| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥600 per drink ¥1200 charge system Stage charge: First ¥1,000 (¥500 yen after the second) |
| Opening Hours | 19:00 - 2:00 Mon to Thu 19:00 - 3:30 Fri & Sat |
| Closed | *Sundays (event on last Sunday of the month) |
| Contact | 011-532-0114 |
| Notes | Show timetable 20:00 / 21:00 / 22:00 / 23:00 / 0:30 / 2:00 Seating 30, smoking available, no wifi |
| Location / Getting There | 5 minute walk from Susukino subway station 〒 064-0804 Hokkaido, Chuo Ward, Sapporo City Chuo Ward, Minami 4 West 2nd Street-8 Watabe Building 5F |
If you are looking for some good live music, Cross Roads is a great bar to check out. The bar is named after the cult classic movie ‘Crossroads’. Whereas the film has some epic guitar playing, so does this bar. Founded in 1998, you can enjoy music from the house band that is second to none. The musicians here are truly masters of their instruments, as they play cover songs from the 70’s rock era, from bands such as Eric Clapton, CCR, Eagles, Doobie Brothers, Journey, ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Chicago, Jeff Beck, Led Zeppelin, Bon Jovi and more!
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The house band
There is plenty of table seating, plus bar seating, where you can sit, drink, and enjoy the music, whether alone, on a date, or with a group. There is a stage charge system to see the band. It is ¥1000 for the first stage, and an extra ¥500 for following performances, which start at 20:00 and continue hourly. There is beer, wine, and spirits on the menu. Crossroads is also available to book for parties, and wedding parties. On Sundays, the space is available for musicians to hire for 30 minute shows, where equipment is provided.
| Admission | - |
| Opening Hours | Open 24 hours |
| Contact | 011-221-4100 management |
| Notes | Events & festivals at the park run throughout the year |
| Location / Getting There | 5 minute walk from Odori subway station & Susukino subway station. 1 block east from TV tower & Odori park 1 Chome Minami 3 Johigashi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0053 |
The statue of Otomo Kametaro at Sosei Bridge
Soseigawa Park can be found in central Sapporo, and runs from north to south, for 820 meters. It’s a pleasant place to take a stroll along the narrow river that runs through the centre of the park. The Sosei bridge crosses through the centre of the park, and is said that the history of Sapporo started at the very foot of this bridge. A statue of Otomo Kametaro, who first excavated the canal in 1869, can be found here. The park was redesigned and completed in 2011 with amenities, grass area, sculptures, and an underpass was put in.
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One of four works by Yasushi Yasuda
Soseigawa Park runs by the Nijo Ichiba Fish Markets and also the TV Tower at the eastern end of Odori park. There are around thirty different lilac trees planted throughout the park, twenty kinds of ‘Day Lilies’, and thirty seven German lilies. Along the walkways, you can find sculptures by three Japanese artists, Yasushi Yasuda, Yasuzo Nishino, and Eiki Danzuka. Throughout the year, Soseigawa Park is home to numerous festivals and events especially during the spring and summer. These events are a great spot to unwind and take in the beauty of Soseigawa park.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥800 - ¥1080 |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 15:50 lunch 17:00 - 00:45 dinner |
| Closed | Tuesdays |
| Contact | 011-272-9898 |
| Notes | Ramen shop seating 8, no parking Japanese menu only Smoking |
| Location / Getting There | 5 minute walk from Susukino subway station 1 Chome Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0063 |
Front entrance
“Yamarashi KuroTora” which translates, impressively, into “Mountain Storm Black Tiger” is a nice little ramen restaurant that can be found in central Sapporo. It can be found one block south from the shopping arcade known asTanuki Koji. It is one of three of the ‘Yamarashi ramen’ chains, the other two also being in Sapporo (see below). The restaurant only has seating for eight. Once inside you can find a vending machine on your right with which to order your ramen. Unfortunately, this is only in Japanese. the menu is pictured but for information on the kanji, read below.
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Choose from one of six flavors
There are six different flavors, though each has the same basic ingredients of pork, spring onion, noodles, and nori (dried seaweed). Each flavor has a slightly different nuance. 白 is the basic ramen which is salt flavored, or you can try 味噌白 which is the same with but seasoned with miso. 黒 is ramen with soy sauce added, and 海 is a seafood flavored ramen. For something a little spicier, you may prefer the red ramen 赤 or 味噌赤 which is the miso version. Whatever your pick, the ramen here is delicious! The miso and soy sauce ramen being the most popular. For a little extra yen, you may add toppings to your dish. For two other locations, read below.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥800 - ¥1080 |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 15:00 lunch 17:00 - 22:00 dinner |
| Closed | Mondays |
| Contact | 011-815-3030 |
| Location / Getting There | 5 minute walk from Hiragishi subway station (Nanboku subway line) Hiragishi 1 9-chome 6-1, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo |
Tenjo Tenge Ryuga Dokuso
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥800 - ¥1080 |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 15:00 lunch 17:00 - 22:00 dinner |
| Closed | Mondays |
| Contact | 011-592-0005 |
| Location / Getting There | Located along route 230. 30 minute drive from Sapporo Sapporo City Minami-ku Fujino 3-jo 2-1-52 |
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥700 per hour - darts & billiards (weekdays) ¥800 per hour - darts & billiards (weekends) ¥4000 per hour - Golf simulation |
| Opening Hours | Mon to Fri - 15:00 to 5:00 Weekends - 13:00 to 5:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-290-6302 https://www.sugai-dinos.jp/sports/norbesa/darts/ |
| Notes | Golf simulator, billiards tables, electronic darts Credit cards accepted, Smoking, ATM, Wi-fi, Party plan, all you can drink available Booking ahead recommended for weekends |
| Location / Getting There | 2 minute walk from Susukino station. Top floor of Norbesa building, under the ferris wheel. 6th floor Hokkaido, Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Minami 3-jo Nishi 5-Chome 1-1 NORBESA 6th floor |
Indoor golf simulator
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Clean break
There are two kinds of party plans, the first being a ‘darts & all you can drink plan’ for ninety minutes which will cost ¥2600 per person. The other being the ‘billiards & all you can drink plan’ for ninety minutes. This course will cost each person ¥2700. It is wise to book ahead, especially for the billiard tables as there are only three of these. The drink menu includes beer on tap, Coronas, and Carlsberg. There is a whiskey menu that accompanies this. There is also a cocktail menu and for shots, Jägermeister!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥600 - ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 21:30 (last order 21:00) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-827-8868 |
| Notes | Coffee shop seating 30, parking 10 English speaking staff, English menu smoking section available |
| Location / Getting There | 10 minutes walk from Exit 4 of Kikusui Station on the Tozai Line Subway 8-2 2 2-1 Kikusui Shiroishi-ku Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido |
Comfy interior
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Delicious Affogato
Plantation has a good selection of coffees with their very own freshly produced ‘Plantation Blend’ and ‘Specialty Coffee’. There are half a dozen coffees from which to choose from. The food menu varies depending on the day, but you can find pastas, a Japanese curry & rice, a Thai curry, or a ‘Croque Monsieur’ toasted cheese sandwich. And of course, every coffee shop must have a dessert menu. Plantation has cheese cakes, parfaits, cakes, affogato (coffee poured over vanilla ice cream), and seasonal cakes such as pistachio or tarte à l’orange.
| Length | 72 kilometres |
| Things to do | Tennis courts, Baseball courts Basketball courts, Park golf Soccer fields, Bicycle path BMX track |
| Getting There | Runs along eastern side of Sapporo station. Closest station to Toyohira River is 'Nakajima Park Station'. From here it is a 5 minute walk east. |
Toyohira high up near Jozankei
Toyohira River originates in Mt.Oizari, (Oizaridake) and winds its way down past Jozankei, to Sapporo before combining with the mighty Ishikari river before ending up in Ishikari bay. The lengthy river measures at 72 kilometers, and is the main river that flows past the city of Sapporo. The river is flanked by two paths that run along its banks. These paths are popular for runners, joggers, and cyclists who can enjoy the views for kilometer after kilometer. And of course, there are lots of fishing spots!
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Sapporo half marathon along the river
If you are not jogging, taking a stroll, or walking the dog, there is plenty to do along river. There are a few open tennis courts set up to enjoy, basketball courts, a BMX track, play areas for the kids, plenty of baseball grounds and park golf courses that are available through spring, summer, and autumn. There is a tonne of open space that can be enjoyed by everybody. Throughout the year, there area a couple of events held along the river. During the summer they have a firework event, and in October there is the Sapporo Marathon.
