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Sapporo
City in Hokkaidō, Japan
Overview
Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaidō, is a laid-back yet dynamic city famous for its snow festivals, lively food scene, and green spaces. Visitors enjoy an intriguing mix of urban culture, refreshing nature, and welcoming locals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Hokkaidō
Population
1,959,313
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
43.06°, 141.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
93
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,850
Local Cost
$820
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
65
English
50
Temperature
6.1°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
-6.1°C
Record High
32.8°C
Record Low
-20.7°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1273 mm
Internet Speed
95 Mbps
Upload
80 Mbps
Latency
74 ms
City Vibrancy
309
Coworking
3
Cafes
119
Nightlife
130
Parks
57
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OKD
Distance
6 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped5236 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 5236 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 90/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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