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Sapporo Summer Festival
さっぽろ夏まつり
Hokkaido
Odori Park transforms into a beer garden spanning 12 blocks — the world's largest outdoor beer garden. Each block is hosted by a different Japanese brewer. Evenings fill with live music, street food and summer fireworks.
- Dates
- July 23 – August 18Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Hokkaido
- Nearest station
- Odori Station · 3 min walk
- Crowd level
- Regional attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
- sapporo.travel/summerfes
Happens every year
What to expect
Odori Park buzzes with lively chatter and clinking glasses as each block showcases unique brews. The aroma of grilled street food mingles with the crisp scent of hops, while fireworks light up the night sky.
Best viewing tips
Visit in the evening for a vibrant atmosphere and live performances. For the best fireworks view, position yourself near the central blocks. Bring cash for food stalls, as card acceptance may vary. The organiser sets this edition's dates closer to the time — confirm before you travel.
How to get there
From Sapporo Station · ~9 min by car
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