When comparing Nagasaki vs Sapporo, the Slant community recommends Nagasaki for most people. In the question“What are the best cities to visit in Japan besides Tokyo and Kyoto?” Nagasaki is ranked 7th while Sapporo is ranked 12th.
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Pros
Pro Atomic bomb memorial
Pro Castella sponge cakes
When the Polish first came to Japan through Nagasaki's ports, they brought with them their egg-based sponge cakes. 400 years later, Nagasaki has really refined their recipes, and this cake is one of the favorite desserts of Japan. Some of the historical shops still operate their flagships in Nagasaki, where the cake is exquisite and service and impeccable (change is doled out in completely new bills with consecutive numerical codes).
Pro Beautiful night-view
Nagasaki was rated as one of the best night views in all of Japan. Given its unique coastal structure, there are several great viewpoints around the city.
Pro Capital of nothern-style, miso-based ramen
There are two main styles of ramen in Japan, Hakata and Sapporo. For ramen-lovers, a visit to Sapporo for the northern-style ramen would go hand-in-hand with a visit to Hakata.
Pro Annual Snow Festival
The annual festival in February showcases hundreds of ice/snow sculptures. Some as small as a life-size pikachu, others are full-size illuminated light-show castles. Along with all the sculptures are music, food, and game events.
Cons
Con Underdeveloped public transportation system
Con Can be very cold
Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido, which is known for its snowy season. There are months where the sidewalks are on-and-off covered with snow.