Hokkaido's short summer is in full swing right now! That's why you'll want to make the most of summer leisure activities and sightseeing.

And speaking of summer, it's the perfect season for beer! In Sapporo, beer gardens are being held all over the place, and many of them have tents set up so you can enjoy them even if the weather is a little bad.

You can enjoy a beer garden without worrying about the weather, so why not head out to a beer garden on a hot day?

This time, we'll introduce seven of the best beer garden spots in Sapporo, focusing on major beer gardens located in the city center.

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1. Sapporo Odori Beer Garden (sponsored by welfare organizations)
2. Sapporo Station South Exit Plaza Summer Festa 2018 Ginza Lion Beer Garden
3. Norbesa Rooftop Beer Garden BEACH GARDEN The Moonlight
4. Norbesa Rooftop Beer Garden THE TERRACE BEER GARDEN
5. Susukino Lafiler Rooftop Beer Garden
6. Sapporo Factory Brick Building West Plaza: Sapporo Kaitakushi Genghis Khan Beer Garden
7. Sapporo Park Hotel Summer Beer Garden 2018
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When it comes to beer gardens in Sapporo, the "Sapporo Odori Beer Garden with Welfare Support" is famous.
The beer garden, held throughout Odori Park, boasts one of the largest capacities in Japan, with approximately 13,000 seats available.

Each venue offers different beers and has a different concept, so why not try visiting all of them?

[5th ​​Street Venue] Suntory The Premium Malt's Garden

The venue at 5th Street is Suntory. The beers offered will be "The Premium Malt's," "The Premium Malt's (Kaoru Ale)," and "The Premium Malt's (Black)." "The Premium Malt's (Master's Dream)" will also be available at the Super Master's counter.

They offer food that pairs perfectly with beer, a limited-quantity 3-liter tower pitcher that pours from three directions, and a giant 10-liter server, making it a fun and lively place for everyone to enjoy drinks together.

[6th Street Venue] ASAHI SUPER DRY BEER PARK

At the "Asahi Super Dry Beer Park" in the 6th Street venue, you can enjoy beer in a natural setting surrounded by trees – this is an Asahi Beer area.

On a hot day, an ice-cold Asahi Extra Cold is the best! You can also enjoy Asahi The Dream, which was released in March of this year.

[7th Street Venue] Kirin Ichiban Shibori Beer Garden

The venue at 7th Street is a Kirin Beer venue that offers affordable balloon pitchers and tower pitchers, making it enjoyable even for large groups.

"Ichiban Shibori Premium" and "Ichiban Shibori Frozen (Draft)" are also available in limited quantities.

[8th Street Venue] THE SAPPORO BEER GARDEN

The venue at 8th Street will feature local Sapporo Beer. A large tent will be set up so that a large group of people can enjoy beer without worrying about the weather.

This area offers a variety of food items that pair well with beer, and this year there's also a wide selection of other beverages, making it a place where even those who don't drink beer can easily enjoy themselves.

[10th Street Venue] World Beer Square

The World Beer Square is an area where you can sample 20 different canned and bottled beers from around the world, including the three globally popular "Guinness," "Löwenbräu," and "Carlsberg," as well as beers that are not usually available elsewhere.

For appetizers, we offer a selection of 18 authentic Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes prepared by the chefs of the Sapporo Grand Hotel.

[11th Street Venue] Sapporo German Village

This area offers the chance to enjoy authentic draft beer directly imported from Munich, Germany, Sapporo's sister city.

The food menu is extensive, and you can enjoy the German atmosphere. If you love rich German beer, this is a must-visit!

[Sapporo Odori Beer Garden, sponsored by welfare organizations]
Address: 5-11 Odori West, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
Phone number: 011-281-6400 (Sapporo Summer Festival Executive Committee)
Opening hours: 12:00 - 21:00 (excluding some venues)
Event period: Friday, October 2018th to Wednesday, December 7th, 20
URL:http://sapporo-natsu.com/beer-garden/

This beer garden is located at the south exit of Sapporo Station. Its convenient location, directly connected to the station, and the presence of rain shelters mean it's open from lunchtime on weekdays from July 23rd to August 17th.
It's less crowded than the beer gardens on the main street, making it an easy place to drop by.

[Sapporo Station South Exit Plaza Summer Festa 2018: Ginza Lion Beer Garden]
Address: Sapporo Station South Exit Plaza, Kita 5-jo Nishi 4, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
Telephone number: 080-7699-5308
Event period: June 15th (Fri) - August 26th (Sun), 2018
Mon-Fri 17:00-23:00
Saturday 12: 00-23: 00
Sundays and holidays 12:00-22:30
(12:00-23:00 from July 23rd to August 17th)
Seating capacity: Approximately 700 seats
URL:http://www.ginzalion.jp/event/beerhall/

This beer garden can be enjoyed on the rooftop of Norbesa, a complex in Susukino that features a giant Ferris wheel.
Two themed beer gardens are being held, flanking the Ferris wheel in the center.

Located on the main street side is "BEACH GARDEN The Gekko," a beer garden venue designed to resemble a tropical beach.
Stage events are held every day, making it a lively beer garden.

[Norbesa Rooftop Beer Garden BEACH GARDEN The Moonlight]
Address: Norbesa 7F Rooftop, Minami 3-jo Nishi 5-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
Telephone number: 011-251-5560
Opening hours: 17:00-23:30 (Monday-Thursday), 17:00-0:00 (Friday, day before a public holiday), 16:00-0:00 (Saturday), 16:00-23:30 (Sunday, public holidays)
Event period: June 15, 2018 (Fri) -
Number of seats: 400

This is also the rooftop beer garden at "Norbesa".
"THE TERRACE BEER GARDEN" is a beer garden where you can enjoy a Hawaiian atmosphere.

The menu includes dishes like "Garlic Shrimp" and "Hawaiian BBQ Rib Grill," and many of the dishes pair well with beer, which is another appealing aspect.
This beer garden features Hawaiian Aloha shows, allowing you to immerse yourself in a tropical atmosphere.

[Norbesa Rooftop Beer Garden THE TERRACE BEER GARDEN]
Address: Norbesa 7F Rooftop, Minami 3-jo Nishi 5-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
Telephone number: 050-5283-0840
Opening hours: 16:00-0:00 the following day (Monday-Friday, day before a public holiday), 15:00-0:00 the following day (Saturday, Sunday, public holidays)
Event period: Friday, September 15th to Saturday, September 15th, 2018

Located at the top of the stairs from the restaurant floor of Lafiler is a rooftop beer garden where you can enjoy a relaxing, open-air experience.
Since we open at 12 PM, you can enjoy the beer garden from early in the day.

With a seating capacity of 700, this beer garden venue attracts many visitors every year.

[Susukino Lafiler Rooftop Beer Garden]
Address: Susukino Lafiler Rooftop, 1-1, Minami 4-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
Telephone number: 011-213-1741
Opening hours: 12:00 - 23:00 (Last order 22:00)
Event period: June 1, 2018 (Friday)
Number of seats: 700

At the west plaza of the brick building at Sapporo Factory, the birthplace of Sapporo Beer, a beer garden is held every year around this time.

This year, a large tent capable of accommodating around 100 people has been newly installed, providing shade from both the sun and rain, so you can enjoy the beer garden without worrying about the weather.

This beer garden offers a 90-minute all-you-can-eat and drink deal on fresh lamb jingisukan for 3,800 yen (excluding tax), where you can enjoy fresh lamb and Sapporo beer.

[Sapporo Kaitakushi Genghis Khan Beer Garden]
Address: Sapporo Factory Brick Building West Plaza, Kita 2-jo Higashi 4, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Phone number: 011-207-5555 (shared with Beer Keller Sapporo Kaitakushi)
Opening hours: 17:00-22:00 (Monday-Friday), 12:00-22:00 (Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays)
Event period: Friday, September 18th to Sunday, December 9th, 2018
Number of seats: 500
URL:http://www.ginzalion.jp/event/beerhall/

The Sapporo Park Hotel Summer Beer Garden is a beer garden you can enjoy at the Sapporo Park Hotel, which is located a little away from the city center.
Easily accessible from Nakajima Park subway station, this beer garden offers a quiet and relaxing atmosphere despite its limited seating.

From dishes that women are likely to enjoy, such as "foie gras and daikon radish" and "pickles," to "beef steak" that men will absolutely love, you can enjoy beer with delicious snacks.

[Sapporo Park Hotel Summer Beer Garden 2018]
Address: Special venue at Sapporo Park Hotel parking lot, Minami 10-jo Nishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
Telephone number: 011-511-3136 (Sapporo Park Hotel Restaurant Reservations)
Opening hours: 17: 00 to 21: 00
Event period: Sunday, February 2018, 7 to Sunday, March 1, 9
*Closed on August 2nd (Wed) and August 17th (Fri) to 19th (Sun)
URL:http://www.park1964.com/n_event/beer/

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This time, we introduced seven beer gardens from among the many available.
There are many other beer gardens in Sapporo, and many of them are open from lunchtime.

Each beer garden has its own unique characteristics and themes, so it might be fun to try hopping between several different beer gardens!
Why not take a trip to a beer garden on your day off, a place you can only enjoy at this time of year?

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