Originally Posted by
mapleg
Hmm... I have been to Japan more times than I can remember, but never to Sapporo and only once to Hokkaido (and that was Hakodate).
After reading these posts, sounds like I have not missed much by not heading to Sapporo.
It's not much of a sightseeing town, IMO. However, it has one of the biggest single nightlife districts in Japan (along with Kabukicho in Tokyo and Nakasu in Fukuoka). Also, it's a good base for trips elsewhere in Hokkaido.