| Admission | ￥800 - Adults (15-64) ￥700 - Adults groups (10 people or more) ￥600 - College & High school students ￥500 - College groups (10 people or more) Free - seniors (over 65) and children (under 14) |
| Opening Hours | 9:00 - 17:00 (May - Sep) 9:00 - 16:00 (Oct - Apr) |
| Closed | Mondays* December 29th - January 3rd *if Monday is a public holiday, Tuesdays will be closed |
| Contact | 011-898-2692 http://www.kaitaku.or.jp/ |
| Notes | Free parking Bus access Located near Hokkaido Historical Museum Located near Centennial Memorial Tower |
| Location / Getting There | Take JR & Tozai Line (Subway) to Shin Sapporo station. Change bus bound for [No.22 Kaitakunomura] (15min) to last bus stop. 40 minute drive from Sapporo station. 60 minute drive from Chitose airport. Konopporo 50-1,Atsubetsu-cyo,Atsubetsu-ku |
The front entrance
The Historical Village of Hokkaido is a must see while sightseeing in the Sapporo area. Opened in 1983, it includes fifty-two historical structures from the “frontier days” of the Meiji period to the Shōwa period that have been relocated and reconstructed or recreated. Visitors can get a glimpse of what life was like during the pioneer days from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century. The Historical Village consists of 52 buildings and is divided into a town area, fishing village, farm village, and mountain village.
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One of the menu wax dioramas
The main building that serves as the entrance into the village is the old Sapporo Station building. After buying your ticket and entering the village grounds, it is like stepping back in time. As there is a lot to see, and the grounds of the villages are huge, be prepared for a lot of walking. Visiting the Historical Village is a day trip, so bring water and it’s a good idea to bring something to eat (there is only one small snack restaurant on the grounds). In the summer a horse-drawn trolley runs along the main street of the Town, and in winter a horse-drawn sleigh goes around the villages. Seasonal village festivals and events including farm work and other hands-on events are held periodically throughout the year.
To get to the Historical Village, it is a forty minute drive from Sapporo Station. Take route 12 heading to Ebetsu. Alternatively you can take a train or subway and then take the bus. Take the JR train to Sapporo Station, or you can take the subway from Odori along the ‘Tozai line’ (orange line) to Shin Sapporo station. From Shin Sapporo station, take the No.22 bus to Kaitakunomura bus stop (last stop), which is at the Historical Museum. For bus timetables, see below.
Shin Sapporo Station to
Kaitakunomura8:23
9:15
10:00
10:45
11:30
12:15
13:00
13:45
14:30
Kaitakunomura to
Shin Sapporo Station9:45
10:30
11:15
12:00
12:45
13:30
14:15
15:00
15:45
16:30
17:15
17:40
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥800 - ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:45 (Last order 23:15) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-213-5877 |
| Notes | Japanese restaurant Seating 32 Menu in Japanese only |
| Location / Getting There | Paseo West Dining, 2 minute walk from Sapporo station. Kita-ku, Kita 6 Jo Nishi 4. Sapporo Station Paseo underground B1F |
Oden being taken from dashi broth
Ateniyoru is a Japanese restaurant that mixes primarily Japanese oden dishes accompanied with select sake and beer. Oden is a Japanese one-pot dish consisting of several ingredients such as boiled eggs, daikon, konjac, and processed fishcakes stewed in a light, soy-flavored dashi broth. For those who aren’t a big fan of oden, this is definitely still a place to try! Ateniyoru has an array of small dishes to make up a delicious lunch or dinner. The subtle and unique flavors at this restaurant are fantastic, especially if you are looking for a Japanese cuisine experience.
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Counter and table seating
Unfortunately, the menu is only in Japanese, and there are only a few pictures so being with someone who has Japanese ability might be useful. The dishes are mainly seafood dishes plus the oden dishes. There is a great lunch menu, which is recommended, that is sea bream in sauce, plus an oden dish, pickles, flavored tofu, and an amazing tea strained through fish pieces that is used to poor on your rice bowl. Great Japanese cuisine! Ateniyoru also has a large selection of Japanese sake to go with their dishes. Ask their experienced and friendly staff which one to try!.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥550 - ¥1200 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 22:00 Sapporo Apia 9:00 - 21:00 Chitose Airport |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-209-1389 Sapporo Apia 0123-46-2011 Chitose airport |
| Notes | Non smoking English & Korean menu available Take away available |
| Location / Getting There | Apia at Sapporo station Chuo-ku Kita-gyoso-nishi 3-chome Sapporo Station South exit plaza underground shopping area Apia New Chitose Airport Chitose city, Hokkaido Beauty New Chitose Airport Passenger Terminal Building 1F |
Crispy tempura
Tendon Tenya is a delicious and cheap choice for those looking for some Japanese cuisine. This is a popular spot, especially for those looking to get a quick lunch. As it a busy restaurant, it suitable for only small groups of up to three or four. The menu focuses on mainly tempura and noodles. The tempura menu has shrimp, squid, fish, pumpkin, mushroom, and okra. These tempura bowls come in big or small. Alternatively, you can get a tempura set meal with a soup, plus a small bowl of udon noodles or soba noodles.
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Soba noodles
The extensive menu has not only tempura, but also noodles. Take your choice of soba noodles or udon noodles. The set menu includes a bowl of miso soup, pickled vegetables, and a bowl of steamed rice. As with the tempura, you can order extras to go with your meal. All of this for under ¥1000 makes it a great bargain. The ingredients come from not only Japan, but from around Asia. The end product is a great and cheap meal. Drinks include soft drinks plus beer and Japanese sake if you are looking for something a little stronger. Tendon Tenya also has a restaurant located in New Chitose Airport.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 15:00 |
| Closed | Monday & Tuesday Winter - Mid November to April |
| Contact | 0133-62-3955 https://www.cafemauni.com/ |
| Notes | Car needed Seating 50 Outside and inside seating Ocean views No smoking |
| Location / Getting There | 45 minute drive from Sapporo station 〒 061 - 3372 Hokkaido Ishikari city Bentenchochya number lined area |
Homely interior
Cafe Lounge Mauni Hill is situated on the Ishikari coast line, just under an hour drive from central Sapporo. Its a beautiful cafe and restaurant that offers views out to Ishikari bay. It is next to Hamanasunooka Park, which is a sanctuary for bird life. This comfortable restaurant, with its couches, and spacious interior is a great spot to relax, take in the views, and have a coffee or a spot of lunch. This two story building also has outside seating where you can enjoy the sounds of the ocean. Due to its remote location, your own transport is needed to get there.
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Delicious curry
The restaurant serves up mainly spaghetti dishes for lunch. They have a seafood spaghetti, plus a carbonara, curry pasta, anchovy spaghetti, or a tomato base pasta. Cafe Lounge Mauni Hill also has a curry and rice with papadums. And after your meal, you can order from the coffee menu and enjoy a nice cup while taking in the views through the large windows. They also have a select dessert menu on which to indulge in, if you are wanting something sweet. Being on the beach, there are plenty of places to stroll around end enjoy the nature.
Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)¥1000- ¥2000
Opening Hours 11:00 - 22:00
Closed -
Contact 011-688-6711
Notes Seating 40
Take-away available
Location /
Getting There3rd floor of Maruyama class, above Maruyama subway station.
27 Chome-1-1 Minami 1 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, 3F Hokkaido 064-0801
Lunch set!
Ootoya is a nice, large restaurant located in the dining section of Maruyama class. Ootoya is a great option if you are looking for a big lunch or dinner at a reasonable price. For just under ￥1000 you can get a set meal with rice, a miso soup, a salad, and some vegetables! Most of the dishes are around this place which is a good bargain for some nice food. The spacious restaurant has plenty of seating, and is good for couples or groups. The menu is in Japanese only, but each dish is pictured, so it is easy to choose and order.
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Grilled fish
So, what is on the menu? At Ootoya, there is a lot to choose from! This restaurant has a selection of chicken dishes, such as a basil chicken or a fried chicken known as ‘zangi’ in Hokkaido. Other Japanese dishes include both soba and udon noodles, which both comes in a set. There are also fish and pork dishes that can be ordered. For a little extra, there are plenty of side dishes to go with your meal if need be. There is a separate kids meal for the young ones, plus if you are in a rush, then there take away packs to feast on later. With all the meals you can order beer, juices or spirits for dinner.
| Admission | Free |
| Opening Hours | 9:15 - 20:00 9:15 - 17:00 weekends & national holidays |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-512-7320 |
| Notes | Free parking available Lockers available Restaurant at library Gallery on 1st floor Foreign books available |
| Location / Getting There | Library is directly across from the street car station 'Chuotoshokan-Mae' which is 23 minutes from Tanukikoji station. 13 chome-1-1 No.1 Minami 22 Jōnishi, Chūō-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaidō 064-0922 |
The culture center entrance
If you are looking for a place to find some literature, to do some study, relax on the grounds, or to check out some art or cultural artifacts, then the Sapporo Central Library will help all your needs! The library is made up of four floors, including a basement floor. Once inside, you can find the entrance to the Maizo Culture Center in the main foyer. The culture center has great exhibitions which are held throughout the year. The exhibition room is free to enter. There is also a small coffee shop, where you can sit and relax.
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Study time
The library itself, whether it be for study, reading or research, is on the first two floors. If you live, work, or are a student in Sapporo, you can get a library card to borrow materials. You need to bring one piece of identification with your current name on it. Upon receiving your free library card, you may start borrowing books from any municipal library in Sapporo. Children under age 12 are not required to bring any piece of identification to get a library card. You can borrow all loan items, including books, magazines, CDs, DVDs and videos, without fee.
Views from the park of the surrounding mountains.
If you forget your library card, you can borrow books and other items by showing your name and address. Newspapers, foreign magazines, reference books, maps and atlases (marked [館内]) may be used only within the library. What makes the Sapporo Central Library a nice place to visit is not only the library itself, but the broad park that lies behind the building. There are paths and benches, which makes for the perfect spot to sit in the sun and read a good book. You can find some tranquility here in the city.
Soba noodles
You will find most of the window seating inside the library has views over the park. Here you can also read, or have a coffee and unwind. Lastly, if you happen to be having a long day at the library and wouldn’t mind a spot of lunch, then the basement floor one will suit your needs. It is here, the library has a small tea and lunch house. Prices range from a very affordable ￥350 to ￥500. They have curries, ramen, and noodles and salads for which to enjoy. The restaurant seating also faces the park, making for a pleasant spot to eat.
| Basement floor | Restaurant & tea room |
| 1st floor | Exhibition room. Geography, social science, language, medicine, childrens book, literature, art, science, religion, philosophy, biology, sports. |
| 2nd floor | Magazines, audio visual material, foreign books, maps, internet corner, newspapers |
| 3rd floor | Auditorium, meeting room, directors office |
