#Sapporo's most famous chocolate factory tour

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One of the main highlights of a visit to Hokkaido Island is the opportunity to visit its capital city, the majestic Sapporo city.

This part of the island is known to be one of the most interesting cities in this part of Japan and you can come here and enjoy both the more modern and traditional aspects of Japanese life. The city is known for its winter-themed attractions such as the winter festival as well as some of the beautiful ski resorts on the outskirts of Sapporo city. You can also try some of the delicious food that Hokkaido is so well known for including juicy hairy crabs, and this is, of course, the home of the iconic Sapporo Beer.

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1. Tour the Ishiya Chocolate Factory

If you want to do something a little sweet on your trip to Sapporo then you might want to visit Ishiya Chocolate Factory. You can tour the premises and learn how they make chocolate here, and their signature dish is white chocolate called 'Shiroi Koibito, a Hokkaido specialty.

You can also dine at the on-site restaurant and enjoy a cake buffet as well as watch a robot show and a toy museum. If you are traveling with younger visitors then this is definitely one of the top attractions in the city that is not to be missed.

2. Attend Sapporo Snow Festival

The Sapporo Snow Festival is the main social event in the city and is known for its amazing ice sculpture competition. The festival takes place every year at Odori Koen and starts at the beginning of February.

Visiting ice sculptors come from all over the world and you can also find attractions for children such as ice castles and igloos. If possible come at night when the ice sculptures are illuminated with different colored lights, but keep in mind that it can also get rather crowded.

3. Walk around Asahiyama Park

Asahiyama Park is one of the prettiest of its kind in the city and is covered in a gorgeous flower garden which is a riot of color throughout the year. The park is famous for passionate young couples, and the best time to come here is in the spring when you can watch the beautiful cherry blossoms.

If you are here in the autumn then you can also take in the burnt orange fall colors and this makes a nice spot to get away from it all and find a corner of calm in Sapporo.

4. Catch a game at Sapporo Dome

Sapporo Dome was the host of the FIFA World Cup in 2002 and now it serves as the home ground of a range of baseball teams such as the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters. You may not even think of baseball when you think of Japan, but you will even find traditional snacks like hot dogs here and you can catch some games throughout the season.

If you're a baseball fan or just like seeing something a little different in Hokkaido then this is a great option.

5. Check out the Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art

Art lovers should make sure not to miss the Hokkaido Modern Art Museum in the middle of a beautiful park with heady lawns. The museum is dedicated to displaying modern artworks made primarily by Japanese artists but you will also find a number of Western works on display.

They also have rotating galleries of visiting artists, so make sure you drop by and see what's on the road while you're in town.

6. Buy some chocolate

Sapporo is famous in the context of domestic tourism and many locals choose to buy chocolate as a souvenir for their trip. The signature treat in Sapporo is known as Shiroi Koibito which means ‘White Lovers’ and, as the name suggests, this is a kind of white chocolate that is smeared inside a wafer.

You can buy chocolate throughout Sapporo city to enjoy the sweet taste of the city after you leave.

7. Check out the Clock Tower

  The Clock Tower is known for being one of the most iconic buildings in Sapporo and it dates from 188 when it was built in honor of what is now Hokkaido University. There is also an explanation here of how the Clock Tower came into existence.

This is a very popular spot in Sapporo so make sure you leave some time here to take pictures as it can get rather crowded.

8. Visit Odori Park

Odori Park is the most famous green space in Sapporo and this is also one of the best-loved spots in the city. The park unfurls over some 15 blocks and you will find that it makes an excellent place to come and enjoy an afternoon stroll.

Odori Park is covered in trees, flowers, and fountains and if you come here in the autumn you can also enjoy the gorgeous copper fall colors.

9. Check out the views at Sapporo TV Tower

Sapporo TV Tower is one of the most recognizable buildings not just in Sapporo but also in the whole of Japan. The tower is a rather surprising attraction in Sapporo as it is modeled on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.

You can go up to the observation deck here, which is about 90 meters high and take in the breathtaking views of Sapporo city, so this is a good option if you're new to the town and want to get one. Overview of the city landscape.

10. Tour the Sapporo Beer Museum

One of the main attractions in Sapporo is the Sapporo Beer Museum, which displays one of the city's most popular drinks. The museum is owned by the wider Sapporo Brewing Company and you can take a guided tour of the facility and learn how the beer is made and how it got its start.

There are galleries to fill you in on the history of the beer and you can also end by sampling a range of different blends.

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