours and comes in different spice profiles. Pair your ramen with some of their equally famous gyoza for the full experience.

If you’re heading out for a meal on travel days, you won't want to bring your bags to dinner, especially if it’s a nice restaurant. Booking luggage storage on the go is easy with Bounce, so you can drop the bags off on your way to an epic meal in Sapporo. 

Bounce is easily the best luggage storage Sapporo has to offer, but it doesn’t end there. If you need to store luggage in Japanese cities like Tokyo, Nara, or Kyoto, you can rely on Bounce to take care of the bags. There are even useful travel guides for each of these destinations. Don’t rely on second-rate services or luggage lockers; entrust the bags with Bounce, and you won’t be disappointed. 

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Japan offers a wide range of travel experiences, and perhaps the most distinct one would be exploring snowy Hokkaido island in the north. Famous for its world-class skiing and the Sapporo Snow Festival, this winter wonderland leans into its weather conditions and rugged terrain. While you can certainly visit during the summer when the mountains turn from skiing to hiking trails, the full experience is best enjoyed by visiting during the winter. 

Most travelers will doubtless already be familiar with the name, as just about every Japanese restaurant serves the iconic lager from the Sapporo Brewery. This refreshing beverage is far from the only culinary offering, as Hokkaido’s distinctive regional cuisines make for a worthy foodie adventure. Of course, there’s fresh seafood and sushi, but the heavily miso-flavored Hokkaido-style ramen is worth the trip alone (just think about how comforting a steamy bowl of ramen is after a day of skiing). There’s also the traditional grilled mutton dish called Jingisukan that will satisfy the more adventurous eaters. 

There are a few ways to get to Sapporo and the surrounding ski resorts, including the bullet trains, but the most common travel method is flying into Sapporo Airport. The official name is New Chitose Airport, but even locals will refer to it as Sapporo Airport. It’s situated just outside the city center, with a quick 45-minute train ride (the JR Hokkaido Airport Express train runs to Sapporo Station throughout the day) to most of the downtown hotels and attractions. Many international travelers will take a quick flight up to Hokkaido from Tokyo, but there are direct international flights from North America, Europe, and throughout Asia. 

It’s an efficient and comfortable travel experience, and you’ll get to the ski hill in practically no time. Here’s everything you need to know about New Chitose Airport in Sapporo: 

Does New Chitose Airport have luggage lockers?

New Chitose Airport’s luggage storage facilities are situated in the arrivals area, and they cost between $2 and $6 to rent a locker for the day. They come in three different sizes and can be rented for up to three days. It’s a solid option if you have a few hours on a layover and want to check out Sapporo (connecting flights are quite rare) or ski trips where you have a bag of street clothes you won’t be needing. There are large lockers for bigger checked bags, but ski gear will have to be kept with a proper luggage storage service. One benefit is that the opening hours of the airport offer much more flexibility than other options. A downside is that if you’re staying in Sapporo city center, you won’t have access to your baggage.

Do you have to fly to get from Tokyo to Sapporo? 

You don’t necessarily have to fly to the north island of Hokkaido to get to Sapporo. The Shinkansen bullet train network is one of the most efficient and expansive transit networks, and there’s a route between Tokyo and Sapporo. Even the more remote cities like Sapporo have been incorporated into this infrastructure. You can now take a four-hour train ride between Tokyo Station and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station. From there, you can take the train to Sapporo Station. 

Is there baggage storage at JR Sapporo Station? 

Almost all major Japanese train stations offer coin-operated lockers, and Sapporo Station does offer this temporary baggage storage service for commuters and tourists. The lockers are highly affordable, with prices starting at $2 for small cubby-sized units or large lockers that can accommodate luggage. These are equipped with English-compatible touch screens, which will make it easy to control your locker rental. You’ll still need to hit the money-changing machine to get 100-Yen coins, but it’s still a simple process. Unfortunately, these aren't big enough to accommodate ski bags or larger items, so you’ll want to look into a luggage storage service like Bounce if you're traveling with these items. 

If you're actually going to explore Sapporo and not just head to the ski resort, you'll have a few options for storing your bags while enjoying the city. Plenty of train stations will have coin lockers onsite, and more than a few museums will offer a cloakroom, but these aren't always reliable options. A luggage storage service is your best bet, especially Bounce. With storage spots throughout Sapporo (Bounce partners with local shops) and the surrounding areas, you'll have an easy time finding a place to store the bags. With an intuitive mobile app, Bounce makes it easy to store large bags and specialty items, as you can check ahead of time with your reservation to make sure the storage spot can accept your belongings. This is crucial if you're bringing your own ski gear to Sapporo! 

How to get to the city from Sapporo Airport 

New Chitose Airport and Sapporo Station are connected by the JR Rapid Trains that run throughout the day. It takes about 40 minutes and costs only $7 to get to the city center. If you have a JR Rail Pass from other stops on your trip, this is covered and would be the most affordable option. From Sapporo Station, the rest of the city is your oyster.

Multiple bus routes operate from the airport and destinations like Susukino, Odori Park, and Sapporo Station. Because it does take over an hour to get to the city center, taking the bus really isn't the most efficient way to get there, especially considering how quickly the train runs. 

If you’re heading to the city center, you can hail a cab from the taxi stand outside of arrivals. It takes between 40 minutes to an hour and costs between $60 and $80. This is by far the most expensive option, and might not be worth the time saved when comparing it to the train. 

For a ski trip, renting a car can actually be pretty useful as you’ll be heading outside the city center. There are plenty of rental companies operating out of New Chitose Airport, including ones that serve the US and Europe. There are dozens of ski resorts within a few hours from Sapporo and the airport. Teine Ski Resort is only a 40-minute drive from Sapporo and provides an easy day trip from the city center. Kiroro is a little further but still within 90 minutes and is ideal for a weekend getaway. Rusutsu Resort is about two hours away with one of the largest footprints of any resort, and it’s ideal for advanced and serious skiers. 

You've probably heard the name ‘Sapporo’ long before you even considered a trip to Japan. The country's favorite beer is about as ubiquitous as it gets in sushi restaurants and ramen shops around the world. If you want to head to the source, you can tour the Sapporo brewery right in the middle of town. It's vaguely reminiscent of the Heineken Experience, or Guinness’s Saint James Gate brewery in Dublin. It's a beautiful facility with a delightful red brick structure covered in ivy and a lovely beer garden. The Sapporo Brewery is only a 10-minute walk from the subway, which is ideal if you’re going to enjoy a few beers after the tour. 

You'll get to sample a few of the brewery's lesser-known offerings, including Sapporo's full-bodied Black Label, Sapporo Classic (found only on the island of Hokkaidō) and their hoppier Kaitakushi Pilsner. 

The vast majority of international and domestic travelers head to Hokkaido for the sole purpose of utilizing its many world-class ski resorts. One of the closest options to Sapporo city center is reachable within an hour. 

Sapporo Teine is one of the most popular skiing destinations in Japan. Much of this is because of its proximity to Sapporo, but the mountain and facilities are all top-notch. There are runs catering to all skill levels from the bunny hill for beginners to some of the length fear and steeper runs built for the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics. This event essentially put Sapporo on the map for the rest of the world, and the resort’s enduring popularity certainly is a testament to the influence of that event. In fact, the Olympic flame still burns above the resort to this day.  

Whether you’re heading north for an epic skiing adventure or you’re checking off a vital destination on your Japan bucket list, Sapporo provides plenty of thrills along with one of the more unique travel experiences you’ll ever have. If you’re hitting the slopes, your logistics will need to be planned efficiently, and that might include finding a secure place to store your ski gear and larger luggage. The best option for luggage storage Sapporo has would be Bounce, which offers unparalleled left luggage services that will accommodate ski equipment and other specialty items. All you’ll have to do is plan ahead a bit, and your trip will be a breeze. If you’re heading elsewhere in Japan, Bounce has you covered with luggage storage locations across the country.

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