Sapporo is a city where you can walk between the Clock Tower, Odori Park and the Beer Museum, so splitting your time into one day in the city and one day out of town keeps the plan light.
The Clock Tower costs 350 yen for adults and is open 8:45 to 17:10; the Beer Museum's self-guided tour is free, 11:00 to 18:00.
From New Chitose Airport, the JR Rapid Airport costs 1,230 yen (non-reserved) and takes about 37 minutes; airport buses cost 1,500 yen and take 70 to 90 minutes.
On the subway, Sapporo Station to Odori Station is one stop, about 2 minutes, for 210 yen; a weekday one-day pass is 830 yen.
Visa and entry requirements for Japan
Whether you need a visa, how long you can stay and which pre-arrival forms apply all depend on your nationality and the purpose of your trip. Check the official source below, and your own government's travel advice, before you book.
- Visa information and exemptions (short-term stay) (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan)
- Visit Japan Web (online immigration and customs registration) (Digital Agency, Government of Japan)
- Clock Tower: Adults 350 yen, last entry 17:00
- Beer Museum: Free self-guided tour, 11:00–18:00
- Airport rail: Rapid Airport 1,230 yen, about 37 minutes
- Subway day pass: Weekdays 830 yen
In what order should I walk the city?
The Sapporo Clock Tower costs 350 yen for adults and 150 yen for university students, and is free for high school students and younger. It is open 8:45 to 17:10, last entry 17:00, and closed 1–3 January. The TV Tower observation deck at the end of Odori Park costs 1,200 yen for high school students and older and 600 yen for elementary and junior high students, open 9:00 to 22:00 with last entry at 21:50.
The Sapporo Beer Museum's self-guided tour is free, 11:00 to 18:00, last entry 17:30. The paid guided tour costs 1,000 yen for adults and 500 yen for ages 12 to 19. See the Clock Tower by day and go up the observation deck around sunset to see the city lights.
| Place | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sapporo Clock Tower | 8:45–17:10, last entry 17:00 | Adults 350 yen |
| Sapporo TV Tower observation deck | 9:00–22:00, last entry 21:50 | High school and older 1,200 yen |
| Sapporo Beer Museum | 11:00–18:00, last entry 17:30 | Self-guided tour free |
Based on each venue's official information. Recheck closing days before you visit.
How do I split 2 nights or 4 nights?
With 2 nights, on day one travel in from the airport and walk the Clock Tower, Odori Park and, in the evening, the TV Tower; on day two, add the Beer Museum in the afternoon. Day three is departure, so rest near the station in the morning.
With 4 nights, keep the first two days the same and leave day three free for a trip out to Otaru or Biei. For train and bus times, see how to get from Sapporo to Otaru (in Korean). On day four, eat near your hotel and depart.
| Plan | Day | What |
|---|---|---|
| 2 nights | Day 1 | Clock Tower, Odori Park, TV Tower |
| 2 nights | Day 2 | Beer Museum, dinner in the city |
| 4 nights | Day 3 | Otaru or Biei |
| 4 nights | Day 4 | Near the station, departure |
How do I get from the airport to the city?
From New Chitose Airport to Sapporo Station, the JR Rapid Airport costs 1,230 yen for a non-reserved seat and 2,230 yen for a reserved seat. The fastest trains take about 33 minutes, and regular rapids about 37 minutes. Airport buses cost 1,500 yen for adults and 750 yen for children and take 70 to 90 minutes depending on the stop and traffic.
The subway is easiest in the city. On the Namboku Line, Sapporo Station to Odori Station is one stop, about 2 minutes, for 210 yen for adults. A weekday one-day pass costs 830 yen for adults and 420 yen for children; on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and 29 December to 3 January, the Donichika one-day pass costs 520 yen for adults and 260 yen for children. More in our guide to getting from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo (in Korean).
What should I eat?
Plan Sapporo meals around miso ramen, soup curry, jingisukan (grilled lamb) and seafood rice bowls. Ramen or soup curry for lunch and jingisukan for dinner keeps each meal different.
We don't pick restaurants and prices here; see our dish guides: miso ramen (in Korean), soup curry (in Korean), jingisukan (in Korean) and seafood rice bowls (in Korean).
What should I check before I go?
Recheck Japan's entry requirements before you leave. The Clock Tower closes 1–3 January, and the Beer Museum and TV Tower have different last-entry times, so pick just one in the late afternoon.
JR Rapid and airport bus fares can change, so reread the operators' information before you ride. Subway day passes cost different amounts on weekdays and holidays, so choose by the day you arrive.
Before you leave Sapporo
- Check the Clock Tower's 17:00 last entry and closing days
- Choose between the JR Rapid and the airport bus
- Check weekday and holiday subway day-pass prices
- Check train and bus times for your day out of town
- Recheck entry requirements on the official sources
Which plan suits my trip?
- First time in Sapporo: combine the Clock Tower, Odori Park and the observation deck in one day, with the Beer Museum in the afternoon.
- Coming straight from the airport: the JR Rapid takes about 37 minutes and the bus 70 to 90, so the train is quicker.
- Seeing the surroundings: with 4 nights, keep day three free for Otaru or Biei.
FAQ
Is there an admission fee for the Clock Tower?
Adults 350 yen and university students 150 yen; high school students and younger are free. Last entry is 17:00.
Is the Beer Museum tour free?
The self-guided tour is free. The guided tour costs 1,000 yen for adults.
How long does JR take from the airport?
The Rapid Airport takes about 37 minutes and costs 1,230 yen for a non-reserved seat.
How much is a subway day pass?
Weekdays 830 yen for adults. On holidays, the Donichika one-day pass is 520 yen for adults.
Sources
- Visa information and exemptions (short-term stay) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · accessed 2026-10-30
- Visit Japan Web (online immigration and customs registration) · Digital Agency, Government of Japan · accessed 2026-10-30
- Sapporo Clock Tower visitor information · Sapporo Clock Tower · accessed 2026-10-23
- Sapporo TV Tower prices and hours · Sapporo TV Tower · accessed 2026-10-23
- Sapporo Beer Museum · Sapporo Breweries · accessed 2026-10-23
- New Chitose Airport and Sapporo by rail · JR Hokkaido · accessed 2026-10-23
- Sapporo Municipal Subway fares · Sapporo City Transportation Bureau · accessed 2026-10-23
Information was checked against the official sources listed above. Opening hours, fees and fares can change; please confirm with the venue or operator before you visit.