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…
Category Sapporo Travel
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,…
Ruri No Shizuku
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…
Hotel Sunroute New Sapporo
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.…
Sapporo Dome
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…
R&B Hotel
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…
Snowmobile Land Sapporo
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…
Hiraoka Park Ume Festival
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…
Hokuo Bread Museum
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…
Kopitiam Singapore Dining
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…
Yasai no Umami
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…