Living in Ishikari

A satellite city north of Sapporo that has no railway at all. Its character is defined by being an industrial city around the new port on Ishikari Bay, one of Hokkaido's leading logistics ports, and rents are clearly cheaper than in Sapporo itself. However, the bus ride to the city center takes 45 to 50 minutes, and you should be prepared for the fact that buses become unreliable and traffic jams are frequent during heavy winter snow.

Ishikari is a port and logistics city adjoining the north of Sapporo. It is close to the Sapporo urban area with good access by car, and with large plots of land, rents are low, making it a good place for a calm suburban life while saving money. However, with no railway, people depend heavily on buses and cars, and getting around in winter is a burden. It suits families and office workers who want low housing costs and a quiet environment and can get around by car.