| Dates | September 9th - October 1st |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 22:30 |
| Contact | 011-281-6400 |
| Location / Getting There | Odori park. Odori-nishi 1-chome to 11-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 1 minute from Odori subway station |
Food & wine
The Sapporo Autumn Fest is one of the newer festivals in Hokkaido, being held for the first time in 2008. It is the last of the big Sapporo festivals for the year. The 4 big festivals in Sapporo come with each season, the winter has the Snow Festival, spring has the Lilac Festival, summer brings the Sapporo Beer Garden , and the changing of the leaves sees the arrival of the Autumn Festival. Autumn is the harvest season, and this festival showcases the best food from around Hokkaido! The Sapporo Autumn Fest runs the length of Odori park and each block has its own unique theme. Discover each, and enjoy the sights and smells of delicious food and drink from all corners of Hokkaido!
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1 Chome venue
At east 1, under the TV tower, is the Oktoberfest venue. Reproducing the ambiance of Sapporo’s sister city, Munich, you can enjoy craft beers, from not only Germany but also from around Hokkaido. Native German cuisine, is also served, with German sausages, snacks made with ingredients from Hokkaido, and other beer food. There is also live traditional German music to get into the authentic Munich atmosphere. This is a great venue for beer lovers!
4 Chome venue
The east 4 block serves as the Sapporo Autumn Fest’s entrance venue, and has a number of stalls that offer cuisines that abundantly use Hokkaido’s seasonal ingredients. Seating surrounding the large fountain at the centre makes for a nice setting to enjoy the various foods on offer here. Meats, and wines as well as seafood are available here.
5 Chome venue
This section is focused on Hokkaido’s delicious ramen noodles, with a large collection of ramen shops. There are also stores selling food from around Hokkaido, using local ingredients. Along with the ramen noodles, steaks and oysters are very popular! This is a nice area to sit at the edge of the fountain pool area and dine on your favorite foods.
6 Chome venue
This block is defined by the huge trees that create a nice canopy in which to wine and dine under. The 6 chome site is made up of stores from popular restaurants throughout Sapporo. This is the perfect opportunity to look around and see the latest dishes in Sapporo, whether it be seafood, meats or gourmet pizzas. There are also a couple of wine shops selling their tasty wares. Sit beneath the changing leaves and raise your glasses!
7 Chome venue
Smack in the middle of this festival is the very popular 7 chome site. Recognizable by the myriad of black tents circling the middle of the block, this site is where the wine flows! Hokkaido’s wineries are set up here so you can sample not only local wines, but also overseas wines which are very popular. In addition to the wine stalls, shochu and whiskey stores are also here. This block also gives you the opportunity to partake of some delicious cheeses, or grilled oysters. A perfect compliment to the wine…or whiskey!
8 Chome venue
Each town in Hokkaido is famous for something, and each municipality has its specific delicacy. People often visit these towns throughout Hokkaido so they can try these special foods. The beauty of the 8 chome site is that all these towns have all set up their food stalls in one block! Take a walk around Hokkaido and try the different foods from these places. There are a total of more than 100 municipalities, treating you to specialties from all over Hokkaido. Each store has a map pinpointing where the town is. This a very popular block showcasing an abundant amount of local cuisine!
10 Chome venue
For the meat eaters in town, the 10 chome site is well worth a look! Here, you can enjoy a huge selection of meats, including venison steaks, as well as crackling pork, chicken and beef. Famous wild game shops have set up their stalls which are enough to satiate any meat lover! Desserts and salads are available to compliment these dishes. There is also a beer stall set up in the middle.
11 Chome venue
Last, but not least at on the 11th block at the end of the Autumn Fest is the world cuisine block! You can walk around and see various chefs from around the world working their magic to bring you an array of delicious cuisines. Foreign wines and beer are also included into the mix. Try some “world travel” through the authentic tastes and talents of every country’s chefs. The smells and sights are a fantastic part of the Autumn Festival. See you there!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 22:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-213-5728 |
| Notes | Seats 26 No smoking from 11:00 - 15:00 Credit card available Take out available |
| Location | At Sapporo station in Paseo B1 Kita 6 Jōnishi Kita-ku Sapporo-shi Hokkaidō |
Hola
Located in Paseo Dining on the B1 floor, Mexican Dish Sombrero Mexicano is a nice little Mexican restaurant that is especially good for lunch during a busy day shopping. This is only one of a couple of Mexican restaurants through out Sapporo, if you are so inclined for some Mexican cuisine. This restaurant serves up, as you would expect, a selection of tacos, burritos, fajitas, spicy chili beans and enchiladas (which are particularly good). Fries, salads, and wrap rolls are also on the menu. The spiciness level is represented by a chili icon. Sombrero Mexicano also has a selection of Mexican beers you can enjoy with your meal. Of course, the obligatory Corona beer, plus Tecate beer, Sol, and a good Negra Modelo dark beer. The restaurant is nicely decked out with Mexican ornaments, and with the food, makes for a nice meal out!
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| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | around ¥1000 |
| Opening hours | 11:00 - 22:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-233-0411 |
| Notes | Seats 24 Non smoking No parking Credit cards not accepted May have to wait for groups of 4 or more |
| Location | 5 minute walk from Odori subway station. Tanukikoji Arcade 5 South 2 West 5 chome 20 Hokkaido Sapporo |
à la flambé
Chefs doing their thing
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| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 22:00 |
| Closed | New Years Holiday |
| Contact | 011-398-9570 |
| Notes | - |
| Getting there | 8 minute walk from Nopporo station 〒069-0821 Hokkaido Prefecture, Ebetsu, 東野幌町３−３ |
| Shops | Ebri Vegetable Market Gresham -Ebetsu - Tosa Grocery Store Il Mattone Arlese Italian Restaurant Nopporo Coffee Brick Hut Sweet Potatoes |
The stylish Ebri Shopping Mall was opened in March 2016 and was reconstructed from an old brick factory. This small one floor building has a lot of character with its red brick, wrought iron and wooden veneer and reflects on the town of Ebetsu, which is famous for its brick making industry. The brick building is made entirely from 100% Ebetsu brick and contains a supermarket, a coffee and sweets shop, a local grocery and a delicious wood fire Italian restaurant. A lot of local produce from the surrounding areas are sold here!
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Sweet potatoes
There are about a dozen shops in the building. There are some clothing stores but the main focus is on the local food grown in local areas. The supermarket there is a great place to buy some local fare. The space is very open and customers can walk around and poke their noses into the various kitchens of the sweet potato shop, coffee shop, and the Italian restaurant. At the coffee shop try the rich, delicious ‘Nopporo Coffee’ blend and purchase some packets to take home! There is also a roasted sweet potato shop as well, the “Brick Hut”. These fragrant potatoes are baked in a stone kiln made from materials sent from Italy & France. The kiln was created by a master craftsman and it brings out the unique flavors. French fries, sweet potatoes, and roast potatoes are on the menu. This shop is open until 19:00.
Lemon & Seafood Pasta
Ebri Shopping Mall is a 10 minute drive from Nopporo Forest Park. If you are hungry after seeing the sites of the Centennial Memorial Tower, or the Hokkaido historical Museum then there is a nice little Italian restaurant here, at Ebri Shopping Mall. Arles Il Mattone Italian Restaurant has a wooden kiln and makes its dishes from Ebetsu ingredients. There is lunch set meal (from 11:00 – 14:00) and a dinner set meal (17:00 – 20:30). The meals, come with a buffet style appetizer and cost around ¥1200. The all you can eat appetizer has a delicious selection of vegetables, olives, pastas, and meats. The main meals are made up of pastas, and wood fired pizzas. For dessert, there is also a large selection of all you can eat buffet style cakes and puddings. Arles has a great selection of local and foreign wines too! The phone number for Arles is 011-398-7708.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | from ¥4000 - ¥6000 |
| Opening Hours | Sunday to Thursday 17:00 - 22:30 Friday & Saturday 17:00 - 23:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-522-0776 |
| Notes | English speaking staff English menu available Credit Cards accepted Seating 60 Smoking area available |
| Location | 2 minute walk from Susukino Station 〒064-0804 Hokkaido Prefecture, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 4 Jonishi, 2 Chome−10-1 |
Delicious vegetables
Shabu-Shabu or Japanese Beef Hot Pot is a delicious restaurant that serves up local food from the Tokachi region in Hokkaido. The restaurant seats up to 60 with private booths available. The friendly staff speak English and are happy to advise you on the best courses to choose from. The main ingredient served is thin strips of succulent Tokachi beef. The beef is served with two types of dipping sauces, a wasabi sauce and a thickened peanut & sesame seed sauce. To accompany the meat is a vast array of delicious vegetables. Chinese cabbage, chrysanthemum leaves, onions, carrots, shiitake mushrooms and enokitake mushrooms are all on the menu. For those of you who are of the vegetarian persuasion, then there is a seafood set available, plus sushi!
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Appetizer
The menu has a vast array of set dishes, ‘all you can eat’ sets with varying amounts of vegetables and meats. Of course, the better cut the meat, the more expensive the set will be. The prices run from ¥5000 – ¥10 000. The sets include thin strips of beef, minced pork, vegetables, and dipping sauces. A small entree of pork and seafood comes before the meal. There is also a seafood set, that comes with crab, squid, and fish. If you are not interested in the beef or the seafood set then you can order everything individually.
Do it yourself!
The waitress will setup the large pot in the middle of the table, and get you started with vegetables and mushrooms. The rest is up to you! Add whatever you want, when you want. For the best reults, the trick is to drape the thin slice of meat 3 times into the boiling water or dashi (broth) and then dip it into one of the sauces. Delicious! Though the meat is thin, it is surprisingly filling! There is a large selection of wines, and drinks, and sake to go with your meal. Shabu Shabu is a great Japanese experience for the traveler and is a must try.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000- ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | Restaurant : 8:00 to 23:00, Clothing Store : 11:00 to 20:00. |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-271-0310 http://www.rounduptrading.com/ |
| Notes | Wifi Available No smoking Space available to rent for functions |
| Location | 〒060-0051 Hokkaido Prefecture, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 1 Johigashi, 2 Chome−３−１ NKCビル1F 2 minute walk from Bus Centre Mae subway station |
Fabulous Cafe is an arty coffee shop that serves not only as a cafe, but as a clothing boutique, a plant shop, and as a small art gallery. It can also be hired for functions and events. The cafe seats up to about 40 people and is best for couples or up to 4 people. The place has a very 1920’s art deco feel to it. It definitely has a lot of style and its interior design is exceptionally done. It is decked out with art, bronze sculptures, leather couches and plants.
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The cafe serves up a delicious menu of pastas,beef dishes, 
chicken,galletes, and desserts. This mouth watering selection will please any guest. The galletes look particularly good! Fabulous also has its own special coffee blend and has a big selection of coffees, teas, and drinks. On entering, there is a large, unique drip coffee apparatus which is a centre piece for the shop. This coffee shop has a seasonal menu and from 11am – 3pm it has a special lunch time menu that comes with a coffee or beverage of your choice for an extra ¥300.
What sets this cafe apart from the rest is that half of the shop is a clothing boutique. Fabulous has its own range of clothing, and jewelry. The designs in the jewelry are beautifully crafted and worth a look. Plants, cacti, and sculptures are all on sale and its not a bad idea to peruse while waiting for your lunch or coffee. You might find a hidden something that’s a must have! If clothing, trinkets, or plants aren’t your thing thing, then there is a small gallery of paintings, prints, and images that you can also purchase! Every month on the walls there is an exhibition by local artists. There is definitely a lot to see than just the coffee at Fabulous Cafe!
