| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000- ¥1400 |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 23:00 (Last order 22:45) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-271-3900 Sapporo 011-688-8126 Kotoni (West Sapporo) https://www.picante.jp/ |
| Notes | Soup Curry restaurant chain, seating 16, separate smoking seating for 8 |
| Location / Getting There | Central Sapporo, its a 3 minute walk from Odori subway station. 2 blocks north from Odori park. 1F, Aoyama Building 1F, 1-8-8 Kita 2-Jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 4 minute walk from Kitajunijo subway station, near Hokkaido University Sapporo Kita-ku Kita 13 Jo Nishi 3-chome Acro View Kitadaimae 1F |
Soup curry is amazing! It is one of the great Hokkaido dishes. Picante is one of the well known soup curry restaurants in Sapporo. They have a couple of shops in Sapporo, and one other being down in Sendai, on the main island. They have some simply delicious dishes on the menu. Also, at Picante restaurants, you can buy their soup curry boxes. These soup curry packs allow you take home and replicate the deliciousness which soup curry never fails to bring. You can also order these soup curry boxes via their website. makes for a great gift or souvenir to take home!
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So, what what is on the menu at Picante? They have a crispy chicken and vegetables which is fantastic and recommended, plus a grilled garlic soft lamb dish, a stewed Hokkaido beef dish, a premier Maitake mushroom dish, a vegetable dish, a dish from Okinawa using brown sugar, or the ‘Pika Special’ which is a soup curry with tempura soft boiled egg & mushroom tempura. When ordering your first choose your soup type, second step is to choose your meal, and third you choose your spice level, and lastly, choose any toppings you want. The hottest level uses the super spicy ‘habanero pepper’ (be careful not to mistake it for a carrot!). Enjoy
| Opening Hours | JR call center 6:30 - 22:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Notes | Ticket counters, restaurants, tourist information center, lockers, wheelchair access, souvenir stores. JR Hakodate main line for Otaru, Niseko, Hakodate, and Asahikawa. Access to the subway Namboku, and Toho lines, Transport to Sapporo New Chitose Airport, Limited Express Lilac and Kamui for Sapporo & Asahikawa Limited Express Okhotsk for Sapporo, Asahikawa & Abashiri Limited Express Suzuran for Sapporo, Chitose, Noboribetsu, & Muroran. |
| Contact | 011-222-6131 011-222-7111 JR call center |
| Getting There | Located in the central Sapporo. A 40 minute express train ride from the New Chitose Airport. Or a 55 minute bus ride from New Chitose Airport 4 Chome Kita 6 Jonishi, Kita Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0806 |
Sapporo Station is the hub of the city of Sapporo. All travelers will pass through its gates before branching out to different parts of the city, or for most, different cities in Hokkaido. It originally opened in 1880 and was revamped in 2003. With its ten platforms, it is an easy station to use! From New Chitose Airport, it is a 40 minute express train ride or 55 minute bus ride. The JR train arrives on the elevated platform giving views over the south of Sapporo (which includes Odori park, and Susukino). Once arriving simply follow everyone down the stairs or escalators to the ground floor. From here, you can either head to the western exit or eastern ticket exit.
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The east exit leads to JR tower (the highest building in Sapporo), plus the Esta building and Bic Camera (a popular tourist spot for shopping) which is on the south east side of Sapporo station. On the west side of Sapporo station, the west exit leads to the Sapporo subway station. You can also find the Daimaru department store, plus the tourist information site, souvenir store, and JR ticket counter for Hokkaido travel, and Paseo West which has about twenty different restaurants! Also above the station there is the department store, Stellar Place. The west exit out of the gates is the main exit if you need to head into the heart of Sapporo. It is at Sapporo station, you can find JR Hakodate main line for Otaru, Niseko, Hakodate, and Asahikawa. There is access to the subway Namboku, and Toho lines, transport to Sapporo New Chitose Airport.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 22:00 Sapporo station Paseo West 10:00 - 20:00 Maruyama class Sapporo |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-213-5664 Sapporo station Paseo West 011-633-0101 Maruyama class Sapporo https://vin-maruyamaya.com/ |
| Notes | Specialty wine store, wine tasting standing space for 4 people |
| Location / Getting There | Two locations in Sapporo. 1st at Sapporo station in Paseo West restaurant area 2 Chome Kita 6 Jonishi, Kita Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0806 2nd at Maruyama Class department store in west Sapporo. 2 minute walk from Maruyama subway station 27 Chome-1-1 Minami 1 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0801 |
Maruyamaya is a company that specializes in unique wines and is a must for wine lovers. The wines that stock their shelves, make for a great gift, or to decorate your table and accompany a nice meal. The lineup wines are provided by small, serious wine producers from around the world, especially in France. They have many wines from vintners whose wineries can be found in southern France. Wines by La Sorga, Gustave Goussard, Val de Combrès from the Rhone region, and Gsar e Dauphin. The Maruyamaya company was established in 2005 and since then have continued to sell some great wines!
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In 2005, Maruyamaya opened their first store in 2009 in Maruyama Class. This was followed in 2016, by the opening of their next store at Sapporo station in Paseo West. It is at these stores where you can peruse through their extensive collection of foreign wines. The wines range grom ¥2000 to ¥5000 per bottle. Alternatively, you can sample the wines offered on their menu at ¥500 a glass. It is standing room only at their small counter but you can savor some truly nice wines and then buy a bottle after!
| Dates | First weekend of July |
| Opening Hours | All day |
| Contact | - |
| Location / Getting There | Located in West Sapporo in the suburb of Maruyama. It runs down 6 blocks adjacent to Maruyama subway station. Minami 1 Jo-dori Ave, 25-chōme-2 Minami 1 Jōnishi, Chūō-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0801 |
Street festivals in Japan are a fantastic look into Japanese culture and a great way to enjoy a day, taking in the sights, activities, and the local food. The Omotesando Street Festival is one of these festivals. This festival runs all day and can be found running the length of one of the main streets in the suburb of Maruyama, West Sapporo. It is on on the same day as the Sapporo Craft Beer Forest, which is not too far away. It’s a great idea to check out the Craft Beer Forest event and then finish the rest of the day at the Omotesando Street Festival!
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The day is a real family affair. There is a lot to see and do. Lining both sides of the streets, there are plenty of food stalls. It is here you can grab some local food and enjoy it with a beer, wine or non alcoholic drinks. Local food includes oysters, BBQ chicken, edamame (steamed beans), and shellfish, just to name a few. For the kids, there are magic shows, and game stalls to win a price. The cafes, bars, and restaurants are also open along this street, so its all happening here! On a beautiful sunny day, you can’t beat the street festival.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥500 per drink ¥800 food |
| Opening Hours | 12:00 - 2:00 |
| Closed | Mondays |
| Contact | 080-6071-9357 |
| Notes | Craft beer bar, seating 50, non smoking, English speaking staff, happy hour from 18:00, sporting events on TV, party plan available, whiskey bar |
| Location | Central Sapporo. Located in Tanukikoji Shopping walkway in the 6th block, South 3 West 6. The bar is a 6 minute walk from Odori subway station, or a 6 minute walk from Susukino subway station. 6-5-2 Minami 2-Jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Tanukikoji Plaza House 1F 0600062 Sapporo |
Do you enjoy craft beer? Wine? Great food? Sports? The Bearfoot Bar is the place for you. With ample seating, a comfortable atmosphere, you can enjoy a drink with friends and watch the latest sports and events on the large TVs around the bar. Even if you don’t like watching sports, this is a great bar to come in and grab a drink or some delicious food! They have a choice of local craft beers, some Australian wines and a huge selection of whiskeys, tequilas, and brandies. The bar has large tables and plenty of counter seating making it the perfect place for groups, or for those on your own, dropping in for a drink after a busy day.
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The food here is simply delicious and cheap. Recommended is the cheeseburgers, fish & chips, nachos, and especially the bear foot fries! These are the perfect compliment to go with your drinks. The bottom floor has a large counter with the bar, five large tables, and large screen TVs showing sporting events around the world. And unique to japan, this bar is non smoking. If you do want to smoke, there is a spot just outside the front doors. The top floor has more seating, restrooms and TVs. Happy hour is from 6 till 7. Definitely a great bar to check out!
| Admission | - |
| Opening Hours | 5:45 - 12:20 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-211-6406 https://www.sapporo-chikamichi.jp/ |
| Notes | Shops, restaurants, and events are along this walkway, convenient especially during the winter, no parking |
| Location / Getting There | The large underground walkway runs from Sapporo subway station through to Odori subway station which links to Pole Town underground walkway 〒060-0003 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 1jo |
The Sapporo Ekimae-dori Underground Pedestrian Space also known as Chikaho, opened on March 12, 2011. The underground walkway runs for 520 meters and is a huge space. This walkway has a few restaurants along its path, a couple of coffee shops, art & event spaces. There are two toilet facilities and numerous rest stops and places to sit down. The underground walkway is particularly useful and popular during the cold winter months. This in turn connects with other underground shopping areas, so you can easily access most of downtown Sapporo without walking through the winter snow and cold.
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The walkway has many spaces that can be rented out for use, so throughout the year there is always something going on in the tunnel. To rent out a space, then you can contact them directly via their website. There are four spaces that are available to rent. The cheapest which is 24 square meters costs ¥7200 per weekday and ¥20,000 per weekend. The largest space is 300 square meters and that costs ¥150,000 per weekday, and ¥360,000 for the weekend. With the amount of people walking by, its a great way to exhibit or promote an event! The walkway connect to Pole Town which continues all the way Susukino subway station. The other walk way, called Aurora Town, branches off to the east leads to the TV Tower and clock tower
