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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| イベント | 日時 | 会場 |
|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido Shrine Festival | June 14–16, 2019 | Hokkaido Shirine, Nakajima Park |
| YOSAKOI Soran Festival | June 5–9, 2019 | Odori Park, Special stages built in various areas in the city |
| Sapporo Summer Festival | July 19–August 16, 2019 | Odori Park, Sapporo Tanukikoji Shopping District, Susukino District |
| Jozankei Nature Luminarie | June 10- October 20, 2020 | From Futami Park to Futami Suspension Bridge, Jozankei Onsen Nishi 4, Minami-ku, Sapporo |
| Sapporo Craft Beer Forest | Sapporo Bankei Ski Area, Bankei 410, Chuo-ku, Sapporo | |
| Fukushi-kyosan Sapporo Odori Beer Garden | July 19–August 14, 2019 | Odori-nishi 5-chome to 11-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo |
| Pacific Music Festival (PMF) | Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara, Sapporo Art Park | |
| Sapporo City Jazz | July 4- October 7 2020 | Odori Park, Sapporo City Hall, Outdoor Stage of Sapporo Art Park |
| Hokkaido Marathon | August 25, 2019 | Odori Park and other locations |
| The Rising Sun Rock Festival 2019 in Ezo | Stage next to Tarugawa Pier, New Port of Ishikari (Zenibako 5-chome, Otaru) |
