DO
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters Game – Going to a baseball game in Japan is basically the exact same experience as going to a game in Canada or the States, but it’s still interesting enough to be a worthwhile outing.
Sapporo Beer Museum – There isn’t a ton to see here, but it’s free, so why not? It’s also within walking distance of Amewa Yasashiku, so you’ll probably be in the area anyway (or at least you should be, because that ramen is pure magic).
EAT
Aji No Karyu – Despite the endorsement of none other than the late, great Anthony Bourdain, the ramen here is middling at best.
Amewa Yasashiku – The miso ramen here is absolutely stunning. It might just be the best ramen I’ve ever had.
Chocolatier Masale – Hot tip: the pain au chocolat at the location of Chocolatier Masale in the city sells out pretty much instantly. Their airport location, on the other hand, has a whole pile of them, and they’re crazy good.
Ganso Chitose Ramen – I mean, it’s airport ramen. Of course it’s not very good.
Kinotoya Bake – Though cheese tarts are popular throughout Japan (and the world), they’re a Hokkaido specialty, and Kinotoya Bake serves a particularly delicious one.
MOS Burger – This is basically Japan’s answer to McDonald’s. It’s not very good.
Sapporo Ichiryuan – The ramen here is untraditional and absolutely mind-blowing. So good.
Sazae x Ishiya – I tried a dorayaki sundae here, and yeah, it was good. Of course it was good.
Soup Curry Garaku – Soup curry is a local specialty with a much zingier flavour than your typical Japanese curry.
White Cosy – Ice cream is everywhere in Sapporo; White Cosy is particularly delicious.