Sapporo, a city where rich nature and urban functionality are in harmony Sapporo, the host city for the Tokyo Olympic Marathon ,race walk and football, is a city with abundant nature in every season, a comfortable urban environment, and a cultured, sophisticated lifestyle. Residents and visitors are enchanted by Sapporo, with this popular city ranked...
At HOKKAIDO-SAPPORO “FOOD & TOURISM” INFORMATION CENTER in the west concourse of JR Sapporo Station, staff who speak Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean are standing by with a wealth of information for every time of year, from seasonal flowers to skiing, as well as a host of other services to help you make the most of your trip, such as Wi-Fi rental, currency exchange and a charging station. It’s the perfect place to get you started off in Sapporo on the right foot!
A typical scene of summer in Japan—dazzling fireworks blossoming in the sky of Sapporo ●Hokkaido Makomanai Music Fireworks Festival／Due to the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, it will be canceled. Please check the official website for more details.●Doshin UHB Fireworks Festival／Due to the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, it will be canceled. Please check the official website...
The Ishikari Asobeach (Ishikari Bay Beach Swimming Destination) is one of the few beach swimming destinations in Hokkaido, located in the outskirts of Sapporo. With rentals available for swimming tubes and barbecue sets that include ingredients and equipment, you can take part in various activities even if you arrive empty-handed. Enjoy a day at the beach combined with a visit to the nearby hot spring, cafés, and a park with around 180 types of wild plants.
Jozankei Nature Luminarie is a summer event held at night in an onsen resort town using lights and video imagery. After the sun goes down, flower-like lights are used to light up Futami Suspension Bridge and Toyohira River, producing a magical ambience. Why not stay overnight in the onsen resort town and take a walk in the cool evening while wearing a yukata?
Sapporo Craft Beer Forest is an early summer event held in Sapporo for those who enjoy craft beer. This event allows visitors to sample craft beer made in Sapporo and other parts of Japan at a ski area in summer surrounded by forest. Held from noon until late evening; be sure to check out this event for good food and drinks while taking in the refreshing breeze of the North Country.
Kamokamo River Nostalgia is an event showcasing Japanese culture, held at Nakajima Park and temples in the Susukino district of Sapporo. Enjoy hands-on classes about the tea ceremony and letter carving (making personal seals), as well as performances of Ainu music and other attractions. A wear-and-go kimono rental service is also offered, so you can stroll around the event grounds dressed in a kimono.
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Check out a Sapporo beer hall to taste delicious draft beer straight from the brewery and a local specialty dish called Genghis Khan. This beer hall is located inside a classic red brick building restored from its former days as a malt factory. Here, you can enjoy Hokkaido-only Sapporo Classic and limited edition Sapporo Five Star beer only served in the beer garden. Be sure to explore Japan’s only beer museum located next door, too.
Sapporo Dome is the first dome in the world equipped with a system for switching between turf for baseball and football. Sapporo Dome is the northern most all-weather dome in Japan. The stadium is home to the professional football team Consadole Sapporo and professional baseball team Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters. The dome features the world’s first “hovering system,”...
Hokkaido has become another word for “delicious taste”, and Sapporo is the place where various delicious foods are gathered from all over Hokkaido. The Sapporo Central Wholesale Market, the biggest in Hokkaido, is a pillar of Sapporo’s food culture. The nearby “Sapporo Central Wholesale Market Curb Market”, where general customers may enjoy dining and shopping, is bustling with tourists and Sapporo locals coming to hunt for seafood, vegetables and fruits gathered from various parts of Hokkaido. The Nijo Market in downtown Sapporo is a famous market that was first established in the early Meiji period, and is the place to go if you are eager to experience Hokkaido’s taste of the season. Have a go at the sashimi-topped rice and sushi that make full use of the fresh seafood just arriving in the morning, or have crabs still crawling in water tanks boiled on the spot. We invite you to come and experience the unique taste of the market.
Hokkaido produces many fruits, wheat and dairy productsSapporo is the “Kingdom of Sweets” where many craftspeople gather Hokkaido has given birth to many nationally famous confectionery makers due to the availability of dairy products such as milk and butter, fruits and beans which become the foundation of the sweets. The cake and soft ice cream...
