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The guide was updated:Country code: + 81
Area code: 011
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New Chitose Airport is located 40km from Sapporo.
JR Airport Express to Sapporo Station departs every 15 minutes and takes 36 minutes.
+81 123 23 0111
www.new-chitose-airport.jp
The bus takes approx. 60 -70 minutes to reach the centre of Sapporo.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Line
+81 11 231 0500
Hokuto Kotsu Bus Line
+81 11 377 3855
Taxis are located outside the terminal. It takes about an hour to get to Sapporo.
Skybus provides a door to door shuttle from the airport to your hotel.
+81 80 3266 5685 (Tel: 050-3111-1846 within Japan)
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Passport/Visa
Japan may be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of all European Union member states, Australia, Canada, the USA, as well as several other world countries. The up-to-date list of visa exemptions by country may be found at: https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html
Citizens of countries not listed as not requiring visa will need to apply in advance via a Japanese mission or consulate closest to them.
Special visa requirements apply to citizens of China and the Philippines, as well as travellers visiting Japan as part of a cruise journey.
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Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Sapporo is in winter and summer. In these two seasons different kinds of events are held. In February, the Snow Festival, one of the most awaited events by locals and visitors is held. Outstanding and massive snow sculptures dominate the city during this period. In summer, lavender fields of Furano and the cherry blossom attract crowds of travelers.
Some interesting events throughout the year:
May: Sapporo Lilac Festival
June: Hokkaido Shrine Festival
September: Sapporo Autumn Fest
February: Sapporo Snow Festival
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Post
Post in Japan are well known for being organised and efficient. They offer domestic and international services and are easy recognisable by the orange JP (Japan Post) logo. In every corner of the city you will also find the orange post box.
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Public Transport
The city’s three subway lines are Tozai-sen, Nanpoku-sen and Toho-sen. Subways is a convenient way to get around the city.
Sapporo City Transportation Bureau
Sapporo has a widespread system of bus lines.
-Hokkaido Chuo Bus
+81 11 231 0500
-Sapporo Lincle Bus
+81 11 231 0500
-JR Sapporo Bus
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Taxi
Taxis in Sapporo are safe and can be easily found around the city centre and at the designated taxi waiting area such as airport and major hotels. All taxi has a meter which clearly indicates the fare. If the taxi accepts credit cards this will be shown visibly on the window. Before stopping a taxi, you should know where you are going since the postal address system is complex so make sure clearly tell the address or have an address written down on a paper to show the driver.
Some major taxi companies:
-Hokkaido Taxi&Van&Bus (English speaking drivers)
-Akan Taxi
+81 154 67 3311
-Yohtei Taxi
+81 136 45 2740
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Pharmacy
In Japan, drugs are mainly prescribed and issued by doctors, hospitals and clinics. Unfortunately, no pharmacy stays open 24 hours. The opening hours, according to every drug store, are usually from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Some of the main city's drug stores are:
-Sapporo Drug Store Kitago
+81 11 876 1661
-Sapporo Drug Store Kotoni Ekimae
+81 11 633 7071
-KoKuMiN
+81 11 213 2661
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Telephone
Country code: + 81
Area code: 011
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Electricity
In Japan the voltage is 100 Volt, different from EU (220V) and US (110V). The sockets are type A and B and the power plugs have two flat-sided prongs.
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