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The Chuo Market consists of two markets: The Sapporo Central Wholesale Market and Curb Market. The Sapporo Central Wholesale Market, the biggest in Hokkaido, is a pillar of Sapporo's food culture. The combined bustling markets offer a wide selection of fresh seafood, fruits, vegetables, and meats from many vendors. Popular with locals, restaurants, and hotels who shop here for high-quality ingredients at low prices, this is a great place to glimpse the bountiful ingredients Hokkaido has to offer in an energetic environment and experience fresh seafood such as crab, atka mackerel, salmon, and sweet shrimp.
Mount Moiwa is located in the middle of Sapporo City at an altitude of 1,742 feet (531 meters). From the top of the mountain, you can see a panoramic view of the Sapporo's entire cityscape and the Sea of Japan's Ishikari Bay. The Mount Moiwa Ropeway affords a sightseeing expressway from the base to the middle of Mount Moiwa, followed by a mini-cable "Morris Car" ride concluding to the summit.
Visit Nijo Market which sits in the center of the city, taking up a whole block. Nijo Market is said to have developed in the early Meiji Period when fishermen from Ishikari Bay started selling fresh fish there. More than 100 years later, the market continues to supply fresh seafood to local residents. It is a popular spot for visitors and locals alike to dine at unique restaurant stalls and witness the energetic sellers selling the day's fresh catch.
Sapporo Breweries Ltd. is a Japanese brewery founded in 1876. It is the oldest brand of beer in Japan, first brewed in Sapporo in 1876 by brewer Seibei Nakagawa. The museum building itself was constructed in 1890 as the factory of the Sapporo Sugar Company. It remains one of the precious cultural legacies of the Meiji Era. While the world headquarters is now in Tokyo, a visit to the museum in Sapporo gives visitors a taste of the history of the beer industry in Japan.
Arguably the biggest draw to the capital city of Hokkaido is the Sapporo Snow Festival. Held annually in Sapporo over seven days in February, visitors can enjoy hundreds of snow statues and ice sculptures, nighttime illuminations, and plenty of games and entertainment for visitors of all ages.
Shiroi Koibito Park is a theme park by Ishiya, a local chocolate company. The park consists of a shop, cafe and restaurant, various chocolate-related exhibits, and the cookie factory. Ishaya's flagship product is the Shiroi Koibito cookie, which consists of two thin butter cookies and a layer of white chocolate in between. It is one of the most famous souvenirs from Hokkaido and guests visiting the factory at the park can make one for themselves.
Start your day with a stroll through Sapporo Art Park with a noted contemporary art expert. This serene park is home to a contemporary art museum, sculpture park and a variety of artists and artisanal studios.
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Travel from snowy ski slopes to steaming hotsprings on this magical 9-day luxury journey through southern Hokkaido. You’ll spend time in one of the world’s best ski resorts, meander through Sapporo’s Christmas market, and see the region on ski, snowmobile, or perhaps even horseback, while staying at luxury hotels.
Spend 8 days exploring Japan’s wild side as you travel in luxury from eastern Hokkaido to Sapporo. You’ll capture glimpses of wild cranes, partake in the magical ‘light festival,’ glide through ice aboard an icebreaker cruise, and visit the ultimate symbol of Winter in Hokkaido: the Abashiri Winter Ice Festival.
Take an adventurous 7-day luxury journey through the center of Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, the country’s outdoor playground. You’ll snowshoe to the summit of Mt Taisetsu, sink into a steaming hot spring bath, canoe the thrilling Kushiro river, and enjoy Hokkaido delicacies like chocolate and ramen.
The JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo provides sleek style and convenience in Hokkaido, Japan. Conveniently located above JR Sapporo Station with a direct link from Chitose International Airport by JR line, it is the perfect stop during a business trip for some rest, relaxation, and a dash of luxury. Guests can dine on French cuisine at MIKUNI Sapporo, seasonal western dishes at Sky J, traditional Japanese at Tancho, and casual European fare at Serena. Then, they can enjoy an indulgent treatment at the Sky Resort Spa and relax in the natural hot springs, air bubble baths and saunas. At the end of the day, guests can take in spectacular views from their room or suite, all located on floors 23 to 34 for the perfect sweeping panorama.
The Sapporo Grand Hotel is a mature hotel with decades of experience delighting its guests, having been the first European-style hotel to enter the Hokkaido market. Guest rooms combine a traditional Japanese feel with modern, high-tech touches. We recommend the Premium Floor, Grand in Grand, which provide guests with luxurious comforts in a homely atmosphere. Guests may choose from seven bars and restaurants, serving Western, Japanese (including local Hokkaido speciality cuisine), and Chinese favorites. Guests may also make use of the hotel’s chapel, shopping arcade, business center and library, and Healing Court spa, where all kinds of aesthetic treatments are available. The hotel is conveniently-located a mere eight-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station, and around 40 minutes by high-speed rail from Chitose Airport.
This hotel effortlessly blends Japanese traditions with modern decor and amenities. Low lighting on pastel-colored walls creates a luxurious setting, while stone and wood work are displayed throughout the hotel in elaborate structures and formations. Home to just 14 rooms, the hotel has a boutique, exclusive feel, and guests may choose from Japanese- or Western-style rooms, or a combination of the two. Rooms come with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and cypress wood baths in the en suites. The restaurant serves up Japanese and Western cuisines with innovative twists, using fresh ingredients that have been locally-sourced. Guests can take a soak in the healing waters of the hotel’s elegantly-appointed hot spring baths, and also enjoy sauna and a massage.
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