Durandelle is an elegant French restaurant that serves organic dishes made with fresh Hokkaido vegetables. It’s a very nice location for lunch with friends or for couples out for a date in the evening. The interior is bright, elegant, and…
Gokoku Shrine, also known as Nakajima Park Shrine, is a pretty little shrine located at the southern end of Nakajima Park. The Nakajima Park summer festival starts here before the parade winds its way to Hokkaido Shrine at Maruyama Park.…
For those both arriving and on their way out of Sapporo, a great place for those that feel like a pint of Guinness is the Irish Pub O’Neill’s at Sapporo Station! O’Neill’s can be found in the gallery between the…
Kopitiam is a Singapore style restaurant located in Block 7 of the Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade. Both the cuisine and decor are authentic Singaporean and it’s very popular with locals and tourists alike. It’s always busy here, so it’s best…
Try out the downhill luge, Olypmic style skeleton, or practice your ski and snowboard skills at Fu’s Snow area! Fu’s is one of the closest hills to downtown Sapporo and is a good place a variety of snow sports. Unlike…
This restaurant has been closed as of March 2014. Don’t follow the tourists. It is true the world over. Many places where tourists shop and dine tend to be a little more expensive. That is why more visitors are travelling…
Sapporo racetrack is the northernmost racetrack managed by the Japan Racing Association, and has been in operation for more than a century, since 1907. Hokkaido has a strong horse racing culture, as many of Japan’s most successful racehorses are bred…
This Japanese izakaya is famous for its motsu nabe (pork chittlins), which is said to contain a large amount of collagen which is good for the skin, making it popular amongst the female demographic. Located in a historic character building…
Seikatei was built in 1880 as a reception hall for guests of the Hokkaido Development Commission. It was the first building of its kind built in Sapporo. It’s located just west of Sapporo Station, south of the Hokkaido University campus,…
Taking place at the same time as the Sapporo White Illumination Festival, The German Christmas Market celebrates the sister city relationship between Sapporo and Munich. Block 2 of Odori Park is filled with a variety of shops and Christmas themed…
This small, classy cocktail bar/izakaya chain features an electric blue decor and extensive cocktail list that makes it very popular for parties and groups. In fact, the menu is primarily aimed at parties, with a 2 hour all you can…
Built on a hilltop in Sapporo’s Toyohira-ku, the Sapporo Dome is visible from many parts of the city and as such is one of Sapporo’s landmarks. It’s home to both the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters baseball team and the Consadole…
Snowmobile Land Sapporo is one of the largest snowmobile tour companies in the world, with over 90 kilometers of courses that wind through a variety of terrain from forests to mountain peaks. Tours range from 60 to 90 minutes and…
Hokuo bread is a Hokkaido-wide chain of bakeries. The Hokuo Bread Museum seeks to honor the history and traditions of bread making, with a special focus on Scandinavian bread culture. The building itself is built in the Scandinavian-style. There are…
Yasai no Umami is a unique organic izakaya that serves healthy vegetarian dishes, with a special focus on local Hokkaido produce. It’s very popular with young females and the health conscious. The focus is primarily on the lunch and dinner…