Sapporo Action & Adventure, Animal, Bird, Nature + Sunset & Sunrise Pictures

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With ski slopes, parks, beer gardens and festivals, this sprawling city on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido has something to offer year-round.

The most iconic view of Sapporo is from the observation deck of this 480-foot (150-meter) tower, which looks out over Odori Park.

Sapporo’s main thoroughfare has been transformed into a long municipal park, also the city’s premier venue for festivals throughout the year.

One of Isamu Noguchi’s last projects is an expansive public space that is more a immersive work of art than a traditional park.

Sapporo’s main thoroughfare has been transformed into a long municipal park, also the city’s premier venue for festivals throughout the year.

Sapporo’s main thoroughfare has been transformed into a long municipal park, also the city’s premier venue for festivals throughout the year.

The most iconic view of Sapporo is from the observation deck of this 480-foot (150-meter) tower, which looks out over Odori Park.

One of Isamu Noguchi’s last projects is an expansive public space that is more a immersive work of art than a traditional park.

Visit this museum dedicated to one of Japan’s most popular beer brands, housed in a preserved factory from the Meiji-period.

One of Isamu Noguchi’s last projects is an expansive public space that is more a immersive work of art than a traditional park.