As the largest entertainment district representing Hokkaido, 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 unenjoyable 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 heal the fatigue of travel or your body after bar-hopping in the entertainment district at night, ensuring your trip will undoubtedly be a fulfilling one.

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

Recommended Tour for Solo Men’s Trip

Although you’ve come all the way to Hokkaido with high spirits, there are times when a man traveling alone might feel a bit lonely, especially regarding how to spend daytime hours. In such cases, tours are a 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 during a solo male trip. Activities that are difficult to try when with others because you worry about them are precisely the actions 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 toughly in the northern seas—every single gourmet option is top-notch.

With solo travel, self-serving bar-hopping like “I want to grab sushi after ramen after all” is completely free to do. Diving into a store 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 single-person 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 eat-test not just once, but multiple times. In the cold Hokkaido region, miso soup that warms your body from the core is essential. Adding butter to add 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 Become 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 is no exaggeration to say it is a major entertainment district ranking in the Top 5 in Japan, 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, allowing you to enjoy them with good cost performance. In the case of shops that refuse first-time customers, for example, you can enter 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 to enjoy good alcohol and 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 enjoying yourself is also one of the pleasures of Sapporo/Susukino. Susukino has many stylish and chic bars, and because there are many guests leaning over glasses 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, taking a bath 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. Males 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, 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, move to Sapporo. Transportation methods 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 arriving in Sapporo, go eat your favorite miso ramen first thing. Miso ramen is a menu item you definitely want to eat on a Sapporo trip, but You’ll regret missing it later, such as thinking of eating it at the returning airport (New Chitose Airport) only to find it extremely crowded and unable to enter. Therefore, clear miso ramen first upon arriving in Sapporo.

Itinerary 3: Sapporo Sightseeing

Since there is time before dinner gourmet or Susukino night, 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 expectation.

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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’s Gokoku Hokkaido Shrine from lush Maruyama Park is a peaceful, healing walking path away from the hustle and bustle of the big city of Sapporo. Strolling through Maruyama Park, which is larger than imagined, is a heart-soothing moment, and moving further 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, allowing you to use it as if you 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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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 store with many counter seats, making it an easy sushi shop 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 shop 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 end of 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 shop 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 for breakfast buffets. It is luxurious from the morning, but we definitely want you to start your day with the best breakfast! If you reserve 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 enjoy splitting your bath visits like main building on Day 1 and annex on Day 2, which is a great value.

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

The market supporting Sapporo’s food lined with shops actually handling 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. Crabs are huge and powerful, so just looking at them is amazing, but tourists can actually purchase them and ship directly from the shop.

The Curb Market is also equipped with 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 market-sightseeing is also good.

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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 for a whole day.

Moving 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 That You 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 time to be called air travel. While you can enjoy air travel in economy class seats, upgrading one or two ranks to First Class lets you enjoy an even more comfortable and wonderful air 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.

＼ Elevate Your Flight to the Ultimate Space! ／

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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 all of food, hot springs, and lodging at a high level. Precisely because there is no need to align schedules with anyone, picking shops purely on your own intuition, and healing 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 timing as much as you like.
• Healing of Hot Springs: Healing travel fatigue at your own timing 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 focusing on views and comfort.

A solo male trip to “Sapporo/Susukino,” undoubtedly one of the top classes among 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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In Sapporo, inside Maruyama Park which boasts a large land area, stands the solemn Hokkaido Jingu. It is a wonderful relaxation spot and power spot where you can feel the breath of fresh greenery in spring and enjoy the collaboration with autumn foliage in fall. Strolling among the trees is also very pleasant.

Tell me recommended spots for city sightseeing in Sapporo, Hokkaido!

Hokkaido Jingu and Maruyama Park are recommended. You can spend an entire day here alone by strolling through the wide park, worshipping at the shrine, and there is even Maruyama Zoo.

In this article, based on information the author actually experienced, we introduce Maruyama Park and Hokkaido Jingu.

Charms of Maruyama Park and Hokkaido Jingu

“Hokkaido Jingu,” the Largest Shrine in Hokkaido

“Hokkaido Jingu,” the largest shrine in Hokkaido, has many worshippers throughout the year and is one of the leading power spots in Hokkaido. The shrine grounds are large, and the main hall is splendid and well worth seeing.

A small teahouse (sabo) is attached, where you can buy soft serve ice cream and relax at outside tables. Items that make good souvenirs (sweets, etc.) are also sold, so let’s stop by and enjoy. Even if you go on a weekday afternoon, about 20 tourists line up inside this small building.

The plaza in front of the main hall is spacious and relaxing. When the trees within the shrine grounds are colored with autumn leaves, they look even more photo-worthy, and the scene of collaboration with the shrine is beautiful, as if truly embodying Japanese beauty.

“Kaitaku Shrine,” Reflecting on the History of Hokkaido’s Development

In front of Hokkaido Jingu, there is a small shrine called “Kaitaku Shrine.” Why not pay a visit here as well and reflect on the great achievements and history of Hokkaido’s development?

Maruyama Park, Enjoyable While Strolling Through the Trees

Maruyama Park is a fairly large park, and Hokkaido Jingu is inside it. Just strolling through the trees on the grounds of Maruyama Park feels like trekking in nature and is pleasant, and since it also becomes the path to Hokkaido Jingu, you can enjoy them together.

There is quite a distance from the Maruyama Park entrance to the Hokkaido Jingu main hall, but even walking slowly, it takes about 20 minutes. Feeling the fresh air inside the park, if you walk with a strolling mood, you will reach the main hall in no time, so please enjoy walking.

Plenty of Gourmet Spots Around Maruyama Park

Around Maruyama Park, there are many gourmet shops such as sushi restaurants, seafood restaurants, and soba restaurants, but “soup curry,” one of Hokkaido’s famous dishes, is also recommended. “Maruyama Picante,” located on the way from Maruyama-Koen Station to Maruyama Park, is one of the recommended soup curry shops.

While the flavor is heavily and richly seasoned, having a refreshing feel precisely because it is soup is one of the merits of soup curry. The soup curry at Maruyama Picante is also a delicious soup curry. You can choose the spiciness according to your preference.

Maruyama Zoo Can Also Be Enjoyed

In the deeper area of Maruyama Park, there is “Maruyama Zoo.” Enjoying the zoo is also nice. However, walking from Maruyama-Koen Station or Hokkaido Jingu is a bit tough; while it is a walkable distance, please be careful as it is slightly uphill and has some distance.

If going to Maruyama Zoo, catching a taxi at places like Maruyama-Koen Station and heading straight to the zoo is recommended.

Enjoy Soft Serve Ice Cream at MARUYAMA WAFFLE

On the way back from Maruyama Park to Maruyama-Koen Station, there is “MARUYAMA WAFFLE” (next to Maruyama Picante). Eating delicious soft serve ice cream at the end of sightseeing is also wonderful. Truly dessert! Be careful as winter is cold!

Location and Access of Maruyama Park and Hokkaido Jingu

The nearest station for Maruyama Park, Hokkaido Jingu, and Maruyama Zoo is “Maruyama-Koen Station.” Maruyama Park and Hokkaido Jingu are reachable on foot from the station, so exploring while strolling on foot is recommended. Having Western-style houses along the way is also fun. Maruyama Zoo is far, so using a taxi or the like is recommended.

Location

From Maruyama-Koen Station to Hokkaido Jingu is a 12-minute walk. You enter Maruyama Park right away, so going while strolling and feeling nature inside the park is the most wonderful.

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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 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.

＼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.

＼ Smart Hotel Selection for Savvy Travelers ／

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The hotel you choose will dramatically boost your trip satisfaction

An Aquarium Suddenly Appears in the Middle of Town! Right Next to Tanukikoji & Susukino: “AOAO SAPPORO”

AOAO SAPPORO Aquarium experience review. AOAO SAPPORO Aquarium is an urban-type aquarium opened in July 2023 in Sapporo’s Tanukikoji; in a favorable location where you can drop by the aquarium while enjoying shopping and meals before and after, it is optimal for families as well as dates, and even enjoying the aquarium alone allows you to spend an interesting and wonderful time.

Introducing a wonderful review of the AOAO SAPPORO Aquarium experience.

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Introducing the Highlights of AOAO SAPPORO

This is an experience review of the AOAO SAPPORO aquarium. Opened in July 2023 in Sapporo’s Tanukikoji shopping street, AOAO SAPPORO is an urban aquarium in a prime location where you can easily drop by while enjoying shopping and dining before or after. It’s not only great for families and romantic dates, but also offers a wonderful and fascinating experience for solo visitors.

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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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In this article, based on the author’s actual experiences, we introduce 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 in Earnest: “Jogai Market”

Although slightly away from central Sapporo (Susukino and Sapporo Station), “Jogai Market”—located within a distance reachable in a few dozen minutes by JR train or subway—has large grounds and many shops, making it recommended. Corresponding numbers of seafood retail shops stand side by side on both sides of a somewhat wide road, making it a market that is sufficiently fun just walking around and viewing.

Charms 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 also offer frozen shipping, so you can purchase for souvenirs or home use.

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

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

Many shops have attached diners, and being able to enjoy seafood inside Jogai Market is also a good point. Naturally including seafood bowls, individual seafood items and sushi are also available.

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

Sashimi of whelk is fresh, crunchy, flavorful, and recommended. At this size and quantity, taking a quick sip of Japanese sake while eating whelk sashimi makes coming to Hokkaido worthwhile with this alone.

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 width of the crab’s legs is larger.

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

Location and Access of Jogai Market

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” Station on the Tozai Line is slightly closer.

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If 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 completely 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 via 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 in front was stylish and made shopping fun!

Official shop website is here

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 cannot write the actual number here, but domestic abalone is not 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 tight flavor, making them 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 residential-style soba shop located a few minutes on foot from Jogai Market, you can enjoy exquisite soba.

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

Crispy, tender tempura and genuinely delicious hand-rolled soba are the best. It is a good shop where you can eat such authentic and delicious hand-rolled soba in Sapporo, but because it ends as soon as the soba runs out, be careful about the time when visiting. It is a popular shop where reservations are not accepted and people line up from opening time, so please visit allowing plenty of time.

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

Charms of “Nijo Market”

Location and Convenience for Casual Visits

The greatest charm of Nijo Market is its good access. It is in a good location reachable on foot from Sapporo’s entertainment district Susukino and Tanukikoji Shopping Street; a location so close that you can leave the hotel in the morning before sightseeing and go with 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 during a short open time during the daytime while 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 is bustling with people visiting for sightseeing from abroad. Foreign tourists might be more numerous than Japanese people.

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

Seafood Bowls Can Be Eaten from the Morning at Diners Inside the Market

Diners inside the market have plenty of seafood bowl menus, 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

Proceeding east along “Tanukikoji Shopping Street,” which is familiar to Sapporo citizens and tourists, going all the way to the end and crossing the main avenue, “Nijo Market” is right in front of your eyes.

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, which is even more so with fresh seafood. A place excellent both for shopping and sightseeing—that is a market.

Talk Well with the Shop People to Enjoy the Market

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

It is true that many staff members have strong sales pitches, but enjoying even that results in better shopping, and there are often times when you can sample, or they give service on price or quantity.

Talking is more fun as expected. You can also taste the market atmosphere.

Even if you talk, there is no rule that you must buy there, so when you still want to tour shops, it is 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~”!

Go Around the Market Once for Now

Coming to 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, going around once while talking at shops is recommended.

You will come to understand the price market rate, as well as the personality of each shop.

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

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

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

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

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

Enjoying 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 attractive spots where you can enjoy fresh seafood.

Tips to Enjoy Market Touring 120%

• “Go Around Once for Now” First: Without being overwhelmed by energetic callings, first walk through the whole area to grasp the market rate 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 services at times.
• Look Inside the “Water Tanks”: Not just products lined up at storefronts, but seeing crabs and shellfish moving lively in water tanks is also a real pleasure of markets.

Memories of a Hokkaido trip begin with delicious gourmet food. While feeling 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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This is an experience review of AOAO SAPPORO Aquarium. AOAO SAPPORO Aquarium is an urban aquarium opened in July 2023 in Tanukikoji, Sapporo. Situated in a favorable location where you can drop by while enjoying shopping and meals before or after, it is ideal not only for families but also for dates, and even solo visitors can enjoy a wonderful and interesting time.

In this article, we introduce a wonderful experience review of AOAO SAPPORO Aquarium.

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

An Urban Aquarium Opened in July 2023

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

An Adult Aquarium, a Fantastical World of Jellyfish

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

It feels just like taking a stroll underwater.

Penguins Viewable Up Close

Being able to see penguins up close is also a charm of AOAO Aquarium. Depending on the time, you can also watch the penguins 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 is located near the entrance and behind the shop, the exhibition room is not vast, but it welcomes your excited heart upon arriving at the aquarium 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 feel beautiful small fish swimming inside larger tanks. It is also ideal for couple dates.

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

Next to a flat fish…

Flat guidance notes are written.

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

6th Floor COMMONS “Sharing One World”

The atmosphere changes once again on the 6th floor into a space that unites the world.

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

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

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

Souvenir Shop at “AOAO SAPPORO” That Makes You Want to Buy Impulse Items

As is custom, a souvenir shop is attached 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 and recommended.

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

Bonus: “CAFE LOUNGE mosuke”

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

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

Photo Gallery of “AOAO SAPPORO”

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

Shot in March 2024: A fish whose greatest characteristic 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 to the public.

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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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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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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Sapporo and Hokkaido are packed with delicious food. While dining at restaurants in Sapporo is great, visiting the “markets” that support the city’s culinary scene is a truly exciting experience!

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Enjoy a fresh seafood bowl right at the market!

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