This is a solid breakdown of the neighborhoods. I've lived in Sapporo for a few years and would add that the area around Nakajima Park is also great in winter because the park hosts a small but beautiful snow festival site that's way less crowded than Odori. For food in Susukino, skip the main ramen alley and walk a block over to Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho, it's the original one and the shops there have been run by the same families for decades. If you're staying near Sapporo Station, the underground walkway connects to most hotels without going outside, which is a lifesaver in January.

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solid info here, i've been based in sapporo for about 6 years now and one thing the guide doesn't touch on is the maruyama area in summer. the maruyama park zoo is free on certain days and has a cool little petting area with goats and stuff, kids love it. also if you're in susukino for food, hit up a place called ramen shingen on the south side of the main strip, their shio ramen with the smoked egg is better than any miso bowl i've had in the tourist spots and it's usually quieter. for the sapporo station area, the basement of esta has a whole food court called sapporo ramen republic but honestly the real gem is the hokkaido food market on the same floor, you can grab fresh uni and ikura bowls for like ¥1,500 at lunch if you time it right

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honestly this is a really solid guide, i've been living in sapporo for about 4 years now and one thing i'd add is that susukino vs odori isn't just about partying vs sightseeing. odori is way better for families because susukino gets rowdy at night with drunk salarymen and the occasional street brawl, plus odori has that huge underground arcade with shops and food that connects to the subway without freezing your ass off. also for the budget shiroishi tip, it's worth noting that the area around shiroishi station has a killer yakiniku place called jingisukan daikokuya where you can get all-you-can-eat lamb for like ¥2,500, which is stupid cheap compared to central tourist spots

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cool itinerary, you've put real thought into the pacing. one thing i'd add for day 2 is that the ropeway to Moiwa is way better at night than sunset if you're not dead set on photos. the city lights reflecting off the Ishikari Bay are something else, and the restaurant up top does a decent curry that's actually edible unlike most mountain food. also the bus from Maruyama Koen station to the ropeway can be a bit inconsistent, so if you're up for a 15 minute walk through the park it's honestly nicer and you pass the Hokkaido Jingu shrine on the way anyway

for day 3, Moerenuma Park is huge and the bike rental is a good call but they only have those clunky city bikes, not mountain bikes. if you're into the art angle, there's a small Noguchi exhibition inside the glass pyramid that most people miss, it's free and has some of his original sketches for the park. also the bus from Kanjo-dori Higashi runs every 30 mins on weekdays but only once an hour on weekends, so check the timetable at the station or you'll be standing in the cold for a while

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I've done this route a few times and one thing I'd tweak is the timing for the Beer Museum. The tasting flight is fine but the real move is going to the Beer Garden next door, the one with the giant red star. They do a jingisukan set with all-you-can-drink Sapporo Classic for about 3,500 yen and the lamb is way better than Daruma in my opinion. The museum itself is a quick walkthrough, maybe 20 minutes, so plan for the garden to be the main event.

Also on day 1, if you're at Odori Park around lunchtime, skip Ramen Yokocho and walk two blocks east to Yamamoto Ramen on Minami 2-jo. It's a tiny counter with maybe 8 seats and they do a shio ramen with a clear broth that's a nice break from all the miso. The line moves fast and it's open from 11am until they run out, usually around 2pm.

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honestly this is a solid itinerary, you've covered the main bases well. one thing i'd add is that Moerenuma Park is prob best visited in the morning if you can, the light on the glass pyramid is way better then and way fewer people around. also for day 2, if you're up for a small walk from the beer museum, there's a decent little onsen called Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort Onsen that's actually open to non-skiers and it's a nice way to soak after the hike up Moiwa. the view from the outdoor bath is nothing fancy but it's quiet and cheap, like 800 yen.

for the sushi rec on day 3, Sushizen is good but honestly a bit overpriced for what it is. if you're willing to walk 10 mins from Susukino station, try Sushi no Ikkyu instead, similar price range but the rice is way better and they have a lunch set that's a steal at 2,500 yen. just go before 6pm or you'll wait forever

also minor thing, the Clock Tower is kinda underwhelming tbh, it's mostly just a photo spot and the inside is just a small museum. skip it if you're short on time and grab a coffee at the Starbucks inside the TV Tower instead, the view from up there is way better

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