Guidebook for 札幌市
Getting Around
Chuo Bus Sapporo Terminal station
Ōdōrihigashi-1-chōme-3 Chuo WardSapporo Station
Kita 6 Jōnishi-3-chōme-4 Chome Kita WardAcess for both JR and subway
Coin parking located across the street from the house.
Pricing:
8:00-20:00: 40 min/100 yen, Max 1000 yen
20:00-8:00: 80 min/500 yen, Max 500 yen
Max 1500 yen per day.
1 Chome Kita 7 Jonishi
Coin parking located across the street from the house.
Pricing:
8:00-20:00: 40 min/100 yen, Max 1000 yen
20:00-8:00: 80 min/500 yen, Max 500 yen
Max 1500 yen per day.
Food Scene
The place to go for famous fresh crab of Hokkaido!
http://www.kani-honke.jp/e/restaurant/hokkaido.html
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Kani Honke Sapporo station Ekimae
2-chōme-1-18 Kita 3 JōnishiThe place to go for famous fresh crab of Hokkaido!
http://www.kani-honke.jp/e/restaurant/hokkaido.html
Delicious BBQ pork over rice located in the station. The pork is local from Tokachi.
http://www.stellarplace.net.e.ow.hp.transer.com/shop_detail/521
Tokachi Butadon Ippin Sapporo Kitajuujou
Kita 5 Jōnishi-2-chōme-5 Chuo WardDelicious BBQ pork over rice located in the station. The pork is local from Tokachi.
http://www.stellarplace.net.e.ow.hp.transer.com/shop_detail/521
The famous confectionery store Rokkatei's head branch. Try out their "Butter Sand" cookies!
http://www.sweets-h.jp/en/shops/%E5%85%AD%E8%8A%B1%E4%BA%AD%E3%80%80%E6%9C%AD%E5%B9%8C%E6%9C%AC%E5%BA%97/
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Rokkatei Sapporo Main Store
6-chōme-3-3 Kita 4 JōnishiThe famous confectionery store Rokkatei's head branch. Try out their "Butter Sand" cookies!
http://www.sweets-h.jp/en/shops/%E5%85%AD%E8%8A%B1%E4%BA%AD%E3%80%80%E6%9C%AD%E5%B9%8C%E6%9C%AC%E5%BA%97/
Small little cafe located just across the street. A variety of food from sandwiches to curry to cake, great place to have a the morning coffee or afternoon tea.
https://tabelog.com/en/hokkaido/A0101/A010101/1004896/
石の蔵ぎゃらりぃはやし
1-chōme-1-3 Kita 8 JōnishiSmall little cafe located just across the street. A variety of food from sandwiches to curry to cake, great place to have a the morning coffee or afternoon tea.
https://tabelog.com/en/hokkaido/A0101/A010101/1004896/
Chain coffee store located right behind the house. Affordable coffee and good a for quick bite.
https://tabelog.com/en/hokkaido/A0101/A010101/1006140/
マルセイコーヒー
Chain coffee store located right behind the house. Affordable coffee and good a for quick bite.
https://tabelog.com/en/hokkaido/A0101/A010101/1006140/
Located next to Hokkaido University, this cafe is run by a Taiwanese friend who lived in New Zealand. Very friendly, and speaks English, Chinese, and Japanese. A variety of foods, drinks, and coffee. Offers wifi and wall plugs. Open late until 11pm.
https://tabelog.com/en/hokkaido/A0101/A010201/1052069/
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カフェバー City Oasis
Kita 18 Jōnishi-3-chōme-2 Kita WardLocated next to Hokkaido University, this cafe is run by a Taiwanese friend who lived in New Zealand. Very friendly, and speaks English, Chinese, and Japanese. A variety of foods, drinks, and coffee. Offers wifi and wall plugs. Open late until 11pm.
https://tabelog.com/en/hokkaido/A0101/A010201/1052069/
Serves the Sapporo specialty of soup curry. Great place to go on cold days. While there are plenty of soup curry stores, SAMURAI uses fresh ingredients from local farmers, and their mild soymilk based soup is a delight.
http://samurai-curry.com/
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Rojiura Curry SAMURAI
4-chōme-2-20 Kita 22 JōnishiServes the Sapporo specialty of soup curry. Great place to go on cold days. While there are plenty of soup curry stores, SAMURAI uses fresh ingredients from local farmers, and their mild soymilk based soup is a delight.
http://samurai-curry.com/
Ramen shop that has a unique atmosphere with very good miso ramen, the local specialty.
https://tabelog.com/en/hokkaido/A0101/A010103/1034849/dtlphotolst/1/#anchor-rd-detail
Minami 2 Jōnishi, 4 Chome
Ramen shop that has a unique atmosphere with very good miso ramen, the local specialty.
https://tabelog.com/en/hokkaido/A0101/A010103/1034849/dtlphotolst/1/#anchor-rd-detail
Popular with university students, Manbuu is a tonkatsu (pork cutlet) store famous for its fresh tonkatsu, unlimited rice and lettuce, and for a small price, unlimited karaage (fried chicken)! https://tabelog.com/en/hokkaido/A0101/A010201/1046528/#anchor-rd-detail
Pork Cutlet Restaurant Manbū
4-chōme-1-1 Kita 15 JōnishiPopular with university students, Manbuu is a tonkatsu (pork cutlet) store famous for its fresh tonkatsu, unlimited rice and lettuce, and for a small price, unlimited karaage (fried chicken)! https://tabelog.com/en/hokkaido/A0101/A010201/1046528/#anchor-rd-detail
If your're into spicy foods and noodles, DENO has what you are looking for. The line during lunch can get crowed by it usually takes no longer than 15 minutes. A great way to warm up in winter. The spiciest level is very spicy and numbs your tongue.
https://tabelog.com/en/hokkaido/A0101/A010101/1050775/
175°DENO担担麺 札幌駅北口店
If your're into spicy foods and noodles, DENO has what you are looking for. The line during lunch can get crowed by it usually takes no longer than 15 minutes. A great way to warm up in winter. The spiciest level is very spicy and numbs your tongue.
https://tabelog.com/en/hokkaido/A0101/A010101/1050775/
Drinks & Nightlife
International club where staff can speak English. Uses a special chip system and drinks are cheap
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Minami 3 Jōnishi-3-chōme Chuo WardInternational club where staff can speak English. Uses a special chip system and drinks are cheap
Located on the top floor, the original cocktails are a treat and the view outside the windows is spectacular at night as the Susukino billboards light up.
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Electric Sheep BAR ススキノ店
Minami 4 Jōnishi-2-chōme Chuo WardLocated on the top floor, the original cocktails are a treat and the view outside the windows is spectacular at night as the Susukino billboards light up.
Japanese izakaya, where you order a couple of dishes and have all you can drink alcohol!
https://www.hotpepper.jp/strJ000027883/
Yama no Saru Sapporo Station North shop
Japanese izakaya, where you order a couple of dishes and have all you can drink alcohol!
https://www.hotpepper.jp/strJ000027883/
Parks & Nature
Botanical garden run by the university, it offers a place to relax from the bustling city. Great place for walks
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Botanischer Garten der Hokkaido-Universität
Kita 3 Jōnishi-9-chōme Chuo WardBotanical garden run by the university, it offers a place to relax from the bustling city. Great place for walks
A large park that includes the Hokkaido Shrine, the cherry blossoms here are beautiful in late spring, where many people gather to barbeque
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Maruyama-Park
Miyagaoka-3 Chuo WardA large park that includes the Hokkaido Shrine, the cherry blossoms here are beautiful in late spring, where many people gather to barbeque
Originally a trash facility, the park is designed by the very famous artist and landscape architect, Isamu Noguchi. There are plenty of giant sculpture that children can play with and an excellent French restaurant offering french cuisine made with local Japanese ingredients. Reservations required.
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Moerenuma-Park
1-1 MoerenumakōenOriginally a trash facility, the park is designed by the very famous artist and landscape architect, Isamu Noguchi. There are plenty of giant sculpture that children can play with and an excellent French restaurant offering french cuisine made with local Japanese ingredients. Reservations required.
Sightseeing
The main shrine of Hokkaido, experience Japanese traditional culture and give a donation, or pull a fortune! Many traditional festivals are held here
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Hokkaido-Schreinbüro
474 MiyagaokaThe main shrine of Hokkaido, experience Japanese traditional culture and give a donation, or pull a fortune! Many traditional festivals are held here
One of the top three night views in Japan, the ropeway has a cable car that brings you to an observatory deck where you can view the entire city and the rest of Hokkaido's landscape. There's a ski area nearby as well.
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Moiwa Sanroku Station
Fushimi-5-chōme-3番 Chuo WardOne of the top three night views in Japan, the ropeway has a cable car that brings you to an observatory deck where you can view the entire city and the rest of Hokkaido's landscape. There's a ski area nearby as well.
An easy one day trip, Otaru is a small harbor town just north of Sapporo. Seafood here is famous, and there are plenty of shops selling many handmade crafts, such as glassware and music boxes.
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Otaru
An easy one day trip, Otaru is a small harbor town just north of Sapporo. Seafood here is famous, and there are plenty of shops selling many handmade crafts, such as glassware and music boxes.
Entertainment & Activities
The local ski area that can be reached easily by bus. Family friendly and great for first timers.
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BANKEI SKI AREA
410 BankeiThe local ski area that can be reached easily by bus. Family friendly and great for first timers.
A special ticket including bus fare and an onsen ticket can be bought in convenience stores. Experience the four seasons of Hokkaido while enjoy the all natural hot springs.
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Jozankei Onsen
4-chōme-321 JōzankeionsenhigashiA special ticket including bus fare and an onsen ticket can be bought in convenience stores. Experience the four seasons of Hokkaido while enjoy the all natural hot springs.
Essentials
㈱ホクレン商事 グリーンコートエスタ店
Kita 5 Jōnishi-2-chōme-ESTA Chuo WardNearby grocery store underground at the station.
Nearby convenience store. Seicomart in only available in Northern Japan, and often sells products made from local ingredients. The melon soft serve is very quite popular.
Seicomart Kita 7 Jo Shop
北7条西-2-9 北区Nearby convenience store. Seicomart in only available in Northern Japan, and often sells products made from local ingredients. The melon soft serve is very quite popular.
100 yen store located west of the station. Has everything from clothes to food to hygiene products. There will be something for everyone!
The DAISO Satsueki BRIDGE Shop
Kita 6 Jōnishi-5-chōme Kita Ward100 yen store located west of the station. Has everything from clothes to food to hygiene products. There will be something for everyone!