Sapporo Through the Seasons: A Complete Guide to the Best Times to Visit
Located in the heart of Hokkaido, Sapporo is renowned as one of Japan's premier gastronomic cities. It enjoys tremendous popularity among both domestic and international tourists, welcoming countless visitors throughout the year.
This captivating city of Sapporo is characterized by showing different expressions through each of the four seasons. From the rich natural landscapes woven by spring to special foods that can only be enjoyed during the bountiful autumn, there are various ways to enjoy the city depending on the season.
This time, we'll introduce the notable scenery, seasonal gourmet foods, and events in Sapporo by season. Those planning to visit Japan in the future can use this as a reference when creating your sightseeing schedule.
Recommended Seasons to Visit Sapporo
The particularly recommended seasons for Sapporo tourism are spring from March to May and autumn from around September to November.
From March onward, you can stroll through the city and appreciate beautiful flowers in Sapporo's comfortable climate. In autumn, Sapporo is decorated with vibrant autumn foliage that colors the city and creates spectacular scenery. The refreshing climate is ideal not only for city strolling but also for enjoying various activities.
Furthermore, spring and autumn are also times when you can savor Hokkaido's rich flavors, including seasonal seafood and vegetables.
Spring and autumn in Sapporo continue with comfortable days of around 10-15 degrees Celsius during the daytime, making it the best tourist season even for those not accustomed to extreme heat or cold.
Characteristics and Highlights of Each Sapporo Season
Spring in Sapporo
In spring Sapporo, the entire city comes to life along with the snow melt. From late April to May, cherry blossoms begin to bloom all at once, allowing you to enjoy truly Japanese scenery.
Also, from late May to early June, lilacs, which are Sapporo's city flower, reach their peak viewing time. The sweet fragrance of lilacs will make your Sapporo sightseeing even more memorable.
In the comfortable climate, we recommend having picnics on park benches or participating in outdoor events.
Summer in Sapporo
Sapporo is characterized by a refreshing and comfortable climate with less of the humid heat experienced in other regions of Japan. Therefore, those planning to visit Japan in summer should definitely consider staying in Sapporo as well.
Particularly from July to August, many summer events are held in the center of Sapporo city. The city's vitality reaches its peak, making it the perfect season to enjoy interactions with local people.
Please enjoy Hokkaido's gourmet food and rich scenery under the liberating blue sky where vast nature spreads.
Autumn in Sapporo
For those planning Sapporo tourism, autumn is the season I most highly recommend. Sapporo's cityscape, which fuses urban landscape with natural scenery, becomes colored with autumn foliage throughout the entire city in autumn, creating scenery as beautiful as a painting.
The autumn foliage scenery of Sapporo, the central city of vast Hokkaido, has a distinctly different charm from what you would experience in Tokyo or Osaka.
Additionally, the period from September to November is also when seasonal ingredients become most delicious, making visits to Sapporo, the gastronomic city, essential. Fatty fish and fresh, juicy autumn vegetables are guaranteed to impress no matter which you choose.
Winter in Sapporo
Winter in Sapporo creates a fantastical cityscape as the city is dyed white with snow. Especially when lights begin to illuminate at night, the completely white city increases in brilliance and is enveloped in a romantic atmosphere.
From December to February, exhibitions of snow sculptures and illumination events are held throughout the area, so you can take many photogenic pictures.
Please experience winter activities unique to Hokkaido, Japan's northern land, such as enjoying powder snow or warming your body with hot gourmet food.
Spots That Spring Visitors to Sapporo Should Enjoy
Tourist Spots Where You Can Experience Beautiful Nature
Maruyama Park
Maruyama Park is the perfect spot to enjoy cherry blossoms during the spring Sapporo seasons. Approximately 200 Somei-Yoshino and Siberian Cherry trees bloom magnificently, and during the cherry blossom season, the area bustles with many local residents and tourists.
The photo spot I discovered within Maruyama Park that I recommend for foreign tourists is the cherry blossom tree-lined path within the grounds of Hokkaido Jingu. The combination of cherry blossoms and the shrine is quintessentially Japanese, evoking traditional beauty.
The excellent access from central Sapporo makes it an attractive point where you can easily drop by during your sightseeing, making it one of the highlights of Sapporo seasons.
・Address: 3 Miyagaoka, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
・Phone: 011-621-0453
・Official Website: https://maruyamapark.jp/
Moerenuma Park
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During the spring Sapporo seasons, Moerenuma Park is also one of the recommended spots. Moerenuma Park is an artistic park where geometric hills, fountains, glass pyramids, and other features are scattered across its vast grounds.
When spring arrives, pink cherry blossoms begin to bloom here and there on the expansive lawns of Moerenuma Park. This charming contrast between deep green and vibrant pink can be said to be a landscape unique to Hokkaido, which boasts vast land. Those who have viewed cherry blossoms in other cities like Tokyo should definitely compare the difference during their Sapporo seasons experience.
Spend relaxing spring time cycling or picnicking.
・Address: 1-1 Moerenumakouen, Higashi-ku, Sapporo
・Phone: 011-790-1231
・Official Website: https://moerenumapark.jp/
Odori Park
The approximately 1.5km long narrow park "Odori Park" located in central Sapporo serves as the main venue for the "Sapporo Lilac Festival," making it an indispensable spot for spring Sapporo seasons tourism.
Every year from late May to early June, approximately 400 lilac trees, known as Sapporo city's symbol, bloom magnificently throughout the park, filling the air with sweet fragrance.
During the Sapporo Lilac Festival period, wine gardens and gourmet booths also appear, attracting many people of all ages to the venue, truly embodying the festive spirit of Sapporo seasons.
Additionally, Sapporo TV Tower is nearby from Odori Park, and the sight of lilacs decorating the base of the tower can be said to be a scene that symbolizes spring Sapporo seasons.
When you visit Sapporo during spring, please enjoy the beautiful scenery created by the flowers and the grand events that define these special Sapporo seasons.
・Address: 5-7 Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
・Phone: 011-251-0438
・Official Website: https://odori-park.jp/
Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill
During the pleasant spring climate, experiencing the beautiful fresh greenery and clear air at Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill is a unique way to enjoy Sapporo seasons.
Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill is a hill with peaceful scenery spreading across vast pastureland where sheep graze. There are also statues and museums of Dr. Clark, who pioneered Hokkaido's development, making it a facility where you can learn about history during your Sapporo seasons visit.
The reason I recommend Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill to foreign tourists is also because you can overlook the magnificent distant nature from the observation deck.
While traveling around vast Hokkaido can be challenging, at this facility, you can enjoy Hokkaido in its entirety while staying in Sapporo city, making it perfect for experiencing the diverse beauty of Sapporo seasons.
・Address: 1 Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo
・Phone: 011-851-3080
・Official Website: https://www.hitsujigaoka.jp/?lang=ja#googtrans(ja|ja)
Foods to Enjoy in Spring Sapporo
Wild Vegetables and Spring Vegetables
In spring Sapporo, please try the fresh wild vegetables and spring vegetables that sprout as the snow melts. In particular, "butterbur" with its characteristic slight bitterness and "asparagus" with its enjoyable crisp texture are representative spring flavors of Hokkaido. At restaurants, you can enjoy them in various dishes such as tempura, ohitashi (boiled vegetables with dressing), and stir-fries.
Also, wild vegetables and spring vegetables can be easily purchased at local supermarkets and morning markets, so it's a good idea to cook them at your hotel or take them home as souvenirs. Please feel the Japanese spring through the seasonal ingredients blessed by Sapporo's land.
Sakura Trout and Herring
These are seafood you must eat when visiting Hokkaido, but especially in spring Sapporo, "sakura trout" and "herring" are exquisite. Sakura trout gets its name from reaching its peak season when cherry blossoms bloom, and is characterized by its elegant fatty flesh. It's recommended to enjoy it as sashimi or grilled fish.
On the other hand, herring is beloved as a fish that announces the arrival of spring in Hokkaido. Especially in Sapporo, where fresh herring is caught, there are many opportunities to eat it as sashimi or salt-grilled, and we especially want foreign tourists who have come from far away to enjoy this unique spring Hokkaido flavor.
When You Visit Sapporo in Spring, Enjoy Exquisite Food and Beer at Sapporo Beer Garden!
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If you want to fully enjoy spring Sapporo, Sapporo Beer Garden is a must-visit. At Sapporo Beer Garden, you can enjoy Hokkaido's specialty "Genghis Khan" and fresh beer delivered directly from the factory.
Genghis Khan is a dish where lamb meat is grilled in a special pot, characterized by its unique umami and aroma. Enjoying delicious Genghis Khan while savoring freshly made beer in the pleasant spring climate is an exceptional experience that truly showcases the beauty of Sapporo seasons.
Also, the reason I recommend Sapporo Beer Garden to foreign tourists is also because of its historic building. While enjoying your meal, you can also observe Hokkaido's traditional architecture up close. The spacious interior has a lively atmosphere, making it a restaurant where foreign tourists can relax without worry.
・Address: 2-10 Kita 7-jo Higashi 9-chome, Higashi-ku, Sapporo
・Business hours: -
・Closed: -
・Phone number: 0570-098-346
・Official website: https://www.sapporo-bier-garten.jp/
Spots That People Visiting Sapporo in Autumn Should Enjoy
Recommended Autumn Foliage Spots
Nakajima Park
For those who want to experience autumn Sapporo, how about taking a stroll through Nakajima Park? Nakajima Park is an urban oasis located in the center of Sapporo city, and in autumn, the ginkgo tree-lined paths and maple trees in the park turn brilliant red and yellow, creating beautiful autumn foliage scenery that perfectly represents the magnificent Sapporo seasons.
Among these, the scenery I always photograph every year is the autumn foliage reflected in the park's pond. The way the water surface glows yellow is as beautiful as a painting and is sure to be Instagram-worthy.
Also, within the park, there are "Hasso-an" (tea house) and "Hohei-kan" (Western-style building built in the Meiji era), which are carefully preserved as important cultural properties that should be protected, where you can also experience Japanese history and culture. Since you can easily stop by during your sightseeing, it's also recommended as a rest spot.
・Address: 1 Nakajima Park, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
・Phone number: 011-511-3924
・Official website: https://www.sapporo-park.or.jp/nakajima/
Mt. Moiwa
If you have plenty of time during your Sapporo sightseeing, try accessing the summit of Mt. Moiwa. Mt. Moiwa is known as a scenic spot where you can overlook the entire Sapporo cityscape, but in autumn, the entire mountain is colored with fall foliage, so you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of autumn colors even during the ropeway journey to the summit.
From the observatory at the summit, you can overlook the beautiful contrast between the autumn foliage and Sapporo's cityscape. Among the different times of day, I particularly recommend the twilight hours. The autumn scenery illuminated by the red sunset has a somewhat melancholic charm that will be deeply etched in your travel memories.
For those planning their sightseeing schedule, please be sure to include Mt. Moiwa in your plans as one of the most spectacular experiences of Sapporo seasons.
・Address: 5-3-7 Fushimi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City
・Operating Hours: Ropeway: 10:30-22:00 ※Last ascent 21:30, Mini Cable Car: 10:30-21:50 ※Last ascent 21:40 (April-November)
・Closed: December 31 - January 1
・Phone Number: 011-561-8177
・Official Homepage: https://mt-moiwa.jp/
Jozankei Onsen Area
For experiencing the dynamic scenery of autumn Hokkaido up close, "Jozankei Onsen" is recommended. Jozankei Onsen is a popular hot spring resort located about 1 hour by car from Sapporo city. In autumn, the mountains surrounding the hot spring town are dyed in beautiful fall colors, allowing you to enjoy magnificent scenery while strolling along the valley.
The autumn foliage scenes around the impressive Jozankei Dam and Futami Suspension Bridge are particularly must-see attractions. Additionally, an attractive point of Jozankei Onsen is that you can luxuriously enjoy beautiful autumn scenery while soaking in hot springs. With well-established day-trip hot spring facilities, it's an excellent opportunity to experience Japanese hot spring culture.
Please experience how Japanese people enjoy the autumn among the changing Sapporo seasons.
・Address: Jozankei Onsen Higashi 3-chome, Minami-ku, Sapporo City
・Phone Number: 011-598-2012
・Official Homepage: https://jozankei.jp/about/
Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort
Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort, where you can feel the vast land characteristic of Hokkaido, is also famous as an autumn foliage spot. While Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort is used for winter sports in winter, during the autumn foliage season, you can enjoy beautiful scenery colored in red and yellow in a spacious panorama.
Particularly, the carpet of autumn foliage viewed from the gondola heading to the summit is a breathtaking sight that you can hardly see elsewhere. The sensation of feeling like you're taking an aerial walk is a unique way to enjoy autumn that only ski resorts can offer, making it one of the most memorable experiences of Sapporo seasons.
With good access from Sapporo city and relatively less crowding, it's recommended for those who want to leisurely enjoy the autumn foliage.
・Address: 937 Jozankei, Minami-ku, Sapporo City
・Operating Hours: 9:30-15:30 (Last ascent ride: 15:00)
・Closed: Open only around October in autumn
・Phone Number: 011-598-4511
・Official Homepage: https://www.sapporo-kokusai.jp/autumn/
Foods to Enjoy in Autumn Sapporo
Autumn Salmon
In autumn Sapporo, please try the "Autumn salmon" that reaches its peak season. Hokkaido's Autumn salmon has firm flesh and rich fat content, offering a deliciousness that can only be tasted during this time of year.
In restaurants throughout Sapporo city, it's enjoyed in various cooking methods such as salt-grilled or meunière, but among these, the eating style I want to recommend to foreign tourists is "Ishikari hot pot."
Ishikari hot pot is a pot dish where salmon and vegetables are simmered in miso-based broth, and it's cherished as a local cuisine of Hokkaido. Particularly, Ishikari hot pot using Autumn salmon has even more prominent umami flavors, and will undoubtedly move anyone who takes a bite.
Since you've come to autumn Sapporo, experience the flavors that have long been cherished locally and get a taste of Hokkaido's food culture during the most delicious of Sapporo seasons.
Salmon Roe (Ikura)
Autumn, when Autumn salmon reaches its peak, is also the best season for the eggs, "Ikura." Fresh ikura is characterized by its popping texture and rich umami flavor, and the "Salmon roe bowl" with plenty of ikura on top of rice is a luxurious seafood representative of Hokkaido.
In restaurants serving seafood throughout Sapporo city, bowls and sushi featuring ikura as the main attraction are promoted as recommended menu items during autumn, showcasing the best of Sapporo seasons.
Also, in markets and supermarkets, ikura marinated in soy sauce is sold as souvenirs, attracting attention from many tourists.
Freshly caught ikura is an exceptional delicacy that can only be tasted in autumn Sapporo, so please be sure to try it when you visit during this special time of Sapporo seasons.
If You Visit Sapporo in Autumn, Stop by Oga, Famous for Ishikari Hot Pot!
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If you want to taste authentic Ishikari hot pot during autumn in Sapporo, be sure to stop by "Oga." Oga is a restaurant that serves traditional Hokkaido local cuisine, and their specialty dish is Ishikari hot pot made with abundant local ingredients. The soup, where fresh autumn salmon and seasonal vegetables are slowly simmered in a miso-based broth, offers a heartwarming flavor.
Among the numerous restaurants in Sapporo, the reason I recommend Oga is also due to the restaurant's atmosphere that allows you to feel the essence of Japan. The Japanese-style construction using tatami and shoji is sure to captivate foreign tourists.
Private rooms are also available, so groups can relax comfortably while healing from travel fatigue.
・Address: 8F, 9F Sun-Three Building, 3-1 Minami 3-jo Nishi 3, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
・Business Hours: 17:00～23:00 (L.O 22:00)
・Closed: None
・Phone Number: 011-242-3328
・Official Website: https://oga-sapporo.com/
Spots to Enjoy for Summer Visitors to Sapporo
Spots to Enjoy Hokkaido’s Amazing Beer
Odori Park (Odori Beer Garden)
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If you visit Sapporo in summer, the "Sapporo Odori Beer Garden" held at Odori Park is unmissable. This event, held annually from late July to mid-August, is beloved as a summer tradition of Sapporo.
During the event period, booths from various domestic and international beer manufacturers line up across the vast grounds of Odori Park, where you can enjoy fresh beer and delicious food. The fantastical venue scenery illuminated at night is also an attractive feature.
In Japan, beer gardens are held in various locations when it gets hot, but since Sapporo in the northern region has a short summer season, people eagerly await this event even more.
Please enjoy delicious drinks to your heart's content under Sapporo's liberating blue sky.
・Address: Odori Nishi 2-chome, 4-chome～11-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
・Business Hours: 12:00～21:00
・Sapporo Odori Beer Garden Event Period: July 18, 2025～August 13, 2025
・Phone Number: 011-281-6400
・Official Website: https://www.sapporo.travel/summerfes/
Sapporo Beer Garden
Source:Official website
Speaking of Sapporo's summer staples, it's the Sapporo Beer Garden. While Sapporo Beer Garden is a spot you can enjoy year-round, when visiting during the hot summer season, be sure to use the liberating terrace seating.
Factory-fresh Sapporo beer and the specialty Genghis Khan, when enjoyed while feeling Hokkaido's refreshing breeze, will become even more memorable.
Also, at Sapporo Beer Garden, there are historic brick buildings and vast gardens within the premises, so you can enjoy sightseeing along with your meal.
Enjoy the lively atmosphere unique to summer with summer-limited events and special menus exclusive to beer gardens.
・Address: 2-10 Kita 7-jo Higashi 9-chome, Higashi-ku, Sapporo
・Business Hours: Weekdays: 16:00～21:00 (L.O.20:40), Weekends & Holidays: 12:00～21:00 (L.O.20:40)
・Beer Garden Event Period: June 12, 2025～October 13, 2025
・Phone Number: 0570-098-346
・Official Website: https://sapporo-bier-garten.jp/beer-garden/
Exquisite Foods You Should Definitely Try in Summer
Sea Urchin (Uni)
What you should definitely try during summer in Sapporo is sea urchin, which reaches its peak season. Hokkaido's sea urchin is characterized by its rich sweetness and melting texture, and is also called "jewel of the sea." Particularly in summer, the catch of sea urchin increases and it's said to be at its most delicious.
My favorite way to eat sea urchin is as sashimi, eating fresh uni with a little soy sauce drizzled on it. The moment you take a bite, the ocean aroma and sweetness spread throughout your mouth—truly a blissful dish.
Freshly caught sea urchin can be eaten at seafood restaurants and market eateries within Sapporo city. Please try this special taste that can only be experienced in summer Hokkaido.
Corn
In summer Sapporo, please also experience the sweet and juicy corn. Corn grown in Hokkaido's vast land reaches its peak in summer. While corn is produced in many places overseas, the varieties produced in Hokkaido are characterized by their high sugar content and fruit juice-like bursting texture.
Of course, boiled or grilled corn is delicious, but at markets and direct sales shops in Sapporo city, there are opportunities to taste it raw. Foreign tourists trying it for the first time will undoubtedly be surprised by its fruit-like sweet flavor.
This representative taste of summer Sapporo is also perfect as a souvenir.
If You Visit Sapporo in Summer, the 2025 Sapporo Summer Festival Period is Recommended
Source:Sapporo Tourist Association
If you want to enjoy summer Sapporo to the fullest, it would be good to visit during the "Sapporo Summer Festival" period. The Sapporo Summer Festival is a large-scale event held annually from late July to mid-August at various locations throughout Sapporo city. Since the entire city overflows with vitality, you can enjoy the Japanese summer together with local residents.
Among the events, I particularly recommend the "Tanuki Festival" held on Tanukikoji Shopping Street. The sight of people in happi coats carrying large mikoshi through the streets will appear fresh and exciting to foreign tourists as a representation of Japanese traditional culture.
Additionally, fireworks displays are held on the riverbank of Toyohira River, so please enjoy the festivities until nighttime.
- Address: Check each venue
- Operating hours: Check events at each venue
- Event period: Check events at each venue (Tanuki Festival: July 18 - August 16)
- Phone number: 011-281-6400
- Official website: https://www.sapporo.travel/summerfes/event/odori02/
Spots to Enjoy When Visiting Sapporo in Winter
Spots Where You Can Enjoy the Collaboration of Beautiful Sapporo City and Illumination
Sapporo White Illumination (Held at Multiple Venues)
If you visit Sapporo in winter, the Sapporo White Illumination is a must-see. This event is held annually from late November to mid-March, with venues such as Odori Park, Sapporo Station Front Street, and Minami 1-jo Street decorated with colorful lights.
Particularly at the Odori Park venue, light objects and elaborately designed illuminations spread out, enveloping visitors in a fantastical atmosphere. The scenery woven by snow and light is incredibly romantic and provides a beautiful experience unique to winter Sapporo.
It's also very photogenic, so please stop by to create memories of your winter Japan visit.
- Address: Check each venue
- Operating hours: 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Until midnight on December 23 (Mon) - 25 (Wed))
- Event period: November 21, 2025 (Fri) - March 14, 2026 (Sat)
- Phone number: 080-5830-6001
- Official website: https://white-illumination.jp/
Shiroi Koibito Park
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For winter Sapporo sightseeing, the spot I most recommend is Shiroi Koibito Park.
Shiroi Koibito Park is a theme park based on the concept of "Shiroi Koibito," a popular Hokkaido souvenir confection. While it's normally popular for factory tours and workshops, in winter it becomes adorned with beautiful illuminations, attracting even more attention from families and couples.
The scenery created by Sapporo's snow landscape and light decorations produces a fairy-tale-like world that will surely remain deeply in your memories.
When you visit with someone special, please enjoy the fantastical night unique to northern Sapporo.
- Address: 2-2-11-36 Miyanosawa, Nishi-ku, Sapporo
- Operating hours: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Event period: To be determined
- Phone number: 011-666-1481
- Official website: https://www.shiroikoibitopark.jp/illumination/
SAPPORO FACTORY
During Christmas season in Sapporo, SAPPORO FACTORY becomes bustling with activity. SAPPORO FACTORY is an atrium-style shopping mall where a giant Christmas tree approximately 15 meters tall is installed every winter.
During the Christmas period, many people visit to see the lighting show of this giant Christmas tree.
While Sapporo's winter sees most days with average temperatures below freezing, at SAPPORO FACTORY you can enjoy a comfortable Christmas in the warm indoors.
Please feel free to use it as a rest spot on cold days as well.
- Address: Kita 2-jo Higashi 4, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
- Operating hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Christmas tree lighting: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
- Event period: To be determined
- Phone number: 011-207-5000
- Official website: https://sapporofactory.jp/
Exquisite Hokkaido Foods That Become Even More Delicious in Winter
Experiencing the distinct flavors that define Sapporo seasons is one of the greatest pleasures for any visitor to Hokkaido. Winter, in particular, transforms the city's culinary landscape into a paradise of seasonal delights.
Genghis Khan
When visiting Sapporo in winter, you should definitely taste Genghis Khan, which is the soul food of Hokkaido residents. This beloved dish perfectly embodies how Sapporo seasons influence local cuisine, as the hearty, warming nature of Genghis Khan makes it especially appealing during the cold winter months.
Genghis Khan is a dish where lamb or mutton is grilled with a special sauce, and when you gather around a hot pot with important people like family and friends, it will surely warm both your heart and body.
The uniquely shaped pot used when grilling Genghis Khan properly drains the sheep meat's fat and transfers the umami to the vegetables. Let's also enjoy Hokkaido's traditional food culture together, which has been shaped by the changing Sapporo seasons over generations.
Additionally, Genghis Khan has different seasonings depending on the restaurant. We recommend trying and comparing various restaurants during your stay to fully appreciate how different establishments interpret this seasonal favorite.
Crab
Many foreign tourists visit Sapporo seeking delicious seafood, and understanding Sapporo seasons is key to experiencing the best that the city's waters have to offer.
In winter Sapporo, fresh and meaty crabs reach their peak season, demonstrating how Sapporo seasons directly influence the quality of local seafood.
Particularly, the sweet and rich "king crab," the delicately flavored "snow crab," and the "hairy crab," considered a phantom delicacy, reach their finest condition in winter, showcasing the incredible bounty that Sapporo seasons provide.
Many seafood restaurants and markets in Sapporo city cook and serve fresh crab on the spot, allowing you to enjoy luxurious winter flavors that represent the best of what Sapporo seasons have to offer.
When you visit Sapporo in winter, please savor various dishes such as boiled crab, grilled crab, sashimi, and hot pot, and find your favorite flavors while appreciating how Sapporo seasons enhance each preparation.
If You Visit Sapporo in Winter, Enjoy Exquisite Seafood Cuisine at Nijo Market!
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If you're seeking fresh seafood in winter Sapporo and want to experience how local vendors celebrate Sapporo seasons, try stopping by Nijo Market.
Located in central Sapporo, Nijo Market has long been beloved as "Sapporo's kitchen," and especially in winter, fresh and fatty seafood is abundantly displayed, reflecting the incredible harvest that Sapporo seasons provide.
The sight of Hokkaido's unique flavors like crab, scallops, sea urchin, and salmon roe piled high in the lively store interior is a specialty of Nijo Market. Foreign tourists will be fascinated by the authentically Japanese market atmosphere itself and how vendors passionately discuss the quality that different Sapporo seasons bring to their products.
The market also has dining halls where you can eat fresh seafood on the spot, so please enjoy the freshly caught flavors to your heart's content while experiencing firsthand how Sapporo seasons influence the taste and availability of local ingredients.
・Address: Sapporo City, Chuo Ward, Minami 3-jo Higashi 1-2 chome
・Business Hours: 7:00-18:00 (varies by store)
・Regular Holidays: Check each store's information
・Phone Number: 011-222-5308
・Official Website: https://nijomarket.com/
When Enjoying Food in Sapporo, It's Recommended to Have Local Beloved Restaurants Guided to You
If you want to experience Sapporo gourmet food that Japanese people usually enjoy and learn about how Sapporo seasons influence local dining culture, try participating in a private food tour.
For example, the Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour is accompanied by a guide familiar with the local area, who will guide you to local famous restaurants that are difficult for tourists to find on their own.
Since you can also learn about Hokkaido's food culture and characteristics of the cuisine, including how Sapporo seasons shape menu selections and ingredient availability, it will become a deeply memorable dinner time.
Additionally, concerns that foreign tourists often face during Japan travel, such as language, menu selection, and restaurant manners, can be resolved by using this tour. Your guide can also explain how different Sapporo seasons affect restaurant operations and seasonal menu changes.
Please make your precious Sapporo night a time where you can relax with peace of mind while discovering how Sapporo seasons create unique dining experiences throughout the year.
・Meeting point: Under the giant NIKKA sign outside Susukino Station
・Tour area: Susukino, Sapporo City
・Start time: 6:00 PM
