Sapporo’s Chūō Ward is the city’s core—Odori’s green corridor, red-brick Akarenga, observatories overlooking night lights, and markets filled with crab, uni, and steaming miso ramen. Explore shrines, ride ropeways, enjoy jingisukan fresh off the grill, and relax in an urban ryokan. MK’s guide takes you to the best spots—quietly, precisely, deliciously.

MK Deep Dive uncovers Makomanai Takino Cemetery—an otherworldly mix of Moai statues, a Stonehenge replica, and Tadao Ando’s lavender-wrapped Head Buddha. Just outside Sapporo, this bizarre, beautiful site blends spiritual provocation with architectural vision. Descend into concrete prayer halls, wander among floral fields, and stumble upon hidden shrines in a cemetery that asks more questions than it answers.

Step inside a red-brick relic of Hokkaido’s frontier days. The Sapporo Beer Museum pours more than golden brew—it serves up 120 years of pioneer ambition, resilience, and the simple joy of beer under cold northern skies.

Discover the top 5 Jingisukan experiences in Sapporo, where smoke and flame reveal the soul of Hokkaido. Savor the true taste of Jingisukan!

Hokkaido Shrine blends history and nature, with sacred deities, blooming cherry trees, and a legacy of resilience in Sapporo.

Sapporo Autumn Activities. Great Views of Autumn Leaves in Jozankei. Sapporo Short Film Festival. Sapporo Munich Christmas Market.