This outstanding concert hall was opened in 1997 and is home to the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra. The large hall, which seats 2,008, houses a 68-stop pipe organ and is used primarily for orchestral concerts. The smaller, 453-seat hall is a traditional shoebox-shaped hall that is used mainly for solo recitals and chamber music concerts. Concerts are held throughout the year and feature some of the top national and international musicians. Light refreshments, including alcoholic drinks, are available before concerts and during the interval.
This multipurpose venue stages soccer, baseball, concerts and exhibitions. It seats more than 40,000 spectators in a state-of-the-art setting that includes the world's first hovering soccer stage, an ascending and descending pitcher's mound, and retractable or removable seats. It is situated on 31 hectares (76 acres) on a hill on the outskirts of Sapporo surrounded by the beautiful greenery that is typical of Hokkaido. An entrance fee is applicable for visits to the observatory and for tours of the dome.
Established in 1998, Zepp Sapporo is a part of the Zepp music company in the country. It is among the music halls that Zepp owns throughout Japan. Since it is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan, it hosts many international acts and Japanese artists. It is among the premier entertainment venues in the city.
If you are touring Sapporo with your little ones then Sapporo Children’s Puppet Theater “Kogumaza” is a must experience for your family. The theater calls the beautiful Nakajima Park its home, and the charming address sets a perfect tone for your entertaining evening. The 60-minute long puppet shoes organized by them are perfect for stimulating your child's curiosity while keeping them entertained. Infants too are welcomed for the shows.
One of the most popular spots shining on the city's nightlife scene, Provo is a must for music aficionados. The place exudes a youthful vibe with quirky art and a modern decor accentuating the place. There is a ping pond table for friendly games with co-patrons, while a potent selection of drinks keep your spirits high. But their concerts are their most unique proposition to the guests. Provo has a busy events calendar with several talented artists gracing the venue each week. The place also has a scrumptious food menu on offer.
Ōdōri Park, which is situated right in the center of Sapporo, facilitates numerous cultural and leisure activities in the city. It features trees, lawns, flowerbeds, sculptures, monuments, fountains and a shallow waterway for children to play in. There are activities taking place in the park all year round. From April to October, for example, stalls selling all kinds of snacks spring up and the park becomes a vast open-air eatery. The park hosts the Yosakoi Soran Festival in the summer, and in the winter, it hosts the Snow Festival and White Illumination. Ōdōri Park runs through the city and features a view of the Sapporo Tower. You can click photos to your heart’s content. Put your feet in the fountains while sitting on the side. There are benches and toilets as well. Although vastly different in terms of purpose, nature, outlook and sheer size, Ōdōri Park is reminiscent of Central Park in New York.
This outstanding concert hall was opened in 1997 and is home to the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra. The large hall, which seats 2,008, houses a 68-stop pipe organ and is used primarily for orchestral concerts. The smaller, 453-seat hall is a traditional shoebox-shaped hall that is used mainly for solo recitals and chamber music concerts. Concerts are held throughout the year and feature some of the top national and international musicians. Light refreshments, including alcoholic drinks, are available before concerts and during the interval.
The Hokkaido Shiki Theatre is located in the heart of the city and is the hub of art and culture in Sapporo. The theater is spacious and elegantly appointed and offers patrons an intimate atmosphere to enjoy some great productions. The theater boasts excellent acoustics along with top-notch lighting and visual systems and ensures every seat in the house is a great one. Frequent plays, musicals, opera, and ballet shows are performed by local and touring troupes. This theater is a great place to experience Japanese theater firsthand.
Precious Hall opened in 1993 and is just growing from strength to strength. This concert venue is known throughout the nation for its excellent sound system which includes Klipsch horn speakers, customized turntables, a UREI mixer and Mark Levinson amplifiers. Rumors abound that they were amassed for David Mancuso, the legendary DJ and party promoter. Precious Hall hosts quality live music and DJ shows that are always packed to the brim.
One of the most popular spots shining on the city's nightlife scene, Provo is a must for music aficionados. The place exudes a youthful vibe with quirky art and a modern decor accentuating the place. There is a ping pond table for friendly games with co-patrons, while a potent selection of drinks keep your spirits high. But their concerts are their most unique proposition to the guests. Provo has a busy events calendar with several talented artists gracing the venue each week. The place also has a scrumptious food menu on offer.