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.
Gracing the viridescent, landscaped recesses of Sapporo Garden Park, Sapporo Beer Museum duly attests to the city's long-standing brewing heritage. One of the most popular tourist attractions in the city, the Sapporo Beer Museum occupies the site of the original brewery that was the first of its kind in Japan when it was established in 1876. Featured on the list of Hokkaidō Heritage Sites, this iconic beer museum still bears traces of the regal Meiji era. The museum has a restaurant, beer garden and various shopping facilities, and also offers guided tours, audio-visual displays and exhibits that elaborately illustrate the development of brewing in Sapporo since the early pioneering days.
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.
Literature buffs touring the city, simply cannot miss the Hokkaidō Museum of Literature. The museum has been delighting knowledge seekers for over two decades with its extensive collection of essays, haiku as well as novels dating back to the 19th Century. There are over 1000 items for perusal, including poems composed by Takuboku Ishikawa. Hokkaidō Museum of Literature is free for all.
Located in the center of the city, Klub Counteraction is a prominent music venue in the city. A place that is dedicated entirely to music, this concert hall focuses on providing folks with a chance to see their favorite artists, or appreciate new ones, in an intimate atmosphere. With a capacity of 150 standing visitors, this event hall is buzzing with live concerts all year round. The venue also features first-rate equipment,, including branded mixers, compressors. drum sets, and other sound equipment, to ensure each show is memorable. See the website to know more.
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.
As its name suggests, the Inter x cross Creative Center, or ICC for short, is a place which strives to be a point of confluence for a variety of events. Be it seminars, workshops, conferences, art exhibitions, film screenings, or concerts, the ICC has facilities that can be made to suit each event. Spread over four stories, with a total area of 5,621.94 square meters (60,514 square feet), the venue has 34 spaces in all, which can be rented for a variety of purposes, as well as a conference room, and a cafeteria. Each of the rooms comes equipped with wireless LAN, and other modern equipment, which makes holding an event quite a smooth operation. See the website or contact for more information.
Bessie Hall is a prominent live music venue, located in the center of the city. Artists from all over the world arrive here to perform in an intimate atmosphere. Comprising several small halls, Bessie Hall provides a comprehensive event venue that is buzzing with events all year round. The halls can be rented for private events as well.
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.