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Sapporo, Japan
Japan

Sapporo

city on Hokkaido, Japan

2°C · this month$3,100/mo1,959,3135 m8 missions from 8 countries
Photo: Hideki Uchida (セラ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Sapporo

Monthly budget
$3,100/mo
Prices vs USA: 69%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 158.33 JPY
US travel advisory
Level 1
Homicides / 100k: 0.2
travel.state.gov
Internet access
86%
of people online
Air quality
11.5
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
Japanese
Emergency
119 · 118 · 110
Plug types
NEMA 5-15, NEMA 1-15
Calling code
+81

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: May 14, 2025

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm
-25°-15°-5°5°15°25°35°2°Jan2°Feb9°Mar21°Apr28°May30°Jun31°Jul33°Aug30°Sep23°Oct18°Nov10°Dec
Best months:JulyAugust

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 87%

Embassies & consulates in Sapporo

8 missions from 8 countries

Where to eat in Sapporo

Restaurants and cafés
Bars and nightlife

Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Sapporo · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in Japan

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Sapporo?

The travel guide to Sapporo lists Yakiniku Dining MEGUMI Minamihachijoten, Soup Curry Garaku, Nijō Ichiba, Aji No Tokeidai, and Ramen Yokochō.

Is Sapporo safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Japan at Level 1. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.2 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Sapporo?

Roughly $3,100 per month for a remote worker, based on Japan price levels (69% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Sapporo in November?

In November Sapporo averages a high of 18°C, a low of -10°C and about 129 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Sapporo?

8 diplomatic missions, including China (Consulate General), Russia (Consulate General), and United States (Consulate General).

Cities in Japan

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.