Sapporo Summer Festival
Experience Sapporo’s Refreshing Northern Summer
Since 1954, the Sapporo Summer Festival has been one of the city's signature summer events, turning Sapporo into a month-long celebration of food, culture, and community. At its heart is the Sapporo Odori Beer Garden, where the refreshing atmosphere of Odori Park combines with the excitement of thousands of visitors.
Stroll through Odori Park as the cheerful clinking of beer mugs mingles with the aroma of sizzling jingisukan and grilled seafood. One of Japan's largest beer gardens, this open-air venue features beers from leading Japanese breweries. In an area inspired by Sapporo's sister city, Munich, visitors can also enjoy authentic German beers. The experience offers a taste of Sapporo's brewing heritage, dating back to the founding of the Kaitakushi Brewery in 1876.
In mid-August, the festival reaches another highlight with the Hokkai Bon Odori. Beneath the iconic Sapporo TV Tower, dancers in colorful yukata circle the yagura stage to the rhythm of taiko drums. Festivities continue across the city, from the lively Tanuki Festival in Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade to the vibrant parades of the Susukino Festival.
For a month, Sapporo comes alive with music, tradition, and celebration. Join the festivities and experience Hokkaido's warm hospitality and vibrant summer spirit.
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General Information
- Event period
- 1. Sapporo Odori Beer Garden (Welfare Sponsored) July 23 (Thu) – August 18 (Tue), 2026 (27 days)
2. Hokkaido Bon Odori August 13 (Thu) – August 16 (Sun), 2026 (4 days)
3. 62nd Susukino Festival: Thursday, August 6, 2026 – Saturday, August 8, 2026 (3 days)
4. 73rd Tanuki Festival: Thursday, July 23, 2026 – Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (27 days) - Event venue
- Odori Park West 5-8, 10, 11-chome
- Postal code
- 〒060-0001
- Address
- 北海道札幌市中央区
- Telephone Number
- 011-281-6400（Sapporo Tourist Association）
- Closed
- Open every day during the period
- Car Park
- none
- Directions
- ●On foot: About 3 minutes from Odori subway station
●By car: About 15 minutes from Sasson Expwy Sapporo Kita IC - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
