Sapporo is an attractive city with beautiful streetscapes where modern buildings and nature coexist in harmony. It is a popular tourist city not only in Japan but also around the world, and is so popular that it is always ranked highly in the rankings of popular tourist destinations.
In this article, we will introduce 7 nightlife spots that you should definitely visit to enjoy Sapporo at night.
Highlights and characteristics of Sapporo at night
When talking about sightseeing spots at night in Sapporo, the standard is to enjoy the night view where the cityscape and the beauty of nature blend together. Sapporo has many spots where you can enjoy the beautiful night view. These are spots that you should definitely visit when sightseeing in Sapporo.
Sapporo is also home to “Susukino”, one of Japan’s three biggest entertainment districts. It’s a spot you can’t miss when visiting Sapporo at night. You’ll also want to try Sapporo’s local delicacies: “Miso Ramen”, “Genghis Khan” (lamb barbecue dish), and “Soup Curry”. The city’s nightlife spots are characterized by the fact that you can enjoy a variety of things to suit your tastes, including beautiful night views, one of Japan’s largest entertainment districts, and Sapporo’s local cuisine.
Nightlife spots in Sapporo
Recommended #1: Mt. Moiwa Summit Observation Deck
“Mount Moiwa Summit Observation Deck” is an observation deck located on Mount Moiwa, which is located almost in the center of Sapporo. From here you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the cityscape lined with skyscrapers and the lush greenery of nature. The beautiful night view has been selected as one of the “New Top Three Night Views of Japan”.
You can get to the Mt. Moiwa Summit Observation Deck by ropeway and mini cable car. You can also get a spectacular view of Sapporo from the ropeway. There is also a restaurant called “THE JEWELS” at the top of the mountain. It is said to be the highest restaurant in Sapporo, and you can enjoy dinner while watching the night view. It is a recommended tourist spot for couples.
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| Official website | https://mt-moiwa.jp/ |
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At the summit observation deck, there is a spot called the “Bell of Happiness”. It is beautifully lit up at night, making it a popular photo spot for couples.
Recommended #2: Susukino
“Susukino” is a large entertainment district that is known as one of the “Three Greatest Entertainment Districts in Japan”. However, since “Susukino” is not an official place name, it is not listed on maps. Therefore, the area with its neon lights, centered around the building with the large Nikka Whisky sign, is called “Susukino”. It is said to be lined with about 4,000 establishments, including restaurants, Izakayas (Japanese pubs), bars, and clubs of all genres. It is a popular spot visited by many people every night, including locals and tourists.
If you go to “Susukino”, you can find all kinds of local Sapporo delicacies such as “Miso Ramen”, “Genghis Khan” (lamb barbecue dish) and “Soup Curry”. For this reason, it is a popular spot for tourists looking for gourmet food. There are also many hostess bars and cabaret clubs. It is a lively place that entertains its visitors. It would be fun to stroll around “Susukino” with friends.
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| Official website | http://www.susukino-ta.jp/ |
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Susukino is famous as a large entertainment district, but at the same time, it is also famous as a safe entertainment district. It is said to be an entertainment district where women can enjoy drinking and having fun safely. Even if you are sightseeing with other women, it is definitely worth visiting.
Recommended #3: JR Tower Observation Deck Tower Three Eight
“JR Tower Observation Deck Tower Three Eight (commonly known as T38)” is an observation deck located in the “JR Tower” which is directly connected to JR Sapporo Station. From a height of 160m above ground, you can enjoy a 360-degree night view. It has become a popular spot for viewing the Sapporo night view.
In addition to the beauty of the night view, the atmosphere of the observation deck is also highly rated. The interior is unified in a luxurious dark brown color scheme, and indirect lighting creates an elegant space. Also, T’CAFE in the observation deck turns into a bar at night, so you can enjoy the night view while drinking. This is a recommended tourist spot for couples.
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| Official website | https://www.jr-tower.com/t38 |
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The men’s restroom and the unisex restroom are made of glass, so you can enjoy the night view. This is also a great viewing spot, so please try it out.
Recommended #4: Sapporo TV Tower
Sapporo TV Tower is a radio tower located in “Odori Park” in the center of Sapporo. It was built in 1957. From the observation deck 90m above ground, you can see Odori Park wrapped in illuminations and the Sapporo cityscape.
In addition, the Sapporo TV Tower itself is lit up at night. Therefore, we recommend taking a walk in Odori Park and looking at the Sapporo TV Tower. The fountain in Odori Park and the scenery with the various lights shining are great photo spots.
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| Official website | https://www.tv-tower.co.jp/ |
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Recommended #5: Kudo Yonikuten Honten
(Source: https://kudolamb.com/)
“Kudou Yonikuten” is a lamb specialty restaurant in “Susukino”. You can taste Sapporo’s specialties “Lamb Shabu” and “Genghis Khan”. There are many restaurants in Sapporo that serve lamb, but Kudo Yonikuten is one of the most popular. The special thing is that the restaurant also offers a Tabehōdai package, for those who want to enjoy unlimited lamb at a fixed price.
“Lamb Shabu” is a Shabu Shabu hot pot dish using lamb. Thinly sliced lamb is dipped into a pot of boiling water to cook, then served with sauce. And “Genghis Khan” is lamb barbecue dish. The feature of this dish is that the lamb is grilled in a special pot with a raised middle. Both are typical dishes of Sapporo, so if you visit Sapporo, be sure to visit this restaurant.
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| Official website | https://kudolamb.com/ |
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Recommended #6: Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho
“Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho” is a ramen specialty restaurant district with 17 ramen shops lined up. It is known as the birthplace of Hokkaido’s ramen culture. Among the various types of ramen offered, you can of course eat Sapporo’s specialty “Miso Ramen”.
Miso Ramen is ramen with miso added to the soup. As miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning, this type of ramen is loved by many Japanese people. It is characterized by its rich soup and generous servings of stir-fried vegetables such as bean sprouts and onions. This is a place we highly recommend for ramen lovers.
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| Official website | http://www.ganso-yokocho.com/ |
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Recommended #7: Okushiba Shoten – Ekimae Soseiji Branch
Okushiba Shoten is a specialty store of soup curry, a Sapporo specialty. Among the many branches in Hokkaido, there is a branch called “Ekimae Soseiji” located in Sapporo City. It is located about a 3-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station, making it an easy place for tourists to visit.
Soup curry is a type of Japanese curry dish. It is characterized by its spicy soup and the toppings are cut into large sizes. It originated in Sapporo and has spread throughout Japan. It is now a popular gourmet food in Sapporo.
Okushiba Shoten’s soup curry has a reputation for being the most delicious of the many soup curry restaurants in Sapporo. Therefore, it is a restaurant that we would definitely recommend to anyone interested in curry.
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| Official website | https://okushiba.net/ |
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