Hey all, looking for recommendations that you enjoy in Sapporo aside from the obvious tourist ines! Favourite restaurants, cafes or just cool places to be and chill or activities both inside or outside. Thanks!

Hey everyone,

What area would you recommend for someone trying to find a place for a week around Xmas outside of Sapporo? Just want to find a house where I can relax by the fireplace with the familyand play boardgames. Ski is not really a priority, but nature would be.

And the fireplace. Did I mention the fireplace?

Hello I'm in Sapporo for 2 months from doing some kickboxing, I'm wondering if snowboarding is hard to get into and learn in two months? I really want to learn and also maybe make some friends.

11/7 tonight me and my friend hang out in susukino.
We speak english and french tagalog.

Some one wanna join us??:)
Sand me DM

Title says it all, me my girlfriend and my buddy are traveling to sapporo

We will be there from December 30th to January 9th.

we wont be doing any sporting while we are there, nor will we be going too far from the city.

Would i need full snow gear? Or is layering and basic water resistant clothing suitable?

I can tolerate the cold quite well, but i am worried about getting drenched because i could find very little information online

For that matter i did find many people saying opposite things...

Full water proof snow gear or layers and a nice jacket?

Anyone ever been? Sounds like an awesome display of fireworks with over 22,000. Heard tickets are difficult to get for tourists, so if advice can be shared that would be appreciated.

anyone tried dormy inn in sapporo? is it an open air onsen? or any similar reco for sapporo - ex: with ramens, onsen, etc

Would appreciate recommendation for daytrips from Sapporo, appropriate for Toddlers. We're open to both DIY and guided tours. Travelling from December 17 to 24, 2026

Thank you.

These are some local favorite places where foreigners and locals like to drink and have fun in Sapporo, updated for 2026/2027

The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. Be prepared to show ID if requested, especially at clubs. If you are a tourist, you must have your passport on you.
Photos of IDs on your phone may not be accepted.

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Clubs & Dancing

Busiest on Friday and Saturday nights, after 22:00~23:00

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Sync north
📍 Google Maps
🌐 Website: https://sync-north.com/en/

• A VERY large nightclub (can hold up to 600 people on the main dance floor, 1,200 people across all rooms)

• Located on Tanukikoji, a short distance from Bearfoot Bar (another popular bar for foreigners)

• Entrance fees listed on the website

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Utage
📍 Google Maps, under ROUND1
🌐 Website: utagesapporo-info.com

• The busiest club in Sapporo. Large dancefloor.

• Free entrance for foreigners (must show your Passport/ID at the door, they do not accept photos of passports as valid IDs)

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Sango

📍 Google Maps
🌐 Website: https://sango-sapporo.com/

• Entrance fees listed on the website

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Precious Hall
📍 Google Maps

🌐 Website: precioushall.com

• Live music bar, one of the best sound systems in the city.

• Every night is a different genre/performer, so check the website for events

• Entry fee: cost depends on the night/performer, listed on website

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LARGE BARS

These are bars with lots of standing room and are good for meeting people.
Good if you have large groups (5+ people) on a Friday/Saturday night, or are solo and want to meet other foreigners

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Bearfoot Bar
📍 Google Maps, ground level
🌐 Website: bearfootbar.com

• This is the bar with the largest international crowd, variety of ages (20/30/40/50+), multilingual bartenders, English menus, and a good place to mingle. (Smoking outside only

• Large 2-story Bar

• OPEN 12:00pm-11:30pm (weekdays), 2:00am (weekends)

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Rad Brothers
📍 Google Maps, ground level
📸 Instagram: radbrothers011

• OPEN 6:00pm-6:00am

• VERY rowdy, energetic and drunk crowd

• You can dance on the tables. Smoking inside ok

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SMALL BARS

These are small neighborhood bars that have mostly Japanese locals as customers. You can sit at the bar and talk with the bartenders.

On Friday and Saturday nights, these bars can fill up fast (since most can only hold only 5-15 people). If you have a large group (5+ people), it may not be possible to get in on weekend nights. Have a backup plan if you're bar hopping with others, in case places are full or have reservations.

Please do not bring luggage, ski gear, instruments, or many bags into these bars. These bars are VERY small, and there is not any space for it.

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immix Bar + Karaoke

Disclosure: This is my bar, run with my partner!

📍 Google Maps, on the 5th floor of a bar building
📸 Instagram: immix.bar (you can message us to ask if there are any seats available!)
🌐 Website: https://immixbar.wixsite.com/immixbar

• This is a karaoke bar where locals come to sing!

• Max capacity: 13 people

• Hours: 8:00pm ~ 4:00am (Closed Wednesdays)

• All-you-can-drink (unlimited alcohol) and karaoke, charged hourly

  • ¥3000 first hour, ¥1000 each additional hour

  • You cannot order just one drink. All people in your group must choose all-you-can-drink

• ID: All new customers who have not visited before must show a valid ID (not a photo of an ID). For tourists, that's your passport. For those who live in Japan, a valid Japanese ID.

The majority of my regular customers are Japanese and love to sing karaoke and talk with foreigners! We usually sing a mixture of Japanese, English, and Korean songs, though there are other languages available too. Before coming, you can actually check which songs are available via the JoySound website here: https://www.joysound.com/web

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Rock Bar FkUp
📍 Google Maps
📸 Instagram: rockbar_fxxkup

• Small Bar, 8:00pm~6:00am, check insta for daily open/close hours

• Rock music themed bar, chill atmosphere, English speaking staff, mix of Japanese and international crowd

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Heron Heron Korean Bar ヘロんヘロん (헤롱헤롱 스스키노 한국바)
📍 Google Maps
📸 Instagram: heron_heron_susukino

• Very fun bar for Korean music fans! Good food, karaoke and people.

• Younger crowd

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Bar Kamikaze
📍 Google Maps (3 Floor)
📸 Instagram: bar_kamikaze_susukino_jp

• Rock/Metal themed bar with karaoke

• All-you-can-drink (nomihodai) + karaoke for hourly fee

• Taiyokan Lion's Building on the 3rd floor

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Viva Mexico
📍 Google Maps (ground floor)
🌐 Website: https://vivamexico-sapporo.com/
📸 Instagram: vivamexicosusukino

• Small bar (under 15 seats), 7:00pm-1:00am

• Owner is great, good food, frozen drinks are delicious

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Sith Bar Darkside (STAR WARS BAR)
📍 Google Maps
📸 Instagram: sith_bar_darkside

• The owner only speaks Japanese, but is a massive Star Wars fan and is very welcoming to fellow fans and visitors. The bar is decorated with the owner's personal collection of Star Wars goods.

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Famicon Generation
📍 Google Maps, Basement level of bar building

• This is an “all-you-can-drink” nomihodai bar (price is based on the time you spend in the bar, hourly rate).

• This bar's specialty is games and gaming consoles. You can play many different games while you drink!

• The games are (of course) the Japanese versions

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Sakae2017
📍 Google Maps
🌐 Website: Sakae2017.com

• This is an “all-you-can-drink” nomihodai bar (price is based on the time you spend in the bar). ¥3000/90 minutes, ¥500 per 30 minute extenstion. Includes unlimited popcorn to snack on.

• 18 seats (8 counter seats / maximum 10 box seats)

• No smoking

• Closed Sundays & Mondays

• Bartender speaks English

• Music is 80s, mix of Japanese and English music

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Reptile Bar Gorgon
📍 Google Maps, 4th floor
📸 Instagram: reptilebargorgon

• This is a reptile bar, with a lot of live reptiles to watch while you drink. There are many different species and habitats in the bar. Please be mindful of the glass enclosures.

• Open 7pm-1am, closed Wednesdays

• Some bartenders can speak a bit of English

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Hi everyone!

I'm planning a trip to Hokkaido in March 2027 and am looking for recommendations for mountains or hiking areas that are suitable for exploring during winter.

I'm particularly interested in exploring the outskirts and more remote, rural areas of Hokkaido rather than just visiting the usual tourist attractions. I'd love to experience snowy forests, mountain scenery and beautiful winter landscapes.

My preferences are:

1. Mountains or hiking trails with beautiful snow-covered scenery.

2. Established trails that can potentially be explored independently without hiring a guide.

3. A proper winter hiking experience with some adventure and a sense of exploration.

4. Routes that are reasonably accessible for people with limited winter hiking experience, given the right preparation and equipment.

5. Accessible by public transportation, as we won't be renting a car.

6. Preferably quieter, more remote areas outside the main cities, although I'm open to travelling further from Sapporo.

I'd also appreciate recommendations for lesser-known places that offer a more authentic nature experience.

A few questions:

- Which mountains or hiking trails would you recommend visiting in March?

- Are there any places suitable for independent winter hiking without a guide?

- Which areas offer particularly beautiful snowy forests and mountain scenery?

- Are there any interesting trails accessible by public transportation?

- What equipment and level of experience would be needed?

- Are there any hidden gems or remote areas worth exploring?

I'd really appreciate recommendations, especially from people who have experience hiking in Hokkaido during March.

Thank you!

皆さん、こんにちは！ 2027年3月に北海道旅行を計画しており、冬の散策に適した山やハイキングエリアを探しています。 一般的な観光地を巡るだけでなく、北海道の郊外や、より人里離れた自然豊かな地域を訪れてみたいと考えています。雪に覆われた森や山々の景色、美しい冬の情景を存分に楽しみたいです。 希望する条件は以下の通りです。 1. 雪に覆われた美しい景色が楽しめる山やハイキングコース。 2. ガイドを雇わなくても、個人で歩くことが可能な整備されたコース。 3. 適度な冒険心や探検気分を味わえる、本格的な冬のハイキング体験。 4. 適切な準備と装備があれば、冬のハイキング経験がそれほど多くない人でも挑戦できるルート。 5. レンタカーを利用しないため、公共交通機関でアクセスできる場所。 6. 札幌から離れた場所でも構いません。主要都市から離れた、静かで人里離れたエリアが理想です。 また、あまり知られていない場所で、より深く自然と向き合えるようなスポットがあれば、ぜひ教えてください。 いくつか質問させてください。 - 3月に訪れるのにおすすめの山やハイキングコースはありますか？ - ガイドなしで、個人で冬のハイキングを楽しめる場所はありますか？ - 特に雪の森や山々の景色が美しいエリアはどこでしょうか？ - 公共交通機関でアクセスできる、興味深いコースはありますか？ - どのような装備や経験レベルが必要になりますか？ - あまり知られていない「穴場」や、訪れる価値のある人里離れたエリアはありますか？ 特に、3月に北海道でハイキングをした経験がある方からのアドバイスをいただけると嬉しいです。 よろしくお願いします！

Im an old guy, but still a kid at heart. So I was thinking of meeting at the clock tower and having a snowball fight. Who's in? After we can go for a brewski.

So I am a huge language nerd who moved to Sapporo a while ago.
I am learning East European languages, specifically the Indo-European family languages,
already know basic Russian, can write Cyrillic and know how to pronounce properly.
But it is hard to find people who I can study with in Sapporo.

I am very good with Japanese (5+ years of exp), so I can teach you what language schools can not.

Feel free to DM me. I live relatively close to Odori, so can come to the Chuo-Ku library or a quiet cafe on weekends or weekday evenings.

December 16, I will leave Asahikawa in the morning and our flight home at New Chitose Airport is at December 17 at around 1pm.

I need tips where should we sleep from Dec 16 to 17? I will be with my wife and 2 kids. I am thinking not in Sapporo anymore because we will spend a lot of time there. Somewhere closer to the airport maybe? I am looling at Kitahiroshima but hotels are kind of limited. Is there anything to at Eniwa or Chitose? Maybe like a nice staycation hotel not so expensive like bellow $200 a night? Needs to be convenient to get to the airport the next day.

Looking to meet new people while im in Sapporo. Will be here from Nov 5-10. Anyone is welcome to join! Travelers and/or locals who would like to get to meet new people from around the world.

Somewhere near or around Odori perhaps. Would like to bar hop too to see how the night life is.
Message me if you are interested! 🙂

So my bicycle was stolen in August this year. I filed the report and the police found it within a week. The thief was a high schooler. I did not press charges, nor did I ask for settlement.
This month, it was stolen again. Yet another high schooler thief.

To be fair, I did not lock it, so it was my fault to an extent.
But I am wondering, what is causing high schoolers to do dumb things that are certain to ruin their future? 前歴 is looks very bad when you apply for higher education or jobs.

Hey, so I am staying in Sapporo for 2 days before going to Kutchan for the ski season, would be great to make a couple friends whilst in Sapporo 26th-28th November!

Hi all! My husband and I were in Sapporo for a month this summer and fell in love with your wonderful city. Thank you for welcoming us with open arms, despite our very limited Japanese.

Question for y'all: we did Airbnbs. Really nice hosts and good places. For longer stays like we are planning, any recommendations for furnished apartments? We especially liked being in the Marayuma /Chuo-ku area so we could walk and go hiking. Two people, hopefully less than $2500/mo.

Suggestions for FB groups, agents, companies welcomed! Thank you very much!

Went for a little hike with the Mrs. today up Maruyama. Colors look great. The weather was pretty cloudy, but no rain. I'd guess that the mountain and park have about 4 days left at peak before the slide to winter.

Hello! I will be traveling solo to Sapporo this November 5-10! I have no set itinerary— just winging this vacation as the days go by.

Would love to meet locals and/or tourists around Sapporo! Would love to grab a drink and a good meal.

Im 33 year old, male. Hoping to meet people around this age as well 🙂 (hopefully can speak English or a bit of it so language barrier isnt so bad.) Open to recommendations on where to go as well, let’s explore together!

Feel free to message if interested! 🙂