Location: Sapporo
Top Things to do in Sapporo
What to do and see in Sapporo, Hokkaido: The Best Free Things to do
Probably best known for its eponymous beer, Sapporo—the capital of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island—has maintained the youthful and open atmosphere of the 1972 Olympic Winter Games, drawing international visitors for its annual Snow Festival and its world-famous ramen. Those seeking out the full diversity of Japanese cuisine will want to visit: a city with a ramen-inspired theme park is one that embraces and pampers foodies.
Restaurants in Sapporo
1. Moerenuma Park
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4.5 based on 841 reviews
Moerenuma Park is a landscape sculpture Mecca designed by Isamu Noguchi offering distinctive expressions of the four seasons Moerenuma Park is designed by sculpture artist Isamu Noguchi as a work of sculpture art in itself. The park was reborn from a waste disposal site and transformed into an art park representative of Sapporo over a period of 23 years. The grand scale of this project earned it the name “landscape sculpture.” Visitors can enjoy different scenery depending on the time of the day and season. Instead of picturing yourself in a park, you should probably think of yourself as being inside a huge sculpture piece.
Reviewed By vrkung - Hong Kong, China
Free to enter. We rented bikes at very reasonable rate (200 yen for 2 hours) at the entrance and helped to move around, which saved our energy for walking up to various higher grounds for most charming views around. We enjoyed the 15 minutes fountain show. Check the schedule at the bike store.
2. Asahiyama Kinen Koen
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4.5 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By sunnyMuguet - Singapore, Singapore
This is a simple on the hill observation square to the south-west of Sapporo station on the outskirts of Sapporo. We came here after dinner. It was a bit chilly, but we braced the cold for a while to partake the night scenery, and the winds. It's a very romantic place, nice for a night out.
3. Sapporo Satoland
4. Asahi Breweries Hokkaido Brewery
5. Sapporo Snow Festival
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4.5 based on 399 reviews
The Sapporo Snow Festival happens in early February each year, transforming the town of Sapporo into a unforgettable winter wonderland of snow and ice sculptures, skating rinks, giant snow slides, zip lines, snow domes and ice bars, and night time illuminations, all presided over by of course, the Ice Queen! There's a myriad of sculptures to see and events to enjoy across three sites in Sapporo and it's not surprising that this event is internationally renowned for its scale, variety, and sheer amount of fun available for all visitors.
Reviewed By PaulS901 - Sydney, Australia
This year was the 71st Sapporo snow festival our team was representing Australia in the 47th snow sculpture competition this was the Fourth tme our Australian Team from Shoalhaven had competed. The Sapporo snow festival is one of the biggest and most popular festivals in Japan which covers 1.5 Km in Odori Park and is held over 10 days with some of the amazing snow sculpture created by the Japanese Army and the citizens of Sapporo and incorperates 12 International time including Australia competing and show casing the art of snow sculpturing. Our Australian sculpture this year was the NSW state emblem our Native Waratah, The snow festival with many pop up food stalls and laser light shows of a night has a visitation of over 1 million people. The Snow Festival is well with a visit as Sapporo is a modern vibrant city with much to offer any tourist.
6. Hill of The Buddha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Matanjapan - Jerusalem, Israel
This place is just amazing - Planned by world famous architect tadao Ando, it features a big vareity of sculputures from many cuktures. It's free of charge (although you might get asked to pay "donation money" for the place - like I was). It offers a small cafe, and a big parking lot. Absolutely must visit.
7. Sapporo Beer Museum
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4.0 based on 1,239 reviews
Sapporo is Japan’s most popular beer; this interactive museum includes a tour and beer-tasting.
Reviewed By Bexy1977 - Huddersfield, United Kingdom
A definate on my Sapporo to do list, even though my wife wasn't so keen! We visited on the morning of the Eng v Tonga match in the Rugbh World Cup, so we were there for opening time at 10am. Althohgh there is a bus, we decided to walk from our hotel, which is a nice walk past the old factory also and over the railway line. The museum is really interesting don't waste your money on the full tour. There are well explained exhibitions, interesting pictures and historical items and a wonderful tasting room and a reasonably priced gift shop. I and my wife (who really enjoyed the soft drink in the tasting room) thoroughly enjoyed our couple of hours here and would highly recommend
8. Odori Park
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4.0 based on 3,793 reviews
Popular year round, Sapporo’s central park offers twelve blocks of tree-lined walkways and open space for recreation and relaxation.
Reviewed By fongie808 - Honolulu, United States
From one end of the park with the Sapporo TV Tower to the other end with the beautiful Rose gardens, the park is full of activities and exhibits during the summer months. We were here in July. There were Beer gardens with food, tables and tents, set up. There was further down a huge plant sale set up. With various plants and flowers. It was a pitty we couldn’t take any of them home to Hawaii. The park has many areas for kids with play sets and swings to slides and even a water park. It’s drained and fresh water fills it hourly. Then finally we reached the beautiful rose garden and spent much time looking and taking many photos of all the various variety of roses. Go early so you can take photos without too many others people in them. It got busy there. All in all a nice walk and so much to see here at Odori Park. A must to include in your adventures of Sapporo!
9. Susukino
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4.0 based on 2,104 reviews
One of Japan’s most famous entertainment districts, Susukino is teeming with noodle restaurants, clubs, shops and pachinko parlors. Pachinko is a cross between pinball and slot machines.
Reviewed By 588phis - Bangkok, Thailand
This is a very lively area at night. Lots of people moving around. The neon lights on the buildings were fascinating. You simple feel the energy of the city here.
10. Hokkaido Jingu
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4.0 based on 1,187 reviews
Reviewed By Ssummerbreeze
and absolutely loved it! I also enjoyed that there were very few people and the walk to the shinsa was through a nice park with tons of trees. Easy walking distance from the subway station as well.
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