Friends
Open to Ramen night in Susukino
About Hokkaido miso ramen
Meet like-minded people in Sapporo
On your own in Sapporo? Check in for the days you're there, say what you're open to, and other travellers and locals who chose to be seen can ask to join. They see your city, never your exact spot.
Sapporo is Hokkaido's laid-back capital, loved for miso ramen, fresh seafood, Sapporo Beer and its world-famous Snow Festival every February. In winter it is a hub for skiers heading to Niseko, Rusutsu and nearby Sapporo Teine, and in summer it is a cool escape with beer gardens and flower fields. Travellers gather in the Susukino nightlife district, around Odori Park and in the Tanuki-koji shopping arcade.
Meeting people in Sapporo: what works
- Stay near Susukino or Odori, where hostels and bars make it easy to meet other travellers and skiers.
- Visit the Sapporo Snow Festival in early February, when the city is full of visitors from around the world.
- Join a group ski trip or day tour to nearby resorts, which are popular with solo travellers.
- Share a table in Ramen Yokocho or at the Nijo Market for a casual, social meal.
Stay safe
Winters are cold and icy, so wear shoes with good grip and dress in layers, and check road and train conditions during heavy snowfall.
Meet in public places, tell a friend where you’re going, and never send money to someone you met online.
Cards people might post in Sapporo
Examples of what you could be open to. Post your own in a minute.
Date
Open to Snow Festival walk at Odori Park
About Winter festivals
Friends
Open to Ski day at Sapporo Teine
About Ski and snowboard buddies
Ideas
Open to Sapporo Beer Museum visit
About Japanese brewing history
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