Odori Park hosts several outdoor events, and the entire city rejoices in the arrival of the short but exciting northern summer|June to August

From June to August, events for enjoying Sapporo’s short summer are packed with people. The Hokkaido Shrine Festival and Yosakoi Soran Festival in June mark the arrival of early summer, while in July there are music-related events including the Pacific Music Festival (PMF) and Sapporo City Jazz. Beer gardens, another favorite summertime tradition in Odori, also appear at this time. These events and more ensure that Sapporo locals get out and enjoy the summer to the fullest. Hokkaido has no sticky and humid rainy season like the main island of Honshu, so one of Sapporo’s draws is its comfortable summertime weather. While on some days it can be hot during the daytime even in a t-shirt, the wind at night can be chilly, so be sure to bring a thin long sleeve shirt.

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A comprehensive list of fun things to do In the summertime in Sapporo

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Recommended summer cuisine in Sapporo, made from ingredients gathered from every region in Hokkaido

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Enjoy craft beer! Try your hand at Sapporo beer tourism

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DIY-style dining

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Get out of Sapporo to drive around nearby wheat-growing towns

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Guide to Sapporo mountain climbing even beginners can enjoy

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Jozankei Nature LuminarieJune 1 - October 31, 2023From Futami Park to Futami Suspension Bridge, Jozankei Onsen Nishi 4, Minami-ku, Sapporo
Hokkaido Shrine FestivalJune 14 - 16, 2023Hokkaido Shirine, Nakajima Park
YOSAKOI Soran FestivalJune 7 – 11, 2023Odori Park, Special stages built in various areas in the city
Sapporo Summer Festival July 21 - August 16, 2023Odori Park, Sapporo Tanukikoji Shopping District, Susukino District

Fukushi-kyosan Sapporo Odori Beer GardenJuly 21 - August 16, 2023Odori-nishi 5-chome to 11-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Pacific Music Festival (PMF)July 12 - August 1, 2023Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara, Sapporo Art Park
Sapporo City JazzJuly 15 -December 26 2023Odori Park, Sapporo City Hall, Outdoor Stage of Sapporo Art Park
Sapporo Craft Beer ForestAugust 19 – 20, 2023Sapporo Bankei Ski Area, Bankei 410, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Hokkaido MarathonAugust 27, 2023Odori Park and other locations
The Rising Sun Rock Festival 2023 in EzoAugust 11 – 12, 2023Stage next to Tarugawa Pier, New Port of Ishikari (Zenibako 5-chome, Otaru)