Composite profile
Overall score
79/100
Use the Sapporo profile to compare cost framing, mobility, and cold-climate-resilience signals alongside Tokyo and other Japanese metros.
Overall79/100
Affordability74/100
Air quality80/100
Energy72/100
Japan / East Asia
Sapporo, Japan City Intelligence
Sapporo is Hokkaido's largest metro, with cold-climate planning, winter-economy activity, and rail-grid form used for cross-region Japanese comparison. Sapporo is a east asia city of about ~2.6M metro in Japan. On the composite city-intelligence score, Sapporo sits around the indexed median (79/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~2.6M metro
Image credit: Image: Hideki Uchida (セラ) / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Overall city intelligence
Good79/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Sapporo data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 79/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 74/100 | Sapporo's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 80/100 | Sapporo's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 72/100 | Sapporo's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 77/100 | Sapporo's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 76/100 | Sapporo's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 74/100 | Sapporo's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 74/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety88/100
Low crime91/100
Personal safety90/100
Night safety82/100
Road safety84/100
Sapporo ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (88/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life84/100
Healthcare94/100
Education94/100
Green space47/100
Cleanliness95/100
Infrastructure100/100
Mobility80/100
Sapporo has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness83/100
Education94/100
Green space47/100
Overall safety88/100
Sapporo scores very high for family living (83/100), helped by education access, safety and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability84/100
Walkability94/100
Cycling84/100
Infrastructure100/100
Sapporo is very high for remote workers (84/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability82/100
Healthcare94/100
Cleanliness95/100
Outdoor lifestyle26/100
Sapporo is very high for retirement (82/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Sapporo
Local public safety guidance for Sapporo, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Police | 11024/7 | — |
| Ambulance and fire | 11924/7 | 119 routes to both fire and emergency medical services. |
| Fire and ambulance | 11924/7 | — |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Sapporo, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Japan emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- National Police Agency, Japan: National Police Agency of Japan
Used as the primary attribution for Japan's 110 police and 119 fire and ambulance emergency numbers.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Sapporo
Healthcare context for Sapporo, with national-level information from Japan where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Sapporo, see the Japan healthcare profile.
Healthcare sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan
Used as the primary attribution for Japanese public-health context.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Sapporo
Local mobility context for Sapporo, with national-level context from Japan where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Sapporo, see the Japan transport profile.
Transport sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Japan: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Used as the primary attribution for Japanese national transport and aviation context.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Sapporo. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Sapporo
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Sapporo will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Sapporo air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Sapporo drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Sapporo
Is Sapporo worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (84/100) and a industrial city economy.
Is Sapporo good for families?
Excellent (83/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Sapporo affordable?
More affordable than average; about ¥225,000/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Sapporo?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Sapporo's main industries?
Mainly manufacturing, automotive, tourism.
What is the climate in Sapporo?
A humid subtropical climate, averaging about 15.6°C.
Does Sapporo have universities?
Higher education is excellent (80/100).
What is healthcare like in Sapporo?
Healthcare access is excellent (80/100).
Is Sapporo good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (76/100).
What nature is near Sapporo?
No major nature destinations are indexed within day-trip range.
Explore Sapporo modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Sapporo
Sapporo's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Sapporo
Sapporo's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Sapporo
Sapporo's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Sapporo
Sapporo's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Sapporo
Sapporo's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Sapporo
Sapporo's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Sapporo
Cost of living estimates for Sapporo — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Sapporo
Climate profile for Sapporo — Humid Subtropical climate, annual average 15.6°C, comfort score 69/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Sapporo
Economy and jobs profile for Sapporo — industrial city, economy score 80/100, key industries including manufacturing, automotive, tourism. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Sapporo
Education profile for Sapporo — student city, education score 76/100, 6 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Sapporo
Healthcare and retirement profile for Sapporo — major healthcare center, healthcare score 80/100, retirement score 76/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Estimate a monthly budget for Sapporo
Estimate a monthly budget for Sapporo using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Sapporo
Plan a trip budget for Sapporo using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Sapporo
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Sapporo. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Tokyo, Japan
Same region · about 835 km from Sapporo. Explore Tokyo's city intelligence profile.
Nagoya, Japan
Same region · about 956 km from Sapporo. Explore Nagoya's city intelligence profile.
Kyoto, Japan
Same region · about 1016 km from Sapporo. Explore Kyoto's city intelligence profile.
Osaka, Japan
Same region · about 1058 km from Sapporo. Explore Osaka's city intelligence profile.
Daegu, South Korea
Cross-border · about 1337 km from Sapporo. Explore Daegu's city intelligence profile.
Sapporo FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Sapporo, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Sapporo
Is Sapporo worth visiting?
Sapporo has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as nearby parks and countryside within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Sapporo?
Sapporo has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 84/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Sapporo?
A single resident of Sapporo spends roughly ¥225,000 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near ¥120,000. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Japan. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Sapporo?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Sapporo is very high for remote workers (84/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Sapporo?
Sapporo's labour market is very strong, with opportunities concentrated in manufacturing, technology and tourism and hospitality. Sapporo has a manufacturing-oriented economy with strengths in manufacturing, automotive and tourism.
Is Sapporo good for digital nomads and remote work?
Sapporo offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 84/100.
What are the education options in Sapporo?
Sapporo is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Business and Environmental Sciences.
Is Sapporo a good place to study?
Sapporo offers a very strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Sapporo?
Sapporo has a major healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 80/100. Residents have very strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Sapporo a good place to retire?
Sapporo offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 76/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Sapporo?
Sapporo has a humid subtropical climate, averaging about 15.6°C annually with roughly 1500 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Sapporo a safe place to live?
Sapporo ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (88/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
How easy is it to get around Sapporo?
Sapporo indexes a walkability score of 94 and a cycling score of 84 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Sapporo?
Sapporo has limited indexed nature destinations within day-trip range.
Is Sapporo good for families?
Sapporo scores very high for family living (83/100), helped by education access, safety and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Sapporo?
Sapporo rates 26/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 47/100 for green space.
Interpretation
Use the Sapporo profile to compare cost framing, mobility, and cold-climate-resilience signals alongside Tokyo and other Japanese metros. Its standout dimensions are air quality (80/100) and safety (77/100). The area most worth watching is energy (72/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Japan country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Sapporo appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- World Health Organization: WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines
Used to normalize air-quality indicators toward health-protective benchmarks.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.