Sapporo ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Sapporo
What our students said about Sapporo
I spent most of my evenings with the host family and just went out a few times with other students to Izakaya, so I cannot really comment on nightlife. I did a few trips outside Sapporo. There was too little time to be able to give authoritative responses to the questions above, but overall I am happy to have come to Sapporo and intend to come here again!
Germany
Weather ok now, really cold in winter and lots of snow! Sapporo itself is easy to explore, but after three weeks it is no longer sooo interesting in the city center.
Germany
not very "Japanese"... when compared to other cities. (at least in terms of architecture, history and cultural sites)
Switzerland
Very quiet city (although 2 million inhabitants)
Switzerland
Not really interesting after several stays.
Germany
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Sapporo
JaLS was the best Japanese language school I have attended so far. Teachers are excellent, teaching is well structured, and class sizes small. The private lessons helped a lot to address my weaknesses. All students in my class were at my level. All was in Japanese, which greatly helped me to improve my communication skills. There were many interesting and enjoyable activities/excursions, so I made many new contacts. JaLS staff was very friendly and supportive.
28 April 2024
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 64 years
Great teachers and staff. Great activities. So easy to make friends fast.
Really excellent
18 December 2023
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 44 years
Most everything, the infrastructure and the location are great! I also appreciated the flexibility when it came to last minute changes.
15 April 2023
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 50 years
The good mix between learning and leisure. You learn a lot at school, but still have a lot of time for other things.
Very good school. You make friends very quickly. The cultural activities are sometimes a bit expensive for what you get on offer. And sometimes certain activities are badly organized (especially the free activities). But all in all, I had a great time at school.
14 July 2019
Course: Standard Course - 10 weeks
Student age: 26 years
Very friendly atmosphere, small classes
10 January 2019
Course: Standard Course - 12 weeks
Student age: 53 years
Information about Sapporo
Key Facts about Sapporo
- Price index excluding rent: 87* (13% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 115* (15% more expensive than New York)
- Price index food only:85* (15% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Japan average):
0.00 ¥ (45% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 100 V
- Frequency: 60 Hz / 50 Hz
Weather in Sapporo
What to do in Sapporo
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 30 minutes, 40 minutes.
Main stops: New Chitose Airport, Sapporo
Taxi: 40 minutes drive to city center of Sapporo