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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

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$1,850

Local Cost

$820

Local Income

$2,200

Cashless

English

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

Cafes

119

Nightlife

130

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

OKD

Distance

6 km

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Neighborhoods

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5236 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

あいの里1条3 Ainosato 1-jo 3-chome あいの里1条3 is a quiet residential area in Sapporo with mostly detached houses and access to local parks. The streets are wide, and the surroundings are calm with few commercial spots.あいの里1条4 Ainosato 1-jo 4-chome あいの里1条4 is a quiet residential area in Sapporo's Kita Ward with mostly detached houses and small local businesses. Access to public transport is limited, so most residents rely on cars.あいの里1条5 Ainosato 1-jo 5-chome あいの里1条5 is a quiet residential area in Sapporo with newer apartment buildings and houses. Shops and public services are clustered near the main avenue.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 196 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 5236 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 90/100.

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