| 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
| Admission | Depending on show Usually from ¥1000 - ¥8000 per ticket |
| Opening Hours | Depending on show |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-520-2000 https://www.kitara-sapporo.or.jp/ |
| Notes | Concert hall, no parking, public transport available (near subway station), restaurant plus bar inside |
| Location / Getting There | Located in Nakajima Park. The hall is a 5 minute walk from Nakajima Koen subway station. 1-15 Nakajimakoen, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0931 |
One of the top concert halls in Sapporo
There are only a couple of concert halls in the city of Sapporo where you can see some great musicians and orchestras. The Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara is one of the best in the city and is synonymous with beautiful music. The venue can be found in the heart of Nakajima Park which is a beautiful and tranquil spot in itself. The concert hall mainly known as ‘Kitara’ was established in 1997. It is not only famous for its sound, but in the main concert hall there is a huge pipe organ which was built by Alfred Kern &Fils Manufacture D’Orgues.
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The pipe organ is modelled after the needle leaved trees of Hokkaido and has an impressive 4,976 pipes. Every year an exclusive organ player is invited from overseas to play. The concert hall consists a large main hall, a small chamber music hall, and rehearsal rooms. There is also a nursery room, restrooms, and museum shop located in the building. The large arena style hall has seating for up 2,008 audience members. To buy tickets and look at the monthly schedule, simply click on their website www.kitara-sapporo, where you can order online. If you are in the mood for a bit of classical music and a great show, Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara is a great hall!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥2500 - ¥5000 per 2 hours |
| Opening Hours | 16:00 - 23:30 (Last order 23:00) |
| Open | June 27 - August 31 |
| Contact | *011-272-0055 for reservation https://resort.beer/ *011-200-0056 after 14:00 |
| Notes | Outside beer garden, reservations needed, non smoking (special smoking area including e cigarettes), wheelchair access |
| Location / Getting There | Central Sapporo. Located on the roof of Pivot department store. 5 minute walk from Odori subway station 〒060-0062 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 2 Jonishi, 4 Chome, PIVOT Rooftop terrace |
The Resort Rooftop is beer garden that is open only during the summer. It is arguably one of the best ways to enjoy one of the many beer gardens spotted around the city during the warmer months. It is a great spot for groups especially as it is spacious, and in the open air it is a relaxing spot to enjoy a beer and some food. Unlike other beer gardens, reservations are needed. Without a reservation, you cannot enter the garden. And unlike other beer gardens, there is an ‘all you can drink’ only. For a set rate of two hours, you can drink as much as you want.
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The beer garden up on the roof of the eleventh floor is divided into different sections. There is table seating under a tent which has heating. For an extra ¥500 there is a comfortable sofa area (which is recommended), and for an extra ¥1000 you can reserve the VIP area which has sofa seats, a heater, and is under cover. There is also a drinking booth where there are three kinds of beers, cocktails and soft drinks. In terms of food, you can order a mixed BBQ, a a Ghengis Khan course, or a Samgyeopsal course with grilled meat. The food you cook yourself over an open BBQ at your table. Of course, if you just want to drink, then just order the flat all you can drink course!
