By Jr Train
The JR above-ground trains are reasonably priced and a good option for traveling in Sapporo and surroundings. The trains arrive and depart at specific times. You'll most likely want to take a JR train to and from New Chitose also known as Shin-Chitose airport.
By Streetcar
A streetcar of relatively little utility to most visitors trundles around the southwestern side of Sapporo, connecting to the subway at Susukino. Its most important stops are probably the Chuo Library Main Public Library in Sapporo and the Mt. Moiwa Ropeway. It's most useful in winter, when walking the icy footpaths to get to the library or otherwise less-accessible south-western areas of the city becomes quite treacherous. Single-trip tickets are ¥170. They also sell a "Do-san-ko Pass" on weekends and holidays which allows you to ride all you want for a day for ¥300. Since this is less than the cost of 2 normal trips, it is usually advisable to buy this if you are going to make a round trip on an eligible day.
Cigarette Smoking In The Downtown Area
Just a warning for those of you that are smokers, Downtown Sapporo is a smoke free area - public streets and public facilities. There are designated areas where you can smoke on the streets, and you will risk fines if you smoke outside these areas. There are still smoking areas in most cafes etc. Cigarette vending machines now require an age-identification card.