The country of Japan is one of the famous holiday destinations among tourists. One of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan is the city of Sapporo on the island of Hokkaido. Famously known for the annual “Sapporo Snow Festival”, Sapporo is a perfect getaway for those who want a little bit of nature coexisting with modern civilization in their holiday.

Best time to fly from Manila to Sapporo

The climate in Sapporo consists of four seasons which the average temperature of the season would differ greatly with one another. During the summer, Sapporo is noted to have high humidity and heat, which is the strongest during July and August. During the winter, Sapporo is noted to have little sunlight and heavy rain and/or snow with an average temperature of roughly 2 Celsius. The best time to visit Sapporo would be during the spring, which is between March to May. This is when the weather is warmer with the occasional showers and many of the flora's in Sapporo is in full blossom. During this season, the sun shines bright, resulting in clear skies with the winds blow gently, making it suitable for outdoor activities. The off-peak season is between September to November where the climate during that season is on the colder side and rains or snow significantly throughout the season. It is advisable for visitors to check the weather reports before going to this town. During this season, you will find better flight tickets and hotel deals, so this is perfect for those who wanted to travel with a limited budget.

Main airports available in Manila and Sapporo

Ninoy Aquino International Airport – The Ninoy Aquino International Airport is an airport that connects the city of Manila with the outside world. The airport is located in Manila. The airlines that operate in this airport are Cebu Pacific, and Philippine Airlines, Thailand Airlines, Oman Air, Lanmei Airlines and more. This airport consists of four different terminals. The Ninoy Aquino International Airport has various shops and food stalls for you to visit while waiting for your plane to arrive or depart. For your convenience, it is easy to go in and out of the airport due to many types of transportation available in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport for visitors.

New Chitose Airport – The New Chitose Airport is an airport that connects the city of Sapporo with the outside world. The airport is located around 5 kilometres from the city of Sapporo. The airlines that operate in this airport are AirAsia Japan, AirAsia X, Eastar Jet, Philippine Airlines, Qantas and many others. This airport consists of two main terminals. New Chitose Airport has many interesting shops and eateries within the airport so you can shop or dine in while waiting for your plane to arrive or depart. For your convenience, it is easy for you to go in and out of the airport due to many types of transportation available in the New Chitose Airport for the visitors.

Climate pattern in Manila and Sapporo

Sapporo's climate is usually consisting of four seasons which are spring, summer, autumn and winter. Generally speaking, it will be warm and sunny throughout the spring. However, there will be bouts of torrential rain during the summer, so it is advised to travellers to pack an umbrella with them if they decided to travel during this period. Autumn and winter mark the coldest season in Sapporo. Therefore, travellers will have to pack warm clothes to protect them from the cold winds. The average maximum temperature in Sapporo would differ from season to season, where the average temperature would be around 22 Celsius during spring and summer and 10 Celsius during autumn and winter. The month of March to May will be the peak season for Sapporo due to warm and pleasant climate compared to the rest of the year. If you plan to visit Sapporo during this season, it is advised to make sure that you booked your flight and hotel as early as possible for fear of both of these amenities filled up quickly due to heavy demand.

Highlights attractions in Sapporo

• Odori Park – Odori Park is a beautiful park that is located in the centre of Sapporo. The park's name is literally translated as "large street" due to the park stretches for 1.5 kilometres long. During the planning phase, it was intended for the park to be the main street. However, the plan was scrapped and it became a public park. The park was famous for many annual festivals that are held throughout the season like the famous Sapporo Lilac Festival and the Sapporo Snow Festival.
• Sapporo TV Tower – The Sapporo TV Tower is a television tower located on the grounds of Odori Park. The tower also houses an observation deck at the height of almost 100 meters. The tower was built in 1957 by a Japanese architect named Tachū Naitō who has also designed the Tokyo Tower. Tourists can go up to the observational deck to look on the beautiful skyline of the city of Sapporo. Sapporo TV Tower is a must-visit location when visiting the city of Sapporo.
• Sapporo Beer Museum – The Sapporo Beer Museum is yet another iconic landmark of Sapporo where the museum is the only beer museum that is available in Japan. The museum was previously a factory of Sapporo Sugar Company before it was converted into a museum for beer in 1987. The museum has three floors and there are tour guides available for tourist’s convenience. There is also a bar in the museum where tourists can taste samples of Sapporo beer products.