Hokkaido University’s motto is “boys, be ambitious!” Its campus is full of ambition, history, and nature. Hokkaido University first opened as Sapporo Agricultural College in 1876. Its historical buildings and elm and gingko trees draw many tourists. The “Elm Forest” located to the left of the main entrance of the University was once the sericulture...
This large business complex located next to Odori Park produces a high-quality northern life. Consisting of five floors (from the 1st to 4th floors and the second basement floor), ODORI BISSE has a range of specialty stores and shops in various genres from all over Hokkaido including food, sweets, shopping and beauty, which meet its...
Many locals gather at Odori Park to eat lunch and take walks. Experience the seasons through flower beds, trees, and events carried out at the park. Odori Park is an oasis with 92 types of trees including lilacs and elm stands located in the middle of a business district. On its lawns and around its...
Check out this official souvenir shop that carries products certified by the local brand Sapporo Style. We recommend the sundries developed by local artists and businesses, fashion items, and skin care products to take home as souvenirs. The shop is conveniently located at the entrance to JR Tower Observatory T38, which is directly connected to Sapporo Station.
Kita Kitchen is a specialty shop that carries high quality products made in Hokkaido and discovered by the buyers of Marui Imai department store. Here, you can find many unique and hidden gems, from processed goods that make great souvenirs to seasonal ingredients and freshly made confections that can be eaten on the spot. Be sure to stop by the next time you’re around Sapporo’s underground shopping street.
Sapporo’s leading dance club is an entertainment space that offers a range of special female-only services.
Located on the eastern edge of Odori Park, the Sapporo TV Tower offers a 360° view of Sapporo. Completed in 1956, Sapporo TV Tower is located in Nishi 1-chome, or the eastern edge of Odori Park, which divides central Sapporo into northern and southern zones. It has been a Sapporo landmark and witnessed the development of the city...
Sato Suisan carries an extensive lineup of salmon products made only from seasonal all-natural autumn salmon using traditional methods
Autumn in Hokkaido is the season when salmon return to the river of their birthplace. Salmon is a food source that is deeply intertwined with the lives of the people of Hokkaido, so much so that it is commonplace for people to hand-make pickled salmon roe in their own homes. There are also many traditional salmon dishes prepared in Hokkaido, and the specialty restaurants that serve these dishes are unique to the region. Here, we will introduce the Sake no Marukame salmon specialty store, which is famous for its sashimi salmon.
A yoga studio popular with visitors since there is no membership fee and instructors speak English
Established as a hotel by the Hokkaido Development Commission, Hoheikan was opened in 1881 on the occasion of Emperor Meiji's official visit to Sapporo. After moving to its current location in Nakajima Park, it was reopened as a wedding venue. The building was rebranded as a civic exchange center following the completion of its restoration work in 2016. The architecture of the early Meiji period and rich displays of history throughout, including reproductions of the guest rooms, are highlights of any visit to Hoheikan.
Yumedaichi Hokkaido Guide Taxis are sightseeing taxis that serve customers with excellent knowledge of Sapporo and Hokkaido, and conscientious customer service. If you tell them your desired sightseeing location or food, they will guide you on an appropriate course depending on the time. There are also some drivers who cater to visitors speaking foreign languages, so please give the service a try!
