Sapporo Things to Do

This government-managed park covers almost 400 hectares in the foothills about 20 kilometers south of Sapporo. The vast stretch of natural greenery is home to more than 700 species of trees and plants, four waterfalls, and a ba... more

You do not have to be a rocket scientist to work out your bill in this bar—just count the number of items you have ordered and multiply that by JPY 500. You will know exactly how much you have to pay. As it is so cheap, 500 Bar... more

Sapporo Race Course holds races every weekend from May to September. It is a very popular venue for families as well as serious gamblers, with almost 20,000 people turning up for each race day. The track hosts some of the major... more

Kirin Beer En, a huge beer-keller seats almost 800 brew-swilling, meat-eating revelers. The first floor has a capacity of 230, while the second and third levels that constitute the "spacecraft," and which circle the first floor... more

This luxurious spa goes the extra mile to provide everything you need to relax and wash away your fatigue. The waters in this spa, said to be therapeutic, are piped up from a natural spring beneath the hotel. Before or after yo... more

As the name suggests, this is an American-style café that specializes in sandwiches, soups and salads. The portions are substantial and one sandwich or a soup with a salad should be enough for the average diner. There is a spec... more

The botanical gardens, which are run by the Faculty of Agriculture of Hokkaido University, were opened in 1886. It is home to more than 5,000 species of plants, many of which are unique to Hokkaido. Located in the dense forests... more

Hokkaido is the dairy farm of Japan, so it is no surprise that it also happens to produce the best ice cream in the country. This ice cream parlor takes the concept one step further and classes itself as a 'cocktail ice cream b... more

When you feel the need for a little sweetness, make your way to this chic café and spoil yourself. Pomme Verte prides itself on its original cakes and pastries, which are sold as far away as Tokyo and Osaka. If you have time to... more

This excellent café is conveniently located in the Food Walk section of the underground shopping mall beneath Sapporo Station. It is a self-service café that offers a great variety of croissants, bagels, filled-rolls and sandwi... more