As Hokkaido’s largest entertainment district, Sapporo/Susukino boasts many sightseeing spots and rich gastronomy, making it a highly recommended travel destination that even solo male travelers can thoroughly enjoy.

“I want to travel around Sapporo and Susukino, but would it be no fun for a man going alone?”

“Susukino is very enjoyable even for men traveling alone! There are plenty of gourmet spots and shops that welcome solo guests with open arms.”

Furthermore, it is an area with many hotels featuring large public baths to ease travel fatigue or soothe your body after bar-hopping in the entertainment district at night, so your trip will undoubtedly be a fulfilling one.

In this article, we introduce recommended ways to spend your time during the day and night, along with detailed recommendations for hotels with large public baths and hot springs.

Recommended Tours for a Solo Men’s Trip

Although you’ve come all the way to Hokkaido in high spirits, there are times when a man traveling alone might feel a bit lonely, especially about how to spend daytime hours. In such cases, tours are great value. Tours led by local guides where you can fully enjoy experiences unique to Hokkaido are recommended.

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Wonderland Sapporo Snowmobile

Enjoy winter sports and fully experience Hokkaido’s unique world of ice and snow on a course with a total length of 90 km.

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Wonderland Sapporo Snowmobile Park / Snow Park

Definitely something you’d want to try at least once!

When going to Hokkaido, snowmobiling—an experience hard to come by among winter sports on high-quality snow—is something you definitely want to try on a solo male trip. Activities that are hard to try when you are with others because you worry about them are precisely what you should choose on a solo trip! Sounds fun.

A Sapporo/Susukino Trip That Is Enjoyable Precisely Because It Is a Solo Men’s Trip

Sapporo is a Treasure Trove of Gourmet Food! Eat What You Want, When You Want, as Much as You Want

Sapporo is overflowing with delicious things anyway. The numerous dishes made with ingredients nurtured in the land of Hokkaido are all delicious, and deciding what to eat is part of the fun of this city.

Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) dipped in sauce that pairs wonderfully with beer, rich miso ramen that is deeply flavorful and warms you to the core, soup curry packed with vegetables and chicken offering outstanding umami, and above all, seafood dishes and sushi nurtured in the harsh northern seas—every single gourmet option is top-notch.

With solo travel, self-directed bar-hopping like “I want to grab sushi after ramen after all” is completely free to do. Diving into a place based on your mood at the moment and eating whatever you like as much as you like—such a luxurious way of spending time is possible on a solo male trip.

100% Delicious Sapporo Sushi

Susukino has many sushi restaurants. There are conveyor-belt sushi spots, but there are also plenty of sushi shops where craftsmen roll sushi at the counter. At sushi shops, eating at the counter is standard, so solo guests don’t stand out and can enjoy sushi while chatting with the craftsman—making them easy places to enter even on a solo male trip.

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Sapporo Seafood is Delicious! Recommended Sushi Restaurants in Susukino

Sapporo is a city where Hokkaido’s delicious seafood gathers. Among all, the seafood from the northern seas—with its firm, flavorful fish and shellfish—is simply extraordinary.

＼ Sapporo, Where You Can Eat Delicious Sushi ／

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Introduced based on actual first-hand experiences visiting sushi restaurants in Sapporo

“Genghis Khan,” Delicious Meat Unique to Sapporo

Speaking of Sapporo and Susukino, it’s Genghis Khan! Lamb meat somehow fits the northern land. Eating noisily with everyone is delicious, but Genghis Khan is also a dish where solo grill dining at the counter is normal. In particular, Genghis Khan shops in Susukino, such as “Daruma” and “Ajino Hitsujigaoka,” have well-equipped counters, making them easy to enter even on a solo male trip.

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Famous Jingisukan Restaurant “Aji no Hitsujigaoka”

“Aji no Hitsujigaoka,” a Jingisukan (grilled mutton) restaurant located in the heart of the Susukino entertainment district in Sapporo, is a great spot where you can easily enjoy delicious Jingisukan.

＼ Easy to Stop By Even After Drinks ／

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Easy to dine alone at the counter seats

Miso Ramen You Definitely Want to Eat When Coming to Sapporo

When coming to Sapporo, Sapporo miso ramen is something you want to try not just once, but multiple times. In cold Hokkaido, miso soup that warms your body from the core is essential. Adding butter for sweetness is good, enjoying the raw miso flavor is good, and eating it to cap off a night out drinking in Susukino is also good.

Soup Curry So Delicious You Get Addicted Once You Eat It

What captivates with a deliciousness different from regular curry is soup curry. Soup with harmonized spiciness and sweetness that brings out even more umami, topped with flash-fried vegetables and chicken, is good eaten as is, and even better if you dip white rice into it—it is delicious enough to pull you right in.

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Sapporo Soup Curry, SOUL STORE Recommended Visit Report

Located in Tanukikoji 7-chome, Sapporo, “SOUL STORE” is a highly recommended soup curry specialty shop for those in the know.

＼ A Hidden Gem for Those in the Know ／

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The burdock root sticking out of the bowl makes a huge impact and tastes delicious

Nighttime Susukino is Exceptionally Fun

Sapporo’s Susukino is Hokkaido’s largest entertainment district. It ranks among Japan’s top five major entertainment districts, following Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. From gourmet and izakayas to karaoke, BARs, girls’ bars, snack bars, and high-end clubs—and even unique shops—Susukino is simply a place you can enjoy.

Clubs that would cost around 100,000 yen just to sit down in Tokyo can be entered from 30,000 to 40,000 yen in Sapporo Susukino depending on the shop, so you can enjoy them at better value than in Tokyo. For shops that refuse first-time customers, for example, you can get in by going into a sushi shop, enjoying sushi while striking up a conversation with the counter craftsman, and getting them to introduce a good shop (having them call the shop to connect you).

There is also “Sapporo Snack Street,” where numerous snack bars gather in a place that looks like the entrance to a role-playing game castle. It is a place where you can safely enjoy the Sapporo night at relatively low prices, so as a moment of healing on a solo male trip, going there for good drinks and a fun time is great.

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Susukino Snack Bars: “Sapporo Snack Street”

Susukino is Sapporo’s largest entertainment district. In a corner of a building here, a uniquely striking space suddenly appears. Evoking a mysterious yet enchanting atmosphere—as if stepping into the entrance of the Haunted Mansion or wandering into the mansion from Resident Evil—this is “Sapporo Snack Street,” lined with uniquely expressive snack bars.

＼ A Social Hub for Adults ／

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Step inside and discover an adult wonderland where you forget everyday life

Having a light drink at a BAR counter at the end of the night is also one of the pleasures of Sapporo/Susukino. Susukino has many stylish and chic bars, and because there are many guests sipping alone at the counter, there are plenty of BARs that are easy to enter even on a solo male trip.

There Are Many City Hotels Around Susukino with Large Public Baths and Hot Springs

Around Sapporo/Susukino, there are many city hotels with attached large public baths or hot springs. Not only in cold seasons, but even in summer, soaking in a large public bath is desirable. A bath after returning from drinking is good, and refreshing yourself before breakfast after waking up in the morning is good. Men are surprisingly happy when a hotel has a large public bath, so it is especially recommended.

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HOTEL MYSTAYS PREMIER Sapporo Park

Located about a 10 to 15-minute walk from Susukino toward Nakajima Park, this hotel is well within walking distance. It features a large public bathhouse where you can enjoy various baths including a jacuzzi and spacious communal baths, a choice of breakfast between buffet style or a stylish 1st-floor restaurant, and many spacious rooms. It is a highly recommended hotel that offers a luxurious experience—almost too lavish for a solo male traveler—at a relatively reasonable price.

＼ Great Baths, Great Meals, & Spacious Rooms ／

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A highly recommended hotel that feels almost too luxurious for solo male travelers

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Carefully Selected Recommended Hotels with Large Baths & Onsen Around Susukino

Recently, the Susukino area features a lineup of highly unique hotels—ranging from options with authentic open-air baths and the latest lifestyle hotels focused on saunas and cold plunges, to accommodations that boast lavish seafood breakfasts.

＼ Large Public Baths Are a Must ／

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A stay where you can properly soak in a bathtub even while traveling

Solo Men’s Trip: Sapporo 2-Day, 1-Night Model Course (Day 1)

Itinerary 1: Arrive at New Chitose Airport in the Afternoon

When landing at New Chitose Airport by plane, head to Sapporo. Transportation options include “shuttle,” “taxi,” “train,” and “bus,” but the most common is the “train.” By train it takes about 40 minutes, but considering boarding/alighting time (waiting time) and potential slowdowns due to snowfall, it is safer to budget a little over 1 hour for travel.

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How to Get from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo?

Visiting an airport for the first time can leave you wondering how to get to the city center. Researching in advance is key so you won’t get lost on the spot.

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Know before you go and travel hassle-free

Itinerary 2: Late Lunch of Miso Ramen

Once you arrive in Sapporo, go eat your favorite miso ramen first thing. Miso ramen is something you definitely want to eat on a Sapporo trip, but you’ll regret missing it later—for example, thinking of eating it at the airport on the way back (New Chitose Airport) only to find it extremely crowded and unable to get in. Therefore, knock miso ramen off the list first upon arriving in Sapporo.

Itinerary 3: Sapporo Sightseeing

Since there is time before dinner or a Susukino night out, Sapporo city sightseeing is recommended. Depending on preference, if you like aquariums, “AOAO SAPPORO” in Tanukikoji is close and fun; if you like lush green walks, “Hokkaido Shrine from Maruyama Park” is recommended.

Sapporo’s Urban Aquarium “AOAO SAPPORO”

“AOAO SAPPORO,” an urban aquarium in the middle of the city, is located on floors 4, 5, and 6 of a commercial building famous in Sapporo. In a location that can truly be called urban, despite not being overly large, the exhibits raise excitement beyond expectations.

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Introducing the Highlights of AOAO SAPPORO

This is an experience review of AOAO SAPPORO Aquarium. Opened in July 2023 in Sapporo’s Tanukikoji, AOAO SAPPORO is an urban aquarium in a great location where you can easily drop by while enjoying shopping and dining nearby. It is perfect for families, dates, and even solo visitors who want to enjoy a fun and wonderful time at the aquarium.

＼ Meet Penguins in Tanukikoji ／

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An aquarium is always a soothing space whenever you visit

Green Stroll Time: Maruyama Park and Hokkaido Shrine

Strolling to Hokkaido Shrine from lush Maruyama Park is a peaceful, healing walking path away from the hustle and bustle of big-city Sapporo. Strolling through Maruyama Park, which is larger than imagined, is a heart-soothing moment, and farther back there is also Maruyama Zoo.

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How to Enjoy Maruyama Park and Hokkaido Shrine

In Sapporo, the majestic Hokkaido Shrine stands within the vast grounds of Maruyama Park. It is a wonderful relaxing spot and spiritual “power spot” where you can feel the breath of fresh greenery in spring and enjoy the vivid autumn foliage. Strolling among the lush trees is incredibly refreshing and pleasant.

＼ Visit Hokkaido Shrine ／

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Soothing green walking paths across expansive grounds

Itinerary 4: Return to the Hotel for the Large Public Bath, Then Off to a Sushi Restaurant

When city sightseeing is over, return to the hotel once to wash away sweat in the large public bath. Entering the bath at this hour is often empty, so you can use it as if you had reserved the large public bath for yourself, which feels great; it’s much better to thoroughly enjoy the bath than entering a crowded one packed tightly!

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A great-value hotel featuring a bath and a lavish breakfast buffet.

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APA Hotel Sapporo Odori-Koen Minami

Once you wash off sweat and refresh, you’ll get hungry, so head to a sushi restaurant for dinner. Let’s savor Hokkaido’s delicious seafood.

Sushidokoro “Saikaku” in Tanukikoji Shopping Street is a large shop with many counter seats, making it an easy sushi place for solo male guests to enter. Compared to high-end market-price sushi shops, prices are clear, so knowing the cost while eating offers peace of mind; naturally the sushi is delicious, so you can fully taste Hokkaido.

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“Sushi-dokoro Saikaku”: Welcoming for Solo Diners

When visiting Susukino in Sapporo, you will want to experience non-conveyor belt sushi at least once, but counter-style sushi restaurants can sometimes feel a bit intimidating. In times like that, “Sushi-dokoro Saikaku” is a foolproof choice.

＼ Enjoy Hokkaido’s Seafood ／

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The Tanukikoji branch is especially easy to walk into

Itinerary 5: Enjoy Nighttime “Susukino” to Your Heart’s Content

After filling your stomach, it’s GO to nighttime Susukino! Enjoying show pubs, snack bars, ROUND1, or BARs where you can talk—there are plenty of fascinating shops. Additionally, Sapporo/Susukino has many unusual shops, so please find a place matching your hobbies and tastes to enjoy.

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Experience Report: Unique & Intriguing Spots in Susukino, Sapporo

As one of Japan’s top entertainment districts, Susukino in Sapporo is packed with countless neon signs. Among them are more than a few unique spots exuding an aura that takes just a little bit of “courage” to step into.

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Experience Report: Unique & Intriguing Spots in Susukino, Sapporo

Discover the unique excitement that only Susukino can offer right here

Capping off the night with a drink at an adult bar is a cool way to enjoy a solo male trip. In Sapporo/Susukino, there are many street-level counter BARs that men can enter and enjoy alone, so taking a rough look at the atmosphere from outside while walking and entering a place that piques your interest is recommended.

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Recommended Fruit Cocktail Bar: BAR KNIGHT!

Ending your night at a bar in Susukino, Sapporo is effortlessly stylish. Among the many bars in Susukino, BAR KNIGHT is highly recommended as a spot where you can enjoy fruit cocktails lavishly made with seasonal fruits.

＼ Delicious Fruit Cocktails ／

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A bar you’ll want to stop by at the end of the day

Solo Men’s Trip: Sapporo 2-Day, 1-Night Model Course (Day 2)

Itinerary 1: Seafood Extravaganza at the Hotel Breakfast Buffet

Sapporo has many hotels with all-you-can-eat Hokkaido seafood at breakfast buffets. It is luxurious from the morning, but we definitely want you to start your day with the best breakfast! If you book a great-value hotel and enjoy both the bath and breakfast, it will be a wonderful trip.

＼Recommended Hotel "Dormy Inn PREMIUM Sapporo"／

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Above all, the all-you-can-eat seafood breakfast is simply irresistible! Complete with an onsen (large public bath) and situated in the absolute best location right along Tanukikoji, it’s a hotel you’ll want to stay at at least once to savor the hot spring and breakfast experience.

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Dormy Inn PREMIUM Sapporo

After eating breakfast, relaxing in the hotel’s morning bath is also a wonderful way to spend time. At “Dormy Inn PREMIUM Sapporo” in Tanukikoji Shopping Street, besides the main building, there is an annex right in front, and both have their own large public hot spring bath, so you can split your bath visits—main building on Day 1 and annex on Day 2—which is great value.

Itinerary 2: Exploring the Curb Market (Picking Seafood Souvenirs While Exploring the Lively Morning Market)

This market supporting Sapporo’s food is lined with shops that actually handle seafood and Hokkaido products, seafood shops, and shops selling souvenir seafood. Since it caters to tourists, it is an enjoyable market. It is only a few train stations away from central Sapporo (Tanukikoji Shopping Street, Odori Park, Susukino, Sapporo Station, etc.), making it relatively close and enjoyable.

In the Curb Market, many shops have huge water tanks lined up, packed tightly with live crabs and other sea life. The crabs are huge and powerful, so just looking at them is amazing, but tourists can actually purchase them and ship them directly from the shop.

The Curb Market also has eateries (restaurants) where grilled scallops and seafood bowls can be eaten on the spot. If you get a little hungry, dropping by to enjoy delicious seafood while sightseeing the market is also good.

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What is the Difference Between Jogai Market and Nijo Market? Which is Recommended?

Sapporo and Hokkaido are bursting with delicious food. While eating at restaurants in Sapporo is fantastic, visiting the markets that support Sapporo’s food culture is just as thrilling.

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Enjoy a seafood bowl made with fresh catch right at the market

Itinerary 3: Move to New Chitose Airport and Enjoy the Airport

New Chitose Airport naturally has numerous souvenir shops, as well as restaurant streets where versatile dishes like seafood, Hokkaido cuisine, Italian, or soup curry can be enjoyed, a ramen street, and even movie theaters and hot spring facilities. It also has an observation area where you can watch plane takeoffs and landings, functioning as a major entertainment facility where you won’t get bored even if you stay all day.

Heading to the airport early relative to your flight departure to fully enjoy New Chitose Airport is also one of the ways Sapporo experts play.

Here is how to enjoy New Chitose Airport.

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How to Kill Time at New Chitose Airport: Spending Departure & Layover Wait Times

New Chitose Airport, the gateway to Hokkaido and Sapporo, is a wonderful space that condenses the best of Hokkaido so well you could spend a whole day there without getting bored. The futuristic open space feels incredibly sleek—New Chitose Airport is a complete commercial facility in itself, or rather, a theme park. Let’s make the most of your time at New Chitose Airport!

＼ An Entertainment Space ／

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As fun and exciting as a full theme park

Domestic JAL First Class You’ll Want to Ride Precisely Because It’s a Solo Male Trip

Taking JAL from Haneda (Tokyo) to New Chitose takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. It’s not a very long time, but it is enough to count as air travel. While you can enjoy the flight in economy class seats, upgrading one or two ranks to First Class lets you enjoy an even more comfortable and wonderful journey.

Spacious and comfortable seats, drink service such as welcome champagne, plus JAL’s delicious light meals allow you to spend the 1 hour and 30 minutes of air travel comfortably.

Air travel First Class is often met with “I don’t want to spend money on this (luxurious)” when with a partner or friends, or given up when traveling as a family because buying for everyone becomes expensive. However, on a solo male trip, you can use First Class without feeling constrained by anyone.

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JAL Domestic First Class Boarding Review

Experience JAL’s top-tier domestic seat: First Class on a flight from Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport to Haneda Airport. For around 11,000 yen more than a regular ticket, this few-hour flight offers a lavishly luxurious service in the sky.

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A luxurious journey in the sky with Domestic First Class

Summary: How to Enjoy a Solo Men’s Trip to Sapporo/Susukino

Sapporo/Susukino is a wonderful city where even a man visiting casually alone can satisfy food, hot springs, and lodging all at a high level. Precisely because there is no need to align schedules with anyone, picking places purely on your own intuition, and easing fatigue in a hotel’s large public bath or hot spring when tired—being able to enjoy freely and casually is the beauty of solo travel.

• Freedom of Food: Bar-hopping Genghis Khan, seafood, ramen, and more at your own pace as much as you like.
• Healing of Hot Springs: Easing travel fatigue at your own pace in hotels well-equipped with large public baths and other facilities.
• Choice of Lodging: Selecting accommodations matched to your purpose, from convenience-oriented hotels to hotels focused on views and comfort.

A solo male trip to “Sapporo/Susukino,” undoubtedly one of the top-tier domestic entertainment districts, will surely become an unforgettable experience. Please enjoy gourmet food, sightseeing, nighttime Susukino, and more to your heart’s content!

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Introducing the Super Sento “Toukakyo”

“Toukakyo,” a super sento where you can relax in an open-air bath right next to Susukino, comes highly recommended. Located a 5- to 10-minute walk from central Susukino, it offers discounts on hot summer days and features a 25-meter indoor bath—making it a perfect way to spend your daytime in Susukino.

＼ How to Enjoy Daytime in Sapporo: Super Sento ／

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Soak in the bath, enjoy a drink, and unwind all day long

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Chitosetsuru Sake Museum is a facility operated by Nippon Seishu Co., Ltd., the only sake brewery in Sapporo, located in Chuo-ku, Sapporo City. In addition to exhibiting the history and culture of sake brewing dating back to the Meiji era, a directly operated shop is attached on the premises.

At the directly operated shop, you will find unpasteurized raw sake direct from the factory, limited Japanese sake sold only here, processed foods using sake lees, sake cups, and other items. Sake lees soft-serve ice cream specially made by the brewery is also sold.

It is used by tourists and residents as a hub for local sake in central Sapporo. In this article, based on photos from the author’s own visit, we introduce the charms of Chitosetsuru Sake Museum.

Anywhere in Sapporo to taste local sake properly—and buy limited bottles too?

Chitosetsuru Sake Museum combines exhibits with a shop. We’ll cover limited sake and even sake-lees soft serve.

Highlights of Chitosetsuru Sake Museum

Many Interesting Exhibits at Chitosetsuru Sake Museum

Inside Chitosetsuru Sake Museum, numerous materials that convey the history of sake brewing are on display. On top of the wooden counter, precise miniature models reproducing traditional sake brewing processes are lined up so you can visually follow the flow of production. These are precious historical materials that record the brewery’s journey.

Attractive Direct Sake Sales Unique to a Company Shop

At the directly operated shop attached to Chitosetsuru Sake Museum, a wide variety of products are sold. Detailed explanation panels beside the products let you choose while checking each ingredient rice, rice-polishing ratio, and flavor profile. Besides Japanese sake, foods using sake lees and original goods are also stocked, giving it the full feel of a brewery-direct shop.

Sake Tasting Is Available

Inside the building, a tasting counter where you can sample the Japanese sake on offer is permanently set up. The brands served rotate depending on the season or day, with multiple brewery representatives prepared, such as Junmai Daiginjo and Tokubetsu Junmai-shu.

At the counter, you can taste while receiving explanations of the differences in ingredient rice and production methods, as well as the flavor characteristics of each brand.

Chitosetsuru Sake Museum Limited Junmai Namazake “Yukidaruma”

Inside the directly operated shop, “Chitosetsuru Sake Museum Limited Junmai Namazake Yukidaruma” is sold. This product is limited to this facility, and the label with a snowman design is cute. It also makes an ideal souvenir.

Location and Access for Chitosetsuru Sake Museum

Location

Chitosetsuru Sake Museum is located at South 3 East 5-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City. By public transportation, it is about a 5-minute walk from Exit 9 of Subway Tozai Line “Bus Center-Mae Station.” It is also within walking distance of Nijo Market.

Information on Chitosetsuru Sake Museum

Frequently Asked Questions about Chitosetsuru Sake Museum

A wonderful hotel in Sapporo featuring an all-you-can-eat seafood breakfast.

While there are plenty of hotels in Sapporo, you can choose one that perfectly fits your budget and how you want to enjoy your trip—ranging from budget-friendly accommodations meant simply for sleeping, to hotels featuring hot springs (large public baths) and buffet-style breakfasts with all-you-can-eat seafood. However, it can be quite difficult to make a choice without knowing the best recommendations.

Since you're going out of your way for a special trip, you definitely don't want to regret your hotel choice. You want to carefully weigh your options and stay somewhere wonderful. For anyone feeling this way, our top recommendation is Dormy Inn PREMIUM Sapporo, where you can enjoy seafood bowls to your heart's content for breakfast.

＼Recommended Hotel "Dormy Inn PREMIUM Sapporo"／

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Above all, the all-you-can-eat seafood breakfast is simply irresistible! Complete with an onsen (large public bath) and situated in the absolute best location right along Tanukikoji, it’s a hotel you’ll want to stay at at least once to savor the hot spring and breakfast experience.

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Dormy Inn PREMIUM Sapporo

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Recommended Hotels in Sapporo, Hokkaido by Area!

Whether you stay near "Sapporo Station" for easy airport access and JR day trips, stay near Odori Park for business convenience, or stay in the "Susukino" area to enjoy the famous Jingisukan (grilled mutton) and nightlife bars to your heart's content—choosing a hotel that matches your travel purpose is a key factor in making your stay in Sapporo fulfilling.

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The hotel you choose will dramatically boost your trip satisfaction

Summary: Chitosetsuru Sake Museum

Chitosetsuru Sake Museum is a facility operated by a Sapporo sake brewery, combining historical exhibits of sake brewing dating back to the Meiji era with a directly operated shop. Located in central Sapporo as a hub for local sake culture, it opens historical materials to the public and sells products directly.

• Historical Exhibits: Miniature models reproducing traditional sake brewing processes, as well as precious tools and photos from those times, are open to the public.
• Limited Sales: Unpasteurized raw sake direct from the factory, facility-limited brands such as “Yukidaruma,” and processed sake lees products are available.
• Hands-on Experiences: A Japanese sake tasting counter is available, along with tasting of the preparation water used in sake brewing.

Inside the building, you can not only learn about history but also choose brands through product browsing and tasting unique to a directly operated shop. Admission is free, and the setup lets a wide range of people—from sake enthusiasts to tourists—experience Sapporo’s local sake culture from multiple angles.

Suddenly an Aquarium Appears in the City! Right Near Tanukikoji and Susukino “AOAO SAPPORO”

An AOAO SAPPORO Aquarium experience review. AOAO SAPPORO Aquarium is an urban aquarium opened in July 2023 in Tanukikoji, Sapporo. It is a great location where you can drop by the aquarium while enjoying shopping or eating before and after. Naturally great for families and couples, even solo visitors can thoroughly enjoy the aquarium and spend a wonderful time.

Introducing a wonderful AOAO SAPPORO Aquarium experience review.

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Introducing the Highlights of AOAO SAPPORO

This is an experience review of AOAO SAPPORO Aquarium. Opened in July 2023 in Tanukikoji, Sapporo, AOAO SAPPORO is an urban aquarium. Located in a prime spot where you can easily drop by while enjoying shopping and dining before or after your visit, it is perfect for families, dates, or even solo visitors looking to spend a wonderful and engaging time.

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Aquariums are always a soothing, relaxing space whenever you visit

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“Susukino” in Sapporo is packed with countless signs as one of Japan’s leading entertainment districts, but quite a few shops among them give off a unique aura that takes a little “courage” to step into.

“What on earth is inside the shop behind that sign?” “It looks suspicious, but could it actually be a famous establishment…?”

The author actually ventured into these “intriguing spots” in Susukino, where curiosity and anxiety mix. Here is a first-hand report on unique and memorable shops that are not listed in standard travel guides. Reading this will surely make your next night in Susukino even more interesting.

That curious Susukino storefront looks intimidating—could it actually be a hidden gem?

We went in with the same mix of curiosity and nerves. A first-hand report you won’t find in the usual guides.

“Unique and Intriguing” Spots in Susukino

Walking through “Susukino,” Hokkaido’s top entertainment district, intriguing signs and shops may catch your eye. Here are first-hand introductions to those intriguing spots.

Sushi Sakaba Lemon

Entering Susukino from the Susukino intersection and turning right, a sign that evokes a Showa atmosphere immediately catches your eye: “Sushi Sakaba Lemon.” It leaves you slightly wondering whether it is sushi, a pub, or an adult nightlife spot—but the neon sign sparks curiosity.

In the hallway from the building entrance to the shop entrance, Showa-modern art signs are densely packed; that alone creates a nostalgic space that sparks interest all at once.

The actual shop is a sushi izakaya with lemon sour as its main draw. You will be surprised by how reasonable the all-you-can-drink lemon sour is at 60 minutes / 500 JPY. Because menu prices are generally low, it feels like a neighborhood izakaya.

My impression is that the sushi menu has many creative items; if you are picturing a normal sushi shop, it is completely different and closer to an izakaya. There are sushi items on the menu, but izakaya dishes are also abundant, so approaching it like a casual neighborhood izakaya works well.

Location

Susukino Snack Street

Entering the 1st floor of the Okura Building in Sapporo’s Susukino, there is a place that somehow looks like the entrance to a temple in a role-playing game. This is a theme area called “Susukino Snack Street,” where snack bars are clustered.

“Susukino Snack Street” contains 5 to 6 snack bars, with shops run by beautiful moms lining the area. Inheriting the atmosphere of Showa-era snack bars, it is a calm space; while the clientele may lean more toward men, there are shops where even women can walk in and enjoy themselves.

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Susukino Snack Bar Alley: “Sapporo Snack Street”

Susukino is Sapporo’s largest entertainment district. Tucked away in a corner of one of its buildings lies a space with a uniquely striking presence. Exuding a mysterious yet captivating atmosphere—as if you’ve wandered into the entrance of a haunted mansion or a mansion from Resident Evil—this is “Sapporo Snack Street,” where a variety of unique snack bars line the corridor.

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Step inside and enter an adult wonderland where you can forget everyday life

Location

“Ajino Hitsujigaoka” Jingisukan

Located right in the middle of Susukino, “Ajino Hitsujigaoka” is a Jingisukan shop with a bright red sign that really stands out. It is a popular shop where people line up out front during dinner hours; late at night, you can sometimes walk in without waiting.

The Jingisukan at “Ajino Hitsujigaoka” is classic, straightforward Jingisukan. It is a good shop to visit before heading out in Susukino or as a finishing touch afterward, but be careful—the smell of Jingisukan sticks heavily to clothes. Do not mess up the order!

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Famous Jingisukan Spot: “Aji no Hitsujigaoka”

“Aji no Hitsujigaoka” in Sapporo Susukino is a fantastic place right in the heart of the Susukino nightlife district where you can easily enjoy delicious Jingisukan (grilled mutton/lamb).

＼ Easy to drop by even after drinks ／

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Easy to dine at counter seats even for solo travelers

Location

Yakiniku Resort “Hawaii”

Yakiniku Resort “Hawaii” has a sign that makes you think, “Why is Hawaii in Hokkaido?!” A famous yakiniku restaurant known to those in the know among Sapporo locals, it is a popular shop nearly full every day. Above all, the yakiniku is cheap and delicious! It is great to go to before drinking, or as a finishing touch after drinking.

Each piece of meat is thick and delicious; because it is yakiniku, you grill it yourself, but the heat is strong—sear the surface at once, and meat cooked through to the inside really goes well with drinks.

Location

Corn Stalls

A stall selling “corn” and “baked sweet potatoes” that appears near the Susukino Round One intersection at night. Its intensely savory aroma tempts passersby. Prices of 600 JPY for corn and 1,000 JPY for baked sweet potatoes feel a bit pricey, but warm food in the cold winter is delightful. Of course, takeaway is also OK.

The taste is ordinary, but corn grilled with soy sauce has an indescribably nostalgic deliciousness.

Main spots it appears

Sushi You Definitely Want to Eat When Going to Sapporo! Introducing Recommended Sushi Restaurants

Sapporo, located close to New Chitose Airport—the air gateway of Hokkaido—is a "city of gastronomy" where highly fresh seafood gathers from various parts of the prefecture. Sushi in particular is one of the delights you cannot miss when visiting Sapporo.

Sapporo's sushi is undeniably delicious. In the gourmet paradise of Hokkaido, the umami of seafood that has grown robust in the cold northern seas is second to none.

Part of the charm of Sapporo's sushi dining scene is the coexistence of diverse styles, ranging from high-end establishments to casual conveyor-belt sushi spots you can easily drop by. Because seasonal toppings change throughout the year, you can enjoy discovering new flavors no matter when you visit. When you go to Sapporo, be sure to step into a sushi restaurant at least once.

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Sapporo Seafood is Delicious! Recommended Sushi Restaurants in Susukino

Sapporo is a city where Hokkaido's delicious seafood gathers. Among all, the seafood from the northern seas—with its firm, flavorful fish and shellfish—is simply extraordinary.

＼ Sapporo, Where You Can Eat Delicious Sushi ／

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Introduced based on actual first-hand experiences visiting sushi restaurants in Sapporo

A wonderful hotel in Sapporo featuring an all-you-can-eat seafood breakfast.

While there are plenty of hotels in Sapporo, you can choose one that perfectly fits your budget and how you want to enjoy your trip—ranging from budget-friendly accommodations meant simply for sleeping, to hotels featuring hot springs (large public baths) and buffet-style breakfasts with all-you-can-eat seafood. However, it can be quite difficult to make a choice without knowing the best recommendations.

Since you're going out of your way for a special trip, you definitely don't want to regret your hotel choice. You want to carefully weigh your options and stay somewhere wonderful. For anyone feeling this way, our top recommendation is Dormy Inn PREMIUM Sapporo, where you can enjoy seafood bowls to your heart's content for breakfast.

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Above all, the all-you-can-eat seafood breakfast is simply irresistible! Complete with an onsen (large public bath) and situated in the absolute best location right along Tanukikoji, it’s a hotel you’ll want to stay at at least once to savor the hot spring and breakfast experience.

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Recommended Hotels in Sapporo, Hokkaido by Area!

Whether you stay near "Sapporo Station" for easy airport access and JR day trips, stay near Odori Park for business convenience, or stay in the "Susukino" area to enjoy the famous Jingisukan (grilled mutton) and nightlife bars to your heart's content—choosing a hotel that matches your travel purpose is a key factor in making your stay in Sapporo fulfilling.

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Summary: Unique and Intriguing Spots in Sapporo / Susukino

Sapporo’s Susukino is one of Japan’s leading entertainment districts. In this town where countless signs shine, there are many attractive spots that take a little courage to step into—but become addictive once you know them.

Nights in Susukino run deep and cannot be fully captured in a single visit. Next time you visit this city, why not knock on the door of “that sign” that casually caught your eye? A new Sapporo memory will surely be waiting there.

Ways to Pass Time at “New Chitose Airport” & How to Spend Waiting Time for Departure and Layovers
(Souvenirs, Seafood, Gourmet, Movie Theater, Hot Spring)

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New Chitose Airport, serving Sapporo, Hokkaido, condenses the best of Hokkaido into a wonderful space so engaging you could spend an entire day here without getting bored. The futuristic open space is sleek and impressive—making New Chitose Airport a fully realized commercial complex, or rather, a theme park in its own right. Let’s make the most of New Chitose Airport!

＼ An Entertainment Space ／

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As fun and exciting as a full-fledged theme park

Sapporo’s Jogai Market and Nijo Market! Which is Recommended? Highlights, How to Go, Points to Note,
How to Buy Seafood Skillfully? Crab, Scallops, Abalone!

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Sapporo, Hokkaido is bursting with delicious food! While dining at local restaurants in Sapporo is wonderful, visiting the vibrant fish markets that support the city’s food culture is an equally exciting experience.

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Enjoy a fresh seafood rice bowl right at the market

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Sapporo—and Hokkaido as a whole—is famous for its incredible food. While dining at the city’s restaurants is a highlight of any trip, visiting one of its local seafood markets is an experience you shouldn’t miss.

At the markets, you can enjoy fresh seafood rice bowls, or have crab, scallops, and other seafood grilled right in front of you. The freshness and flavor are simply outstanding, making it a must-try experience for seafood lovers.

Jogai Market

Choose “Jogai Market” for an authentic market experience.

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Nijo Market

Conveniently located near downtown Sapporo: “Nijo Market.”

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Jogai versus Nijo Market—which one is better for seafood bowls and crab without wasting a trip?

Easy to waffle. First-hand notes on differences, access, and smart buys make choosing simpler.

In this article, based on the author’s own experiences, we cover Sapporo’s representative markets: “Jogai Market” and “Nijo Market.”

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Above all, the all-you-can-eat seafood breakfast is simply irresistible! Complete with an onsen (large public bath) and situated in the absolute best location right along Tanukikoji, it’s a hotel you’ll want to stay at at least once to savor the hot spring and breakfast experience.

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If You Want to Enjoy the Market Properly: “Jogai Market”

Although a bit away from central Sapporo (Susukino and Sapporo Station), “Jogai Market”—reachable in a few dozen minutes by JR or subway—has large grounds and many shops, so it’s recommended. Seafood retail shops line both sides of a somewhat wide road in matching numbers, making it a market that’s plenty of fun just to walk around and take in.

Highlights of “Jogai Market”

Seafood Sales at Jogai Market

Crabs stand out extraordinarily, as expected, but delicious-looking abalone, scallops, Atka mackerel, and salmon are also sold at low prices, and they offer frozen shipping too—so you can buy for souvenirs or home use.

Crabs larger than a person’s face are sold whole with a thud—a magnificent sight. Snow crabs of this size are rarely seen even in markets. Although meant for tourists, you can’t help but think, “Even if I bring it home… what am I going to do with it? (laughs),” but enjoying one surprise after another is one of the joys of a seafood market.

Eat Right on the Spot (A Real Meal at a Jogai Market Restaurant)

Many shops have attached diners, and being able to enjoy seafood inside Jogai Market is another plus. Naturally that includes seafood bowls, and individual seafood items and sushi are available too.

The grilled scallops with butter at Jogai Market are simply irresistible! Because they’re actually grilled right before your eyes, eating them soaked in butter and soy sauce right on the spot is supreme.

Whelk sashimi is fresh, crunchy, flavorful, and recommended. At this size and quantity, taking a quick sip of Japanese sake while eating it makes the trip to Hokkaido worthwhile on its own.

Giant Crab and Lobster Photo-worthy Spots

Inside Jogai Market, there are monuments of a “giant crab and lobster.”

Just how many people could eat their fill with a crab of this size! Even if you spread your arms, the span of the crab’s legs is wider.

The lobster has great impact. The claws are way too big~. If you made miso soup with this lobster, just how many portions could you get? It’s a photo-worthy spot where you’ll want to take a picture together.

Jogai Market Location and Access

For Jogai Market, “Soen” Station is the nearest by JR, and “Nijuyanken” Station on the Tozai Line is the nearest by subway. You walk a bit from either station, but “Nijuyanken” on the Tozai Line is slightly closer.

location

If you’re going to Jogai Market, morning (early morning) is recommended, as expected; eating a luxurious seafood bowl for breakfast will become another wonderful memory of your Hokkaido trip.

Buying Fresh Abalone & Scallops at Sapporo’s Jogai Market: First-Hand Experience

We actually bought “abalone” and “scallops”! Here are the fully frozen, fully packaged “abalone” and “scallops” that arrived at home!

In a super splendid Styrofoam box properly packed with ice, domestic Hokkaido scallops and domestic Hokkaido abalone arrived by frozen shipment.

Purchased Shop

Purchased Shop

“Gensen JAPAN”

Inside Jogai Market, it was a relatively small shop, but the staff member (Mr. K) who guided us out front was stylish and made shopping fun!

Official shop website

The crab leg set from “Gensen JAPAN” has a seriously incredible volume.

Regarding the price, thanks to the kindness of the shop staff who worked hard on it, we can’t write the actual number here—but domestic abalone isn’t something you can usually buy at a casual price! We were able to purchase at a price unique to markets. A professional chef acquaintance cooked the abalone and scallops that arrived at home! Here it is!

“Abalone” and “scallop” sashimi

Simmered abalone

Isobe-yaki style tempura of abalone and scallops

The abalone had a chewiness with deep flavor, and the scallops were thick-fleshed with a firm flavor—delicious. As expected of Hokkaido seafood. Even after returning from a Hokkaido trip, being able to savor Hokkaido once again is irresistible!

Bonus: “Kohashi,” a Delicious Soba Shop Near Jogai Market

At “Kohashi,” a neighborhood-style soba shop a few minutes on foot from Jogai Market, you can enjoy exquisite soba.

On the way back from Jogai Market (for lunch), handmade soba at “Kohashi” is highly recommended.

Crispy, tender tempura and genuinely delicious handmade soba are the best. It’s a good shop where you can eat such authentic, delicious handmade soba in Sapporo, but because it closes as soon as the soba runs out, watch the time when you visit. It’s a popular shop that doesn’t take reservations and has people lining up from opening, so please allow plenty of time.

“Nijo Market,” Close to Sapporo’s Downtown Area

Highlights of “Nijo Market”

Location and Convenience for a Casual Visit

The greatest highlight of Nijo Market is its good access. It’s in a good spot reachable on foot from Sapporo’s entertainment district Susukino and Tanukikoji Shopping Street; being so close that you can leave the hotel in the morning before sightseeing and head over in a breakfast mood offers unmatched convenience.

Nijo Market has good access and many retail shops selling seafood and dried goods aimed at tourists, making it convenient when you want to buy souvenirs in a short window during daytime sightseeing in Sapporo.

Tourist-Oriented Market Just Right for Souvenir Purchases

In Nijo Market, where there are many seafood retail shops aimed at tourists, going around noon means it’s bustling with people visiting from abroad. Foreign tourists might outnumber Japanese visitors.

Looking casually, you can see alleys brimming with mystery, but you can also enjoy the feel of shops tightly lined up as you walk, and there are shops where you can eat scallops or crabs grilled right on the spot—making it a gourmet walk as well.

Seafood Bowls from Morning at Diners Inside the Market

Diners inside the market have plenty of seafood bowl options, so you can go in the morning and even enjoy the luxury of a seafood bowl right from breakfast.

Location and Access of “Nijo Market”

Location

Head east along “Tanukikoji Shopping Street,” familiar to Sapporo locals and tourists alike, go all the way to the end and cross the main avenue, and “Nijo Market” is right in front of you.

Tips for Enjoying Sapporo’s Markets (Sapporo’s Jogai Market and Nijo Market)

Hokkaido is delicious no matter what you eat! Furthermore, when it comes to markets, you can enjoy fresh seafood and fruit right on the spot, and you can also buy for souvenirs or home use—especially with fresh seafood. A place excellent for both shopping and sightseeing—that’s a market.

Talk with the Shop Staff to Enjoy the Market

When you go to a market, (experienced older male staff members) frequently talk to you. Because they often say things like “What are you looking for?”, you might wonder a little, “Will I be forced to buy something?”—but that isn’t the case.

It’s true that many staff members have strong sales pitches, but enjoying even that leads to better shopping, and there are often times when you can sample, or they cut you a deal on price or quantity.

Talking is more fun, as expected. You can also soak up the market atmosphere.

Even if you talk, there’s no rule that you must buy there, so when you still want to tour the shops, it’s OK to say, “I just arrived and want to look around at various things, so I’ll go around once for now and come back again~”!

Walk the Market Once First

At Sapporo’s markets, there are many retail shops aimed at tourists, and strong “buy this, buy this” talk starts right at the first shop. However, to enjoy the market more, walking around once while chatting at shops is recommended.

You’ll come to understand the going rates, as well as the personality of each shop.

While walking around once, mark what you want to buy, sample a little along the way, or sometimes enter a diner for a seafood bowl. Finally, returning to the shop you thought was best and buying after you truly feel “Your place was the best, so I came back~” makes the staff immensely happy—and you make a satisfying purchase, so everyone’s happy.

A Delight Unique to Markets! Look at the “Water Tanks”

Looking at products lined up at storefronts is fun, but looking at the water tanks is actually one of the tips for enjoying a market.

A water tank full of crabs is rarely seen, so it’s well worth a look. If you step inside a shop and say, “May I look at the water tanks?”, they’ll gladly show you—so step inside shops more and more and enjoy.

Putting your hands in is dangerous, so never put your hands into the water tanks or try to touch them.

Enjoying yourself while observing moderation and manners is important.

Summary: Sapporo’s Markets “Jogai Market” and “Nijo Market”

“Jogai Market” and “Nijo Market” support Sapporo’s food culture. Both are appealing spots where you can enjoy fresh seafood.

Tips to Enjoy Market Touring 120%

• “Walk Around Once First”: Without being overwhelmed by energetic callouts, first walk through the whole area to grasp the going rates and shop atmosphere.
• Enjoy Conversations with Shop Staff: Try casually asking, “What is the absolute best right now?” There might be stories unique to markets—or happy little extras—at times.
• Look Inside the “Water Tanks”: Not just products lined up at storefronts—seeing crabs and shellfish moving lively in the tanks is also a real pleasure of markets.

Memories of a Hokkaido trip begin with delicious food. While soaking up the air of lively markets, please find your supreme bowl and supreme dish.

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A lovely hotel in Sapporo

There are many hotels in Sapporo, ranging from simple, low-cost options to hotels featuring hot spring baths and breakfast buffets with all-you-can-eat seafood; you can choose the one that best suits your budget and how you wish to enjoy your stay. However, without recommendations, it can be difficult to decide which one to pick.

Since you’ve gone to the trouble of planning a trip, you certainly don’t want to make a mistake with your choice of hotel. You want to carefully select a wonderful place to stay.

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Above all, the all-you-can-eat seafood breakfast is simply irresistible! Complete with an onsen (large public bath) and situated in the absolute best location right along Tanukikoji, it’s a hotel you’ll want to stay at at least once to savor the hot spring and breakfast experience.

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Here’s a first-hand review of AOAO SAPPORO Aquarium. AOAO SAPPORO Aquarium is an urban aquarium that opened in July 2023 in Tanukikoji, Sapporo. With a convenient location you can drop by before or after shopping and meals, it’s ideal not only for families but also for dates—and even solo visitors can have a wonderful, interesting time.

Shopping Tanukikoji and curious about AOAO aquarium—is it actually worth a detour?

It is. This compact city aquarium works for families, dates, or solo visits right on the shopping street.

In this article, we share a first-hand review of AOAO SAPPORO Aquarium.

Highlights of “AOAO SAPPORO,” an Urban Aquarium Directly Connected to Tanukikoji

An Urban Aquarium Opened in July 2023

AOAO SAPPORO Aquarium is an urban aquarium that opened in July 2023 in Tanukikoji, Sapporo. Located on the 4th to 6th floors of the commercial facility “moyuk SAPPORO,” it sits in a prime spot where you can casually drop by before or after shopping and dining. It’s great for families as well as dates, and even if you enjoy the aquarium alone, you can have an interesting, wonderful time.

An Aquarium for Adults: A Fantastical World of Jellyfish

The aquarium has a chic, adult atmosphere. In a comfortable, dim space, you can enjoy the beautiful interplay of tank lights and fish, or immerse yourself in an otherworldly feeling inside the fantastical world of jellyfish.

It feels just like taking a stroll underwater.

Penguins You Can See Up Close

Being able to see penguins up close is another highlight of AOAO Aquarium. Depending on the time, you can also watch them being fed.

Floor Guide to “AOAO SAPPORO” Aquarium

4th Floor CONNECT “Connecting the Worlds of Humans and Water”

A space themed around “CONNECT,” linking humans and aquatic creatures. On the 4th floor, you can mainly view aquatic creatures living in small tanks shaped like miniature gardens. Because it sits near the entrance and behind the shop, the exhibition room isn’t vast—but it greets your excitement on arrival with a refreshing atmosphere.

5th Floor SCOPE “Gazing at the Unseen World”

The 5th floor has a thoroughly adult atmosphere—a dark space reminiscent of the deep sea where you can watch beautiful small fish swimming inside larger tanks. It’s also ideal for couple dates.

Turning the corner takes you into a brand-new world—a new space where you can appreciate unusual fish, beautifully designed with a white base tone.

Next to a flat fish…

Flat guidance notes are written there.

Turning another corner, a giant sea dragon awaits. Though it’s bones!

6th Floor COMMONS “Sharing One World”

On the 6th floor the atmosphere changes once again, into a space that unites the world.

An area where you can gaze at the fantastical jellyfish display in a space resembling the sea floor, along with swimming penguins…

You can also enjoy tea or a drink at the attached café. When I ordered a Blue Hawaii (cocktail) on ice, I froze! The building interior is a bit chilly.

Even though it’s an aquarium, for some reason an elephant is also displayed!

Souvenir Shop at “AOAO SAPPORO” That Tempts Impulse Buys

As usual, a souvenir shop sits at the end. It makes your heart flutter!

The plush garden eels sold as souvenirs are also extremely cute.

Access (Location) and Admission Fees for “AOAO SAPPORO”

The location of “AOAO SAPPORO” is right in the middle of the Tanukikoji Shopping Street.

Location

Operating hours are 10:00 to 22:00, and weekdays are naturally less crowded—recommended.

Buying advance tickets online is slightly cheaper—a good deal.

Bonus: “CAFE LOUNGE mosuke”

On the B1 floor of “moyuk SAPPORO,” the commercial facility housing AOAO SAPPORO, there’s a stylish café called “CAFE LOUNGE mosuke.”

The window-side seats in particular offer a stylish, relaxing space. Sitting elegantly, gazing outside while calmly sipping coffee makes for another wonderful time.

Photo Gallery of “AOAO SAPPORO”

Enjoy the photos.

Shot in March 2024: Rockhopper penguin plush souvenirs—cool Rockhopper penguins line the shelf.

Shot in March 2024: A fish whose main trait is swimming vertically with its head pointing down.

Shot in March 2024: A cute penguin swimming inside the tank.

Shot in March 2024: The penguin feeding scene is open for visitors to watch.

Frequently Asked Questions for “AOAO SAPPORO”

A wonderful hotel in Sapporo featuring an all-you-can-eat seafood breakfast.

While there are plenty of hotels in Sapporo, you can choose one that perfectly fits your budget and how you want to enjoy your trip—ranging from budget-friendly accommodations meant simply for sleeping, to hotels featuring hot springs (large public baths) and buffet-style breakfasts with all-you-can-eat seafood. However, it can be quite difficult to make a choice without knowing the best recommendations.

Since you're going out of your way for a special trip, you definitely don't want to regret your hotel choice. You want to carefully weigh your options and stay somewhere wonderful. For anyone feeling this way, our top recommendation is Dormy Inn PREMIUM Sapporo, where you can enjoy seafood bowls to your heart's content for breakfast.

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Above all, the all-you-can-eat seafood breakfast is simply irresistible! Complete with an onsen (large public bath) and situated in the absolute best location right along Tanukikoji, it’s a hotel you’ll want to stay at at least once to savor the hot spring and breakfast experience.

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Sapporo’s Jogai Market and Nijo Market! Which is Recommended? Highlights, How to Go, Points to Note, How to Buy Seafood Skillfully

Sapporo and Hokkaido are overflowing with delicious items, above all. Eating delicious meals at Sapporo restaurants is fun, but going to the “markets” supporting Sapporo’s food is also fun. Eating a seafood bowl using fresh seafood at the market, or having them grill crab or scallops right on the spot—seafood is simply too delicious.

Introducing Sapporo’s representative markets: “Jogai Market” and “Nijo Market.”

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Enjoy a fresh seafood bowl right at the market!

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Hokkaido and Sapporo’s airport, “New Chitose Airport,” packs so much of what makes Hokkaido great that you won’t get bored even if you spend the whole day there. Its open, futuristic-feeling space is cool; New Chitose Airport is a commercial facility all on its own—or rather, a theme park. Let’s enjoy New Chitose Airport.

In this article, we introduce how to enjoy New Chitose Airport based on photos the author took from firsthand experience.

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Above all, the all-you-can-eat seafood breakfast is simply irresistible! Complete with an onsen (large public bath) and situated in the absolute best location right along Tanukikoji, it’s a hotel you’ll want to stay at at least once to savor the hot spring and breakfast experience.

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Long layover at New Chitose—beyond souvenirs and seafood, what else kills time well?

Plenty. Cinema, onsen, and more turn this airport into a mini theme park so waiting isn’t wasted.

Ways to Pass Time at “New Chitose Airport”—Enjoyable All Day

Hokkaido and Sapporo’s airport, “New Chitose Airport,” packs so much of what makes Hokkaido great that you won’t get bored even if you spend the whole day there. Its open, futuristic-feeling space is cool; New Chitose Airport is a commercial facility all on its own—or rather, a theme park.

Using it only to kill time while waiting for a flight would be a waste; I’d want to go just to enjoy New Chitose Airport itself. Although it’s far…

Shopping in New Chitose Airport’s Almost Too Fun “Shopping” Area

Arrive at New Chitose Airport and a grand shopping area spreads out right in front of you. The souvenir area has so many shops you can’t cover them all, packed with Hokkaido’s bounty—enough to make your eyes light up the first time you see it.

It’s vast enough that just looking at the signs gets you excited. Time can slip by right there just browsing the signs. You’ll wonder which shop to hit first, but if you have time, wandering around at your leisure is a good approach.

An absolute must-visit is “AIR LeTAO.” Read LeTAO backwards and you get “Otaru”—a delicious cake shop that started in Otaru. You can buy cakes as souvenirs, and it also works as a cafe where you can savor them slowly on the spot.

It’s seriously delicious, and you end up relaxing just like this. Even though it’s a shopping area, unwinding this way is another way to enjoy it.

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Eating in the “Gourmet Area” Packed with Delicious Hokkaido Dishes

A gourmet area rich in Hokkaido’s bounty spreads out. Jingisukan, soup curry, Sapporo ramen, delicious seafood, sushi, sushi, sushi…—the lineup is tempting.

Walking through the gourmet area, a great big polar bear-chan drawn by Hokkaido cuisine comes into view. …The cola looks delicious.

Unwind at New Chitose Airport Onsen—Relaxation Even at an Airport

Amazingly, New Chitose Airport even has a hot spring. It’s what you’d call a super sento, but it’s authentic and wonderful. Having a hot spring is one thing, and the dining area also lets you dig into Hokkaido cuisine and seafood so thoroughly you’d hardly believe it’s all one facility inside an airport.

You can enjoy food and drinks at a Japanese-concept dining spot that gets you excited just looking at it. Seafood with a beer after the bath is outstanding.

True to Hokkaido, the seafood is delicious. Seafood bowls are irresistible!

Phew! Beer after a bath hits the spot!! You might lose track of time while drinking and forget to board your plane.

New Chitose Airport Onsen’s Hot Spring

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The hot spring has a spacious indoor bath and an open-air bath. The open-air bath is quite hot, but midwinter New Chitose is below freezing—hot once you’re in, freezing if you stay out—an outstanding open-air bath where you feel the hot-and-cold contrast like a little ascetic training.

Is that alright?

The relaxation room after the bath is so comfortable you might accidentally fall asleep—but there’s something almost too tempting here.

All-you-can-read manga!

You seriously lose track of time and keep reading. Lose yourself in manga and you might forget to board your plane. Be careful.

Perfect for Passing Time! New Chitose Airport Even Has a Movie Theater

New Chitose Airport even has a movie theater. Watching a movie might make you forget to board; check the showtime carefully before you go in. By this point New Chitose Airport feels like an almost too-fun shopping mall!

Might also be perfect for dates!

JAL Lounge at New Chitose Airport

Diamond Premier / First Class Lounge (JAL)

A luxury lounge that only coveted First Class passengers (or Diamond / Premier members) can enter. The interior is gorgeous and clean, with many composed guests—a lounge where you can calmly spend the wait until departure.

Inside the Calm Lounge

Inside the calm lounge, seats and sofas are provided, and guests mostly relax quietly until boarding. Unlike the Sakura Lounge, children are rarely seen, so the vibe is mostly composed adults.

Abundant Drinks (Alcoholic Beverages)

Alcoholic drinks such as champagne, red wine, white wine, beer, shochu, and whisky are plentiful; soft drinks and coffee are available too, so you can spend a relaxed, easy time. Everything is complimentary.

Beer, white wine, red wine, and champagne lined up make a picture in their own right. I’m the type who brings them all at once—going back for more repeatedly is a hassle. Drink too much and you might doze off and miss your flight, so please be careful!

How to Get from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo

When visiting an airport for the first time, you may wonder how to get to the city center. To avoid getting confused on the day, researching ahead matters. In this article, we cover the main (recommended) ways to get from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo city.

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A wonderful hotel in Sapporo featuring an all-you-can-eat seafood breakfast.

While there are plenty of hotels in Sapporo, you can choose one that perfectly fits your budget and how you want to enjoy your trip—ranging from budget-friendly accommodations meant simply for sleeping, to hotels featuring hot springs (large public baths) and buffet-style breakfasts with all-you-can-eat seafood. However, it can be quite difficult to make a choice without knowing the best recommendations.

Since you're going out of your way for a special trip, you definitely don't want to regret your hotel choice. You want to carefully weigh your options and stay somewhere wonderful. For anyone feeling this way, our top recommendation is Dormy Inn PREMIUM Sapporo, where you can enjoy seafood bowls to your heart's content for breakfast.

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Above all, the all-you-can-eat seafood breakfast is simply irresistible! Complete with an onsen (large public bath) and situated in the absolute best location right along Tanukikoji, it’s a hotel you’ll want to stay at at least once to savor the hot spring and breakfast experience.

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Summary: New Chitose Airport is a Theme Park Where You Can Spend a Whole Day

New Chitose Airport is not merely a transfer point, but a giant entertainment complex packed with Hokkaido’s charm. With shopping, gourmet dining, relaxation, and entertainment all in one place, coming here as a destination in itself is more than enjoyable enough.

Please be extra careful with time so you don’t get absorbed in souvenir shopping or linger too long in the hot spring and miss your flight—the whole reason you came.

Fascinating! The Appeal of Susukino Snack Bar “Sapporo Snack Street”

Inside a building in Sapporo’s “Susukino,” you’ll find “Sapporo Snack Street,” a cluster of snack bars in a space with a Western-style mansion atmosphere reminiscent of a Haunted Mansion or Resident Evil.

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Susukino Snack Bars: “Sapporo Snack Street”

Located in Susukino, Sapporo’s largest entertainment district, a corner of a building hides a uniquely striking space. Reminiscent of the entrance to the Haunted Mansion or a mansion straight out of Resident Evil, this mysterious yet captivating atmosphere is home to “Sapporo Snack Street”—a cluster of unique local snack bars.

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The super public bath “Toukakyou,” where you can unwind in an open-air bath just steps from Susukino, is highly recommended. A 5- to 10-minute walk from central Susukino, with midsummer-day discounts and a 25-meter indoor bath, it’s a great way to spend daytime in Susukino.

Want a daytime soak near Susukino—is there a super sento with an open-air bath?

Toukakyou is walkable, sometimes runs hot-day discounts, and the indoor plus outdoor baths hit the reset button.

In this article, we share an experience review of the super public bath “Toukakyou.”

Highlights of the Super Public Bath “Toukakyou”

Super Public Bath “Toukakyou” Right Near Susukino

On hot midsummer days or bitterly cold snowy days, you want to feel refreshed in a bath. Located 1 to 2 blocks from the “Susukino” entertainment district—just a 5- to 10-minute walk even from the heart of Susukino—”Toukakyou,” a super public bath attached to JASMAC PLAZA (hotel), is a solid “public bath” where you can unwind.

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A super public bath with a soothing open-air bath (attached to a hotel) is a short walk from the entertainment district, and on “midsummer days,” the regular bathing fee of 2,750 JPY drops to an exceptionally low 1,210 JPY. Sapporo has a cold-weather image, but summers get properly hot—so the discount is a real help.

Outstanding Midsummer-Day Value at 1,210 JPY!

Getting into a super public bath of this quality for 1,210 JPY is quite a bargain.

Spacious Indoor Bath and Calming Open-Air Bath

Inside the roomy building, there is a spacious indoor bath, so even when it’s crowded, you can relax without feeling packed in. On weekday afternoons, there are few guests, and the sense of space stands out even more. A grand atmosphere greets you at the entrance to the men’s large public bath.

The large public bath, 25 meters in total length, is wonderfully wide. The open-air bath is outstanding, too.

Large, Relaxing Restaurant

The restaurant inside the building is spacious, with enough tables that you could still get a seat even when it’s quite busy. The entrance looks so much like a ryokan banquet hall that you briefly wonder which ryokan (super public bath) you’ve walked into.

If you go on a weekday afternoon, it’s quite empty, so even solo diners can freely pick a 4-person table—yet somehow you still end up choosing a 2-person seat without meaning to.

But… a glass of Sapporo Classic after a bath is irresistible.

Thinking “This is Sapporo—I want delicious seafood,” what I ordered was chili sauce shrimp!

Wait a minute! (lol)

Wait, wait, wait, wait… Not quite what I meant—but the everyday dishes were simply delicious (and the shrimp were plump).

Free Yukata Rental

“Toukakyou” includes yukata rental—rather than standard facility wear—in the set price. Yukata have a mysterious habit of coming open as you walk. (Isn’t that just you wearing it poorly?!)

A Relaxation Room That Practically Puts You to Sleep

Napping is also possible in the relaxation room that’s typical of a super public bath. By this point it looks like nothing other than a hot spring ryokan somewhere (lol). After a bath it feels so good that if you snore, you’re a huge nuisance to the whole room—but asleep, you never notice it yourself.

I’m sorry…

At the lowest price, why not spend a Susukino daytime relaxing in comfort at “Toukakyou,” a super public bath you can enter for 1,210 JPY on midsummer days?

Location and Access for the Super Public Bath “Toukakyou”

Location

“Toukakyou” is located inside “JASMAC PLAZA Hotel” in Chuo-ku, Sapporo City. Access is excellent—about a 5-minute walk from Subway Namboku Line “Susukino Station” and about a 2-minute walk from Toho Line “Hosui-Susukino Station.” You can enjoy natural hot springs right in the center of Susukino.

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Summary: Super Public Bath “Toukakyou”

Right in the middle of Susukino, there’s nowhere else you can soak so thoroughly in such an authentic “natural hot spring.” “Toukakyou” inside JASMAC PLAZA Hotel is an outstanding spot for refreshing between sightseeing or spending a luxurious afternoon.

While Susukino has a strong image as a “nighttime district,” visiting here during the day raises the satisfaction of your Sapporo stay even further. On hot midsummer days or cold snowy days, be sure to experience outstanding healing at “Toukakyou.”

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Sapporo, located close to New Chitose Airport—the air gateway of Hokkaido—is a "city of gastronomy" where highly fresh seafood gathers from various parts of the prefecture. Sushi in particular is one of the delights you cannot miss when visiting Sapporo.

Sapporo's sushi is undeniably delicious. In the gourmet paradise of Hokkaido, the umami of seafood that has grown robust in the cold northern seas is second to none.

Part of the charm of Sapporo's sushi dining scene is the coexistence of diverse styles, ranging from high-end establishments to casual conveyor-belt sushi spots you can easily drop by. Because seasonal toppings change throughout the year, you can enjoy discovering new flavors no matter when you visit. When you go to Sapporo, be sure to step into a sushi restaurant at least once.

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A wonderful hotel in Sapporo featuring an all-you-can-eat seafood breakfast.

While there are plenty of hotels in Sapporo, you can choose one that perfectly fits your budget and how you want to enjoy your trip—ranging from budget-friendly accommodations meant simply for sleeping, to hotels featuring hot springs (large public baths) and buffet-style breakfasts with all-you-can-eat seafood. However, it can be quite difficult to make a choice without knowing the best recommendations.

Since you're going out of your way for a special trip, you definitely don't want to regret your hotel choice. You want to carefully weigh your options and stay somewhere wonderful. For anyone feeling this way, our top recommendation is Dormy Inn PREMIUM Sapporo, where you can enjoy seafood bowls to your heart's content for breakfast.

＼Recommended Hotel "Dormy Inn PREMIUM Sapporo"／

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Above all, the all-you-can-eat seafood breakfast is simply irresistible! Complete with an onsen (large public bath) and situated in the absolute best location right along Tanukikoji, it’s a hotel you’ll want to stay at at least once to savor the hot spring and breakfast experience.

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A lovely hotel in Sapporo

There are many hotels in Sapporo, ranging from simple, low-cost options to hotels featuring hot spring baths and breakfast buffets with all-you-can-eat seafood; you can choose the one that best suits your budget and how you wish to enjoy your stay. However, without recommendations, it can be difficult to decide which one to pick.

Since you’ve gone to the trouble of planning a trip, you certainly don’t want to make a mistake with your choice of hotel. You want to carefully select a wonderful place to stay.

＼Recommended Hotel "Dormy Inn PREMIUM Sapporo"／

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Above all, the all-you-can-eat seafood breakfast is simply irresistible! Complete with an onsen (large public bath) and situated in the absolute best location right along Tanukikoji, it’s a hotel you’ll want to stay at at least once to savor the hot spring and breakfast experience.

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Susukino, Sapporo’s largest entertainment district.

In a corner of one of its buildings, a uniquely striking space suddenly appears—mysterious yet captivating, as if you’ve stumbled on the entrance to a haunted house or a Resident Evil–style Western mansion.

This is “Sapporo Snack Street,” where distinctive snack bars, each with its own personality, stand side by side.

While walking through Susukino, I discovered an intriguing entrance called “Snack Street.”

This place is home to several snack bars, and each one is a grown-up hangout where you can relax.
Wash away your daily fatigue and enjoy the night in Susukino.

Step inside, and you’ll find a grown-up hangout where you can forget everyday life. It’s a social spot for grown-ups.

In this article, we share an experience review of “Sapporo Snack Street.”

Captivating Charms of “Sapporo Snack Street”

From the Entrance, “Sapporo Snack Street” Feels Like an RPG

In a space that feels like a run-down medieval European bar street—or the entrance to a demon temple in an RPG—lies “Sapporo Snack Street.” Once you see it, you can’t forget it; rather, your adventurous spirit tingles.

It’s wrapped in a mysterious mood—you want to go in and you don’t—but as you look, it irresistibly draws you in.

Like the entrance to an underground labyrinth in a role-playing game (RPG)…

“Sapporo Snack Street”: Snack Bars Nestled Inside a Building

It’s a labyrinth / demon dungeon even a Level-1 adventurer can enter without worry—and once you’re in, it’s a dead end in about 10m. Six snack bars operate along the street. The real adventure starts once you step inside one.

Even in this shady-looking space, there’s a bench to rest on—surely a place for an adventurer to catch their breath before the next demon dungeon (snack bar). Or maybe, when a snack-bar dungeon is packed with adventurers, it’s a waiting bench.

Along the street are 5 to 6 snack bars, with the heavy doors typical of the genre. Peeking through gaps, you catch flashes of a safe, inviting size and brightness. They look easier to walk into than you’d expect.

The Picturesque Mamas of “Sapporo Snack Street”

Several snack bars sit inside Snack Street, and on the signboard out front, photos of the Mamas line up together. Mama-sans in kimono and Western dress smile from the signboards—hard to choose, so pick one and go in.

If you only look at the signboard and leave, you never really tried.

Location & Access: “Sapporo Snack Street”

Location

Sapporo Snack Street is located on the 1st floor of the “Okura Building,” one of the iconic buildings of Susukino.

The building entrance itself is ordinary, but as you go deeper into the passage, a stone gate–like structure suddenly appears—like another world. Right near the streetcar “Susukino Stop,” it’s an easy second stop after a first party nearby.

About a 3-minute walk from Subway Namboku Line “Susukino Station,” and also within walking distance of Hosui-Susukino Station—right in the heart of the nightlife district. Along the alley one block east of Ekimae-dori, as you head deeper from the building entrance, that otherworldly “medieval European temple” space suddenly appears.

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Snack Bar “LUPIN”

I think every man knows that torn feeling over which shop to enter—but the word “Lupin” ticks a boy’s heart. There’s something I want to steal. “Your heart!” Part of me wants to play it cool like Inspector Zenigata and charm the hostesses; Daisuke Jigen is cool too.

Stepping into Snack Bar “LUPIN,” I felt relief at the Mama and hostesses who welcome you into a bright interior. One set runs 60 minutes, and even treating the hostesses to drinks, you’ll have change from 10,000 JPY per person—a wallet-friendly snack bar by modern nightlife standards.

The fun hostesses keep the conversation going, so you can drink and relax—but what probably steals most customers’ hearts most of all are the Lupin figures on the wall. That I was comparing Fujiko Mine’s figure with the hostesses is a secret.

As a memory of a Sapporo night, Sapporo Snack Street is a place you’ll want to visit at least once!

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There are many hotels in Sapporo, ranging from simple, low-cost options to hotels featuring hot spring baths and breakfast buffets with all-you-can-eat seafood; you can choose the one that best suits your budget and how you wish to enjoy your stay. However, without recommendations, it can be difficult to decide which one to pick.

Since you’ve gone to the trouble of planning a trip, you certainly don’t want to make a mistake with your choice of hotel. You want to carefully select a wonderful place to stay.

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Above all, the all-you-can-eat seafood breakfast is simply irresistible! Complete with an onsen (large public bath) and situated in the absolute best location right along Tanukikoji, it’s a hotel you’ll want to stay at at least once to savor the hot spring and breakfast experience.

＼Hotel Reservations Are First Come, First Served／

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Worried about room availability? Book early!

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Summary — “Sapporo Snack Street”

“Sapporo Snack Street” in Susukino, Sapporo, pairs a unique exterior with a calm atmosphere—an easy way to sample snack-bar culture.

If you’ve thought “I want a snack bar somewhere a little unusual” or “I want to quietly enjoy Susukino at night,” this is an especially appealing pick. When you visit Sapporo, go all the way into the back of the Okura Building and experience that mysterious space and warm hospitality.

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