Helpful Hints for Enjoying Sapporo in Winter -Goods-
Winter in Sapporo is full of outdoor activities starting with the “Sapporo Snow Festival” and various other events and snow activities.
Here are some winter protection goods that will help you enjoy your tour during Sapporo’s cold winter
It’s easy to slip and fall on frozen winter roads. Take slow, small steps when walking on such surfaces. Enjoy an accident-free tour of Sapporo.
Nonskid Soles
Cleats that can be strapped on over your shoes or nonslip grips that can be attached to the soles of your shoes are available for about 1,000.
Available at: Shoe stores, convenience stores, drug stores, etc.
Slip Prevention Sand
Roads in the heart of Sapporo are interspersed with “sand boxes” containing sand for slip prevention. The sand is available for use by all pedestrians and we recommend its use for safely walking across frozen road surfaces.
Check this information website! →
Disposable Heating Pad
Great for keeping your hands and feet warm. A pack of 10 can be purchased for about 300, they are available in large or small sizes and consist of pads that can be attached to your clothes or worn in your shoes.
Available at: Convenience stores, drug stores, 100 shops, etc.
Hot Drinks
Hot drinks can be purchased from vending machines and convenience stores 24 hours a day. Hot drinks are great for warming your body parts and fingertips as well.
The red/orange labels indicate the hot drinks in vending machines. In convenience stores, hot drinks are stored in special display cases. Look for the drinks with the orange caps.
