Airport

Sapporo

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Airport

New Chitose Airport is located 40km from Sapporo. JR Airport Express to Sapporo Station departs every 15 minutes and takes 36 minutes. +81 123 23 0111 www.new-chitose-airport.jp The bus takes approx. 60 -70 minutes to reach the centre of Sapporo. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Line +81 11 231 0500 Hokuto Kotsu Bus Line +81 11 377 3855 Taxis are located outside the terminal. It takes about an hour to get to Sapporo. Skybus provides a door to door shuttle from the airport to your hotel. +81 80 3266 5685 (Tel: 050-3111-1846 within Japan)

Tourist Information

Airport

New Chitose Airport is located 40km from Sapporo. JR Airport Express to Sapporo Station departs every 15 minutes and takes 36 minutes. +81 123 23 0111 www.new-chitose-airport.jp The bus takes approx. 60 -70 minutes to reach the centre of Sapporo. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Line +81 11 231 0500 Hokuto Kotsu Bus Line +81 11 377 3855 Taxis are located outside the terminal. It …

Passport/Visa

Japan may be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of all European Union member states, Australia, Canada, the USA, as well as several other world countries. The up-to-date list of visa exemptions by country may be found at: https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html Citizens of countries not listed as not requiring visa will need to apply …

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Sapporo is in winter and summer. In these two seasons different kinds of events are held. In February, the Snow Festival, one of the most awaited events by locals and visitors is held. Outstanding and massive snow sculptures dominate the city during this period. In summer, lavender fields of …

Post

Post in Japan are well known for being organised and efficient. They offer domestic and international services and are easy recognisable by the orange JP (Japan Post) logo. In every corner of the city you will also find the orange post …

Public Transport

Public Transport

The city’s three subway lines are Tozai-sen, Nanpoku-sen and Toho-sen. Subways is a convenient way to get around the city. Sapporo City Transportation Bureau Sapporo has a widespread system of bus lines. -Hokkaido Chuo Bus +81 11 231 0500 -Sapporo Lincle Bus +81 11 231 0500 -JR Sapporo …

Taxi

Taxis in Sapporo are safe and can be easily found around the city centre and at the designated taxi waiting area such as airport and major hotels. All taxi has a meter which clearly indicates the fare. If the taxi accepts credit cards this will be shown visibly on the window. Before stopping a …

Pharmacy

In Japan, drugs are mainly prescribed and issued by doctors, hospitals and clinics. Unfortunately, no pharmacy stays open 24 hours. The opening hours, according to every drug store, are usually from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Some of the main city's drug stores are: -Sapporo Drug Store Kitago +81 11 876 1661 -Sapporo Drug Store Kotoni Ekimae +81 11 …

Telephone

Country code: + 81 Area code: …

Electricity

In Japan the voltage is 100 Volt, different from EU (220V) and US (110V). The sockets are type A and B and the power plugs have two flat-sided …