Maruyama Zoo
Maruyama Zoo is located within Maruyama Park just west of Sapporo’s downtown, and is easily accessed by subway from the Maruyama Koen Subway Station. It spans an area of 22.5 hectares and has over 730 animals with more than 160…
Category Sapporo Travel
Sapporo Streetcar
The Sapporo Streetcar is a great way to get a quick, reasonably priced tour of the city. It operates in a rectangular route around the west side of the downtown core between South 1 West 4, and Susukino, via the…
Sapporo Station Shopping Course
Sapporo Station is both the transportation and shopping hub of Sapporo. With direct express train and bus access from Chitose International Airport, it’s the first stop in town for many people. And with its connections to JR Hokkaido train lines,…
Mitsui Outlet Park MOP
Shopping is great in Japan, but why would an International traveller come to Japan to buy brand goods from Europe or America? For those who know about exclusive brands, the answer is simple. Unlike many places in Asia, the buyer…
PROVO
PROVO は、札幌中心部より南西の創成川沿…
Porocle Rental Bicyles
Porocle is a rental bicycle system consisting of specially branded bicycles and docking stations spread out around Sapporo. The name comes from the amalgamation of “SapPORO CyCLE”. It is currently run as a joint venture between engineering consulting company Docon…
Consadole Sapporo
For Consadole’s game schedule, please visit Events – Sports here: Consadole Sapporo is Sapporo’s professional football (soccer) club. Consadole plays in the J. League Division 2 and is based at Sapporo Dome. This dedicated team is a mix of…
Hareruya
Hareruya is an izakaya (Japanese pub) that serves thick soba noodles in a rich fish broth that’s quite similar to ramen. They also have other noodle dishes such as yakisoba stir fried noodles with salad and soup lunch sets. Hareruya…
Kitamaru Paseo
The Kitamaru chain of izakayas serves fresh sashimi and seafood platters, sushi and seafood donburi (rice bowls), in a unique, elegant setting; the entire room is shaped like a tunnel, with a domed roof inlaid with hardwood panels and spot…
Chukarou South 3
The Chukarou Chinese dining chain serves yamucha (dim sum) and other Cantonese style dishes in a spacious setting good for large groups. The dishes are designed for easy sharing amongst groups as well, and the drink plans make this a…
Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
The Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium is famous for having been used as the main ski jump venues during the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics. It’s also used today as a venue of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships and is one…
Nitori Culture Hall
The Nitori Culture Hall is a philanthropic effort by the Nitori Furniture Company, one of Hokkaido’s largest corporations. The hall hosts various art and cultural performances by both national and international artists, with one of the largest halls in Hokkaido…
Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art
The Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art is a small but well designed exhibition space that features both standing displays from local Hokkaido artists and seasonal exhibits by Japanese and international artists. Paintings and sculptures by Hokkaido artists including Eien Iwahashi,…
Miyanomori Ski Jump
The Miyanomori Ski Jump Stadium has hosted a number of winter sports events including the 1972 Winter Olympics and 2007 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. It is famous for being the venue where Japanese ski jumpers won a clean sweep…
Bar on 5
Bar on 5 is a new wine bar located in the Tanuki Koji shopping arcade at West 5. It is located on the second floor, up a flight of stairs. Sister bar to the extremely popular TK6 a block away,…