Tips on Having Fun in Hokkaido Sapporo During Summer

Tips on Having Fun in Hokkaido Sapporo During Summer

The summer of Sapporo unlocks more exciting events and activities. After the lilac blooms near end of spring, people of Sapporo enjoy their summer times mostly outdoors. From just having barbeque and drinking their beers, swimming at the beach, to enjoying the festivals, they really take it seriously when it comes to enjoying themselves. 

Things To Do In Sapporo in Summer

Tips on Having Fun in Hokkaido Sapporo During Summer

When we speak of Sapporo in Hokkaido, we normally think about the beautiful white winter. But do not think lightly of summer, because there are a lot of activities that can be done during summer.

The average temperature around Sapporo during summer is around 23°C, so it is around the comfortable temperature, and may go up to 26°C in July. Casual summer clothes would be just nice for this kind of weather.

Here are to top picks of summer activities that can be done in Sapporo:

Beers and Barbeque

During this kind of season, people of Sapporo usually are excited to have barbeque while enjoying their draft of beers with their friends and family. 

Swimming

When you think of summer, one would normally associate with water activities such as swimming. There are 2 spots that are normally frequented, the beach facing the Ishikari Bay, and Moerenuma Park, a park withing Sapporo that features a spot that recreates the scenery of the beach.

Food Hunt

You can also do some street food hunt. Their ice cream made using Hokkaido-produced milk is a thing to be tried at least once. Sea urchin and squid are fresh seafood that best represents summer. Not only sea foods, but you can also have the chance to experience fresh fruit picking such as cherries and strawberries. A lot of other farm produce can be found selling around Sapporo, and not to forget their fresh-picked corn. 

Festivals and Entertainment

Other than that, there are some festivals held in Sapporo that you can enjoy to your hearts content. You will see that Sapporo is filled with music events. Not to forget the obon dance festival, where you can dance with the rest. You can also enjoy the night of fireworks festival that will be held at various location in Sapporo only in summer. 

Summer Festival In Sapporo

Summer in Japan can also be associated with their summer festivals, and Sapporo is also included. There are a number of festivals held in Sapporo during summer. From music festival, firework festival, and also their famous beer festival, but Sapporo Summer Festival is their biggest summer events that everybody are eagerly waiting for

 Sapporo Summer Festival 2018

Comes summer, and the locals, not to forget the tourists are always eager and looking forward to the summer festivals. This summer festival comprises of a number of festivals that includes the Hokkai Bon Odori, Tanuki Festival, Susukino Festival, and other smaller events that are held together during the season.

The recent festival was held on July 20 to August 17, 2018. The Obon festival are being held at the 2-Chome of Odori park but only 1 week during the summer festival, normally the last week of the festival. Meanwhile the Tanuki Festival is held along the Tanukikoji Shopping Street, and it runs for as long as the Sapporo Summer Festival is held.

Sapporo Summer Festival: Beer Garden

Another great aspect that attracts a lot of visitors to Sapporo Summer Festival is their Beer Garden. With the ability to seat up to 13000 people, it is one of the biggest beer gardens being held in Japan. Also held in Odori park, from 5-Chome to 11-Chome, each of this site area promote the beer from the top most beer manufacturer in Japan, include 2 sites that promotes an international line of drafts.

  • Spot name: Odori Park
  • Street address: Odorinishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 060-0042
  • Access1: 10 minutes walk south from JR Sapporo Station
  • Access2: 1 minute direct access from Subway Odori Station

How Long To Stay In Sapporo During Summer

What is the best stay-length one should be in Saporro during summer depends on the travelers themselves, but if you are making Sapporo as a mid-point of travel, and do a day trip to other places surrounding Sapporo, 1 week is about the right duration to stay in.

If you are going to do town hopping, maybe allocate at least 2 days-worth of stay in Sapporo, 3 at best if you have a number of places or event to go to.

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