Published date: August 23, 2024
Stay at a Historic Hotel in Sapporo
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Experience of the stay
I stayed at the historic ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Sapporo. I arrived on a late-night flight and took a midnight bus from New Chitose Airport directly to the hotel, which was very convenient. (I used the Airdo midnight bus, but normal buses to Sapporo should also pass by.) Sapporo Station is in walking distance, and there is an underground city entrance about 2 minutes away, making it a great base in snowy Sapporo. The hotel has the appearance of a long-established luxury hotel, showing its age, and it seems to be used for weddings and conferences. On the other hand, the guest rooms are clean, and while you can feel some age here and there, the spacious design allowed for a comfortable stay.
Experiences during the trip
I traveled to Sapporo for the Sapporo Snow Festival and the penguin walk at Asahiyama Zoo. I arrived late at night and headed to see the penguin walk the next morning by special express train to Asahikawa. (I returned for the snow festival the following day.) The schedule may change, but if you take the special express departing Sapporo at 8 AM, you’ll make it in time for the 11 AM walk! If you’re round-tripping between Sapporo and Asahikawa, I recommend considering the 'Asahiyama Zoo Ticket'! *Enjoy the penguin walk on-site!