City in Hokkaido, Japan
Internet in Sapporo: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Sapporo?
Median fixed broadband in Japan is 234 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Chains near Sapporo Station and Odori offer outlets and reliable wifi; independent cafés vary. Coworking is limited.
Getting online in Sapporo
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is standard in most apartments; about 4,000–6,000 JPY a month, and furnished rentals often include it. |
| Cafés and coworking | Chains near Sapporo Station and Odori offer outlets and reliable wifi; independent cafés vary. Coworking is limited. |
| Outages | Occasional winter storm delays on trains |
| Tourist SIM | Data-only SIMs and eSIMs sold at airports and Bic Camera or Yodobashi, about ¥2,000–6,000; voice numbers need a residence card. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | docomo, au, SoftBank, Rakuten Mobile |
| Monthly data plan | ¥3,000–5,000 ($19–32) |
Coworking in Sapporo
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in East Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 362 Mbps | 89 Mbps |
| Macau | 322 Mbps | — |
| Taiwan | 298 Mbps | 111 Mbps |
| South Korea | 251 Mbps | 251 Mbps |
| China | 238 Mbps | 176 Mbps |
| Japan | 234 Mbps | 66 Mbps |
| Mongolia | 86 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Sapporo?
Median fixed broadband in Japan is 234 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Chains near Sapporo Station and Odori offer outlets and reliable wifi; independent cafés vary. Coworking is limited.
Which SIM card should I get in Sapporo?
Data-only SIMs and eSIMs sold at airports and Bic Camera or Yodobashi, about ¥2,000–6,000; voice numbers need a residence card.
Can I use an eSIM in Japan?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Japan
- docomo
- au
- SoftBank
- Rakuten Mobile
- Sapporo City Transportation Bureau
- New Chitose Airport
- Sapporo Snow Festival
- Welcome to Sapporo
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.