The Sumiyaki Robota Kushiro chain of izakayas is a local Hokkaido chain that delivers on the promise of its name; literally translated it roughly means: “Charcoal grilled fireside cuisine from Kushiro”, Kushiro being one of Hokkaido’s Northernmost seaports and an…
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,…
May 5th is Children’s Day in Japan, where families raise a line of carp shaped streamers in front of their home, with one carp for each family member. In the past this festival was known as Boy’s Day, with the…
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…
The Sapporo Shiryokan Former Sapporo Court of Appeals is located in Block 13 of Odori Park and together with its flower gardens out front and wooded park behind makes up the western end of the park. It was built in…
Are you looking for a place in the heart of Sapporo with shopping, easy parking, and the option to spend the whole day with your family while enjoying various events? Then look no further. Come to Sapporo Factory! The vast…
This Japan wide chain of sweets shops is especially popular amongst young women for its intricately sculpted cakes, tarts and pastries. They also serve light cafe food in the form of sandwiches, soups and coffee. This location at Stellar Place…
Hokkaido University is one of Japan’s most prestigious universities and is also well ranked internationally. It has been important to Sapporo’s development since its early days as not only a major academic attraction, but with its beautiful, expansive grounds and…
om SELL & BUY opened in 2007 in the 1-chome section of the long-standing Tanuki Koji Shopping Aracde. We are a shop specializing in menswear with a focus on good-looking, high-quality fashion and street clothing brands, with a special focus…
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…
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.…
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…
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 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 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…