HOKKAIDO: SAPPORO TRAVEL GUIDE BLOG with DIY Itinerary, Things to Do, Tourist Spots, Budget, Tips and More!

Traveling to Sapporo in Hokkaido Japan for the first-time this winter season? Check out this detailed SAPPORO TRAVEL GUIDE BLOG with sample DIY Sapporo itinerary, top things to do, hotels, budget and expenses to help you plan your trip.

Hokkaido's capital, Sapporo, is the fourth most populous city in Japan. It's an awesome place to explore for first-time travelers in Hokkaido Prefecture. As a kid, I've always dreamed of experiencing winter and snow fall. Sapporo made it possible! It is one of the nearest places from the Philippines where you could experience actual snow fall! Yey! Famous for ski resorts, snow covered mountains, and Ice Festivals, Sapporo is definitely the place to be if you want to experience an amazing winter wonderland adventure! That is why, I am so happy when I finally got the chance to visit Sapporo and have an unforgettable winter experience.

In this Sapporo Travel Guide Blog, I will help you in planning your trip to Sapporo in Hokkaido Japan by providing you with useful information and travel tips on on how to get there, where to stay, best time to visit, top things to do, tourist spots and attractions, DIY itinerary, budget, expenses, and more! I hope this comprehensive Sapporo Travel Guide help you in planning an amazing and memorable Hokkaido Japan adventure!

HOKKAIDO, JAPAN: LAKE SHIKOTSU, "An Awesome Day Tour from Sapporo!"

On this day trip from Sapporo, we enjoyed Shitkosu Ice Festival, sunset at Shitkosu Lake and walking along Yamasan Railway Bridge.

Located in Chitose, Hokkaido, Lake Shikotsu is just an hour away from Sapporo or around 45 minutes away by bus if you're coming from New Chitose Airport. It is part of the Shikotsu-Toya National Park and offers spectacular views and sights where one can truly enjoy nature. Lake Shikotsu is considered as the second deepest lake in Japan, after Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture. It is also the 8th largest lake by surface area in Japan and the second largest of Japan's caldera lakes.

How to get to Sapporo in Hokkaido Japan from Manila Philippines?

Ohayo gozaimasu! Konnichiwa! Konbanwa! Oh, yes! I still have a hangover of my recent Japan trip! Hahaha!

If you’ve been following my posts and stories on my Instagram account (@pinoyadventurista), you probably know by now that I recently spent 8 days in the beautiful City of Sapporo in Hokkaido, Japan. It’s a winter wonderland adventure that is truly as magical as the ones I only see on postcards.

No adventure trip is more exciting than when you are taken to a place you once dreamed of. Living in a tropical country, I always dreamed of spending a holiday in a snowy place and enjoy a winter wonderland adventure. And I guess, the nearest country from the Philippines where one could really experience winter is Japan - specifically Hokkaido Prefecture which is the northern islands of this beautiful country.

Updated! JAPAN VISA REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR TOURISTS

Planning a trip to Japan? What are the Japan visa requirements in applying for a tourist visa? Want to know the steps how to get a Japan tourist visa in the Philippines? It's so easy, fast, and best of convenient! Just follow these simple steps below.

As a Filipino, it's hard to travel abroad in countries that require a Visa. Japan for example, you need a visa to enter their country. But the good news is, it's now so easy to get a visa to Japan. It is now opening its country to attract more tourists. And I am so lucky because on my first try to get a Japan Tourist Visa in 2015, I got approved for a single entry. And on my 2nd try the following year, I got 5 years multiple entry Japan Tourist Visa! Yey!

Now, let me share to you the Japan Visa Requirements and how to apply for a Japan Tourist Visa in the Philippines (with tips, reminders and steps in application). This Japan Visa Blog is intended for Japan Tourist Visa application for Filipinos or Philippine passport holders.