Fully Enjoy Sapporo in Summer: Beer Gardens and 10 Must-Visit Spots
Hokkaido attracts visitors year-round, and its vibrant capital city, Sapporo, is filled with attractions worth exploring. During the summer, the city hosts a variety of lively events, including the YOSAKOI Soran Festival, dazzling fireworks displays, and the Hokkaido-jingu Shrine Festival. Among these seasonal highlights, one event stands out for its festive atmosphere and refreshing appeal—the Sapporo Beer Gardens.
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Summer Tradition: The Sapporo Beer Garden Experience
One of Japan’s largest beer garden events, the Sapporo Odori Beer Garden, stretches from Odori Park’s 5-chome to 11-chome, transforming the heart of the city into a lively outdoor dining space. Each section offers different beer brands, allowing you to taste a variety of flavors as you stroll between venues.
Beyond Odori Park, beer gardens can also be found at Sapporo Station South Exit, Norubesa, the rooftop of Tokyu Department Store, and the Sapporo Beer Garden. Whether you’re a beer enthusiast or simply love enjoying food and drinks in an open-air setting, this is the perfect way to beat the summer heat with a chilled glass in hand.
10 Recommended Spots in Sapporo
- Mt. Okura Observatory
- One of the most famous night views in the country, Okurayama Viewing Point, an observation deck in a ski jump stadium from the 1…
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- JR Tower Observation Deck T38
- JR Tower is a commercial complex directly connected to Sapporo Station. From the reception desk on the 6th floor, take the eleva…
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- Sapporo Beer Museum
- Housed in a designated Hokkaido Heritage red-brick building originally constructed in 1890 (Meiji 23) as a sugar factory, it lat…
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- Nakajima Park
- Nakajima Park’s verdant landscape is a welcome respite in the middle of the northern metropolis of Sapporo. During warmer …
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- Nijo Market
- Located in downtown Sapporo, Nijo Market is easily accessible for tourists. Offering with an array of Hokkaido souvenirs, fresh …
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- Sapporo Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Sapporo Fushimi Inari Shrine is a branch of the famous Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto. One of its most striking features is the t…
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- Ganso Sapporo Ramen Street
- The roots of Sapporo Ramen Street date back to 1951 (Showa 26) when it was originally the 'Koraku Ramen Meitengai' next …
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- Makomanai Takino Cemetery, Hill of the Buddha, Lavender Fields
- A giant Buddha statue sits on a hill at the center of the Makomanai Takino Cemetery. This symbol of the cemetery was designed by…
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