Sapporo Activities

Smelt Fishing

Another fun and unique activity in Hokkaido is to go smelt fishing in autumn usually between mid-October and November at Kushiro (southeastern Hokkaido,) and Hidaka (east of Hokkiado). Visitors can also enjoy this sport in winter at Lake Shinotsu which is not far from Sapporo. A few companies organize day trips with packages including transportation, fishing equipment, lunch and a few hours of actual fishing. Believe it or not, sitting in a heated tent while fishing through a small hole bored through thick ice can be a memorable experience for some.

Snowmobile

For those hungry for a challenging snow sport other than skiing, try snowmobiling. Snowmobile Land Sapporo is a reputable company that is expert in snowmobiling and one that knows the area well. With English-speaking instructors, advance booking is required. No experience necessary but riders must be at least 16 years of age.

Horseracing

Horse races are held in Sapporo every year at the downtown racecourse. Visitors can hop on the free shuttle bus service between Sapporo Racecourse and JR Soen Station and Nijuyonken Subway Station every weekend while races are held.

Onsens

Jozankei is probably the most well-known spa town in the Sapporo area. Conveniently located about an hour away by bus from Sapporo it is full of natural hot springs and onsens. Tourists can also take a hot foot bath without having to check into any onsens. One oddity visitors will notice is that people cook eggs in the hot springs and eat them afterward. Not a bad idea to warm up and snack at the same time.

Paragliding in Sapporo

The idea of running off hills and paragliding might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but for those who are after nothing but absolute thrills, they can definitely find them in the Sapporo Area. Paragliding has become more popular with tourists and many hotel tour desks can hook you up with the closest operators.

Moerenuma Park

Moerenuma Park is a recreational theme park created by Isamu Noguchi, a famous Japanese designer. Facilities include the ‘Forest of Cherry Trees’, a popular area with children featuring seven play sections. Moere Beach is a small body of water designed to look like a sea shore where everyone is welcome to have a dip. Mt. Moere is popular with hikers as they can appreciate the beautiful city views from the summit. In winter, it is one of the busiest sledding and skiing spots in Sapporo. Also featured at the park is a glass pyramid ‘Hidamari’ – a gallery exhibiting Isamu Noguchi’s works, along with a space for cultural events, shops and restaurants.

Sapporo Satoland

Known in short as Satoland, this is an agricultural theme park located not far from Moerenuma Park. Here, you’ll discover many interesting outdoor and indoor activities related to farming, food processing and more. Enjoy pony rides and wagon rides from April 29 – November 3, butter making daily and ice-cream making every Sunday and national holidays from May until October. Buckwheat noodles making every Sunday from November through March. Or come to practice your crop harvesting skills from May to mid November. Other facilities include restaurant and events hall.

Sapporo-Teine (Olympic zone)

Sapporo-Teine (Highland zone)

Sapporo-Kokusai Skiing Ground

Sapporo Moiwayama Skiing Ground

Bankei Ski Area

Fu's Snow Area

Mikaho Gymnasium (indoors)

Tsukisamu Gymnasium

Hoshioki Ice Skating Rink

Maruyama Ice Skating Rink

Cycling Frontier Hokkaido or CFH

Niseko Adventure Centre

Kokusai Country Club

A 27-hole course established in the early 1960s

Korakuen Country Club

Features 27 holes

Fuji Royal Golf Club

It offers 18 holes and a golf par of 72

Kitahiroshima Prince Golf Link

Kitahiroshima Prince Golf Link consists of three golf courses (the East, West and the South) with total of 54 holes.

Wattsu Golf Club

Dating back to late 1950s it is one of the oldest courses in the area.

Sunpark Golf Course

A 27-hole course.

Kosaido Country Club

Kosaido Country Club has three golf courses with total of 54 holes.

Ranch Riding Club

Hokusei Riding Club

Northern Horse Park

Suzuran Riding Club

Kitahiro Horse Riding Club

World Ranch Horse Club

Field Attaching Riding Farm

Alpine Snow & Adventure Center

Sobiya

Dolphins Adventure Service