[summer][ Hokkaido Sapporo City] Sapporo Summer Festival Beer Garden and Mikoshi
The Sapporo Summer Festival is held every summer in Odori Park, located in the center of Sapporo, Hokkaido, and is an essential summer event for Sapporo residents and tourists alike. This event is held for about a month from July to August, and gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy the unique culture and natural charms of Hokkaido at the same time. Odori Park is a unique space that combines spacious green spaces with the city, and is a symbol of Sapporo. The entire park becomes the venue for the Sapporo Summer Festival, and you can enjoy various events and activities under the blue sky during the day and the pleasant night breeze at night. Particularly noteworthy are the food and drink booths from all over Japan and the sales corner for local specialty products. Food and beer made with local ingredients are popular not only with tourists but also with local residents. In addition, during the event, Bon Odori and music performances that allow you to experience traditional Japanese culture are held, and a wide range of generations from children to adults can enjoy them. Another attraction of the Sapporo Summer Festival is its international atmosphere. Tourists from all over the world gather here, and through interactions with the local people, you can also get a glimpse of Sapporo's multicultural side. The Sapporo Summer Festival is more than just a local event; it offers a great opportunity to experience the Japanese summer.
What is the Sapporo Summer Festival? Enjoy local culture and the charm of summer
The Sapporo Summer Festival is held every summer in Odori Park, located in the center of Sapporo, Hokkaido, and is an essential summer event for Sapporo residents and tourists alike. This event is held for about a month from July to August, and gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy the unique culture and natural charms of Hokkaido at the same time. Odori Park is a unique space that combines spacious green spaces with the city, and is a symbol of Sapporo. The entire park becomes the venue for the Sapporo Summer Festival, and you can enjoy various events and activities under the blue sky during the day and the pleasant night breeze at night. Particularly noteworthy are the food and drink booths from all over Japan and the sales corner for local specialty products. Food and beer made with local ingredients are popular not only with tourists but also with local residents. In addition, during the event, Bon Odori and music performances that allow you to experience traditional Japanese culture are held, and a wide range of generations from children to adults can enjoy them. Another attraction of the Sapporo Summer Festival is its international atmosphere. Tourists from all over the world gather here, and through interactions with the local people, you can also get a glimpse of Sapporo's multicultural side. The Sapporo Summer Festival is more than just a local event; it offers a great opportunity to experience the Japanese summer.
toast at the beer garden! A special experience only available at Odori Park
The highlight of the Sapporo Summer Festival is the beer garden. The vast grounds of Odori Park are divided into several areas, making it one of the largest beer gardens in Japan. In each area, famous beer makers from Japan and abroad have set up stalls, allowing you to enjoy a wide variety of beers. The appeal of the beer garden is not just drinking beer. You can enjoy a special experience of enjoying a cold beer in an open space under the beautiful summer sky. In addition, there is a wide variety of dishes and snacks made with fresh ingredients from Hokkaido, so you can enjoy gourmet food that goes perfectly with beer. You can also enjoy the unique flavors of Hokkaido, such as Genghis Khan and seafood dishes, which will be an unforgettable memory for visitors. The beer garden is open from daytime to night, and you can enjoy a different atmosphere depending on the time of day. It is popular as a place to spend peaceful time with families and friends during the day, and as a place for adults to relax while enjoying the romantic atmosphere of the lit-up Odori Park at night. The beer garden also hosts stage events and live performances, making the entire venue full of energy. Visitors can enjoy music and entertainment while sipping a beer and fully immersing themselves in the summer evenings.
Experience the power of a portable shrine parade and traditional culture
One thing you should not forget about the Sapporo Summer Festival is the mikoshi togyo, which can be said to be the climax of the festival. This is a traditional event in which a mikoshi (portable shrine) is carried out from a local shrine and paraded through Odori Park and the surrounding city areas. The sounds of drums and flutes reverberate throughout the area, and the shouts of the carriers liven up the festival atmosphere. The mikoshi togyo is a rare opportunity to experience traditional Japanese festival culture up close. The sight of the carriers carrying the mikoshi powerfully and the passionate atmosphere of being one with the spectators is overwhelming even for tourists experiencing it for the first time. In addition, not only local residents but also foreign tourists sometimes participate among the carriers, and the festival is attracting attention as a festival with a rich international flavor. The mikoshi togyo is a traditional event that brings together local residents, and at the same time, it is also a wonderful place for cultural exchange for tourists. During the festival, guided tours will be held introducing the anecdotes and history surrounding the mikoshi, making it a great educational opportunity for tourists with an interest in Japanese culture.
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Sapporo Summer Festival Beer Garden and Mikoshi
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Subway: A short walk from Odori Station on the Namboku, Tozai and Toho lines
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About 10 minutes walk from JR Rumoi Station
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About 10 to 15 minutes walk from JR Muroran Station
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JR Hakodate Station: Approx. 3 minutes walk