Hokkaido is the birthplace of beer in Japan. Sapporo Beer, one of the oldest and most popular beer brands in the country, has been brewed in Sapporo since 1877.
The Sapporo Beer Museum (サッポロビール博物館, Sapporo Beer Hakubutsukan) was opened in 1987 in a former brewery from the Meiji Period. The museum introduces the history of beer in Japan and the process of beer making. After the exhibitions, beer tastings are available at a small fee. Alternatively, paid tours are held in Japanese that include a tasting session at the end.
Next to the museum is the Sapporo Beer Garden, which consists of a few restaurants. Among the restaurants are several, atmospheric beer halls and the more sophisticated Garden Grill restaurant. Popular in the beer halls are all-you-can-drink beer and all-you-can-eat mutton BBQ, a popular local dish named after Genghis Khan (Jingisukan in Japanese).
Getting there and around
The Beer Museum can be accessed by the "Loop 88 Factory Line" bus that stops among other places at Odori Station and in front of Tokyu department store near Sapporo Station (240 yen one way, every 30 minutes). Get off at the Sapporo Beer-en (サッポロビール園) bus stop. Alternatively, it is a 25 minute walk from JR Sapporo Station or a 15 minute walk from Higashi-kuyakusho-mae Station on the Toho Subway Line.
Address: North 7, East 9
How to get to and around Sapporo
Hours and Fees
Sapporo Beer Museum
Hours
11:00 to 18:00 (entry until 17:30)
Closed
Mondays (or following day if Monday is a national holiday), New Year, and a few irregular closing days
Admission
Free (1000 yen for a guided tour)
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Hotels around Sapporo
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Shabby HouseShabby House, a property with a garden, is set in Sapporo, 4.7 km from Sapporo Station, 14 km from Shin-Sapporo Station, as well as 20 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center. With free WiFi, this 1-star guest house offers a 24-hour front desk and free shuttle service. The accommodation offers full-day security and luggage storage space for guests. At the guest house, units are equipped with a shared bathroom. There is a snack bar and lounge. The area is popular for cycling, and free use of bicycles is available at the guest house. Otaru Station is 36 km from Shabby House, while Susukino Station is 3.1 km from the property. Okadama Airport is 12 km away.View on Booking.com -
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Ocho Guest HouseFeaturing 1-star accommodation, Ocho Guest House is set in Sapporo, 3.8 km from Sapporo Station and 13 km from Shin-Sapporo Station. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Otarushi Zenibako City Center is 21 km away and Otaru Station is 37 km from the guest house. At the guest house, units are equipped with a shared bathroom. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the guest house. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Susukino Station is 1.7 km from Ocho Guest House, while Odori Park is 2 km from the property. Okadama Airport is 11 km away.View on Booking.com -
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Guesthouse OYADO SAPPOROSet 6.2 km from Sapporo Station, 10 km from Shin-Sapporo Station and 23 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center, Guesthouse OYADO SAPPORO offers accommodation situated in Sapporo. Featuring a bar, the 1-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. Susukino Station is 4.1 km from the guest house and Sapporo TV Tower is 4.5 km away. Each unit comes with a safety deposit box and some rooms come with city views. The units are equipped with heating facilities. There is a coffee shop and lounge. Otaru Station is 39 km from the guest house, while Sapporo Convention Centre is 4 km away. Okadama Airport is 14 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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The Base Sapporo SusukinoWell located in the Sapporo City Centre district of Sapporo, The Base Sapporo Susukino is located 12 km from Shin-Sapporo Station, 20 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center and 36 km from Otaru Station. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has city views and free WiFi. The property is 700 metres from the city centre and 2.7 km from Sapporo Station. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. Guest rooms include a wardrobe. Popular points of interest near The Base Sapporo Susukino include Susukino Station, Odori Park and Odori Station. Okadama Airport is 9 km away.View on Booking.com -
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Hotel Sosei Sapporo MGallery CollectionSituated a 12-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station, Hotel Sousei Sapporo ? MGallery offers spacious rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy shopping at Sapporo Factory, which is directly connected to the property. The hotel is conveniently located a 5-minute walk from Bus-Center-Mae Subway Station, and a 10-minute walk from Sapporo TV Tower and Odori Park. The lively Susukino area is 1.2 km away. Massage service can be arranged at an additional charge. On-site parking is available for an extra charge. Air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Sousei Sapporo ? MGallery have high ceilings, and include a large bathing room and separate toilet.View on Booking.com -
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41 PIECES SapporoWell situated in the Sapporo City Centre district of Sapporo, 41 PIECES Sapporo is set 12 km from Shin-Sapporo Station, 20 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center and 36 km from Otaru Station. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is 1.9 km from Sapporo Station, and within 100 metres of the city centre. All units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, the units at 41 PIECES Sapporo have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms will provide you with a terrace. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Susukino Station, Odori Station and Odori Park. Okadama Airport is 9 km away.View on Booking.com -
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VILLA KOSHIDO kotoniVILLA KOSHIDO kotoni is situated in Sapporo, 15 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center and 17 km from Shin-Sapporo Station. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.1 km from Sapporo Station. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units feature a wardrobe. Otaru Station is 31 km from VILLA KOSHIDO kotoni, while Hokkaido University is 5 km away. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 8 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com -
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BEACH AND FIELD INNOffering quiet street views, BEACH AND FIELD INN is an accommodation set in Sapporo, 3.9 km from Sapporo Station and 10 km from Shin-Sapporo Station. This 2-star guest house offers luggage storage space and a shared lounge. Sapporo Convention Centre is 1 km away and Naebo Station is 1.5 km from the guest house. With a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet and slippers, units at the guest house also feature free WiFi. At the guest house, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Otarushi Zenibako City Center is 22 km from the guest house, while Otaru Station is 38 km from the property. Okadama Airport is 8 km away.View on Booking.com -
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Pirka SapporoOffering quiet street views, Pirka Sapporo is an accommodation located in Sapporo, 2.7 km from Sapporo Station and 12 km from Shin-Sapporo Station. Featuring a shared lounge, the 1-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the guest house, all units have a tatami. At the guest house, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Otarushi Zenibako City Center is 22 km from the guest house, while Otaru Station is 38 km away. Okadama Airport is 5 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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Hotel Emion SapporoBoasting a spa and wellness centre, Hotel Emion Sapporo is situated in Sapporo in the Hokkaido region, 450 metres from Sapporo Station and 13 km from Shin-Sapporo Station. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features a sauna and a 24-hour front desk. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Rooms come with a safety deposit box and some rooms include city views. The rooms in Hotel Emion Sapporo are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Popular points of interest near Hotel Emion Sapporo include Hokkaido University, Kita-Juni-Jo Station and Sapporo Clock Tower. Okadama Airport is 7 km from the property.View on Booking.com
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Experiences around Sapporo
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Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort English Ski & Snowboard LessonThe coaching service is professional and the technical styles are diverse (please click on the cover video first to enjoy the visual feast of the coach’s skiing skills)View on Klook -
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Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, & Asahikawa Customizable Chartered Car TourNo shopping, pure play journey, no mandatory shoppingView on Klook -
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Sapporo Horseback riding experience!You can enjoy a horse ride by holding the reins yourself in the huge nature that is hard to believe near Sapporo, a city with almost 2 million people.View on Klook -
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