| Opening Hourse | 07:00 - 23:00 |
| Closed | Open everyday |
| Contact | https://www.odori-bisse.com/ |
| Notes | Shopping mall, 4 floors, restaurants, shopping, sweets and coffee shop |
| Getting There | Odori Bisse is located in central Sapporo. It overlooks Odori Park and is part of the Hokuyo Bank building. It is only a 1 minute walk from Odori subway station. 〒060-0042 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Odorinishi, 3 Chome-7 Hokuyo Odori Center |
Odori Bisse is a very small shopping complex in the center of Sapporo. It is right across from Odori Park and is part of the Hokuyo Bank building. It is a popular building as it is in a busy area. Odor Bisse is made up of five floors which includes a basement floor, a ground floor and three upper floors. The basement floor has a Seicomart on it and a seating area, plus a cosmetics store. The ground floor or first floor is a sweets and coffee shop called Kinotoya. Kintoya has outside seating and nice views onto the street. The 2nd floor has a few more stores including ‘Tokumitsu Coffee Shop’, ‘Somes’ which is a leather goods store, and if you are looking for some fine Japanese arts and crafts then there is ‘Yuiq’. Yuiq sells Japanese home made items from all around Hokkaido. The 3rd floor has a crab an seafood restaurant, a couple of boutique stores, and a couple of beauty stores for skin, nails, and eyes. The 4th floor is made up wholly of restaurants and is a good area to dine.
| 4th floor | Meat Kappo Tamura (yakiniku, steak, sukiyaki) 11:00 - 14:30 lunch / 17:00 - 22:00 dinner. ¥5000 - ¥10,000 Aburiya (charcoal grill and sushi restaurant) 11:00 - 15:00 lunch / 17:00 - 22:00 dinner. ¥1500 lunch ¥6000 dinner Shingozen Soba (lunch) / Creative Izakaya (dinner) 11:00 - 15:00 lunch / 17:00 - 21:00 dinner. ¥3500 dinner Sushi Natsume 11:30 - 15:00 lunch / 17:00 - 22:30 dinner ¥2000 lunch ¥6000 dinner Otaru Sanko Public Bar 11:30 - 14:30 lunch / 17:00 - 23:00 dinner ¥2000 dinner Cafe & Champagne (bar and restaurant) 11:00 - 15:00 lunch / 17:00 - 23:00 dinner ¥4000 drink and 5 dishes Omurice OMS (omelette rice) 11:00 - 21:00 |
| 3rd floor | Shining Kagayoi (crab and shabu shabu restaurant) 11:30 - 14:00 lunch / 17:30 - 22:30 dinner Nihondo Kampo Boutique (Chinese medicine boutique) 11:00 - 20:00 Beautiful Eye (eyelash curl extension salon) 11:00 - 20:00 Arucamo (women's clothing and imported goods) 10:00 - 22:00 Yag Beauty Clinic (cosmetic clinic) 10:00 - 19:00 Sertoli (cellulite care specialty store) 10:00 - 21:00 Miya (beauty salon and nail salon) 11:00 - 20:00 |
| 2nd floor | Tokumitsu Coffee Cafe & Beans 10:00 - 19:00 (August 1st to October 31st) Somes (leather goods) 10:00 - 20:00 Yuiq (Japanese goods) 10:00 - 20:00 |
| 1st floor | Kinotoya (sweets and cafe) 10:00 - 20:00 |
| Basement 1 floor | Seico Mart (convenience store) 07:00 - 22:00 Ainz & Tulpe (cosmetics store) 10:00 - 21:00 |
| Population | 163,084 |
| Size | 619.34 km2 |
| Contact | https://www.city.obihiro.hokkaido.jp/ |
| Location / Getting There | Obihiro is located in central Hokkaido to the south east. It is a 2 and a half hour drive east from Sapporo. By train it takes 3 hours 20 minutes on average. |
Obihiro was the area first settled by Benzo Yoda in May 1883, and became a city on April 1, 1933. In 1957 the villages of Taishō and Kawanishi merged with Obihiro, bringing it to its current size. Obihiro has a large agricultural sector that revolves around large scale farming. The main crops produced are wheat, potatoes, beets, and beans. Obihiro has one of Japan’s cleanest rivers that flows through its city limits. Obihiro is famous for the unique style of horse racing that takes place at the city’s horse racetrack. Hokkaido farmers in the 1900s had tug-of-war contests between their work horses to judge their strength and value. This gradually became a more formalized event and eventually became the racing we know today as Ban’ei horse racing. Obihiro is famous for ‘butadon’ (a glazed pork dish on rice) and mutton which is called ‘Jingisukan’ named after Ghengis Khan. It is also famous for potatoes and dairy products, which are common produce in Tokachi. Obihiro also claims to be the origin of a dish called chuuka chirashi.
Sightseeing
Kofuku Station Obihiro Centennial Hall
Food
Butadon Tonta Indian Curry Tohoko Butadon Ippen
Nightlife
Tokachi No Nagaya & Kita No Yatai
Shopping
Accommodation
Temples
Outdoors
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥660 3 minute horse ride ¥2400 30 minute beginner lesson ¥1600 45 minute experienced lesson ¥3160 30 minute horse trek *children to junior high school students are half price |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 16:30 |
| Closed | Mondays |
| Contact | 0146-42-1131 https://www.shinhidaka-hokkaido.jp |
| Notes | Car parking available. Booking required a day in advance for riding lesson or trek (3 minute ride can be done without a reservation). Beginner and experienced riders are all welcome. Car needed to access. |
| Location | Riding Hills Shizunai is located along the bottom coast of Hokkaido, south east from Sapporo. The drive is about 2 and a half hours from Sapporo, and 2 hours from Chitose. 7-1 Shizunaimauta, Shinhidaka, Hidaka District, Hokkaido 056-0011 |
Shizunai is a beautiful part of Hokkaido along the coast. The drive down is fantastic with views over the Pacific. There are rolling hills and many farms. It is here you can find many horses grazing and running through the pasturelands. This area is home of the “Yushun” which has produced many famous horses. At Riding Hills Shizunai, you can try riding a horse drawn by an instructor, take a beginner’s lesson, or go trekking while enjoying the view on the back of a horse through the magnificent scenery. You can enjoy horseback riding on a wide plateau with the Pacific Ocean right in front of your eyes. Perfect for all ages and all levels. For a very quick taste of horse riding, they have a 3 minute try for ¥660 and no need for a reservation. Other courses, you need a reservation. They have parking here and this facility is near an Ainu Museum, park, and other sightseeing spots. A great day out!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥500 - ¥1000 per coffee |
| Opening Hours | Depends on store though most stores open from around 07:30 until 22:00 as a general rule |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | https://www.starbucks.co.jp/ |
| Notes | Coffee store, no smoking, internet, power sockets, food available, english menu, card accepted |
| Location | There are 57 locations throughout Hokkaido, in every major city. |
Starbucks first entered the Japanese market in August 1996 with a store in Tokyo’s Ginza district, marking its first international expansion outside of North America. Due the rapid success, a large number of stores opened nationwide. Starbucks has tuned in with Japanese culture adapting to local tastes with seasonal drinks, unique merchandise. Starbucks first ventured into Hokkaido in 2010 with the opening of a Starbucks in Hakodate, in the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse area. Since then there are 57 stores throughout Hokkaido. You can find one in every major city and large town. The menu is simpler in Japan. Most of the staff can speak English and for those traveling, Starbucks offers free internet if you need it. With power sockets in their stores, Starbucks has created a very useful space for travelers. Plus, they have coffee, tea, and shakes to enjoy. Prices are reasonable and they also have many food items. Starbucks also sells items and accessories unique to Japan which can make for a good souvenir.
| Dates | From late April to late October |
| Hours | Fireworks start from 20:45 until 21:05 every night |
| Contact | https://www.laketoya.com/en/event/ |
| Location / Getting There | They are held on the lakeside of the Toyako Onsen side which is on the southern side of the lake. Lake Toya is in south Hokkaido. It is a 2 hour drive from Sapporo. Take JR train from Sapporo station bound for Hakodate. Get off at Toya station (70 min) ￥4500 Take bus from Toya station to Toyako Onsen bus terminal (15 min) ￥330 |
Lake Toya is a popular spot for locals and overseas travelers alike. The lake is a caldera lake and has a stratovolcano, Mt Usu, near the southern edge of the lake. This volcanic activity feeds the many onsens (hot springs) that make up the Toya onsen village which also lies on the southern side of the lake. There are a dozen onsen hotels here and every night a firework show is held from 8:45pm. The fireworks are set off from a boat which moves across the lake so everyone can get a close look. To view the fireworks you can stand along the shore line. And for those staying at one of the hotels, you can get great views from your hotel room. The best part is, it is all free! If you are feeling a little more adventurous, there is a ferry that heads out 8:30pm where you can view the fireworks from the water. The fireworks last for 20 minutes and if the weather is stormy they are cancelled.
| Closed | Open everyday |
| Contact | https://www.norbesa.jp/ |
| Notes | Shopping, restaurants, ferris wheel, bars, beer garden, bowling alley, credit card accepted, paid car parking available*, bicycle parking |
| Getting There | Norbesa is located in central Sapporo and is just a 2 minute walk from Susukino subway station. It's a 7 minute walk from Odori subway station. 5 Chome-1-1 Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0063 |
Norbesa is a shopping complex, that has novelty stores, restaurants, karaoke, a bowling alley, darts bar, and a rooftop beer garden in the summer. Norbesa’s claim to fame though is the huge ferris wheel on the roof, also making this place easily recognized. Being the only ferris wheel in Sapporo, it offers 360 degree views over downtown Sapporo. The Norbesa building is made up of eight floors, including a basement floor. There is bicycle parking plus there is paid car parking next door (the 3.5 Tanuki parking lot). If you spend more than ¥2500 at the Katsuichisen Sushi Restaurant on the B1 floor, or more than ¥3000 at the Surugaya anime store on the 3rd floor then you can get a one hour free parking ticket. Norbesa is a good spot for having fun, having a few drinks or having a nice lunch or dinner.
| 7th floor | Tavern 102 Izakaya & Sake Bar 17:00 - 00:00 Hair Salon Eden 10:00 - 20:00 Noria Ferris Wheel 11:00 - 23:00 Osteria 101 Sicilia Grill & Bar 17:00 - 00:00 The Camp Beer Garden 17:00 - 23:30 *from June until September 14th Hawaiin Grill Aloha Amigo Beer Garden 15:00 - 23:00 *from June until August 31st |
| 6th floor | Gigo Bowl Norbesa 10:00 - 23:00 *weekends until 02:00 The Golf & Darts Bar Nice Shot 10:00 - 23:00 *weekends until 02:00 Gyuzen Sapporo Susukino Norbesa (shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, sushi) 16:00 - 23:30 |
| 5th floor | Yoyogi Animation Academy Sapporo School Rize Dermatologist morning 10:00-14:00 / afternoon 15:00-20:00 |
| 4th floor | "Karaoke Mash Broad 11:00 - 03:00 *weekends until 06:00 Capsule Toy Corner 11:00 - 23:00 *weekends until 02:00 |
| 3rd floor | Surugaya (anime models, games, trading cards) 11:00 - 23:00 Esthetic Rayvis Salon 10:30 - 20:00 The Lodge Charcoal & Smoke (grill restaurant) 17:00 - 00:00 Capsule Toy Corner 11:00 - 23:00 *weekends until 02:00 |
| 2nd floor | Mandarake Sapporo (used manga, anime, and toys) 12:00 - 20:00 Ichikura & Ondine (hakama photo studio) 10:00 - 19:00 Capsule Toy Corner 11:00 - 23:00 *weekends until 02:00 |
| 1st floor | Kentucky Fried Chicken 11:00 - 22:00 Ichiran Ramen 10:00 - 16:00 Figure Clothing Store 11:00 - 20:00 Wine Bar Dipunto 16:00 - 03:00 *Sundays 16:00 - 23:00 Surugaya (anime models, games, trading cards) 11:00 - 23:00 Accessory Shop Peach 11:00 - 20:00 Toriichizu Izakaya 15:00 - 06:00 Geico Restaurant 17:00 - 00:00 Yakiniku Nikumasu 17:00 - 00:00 Muse Shisha Cafe & Bar 15:00 - 05:00 Kokoro Body Medical Chiropractic Clinic 9:00-12:00 / 15:00-20:00 |
| Basement 1 floor | Yakiniku Sakuragi 17:00 - 00:00 *Opens from 11:30 on weekends Idol Cafe 15:00 - 22:00 *Opens from 12:00 on weekends Katsuichisen Sushi 12:00 - 15:00 / 16:30 - 23:00 Sapporo Norbesa Beer Hall 11:00 - 22:00 Rokugo Gatsu Ramen 11:00 - 15:00 *Opens until 20:30 on weekends and Wednesdays & Thursdays Kuimonoya Wan Izakaya 17:00 - 01:00 Oyster Dining Raugh Tale (dining wine buffet) 17:00 - 01:00 |