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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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 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,…
The Sunroute hotel chain is a good standard line of business hotels that is ubiquitous throughout Japan. For many business travelers it’s a home away from home. For traditional Japanese service and basic, reasonably priced accommodation it’s a good option.…
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…
The R&B Hotel chain is owned by parent company Washington hotels. This is their most basic Budget hotel option. It’s good for a bed to sleep in and that’s about it, but fine if you don’t plan to spend much…
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…
Hiraoka Park is a free park administered by Sapporo city, with over 1,200 ume (Japanese plum) trees. In the spring these trees blossom beautifully as a pink or a pale green/white flower, and are second in popularity only to the…
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…
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…
Edwin Dun was an American cattle rancher who was invited to come and assist with the development of Hokkaido. He stayed from 1868-1912, assisting with the agricultural development of Hokkaido, and becoming known as the father of dairy farming in…