Sapporo Hotels

The original home of Sapporo beer has many fine points of interest to explore. The Sapporo Beer Museum is a popular draw of course and Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill offers superb panoramas of the city. The Susukino nightlife district is one of the most infamous in Japan, with a slew of restaurants, bars, clubs and adult entertainment. For less sinful fun, check out historic Hokkaido Shrine and beautiful Moerenuma Park.

Sapporo History

• Clock Tower – This structure has become a symbol of the city and is the oldest building around.
• Sapporo TV Tower – A copy of the Eiffel Tower that includes a 90m-high observation deck.
• Hokkaido Pioneer Village – This historical village gives a snapshot of the country in the industrialized time.
• JR Tower – Marks the centre of Sapporo and affords incredible panoramic views.
• Former Hokkaido Prefectural Government Building – This lovely red brick structure was built in a Western style.

Sapporo Art & Culture

• Sapporo Art Park – Home to more than 74 contemporary and modern sculptures in Sapporo.
• Sapporo Beer Museum – Offers tours on the history of beer in Japan and samples of different beers.
• Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art – Collection of Japanese and Western art and includes contemporary displays.
• Hokkaido University Botanic Garden – Botanical garden that includes a museum with Hokkaido artefacts that date back to the Meiji era.
• Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art – Home to collections of glass objects and contemporary works of art.

Sapporo Shopping

• Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade – A long, covered shopping area that is home to countless outlets.
• Ishiya Chocolate Factory – See the process chocolate goes through, eat at one of its restaurants or shop in one of the souvenir stores.
• Daiso Sapporo Chuo – A great place to find good bargains and local souvenirs.
• Nijō Ichiba – The place to find the best fish in Sapporo.
• Pole Town – An underground shopping area connected to the train station.

Gay & Lesbian Sapporo

• Rainbow March – This yearly pride parade in Sapporo is held each year in March.
• Lego – A friendly and wonderful bar for women.
• Club Mirror – A welcoming place to relax, have a drink and chat with friends.
• Bar Orb – A place to go for a relaxed environment and wonderful drinks.
• BYCS – A great cruising place to meet new friends.

Sapporo Outdoor

• Odori Park – This park area covers 15 blocks of downtown.
• Sapporo Snow Festival – Held during the first week of February, this is the biggest event in Sapporo and features an ice sculpture competition.
• Moiwayama – This mountain overlooks the city and provides an especially beautiful view at night.
• Asahiyama Park – A natural park and lovely flower garden overlooking the city. A romantic place that is especially beautiful when the cherries blossom in the springtime and full of amazing colors during autumn.
• Moerenuma Park – A popular place with carefully created landscape designs that include a five-storey glass pyramid from which you can see the whole city.

Sapporo Sport

• The Sapporo Dome is home to the Consadole Sapporo, the local soccer team.
• Check out the basketball games held at the Sapporo Community Dome.
• Mount Teine offer some wonderful multilevel ski slopes.
• The Toyota Big Air hosts an international snowboarding event every March in Sapporo's Makomanai Ice Arena.
• The Makomanai Open Stadium hosts local baseball games.

Attractions

• Sapporo Beer Museum
• Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill
• Hokkaido Shrine
• Susukino
• Moerenuma Park

Activities

• Sapporo Snow Festival
• Sapporo Summer Festival
• Yosakoi Soran Festival
• Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters
• Ski Resorts

Restaurants

• Ramen Yokochō
• Aji No Tokeidai
• Sapporo Beer Garden
• Hiraku
• Sky J

Nightlife

• Rad Brothers
• Karaoke Super PIA
• 500 Bar
• Gaijin Bar
• Kirin Beer En

Climate

Sapporo enjoys a humid continental climate with very heavy snowfall in winter and dry, hot summers.

• Winter (December to February) -8-2°C
• Spring (March to May) -4-17°C
• Summer (June to September) 12-26°C
• Fall (October to November) 0-16°C