Local information
Sapporo City & Climate
Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido and Japan’s fifth largest city with a population of almost 2 million.
Sapporo is characterized by four distinct seasons, including a cool summer and cold, snowy winter.
Average temperature in September is 17°C (62°F).
September is suitable for outdoor activities, but please do not forget to be prepared for any abrupt temperature changes.
Local Transportation
No major city in Japan is easier to navigate than Sapporo with its rectangular street layout and simple addressing system: City blocks are named and numbered according to the point of compass, with the apex at the eastern end of Odori Park.
The Sapporo Beer Museum, for example, is located in city block "North 7, East 9", i.e. in the 7th block north and 9th block east of the apex.
Taxis are readily available around the city center. All taxi’s are metered.(The minimum fare is 580yen.)
Credit cards (if any) accepted will be indicated clearly on the rear window. Taxis are well regulated and extremely safe.
Three subway lines, a tram line and many bus companies (JR Hokkaido Bus, Hokkaido Chuo Bus and Jotetsu Bus) provide Sapporo with an efficient network of public transportation.
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