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Nightlife · Hokkaido

Susukino

すすきの

Hokkaido's premier nightlife destination packed with bars, clubs, izakayas and restaurants, particularly vibrant during Sapporo's annual Snow Festival.

Susukino
Susukino © 663highland, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Every day Always open
Admission
Everyone Free
Links
Official website Japanese
Access
Minami 6-jo Nishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
〒 064-0806
How to get there
Nearest stationSusukino Station
すすきの
Kidosen1 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stopすすきの1 min walk from the bus stop

Susukino is a district in Sapporo, Japan, known for its vibrant nightlife and entertainment. It is the largest entertainment district in Hokkaido and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Sapporo. The area is known for its abundance of bars, clubs, and izakayas (Japanese pubs) as well as its wide variety of shops and restaurants. Susukino is also home to several large entertainment venues and the Sapporo Ekimae-dori Shopping Street. The area is particularly popular in winter, thanks to the nearby Sapporo Snow Festival, which features large ice sculptures and other winter activities.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Susukino. Legend: Kidosen; Sassho Line; Hakodate Main Line (Otaru - Asahikawa); Shinkansen. Labelled stations: Aomori, Kikonai, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Shin-Aomori, Otaru, Susukino, Sapporo, Hosui-Susukino, Odori, Nakajima-Koen, Bus Center-Mae, Soen.

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Radio broadcasting tower built in 1957 featuring digital clocks and observation areas, with renovations completed in the early 2000s.

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Odori Park

Sapporo's central park stretches 1.5 kilometers east-west, hosting major festivals including the Lilac Festival and Sapporo Snow Festival.

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