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COVID-19 vaccination
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Information about COVID-19 Vaccination in the City of Sapporo (Updated: 12/27)
This page explains how to receive COVID-19 vaccination and other related matters to foreign residents living in Sapporo.
For the most recent information, see Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination NAVIor call Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination Inquiry Center (011-351-8646).
Omicron-Adapted COVID-19 Vaccination
・Target group and sending of vaccination coupon
・Vaccination for people between 12 and 17 years old
1st and 2nd vaccination
Vaccinations for children between 5 and 11 years old
Vaccination for infants (From 6-month-old to 4-year-old)
Procedures for the issuance of vaccination coupon
COVID-19 vacination certificate (Vaccine Passport)
Issuance of vaccination coupons for foreign residents who do not have resident registration
Information and materials on the COVID-19 vaccine
Inquiries about COVID-19 vaccination
Omicron-Adapted COVID-19 Vaccination
The Omicron-Adapted COVID-19 vaccination is currently available for people aged 12 years old and older and who have completed the 2nd dose. You can receive the vaccination after 3 months have passed since the last vaccination.
※You can choose Novavax/Takeda vaccine for your 3rd~5th vaccination (only for over 18 years old). In this case, you need 6 months interval from the previous vaccination. (Novavax/Takeda vaccinations administrate only at medical institutions.)
If you are vaccinated Novavax/Takeda vaccine for your 3rd~5th vaccination after November 8th, you cannot receive Omicron-adapted vaccination.
For the most recent information see the Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination NAVI or inquiry to Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination Inquiry Center (011-351-8646)
Target group and sending of vaccination coupon
- Those who have not completed the 1st and 2nd vaccinations:
You cannot take the omicron-adapted vaccine. Please refer to the "1st and 2nd vaccination" for more details.
- Those who have not completed the 3rd dose:
You can get the omicron-adapted vaccine with the 3rd vaccination coupon you already have. Please see "Make a reservation".
- Those who already have the 4th vaccination coupon but have not been vaccinated yet:
You can get the omicron-adapted vaccine with the 4th vaccination coupon you already have. * A letter notifying you of this will be delivered in an envelope shown in the picture. Please see "Make a reservation".
- Those who have not yet received the 4th vaccination coupon (the 3rd vaccination has been completed):
Vaccination tickets will be sent about 1 week before the date when 3 months will pass since the 3rd vaccination.
- Those who have completed the 4th dose (60 years old or older, people with underlying diseases, health care workers, workers in nursing homes, etc.):
The 5th vaccination coupon will be sent about 1 weeks before the date when 3 months will pass since the 4th vaccination.
※For time being, the Omicron-adapted vaccine is needed to be vaccinated only once in addition to the basic-type of COVID-19 vaccination.

Picture of the envelope that the vaccination coupon is enclosed
[1] Make a reservation
Find a venue to vaccinate and make a reservation.
*You can be vaccinated after 3 months have passed since the previous inoculation. Be sure to check and make a reservation.
Please ask your university or workplace about vaccinations at universities and workplaces (occupational vaccinations).
For the latest information check、Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination NAVI or inquiry to Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination Inquiry Center (011-351-8646)
As of Dec.27↓
Reservation at a medical institution |
Make reservation at a medical institution listed in Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination NAVI. ※At medical institutions, the administrated vaccines are Pfizer's omicron-adapted vaccine or Novavax/Takeda vaccine. |
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Reservation at a mass vaccination site |
Please see Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination NAVI for the details about mass vaccination sites and make reserivation by phone or online. <Reservation by phone> Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination Reservation Center ※Languages: Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean <Online reservation> https://www.sapporo-cov19-vaccine.jp/(Japanese) Instructions for online reservation:Japanese、English、Chinese、Korean、Vietnamese
List of mass vaccination sites currently available and the type of vaccine administrated.↓ (Video-mediated interpretation services available at the mass vaccination site.)
The vaccination dates and time differ depending on the venues. Please check Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination NAVI |
Explanation about vaccines
Pfizer's omicron-adapted vaccine (Japanese)
Moderna's omicron-adapted vaccine (Japanese)
Explanation of vaccines in multiple languages (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)
[2] Fill out the medical questionnaire
Fill out the questionnaire in English or Japanese by referring to the following translation.
English
Simplified Chinese
Korean
Vietnamese
[3] Go to the vaccination venue
【What you need to bring】
・Vaccination coupon
・Filled-out medical questionnaire
・Your ID (Resident card, health insurance card, passport, etc.)
※Make sure you take your body temperature before leaving your place. If you have a fever of 37.5 or higher, or if you feel ill, cancel your reservation.
If you made a reservation at a medical institution, call them directly.
If you made a reservation at a mass vaccination site, call Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination Reservation Center(050-3684-9238).
※As the vaccine is administered on the upper part of your arm, wear clothes that you can easily expose your shoulders.
※People who have had allergic reactions to medicines, foods, cosmetics, etc. may not be able to be vaccinated, depending on the doctor's judgment.
[4] Other
<People who moved out of Sapporo and changed their place of residence (place where you have resident registration)>
Apply to the city where you currently live and receive a vaccination coupon before you get vaccination.
<People who have resident registration in Sapporo but wish to receive vaccination outside of Sapporo>
・If you wish to get vaccination in the medical institution you go to or work, consult with the institution individually.
・If you live outside of Sapporo, consult the city where you currently live.
<People who wish to get vaccination as soon as possible for a certain reason>
See the List of institutions that have slots available and contact the institution directly (Basically in Japanese only).
[5] Instructions after being vaccinated
Procedures for the issuance of vaccination coupon
Please see Procedures for the issuance of vaccination coupon
Vaccination without a coupon
If you have not received the vaccination coupon although 5 months passed since the 2nd/3rd vaccination, there is the way to receive the booster shots.
Please see the following pages; https://www.city.sapporo.jp.e.ain.hp.transer.com/2019n-cov/vaccine/sessyuken_huyou.html
Vaccination for people between 12 and 17 years old
Vaccines to be used: Pfizer vaccine only
Instruction: Japanese Other languages
Vaccination site
For persons between 12 and 15 years old: Medical institutions that offer pediatric vaccination for 5-15 year-olds or Mass Vaccination Sites (Sapporo L Plaza and Sapporo Doctor's Association Building)
※Japan Pediatric Society/Association reccomends vaccination at medical institutions.
※Parent/gurdian’s concent and one of the parents/guardians' accomaniment are required.
See Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination NAVI for the details.
For persons aged 16 and 17 years old: Medical institutions that offer vaccination for people over 16 years old or Mass Vaccination Sites (Sapporo L Plaza and Sapporo Doctor's Association Building)
For more information, see Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination NAVI.
1st and 2nd vaccination
For time being, the vaccines adminstrate for 1st and 2nd shots are not omicron-adapted vaccines (the basic types of vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax).
For the most recent information, see Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination NAVIor call Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination Inquiry Center (011-351-8646).
If you need to ask for reissuance of your vaccination coupon or change your mailing address, you need to go through the procedure.
For more information, see Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination NAVI.
Reservation at a medical institution |
See MHLW COVID-19 Vaccine NAVIfor medical institutions that are offering vaccines and the procedures for making a reservation at medical institutions. Also check Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination NAVI. ※The types of vaccine available are different at each medical institution. Please check before you make a reservation. Explanation of vaccines in multiple languages (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare) |
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Reservation at a mass vaccination site |
Select one of the currently-available mass vaccination sites listed below and make a reservation by phone or online . <Phone> Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination Reservation Center ※Languages: Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean <Online> https://www.sapporo-cov19-vaccine.jp/(in Japanese) Instructions for online reservation:Japanese English Chinese KoreanVietnamese
Mass vaccination sites that are currely avaibale↓(Video-mediated interpretation services available at the mass vaccination site.)
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Instructions after being vaccinated
Pfizer vaccine:Japanese Simple Japanese English Chinese Vietnamese Korean
Moderna vaccine:Japanese English Chinese Vietnamese Korean
Procedures for the issuance of vaccination coupon (first and second vaccinations)
If you have not received a vaccination coupon from the City, you can apply for the issuance of the coupon.
For more details, see Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination NAVI.
Online application
Access the Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination NAVI「Application for the re-issuance of COVID-19 Vaccination Coupon (1st and 2nd shot)」fill out the necessary sections and press send.
Applicaion by phone
Call Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination Inquiry Center (011-351-8646)and tell them your personal infomation (Name, address, date of birth and so on).
Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination Inquiry Center(011-351-8646)
※Open 9:00-18:00 ※Languages: Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean
Vaccinations for children between 5 and 11 years old
Vaccinations are now available for children aged between 5 and 11. Please understand the benefits of preventing the disease and the risks of adverse reactions, and discuss with your child whether or not to get vaccinated. It is not a bad thing not to get vaccinated.
Please see Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination NAVI for more details.
Vaccines to be used:
Pfizer vaccine specifically for 5-11 year-olds (the amount of active ingredients is one third of vaccines used for 12 year-olds and older).
Instructions for Pfizer vaccine: Japanese English Other languages
Number of vaccinations:
・Two doses with a three-week gap between them
・For 3rd dose, it needs more than 5 months interval
Vaccination sites:
Medical institutions that offer vaccination for 5-11 year-olds see the list (Japanese only) from this pageor Mass Vaccination Sites (Sapporo L Plaza)
※For children aged 5-11 years old it is suggested to be vaccinated by his/her home doctor. Especially, those who have chronic disease or allegy, a doctor may advise not to get vaccination.
How to make a reservation: Call a medical institution on the list directly
What to bring to the vaccination site:
①Vaccination coupon ②Filled-out medical questionnaire ③Your child’s ID (resident card, health insurance card, etc.) ④Maternal and child health handbook (Boshi-techo)
Important notes:
・One parent or guardian must accompany the child.
・If your child has a fever or feels sick on the day of vaccination, cancel the reservation and make another reservation at a later date.
・Dress your child in clothes that s/he can expose shoulders easily.
・Your child will be asked to remain seated for at least 15 minutes (sometimes 30 minutes) after vaccination.
・Refrain from strenuous exercise on the day after vaccination.
・Your child can take a bath on the day after vaccination, but be careful not to rub the injected area too hard.
Vaccination for infants (From 6-month to 4-year old)
Sapporo City has sent out the vaccination coupons to the households who raise infants aged between 6 months old and 4 years old (envelope: picture).
From November 7th, vaccination will start at medical institutions that are ready to administrate.
Please see Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination NAVI for the details.
Please discuss with your home doctor or pediatrician if you have any concerns.

Procedures for the issuance of vaccination coupon
Booster shots (3rd, 4th, 5th dose)
If you fall under the following conditions, you will need to go through a procedure to get a vaccination coupon.
For more details, see Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination NAVI(auto-translation).
- Lost /damaged the coupon
- Received the 1st and 2nd (3rd) vaccination in Japan but the record cannot be confirmed by the City due to reasons such as incomplete registration with VRS (Vaccination Record System).
- Received the 1st and 2nd (3rd) vaccination outside Japan, or received one in Japan and one outside Japan (limited to Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Novavax or other vaccines can be approved by Japanese goverment).
※For those who received vaccines other than Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca, appply from the Application for the re-issuance of COVID-19 Vaccination Coupon (1st and 2nd shot).
Apply online (Japanese only)
https://prt.sapporo-cov19-vaccine.jp/
Apply by phone
Call Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination Inquiry Center (011-351-8646)and tell them your personal infomation (Name, address, date of birth and so on).
※If the 2nd (or 3rd) vaccination cannot be confirmed by the City or you would like that the coupon to be sent to other place than your registered address, you need to apply by mail not by phone.
Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination Inquiry Center(011-351-8646)
※Open 9:00-18:00 ※Languages: Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean
Application by mail
1. Print the application form and fill it out.
<Application form>
3rd vaccination
Word:Japanese with Furigana English
PDF:Japanese with Furigana English
4th vaccination
Word:Japanese with Furigana English
PDF:Japanese with Furigana English
5th vaccination
Word:Japanese with Furigana English
PDF:Japanese with Furigana English
2. Send the following items by postmail.
- A filled application form
- A photocopy of the certificate or record of 1st and 2nd (3rd or 4th) vaccinations.
Documents must be sent to:
〒060-8405
札幌市保健所 ワクチン接種担当部
(Vaccination Section, Public Health Office of Sapporo)
※On the envelope, write "Application for COVID-19 Vaccination Coupon Enclosed" in red.
※The postcode must be written clearly. No need to provide address.
1st and 2nd shots
For the details, please seeSapporo COVID-19 Vaccination NAVI.
Apply online
Fill out the online form on this page (auto-translation).
https://www.city.sapporo.jp.e.ain.hp.transer.com/2019n-cov/vaccine/saihakko/saihakko_web_4.html
Apply by phone
Call Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination Inquiry Center (011-351-8646)and tell them your personal infomation (Name, address, date of birth and so on).
※If the 2nd (or 3rd) vaccination cannot be confirmed by the City or you would like that the coupon to be sent to other place than your registered address, you need to apply by mail not by phone.
Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination Inquiry Center(011-351-8646)
※Open 9:00-18:00 ※Languages: Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean
COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate (Vaccine Passport)
If you have completed two doses of vaccine in Sapporo and need a certificate for travelling overseas, you can apply for it by sending the following items by mail:
Application form(Print and fill it out in Japanese or English)
https://www.city.sapporo.jp/2019n-cov/vaccine/documents/format_it.pdf
A copy of your passport (valid one at the time of travel)
A copy of your vaccination coupon (with vaccination stickers on)
Image: https://www.city.sapporo.jp/2019n-cov/vaccine/documents/coupon_.pdf
*These stickers will work as a certificate within Japan.
On the envelop, the following information must be written:
〒060-8405 札幌市保健福祉局ワクチン接種担当部 (Vaccination Section, Health & Welfare Bureau, City of Sapporo)
※No need to provide address, but postal code must be written. Also, please write ワクチン接種証明 申請書在中 on the enevelop if possible.
For more details or information about degital Vaccine Passport, please check City of Sapporo Website. https://www.city.sapporo.jp.e.ain.hp.transer.com/2019n-cov/vaccine/passport.html
Also, check Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Website.
Issuance of COVID-19 vaccination coupons for foreign residents who do not have resident registration
Issuance of COVID-19 vaccination coupons for foreign residents who do not have resident registration due to reasons such as the status of residence is "Temporary Visitor" etc.
Vaccination coupons will be issued to those who entered Japan for a short stay of less than three months, but are still staying in Japan due to unavoidable circumstances such as not being able to return to their home country as a result of travel restrictions, and who wish to get vaccinated.
*Coupons will be issued to those who live in Sapporo and are able to receive vaccination during their stay.
1 Print out the application form and fill it out in Japanese or in English.
<3rd~5th vaccination>
<1st and 2nd vaccination>
2 Send the application form together with all of the following items:
(1)a photocopy of your passport’s photo page (to confirm your name, date of birth, etc.)
(2)a photocopy of your landing permission page
(3)a photocopy of the document to prove that you live in Sapporo.
(e.g. an accommodation certificate, a receipt of accommodation fee, a letter addressed to the applicant)
* If it is difficult to prepare a document described in (3), please contact the Inqury Center or Sapporo Help Desk.

Landing Permission seal
(4) photocopies of the documents to prove your previous vaccinations ※If you apply for 3rd~5th vaccination coupons.
The application form and necessary items must be sent to:
〒060-8405 札幌市保健福祉局 ワクチン接種担当部
Vaccination Section, Health & Welfare Bureau, City of Sapporo
3 You will receive a vaccination coupon from the Sapporo City.
Please make a reservation once you receive a coupon (It may take about 2 weeks). See the following pages for the procedures.
- Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination Inquiry Center
TEL: 011-351-8646 ※Languages:Japanese, English, Chinese, KoreanHours:9:00-18:00 (every day including Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays)
※To prevent the spread of the virus, there is no office provided.
Information and materials on COVID-19 vaccine
Immunity and Vaccines in Animation
The City of Sapporo has created an animation (3 episodes) that explains the process of infection with the novel coronavirus, how immunity works, and how the mRNA vaccine works.
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinet
Inquiries on COVID-19 vaccination
Sapporo COVID-19 Vaccination Inquiry Center |
TEL: 011-351-8646 ※To prevent the spread of the virus, there is no office provided. ※Languages:Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean |
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Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center |
TEL:0120-761770(toll free) ・Japanese, English, Chines, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish:9:00-21:00 ・Thai :9:00-18:00 ・Vietnamese :10:00-19:00 |