3 Days in Sapporo: Is Late May Hokkaido's Best-Kept Secret?

We went to Sapporo in late May, the one time of year almost no one makes a travel vlog about. No snow, no crowds, and somehow the best weather we've had in Hokkaido. Follow us and Ms. C through 3 days of Sapporo — food, sightseeing, and a running soft serve ranking that got way more competitive than expected. Why late May? Most Hokkaido content is all snow festivals and winter markets, which means this shoulder season is wildly underrated: mild weather, blooming lilacs, and none of the peak-season chaos. If you're planning a Sapporo trip and wondering whether to skip the winter crowds, this is what it's actually like. What's in this video: 3 days, real-time family pacing (with a toddler in tow) Sapporo food spots worth the detour Our Hokkaido soft serve ranking, city by city Honest thoughts on visiting Sapporo off-season If you enjoyed this, subscribe for more of our Japan trips — we're planning to cover more of Hokkaido soon.