Fu’s Snow Area
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…
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Edwin Dun Memorial Hall
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…
100 Yen Clipper Sushi – Hassamu
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…
Hongo Shin Memorial Museum of Sculpture
The works of Shin Hongo（1905-1980, a sculptor and painter born in Sapporo are exhibited at this modern museum located at the foot of Okurayama, near the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium. It houses about 1,400 of Hongo’s sculptures and paintings. The…
Sapporo JRA WINS Racetrack
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…
Chagessai
As of March 2014, lunch is not offered (only dinner is available). Chagessai offers a Chinese dining menu that features yamucha (dim sum) items such as gyoza (pot stickers), tan tan men (spicy noodles) and the most popular; roast Peking…
Hakata Buaiso Bettei
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…
Sumiyaki Robota Kushiro Sapporo Station
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…
Sapporo Seikatei
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,…
Jozankei Keiryu Koinobori
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…
German Christmas Market in Sapporo
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…
Sapporo Court of Appeals Museum
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…
Sapporo Factory
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…
La Maison Ensoleille Table
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
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…