Published date: July 3, 2025
Just Minutes from JR Sapporo Station! The Perfect Hotel for Your First Day of Travel
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Experience of the stay
We stayed at "Hotel Mystays Sapporo Station North Entrance" through HafH! It's just a 2-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station, making it the perfect hotel for your first day of travel. Conveniently located near the local convenience store, Seicomart, too!
We reserved a Standard Double through HafH, and the room assigned to us was on the 3rd floor. Upon entering the room, we found an open closet, a unit bath, and at the back, there was the bed. The room was compact, but the bathroom's wall had a glass section, providing a sense of openness.
The bed was positioned facing the window, with USB power outlets and plugs conveniently located by the bedside. Additionally, there were a TV, an air purifier, two chairs, and a side table that had enough depth for comfortable PC work. The refrigerator was under the TV and spacious enough to fit convenience store bento.
Although the bath was a unit bath, it had a larger tub and a strong water flow in the shower, making it user-friendly. The amenities included items like toothbrushes and shampoo bottles available in the room; others could be collected near the front desk. The skincare brand used was DHC.
It’s also recommended for those planning to visit Hokkaido University, famous for its poplar tree-lined avenue, as it’s only a minute’s walk away.
Experiences during the trip
We booked our stay at "Hotel Mystays Sapporo Station North Entrance" through HafH together with our JAL flight tickets! Since we arrived at night, we chose a hotel that was close to the station, and it was definitely a great choice given the easy airport access.
Our first day of travel was on a Friday, and we boarded a JAL flight from Haneda at 18:40 for a 3-night, 4-day trip to Sapporo! JAL offers movies and dramas even on domestic flights, which made the journey relaxing and enjoyable. With HafH, it’s convenient to choose flights on the same day at the same price!
We arrived at New Chitose Airport at 20:15 as scheduled, picked up our luggage, and took the train from JR New Chitose Airport Station in the basement of the airport. The ride on the JR Rapid Airport train to Sapporo Station took about 40 minutes. After buying dinner at Seicomart, we checked in to the hotel at 22:00... we were glad we chose a hotel close to the station.
Here are some recommended spots in Sapporo that we enjoyed visiting.
【Seicomart】
The local convenience store "Seicomart" is a must-visit spot for us whenever we come to Hokkaido. Even though we arrived at night, we wanted to eat something Hokkaido-like! We stopped by right in front of the hotel. Seicomart had an abundant selection of ready-made meals even late at night. There were also warm items prepared in-store, e.g., katsudon, curry, and rice balls with mackerel and salmon roe. We highly recommend the "Wasabi Ham and Cucumber Sandwich"—the flavor of Hokkaido's wasabi is simply irresistible!
【Onigiri Shop Arinko】
For breakfast, we headed to a popular onigiri shop in Sapporo! We walked about 5 minutes from the hotel to the JR Tower Apia location. The onigiri, made to order, was hot and perfectly suited for breakfast! No matter where you bite from, you always hit a filling, which is delightful.
Since it was our first time, we ordered the No. 1 bestseller "Okaka Cheese" and the Hokkaido-flavored "Wasabi Beef Soboro," both of which were absolutely delicious! We also recommend the side menu with rich pork miso soup and a pickled vegetable assortment. You must try these!
【Okura Mountain Jump Stadium】
After enjoying delicious onigiri at Arinko, we decided to visit the famous ski jump venue, Okura Mountain Jump Stadium, since the weather was nice! It was the site of the 1972 Winter Olympics, and from the observation deck, we could see the city of Sapporo and the Ishikari Plain—it was an incredibly refreshing experience.
We took a two-person lift to reach the observation deck, and it was fun to speed up the steep mountain. It's easily accessible from Sapporo city by train and bus, taking around 25 minutes. Since it's located at the same station as Maruyama Zoo and Hokkaido Shrine, visiting these places in a set is also recommended!
【Sapporo Olympic Museum】
At the Okura Mountain Jump Stadium, there’s also an Olympic Museum with popular simulators that let you experience ski jumping and bobsledding! The jump simulator, in particular, allows you to experience the jump from the athlete's perspective on the Okura Mountain jump ramp, and your distance is measured—very authentic.
There are also a panoramic theater and a corner for memorabilia of medalists, making the exhibits very worthwhile. It’s a good deal to purchase the entry fee together with the lift ticket.
【Kaiten Sushi Nemuro Hanamaru JR Tower Stellar Place】
This is a spot we visit every time we are in Sapporo! Everything we eat here is so delicious, making it highly recommended. It’s a popular place, so there's always a line, but this time we were lucky to get in immediately because the standing room was available. The standing area doesn’t have a conveyor belt; professional chefs prepare the sushi, making it a great experience.
What we found especially delicious this time was the salmon roe, seared mackerel cheek, and crab soup (only a pocket change!). There are even some unique combinations like squid and garlic chive gunkan, which is fun to try. The ingredients are fresh and the cost performance is great, so be sure to check it out!
Make sure to visit "Hotel Mystays Sapporo Station North Entrance," which is convenient and close to Sapporo Station! I hope this story helps everyone with their travels. If you liked it, please give us a thumbs up!
On the second day, we booked "Hotel Sosei Sapporo M Gallery," which opens in 2024, and on the third day, "Ishikari no Yu Dormy Inn PREMIUM Sapporo" through HafH. We’ll be uploading the stories gradually, so stay tuned for that!