Beer gardens are one of the best parts of summer in Hokkaido. Drinking beer under the blue sky or in an unusual atmosphere is a special treat! In this issue, we will introduce a number of events held in various regions of Hokkaido where you can enjoy beer gardens, wine, and other delicious alcoholic beverages.

1 Sapporo Odori Beer Garden (Sapporo )

This beer garden is the largest of its kind in Hokkaido, and is also known as Sapporo's summer tradition. Four beer breweries from 5 to 8 chome offer a variety of beers and gourmet food based on their own concepts, while 10 chome offers a variety of beers from all over the world, and 10 chome offers a variety of beers and gourmet food based on their own concepts. In 10-Chome, you can taste beers from around the world, and in 11-Chome, you can taste authentic German beer and food.

2 Delightful ! Refreshing! Beer Festival Beer Garden 2024 (Sapporo)

A beer garden held for three months at Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu near Nakajima Koen subway station in Sapporo. Beers from four Japanese breweries and other beers selected by the staff are available. Fruit sours, whiskey, wine, and other drinks are also available for unlimited consumption. For food, there is a wide selection of light a la carte dishes as well as a mouth-watering one-pound steak and seafood.

3 High Ball Terrace (Otaru City)

A new spot to enjoy highballs, beer, wine, shochu, and other alcoholic beverages while gazing at the sea has opened in Otaru. party sets, etc., with a variety of alcoholic beverages.

4 THE SUMMER (Sapporo )

A "resort-style BBQ beer garden" to be enjoyed on the rooftop of Sapporo PARCO, a shopping center in the heart of Sapporo. The venue, reminiscent of a West Coast resort, offers a variety of seating styles, including sofa seats, pergola seats with sunshades, and poolside seats perfect for hot days.

5 Furano Wine Grape Festival 2024 (Furano City)

A festival held annually in Furano City to celebrate the grape harvest. Visitors can enjoy Furano wine made from grapes, grape juice, and other tastes unique to the production area. At the event, wine that was laid up in the basement of the factory in 2004 is opened as a time capsule wine-opening ceremony. In addition, the factory's underground cellar, which is normally inaccessible, will be opened as a BAR, where visitors can enjoy wine while listening to a talk by the factory staff.

6 Takigawa Craft Beer Festival 2024 (Takigawa City)

Takigawa Craft Beer Workshop and 15 other restaurants in the city will open stalls. Visitors can also enjoy a drink comparison of four types of beer sold by Takigawa Craft Beer Workshop: "Sorachi Ale", "Sorachi Weizen", "Sorachi Pilsner", and "Apple & Dry". In addition, there will be kids' dancing, magic tricks, and live idol performances.

7 2024 SUMMER Donan Craft Beer Garden in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station, Hokuto City

A beer garden in front of Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station in Hokuto City. A set of four craft beer companies from the southern part of Hokkaido can be compared, and limited edition beers that can only be tasted here are available. On the second day, the "Hokuto City Tomato Festival" will be held at the same time, where you can taste fresh local tomatoes.

8 Shin-Mikasa Wine Festival 2024 (Mikasa City )

An event to enjoy wines from Mikasa City and Sorachi. Sets of wines from various wineries will be available to compare, some of which come with rare wines in limited quantities. In addition, gourmet food will be sold by tents and kitchen cars, and accessories and miscellaneous goods will be on sale. Wine-related games and talk stages are also scheduled.

9 Beer Garden 2024 ~Hokkaido Traveling Around the World~ (Chitose City )

This all-you-can-eat beer garden is held at the ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Chitose, located about a 7-minute walk from JR Chitose Station, and its first-floor restaurant. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes made from Hokkaido ingredients arranged in European and Asian cuisines. Drinks include beer and wines from around the world, as well as highballs, non-alcoholic cocktails, and soft drinks. You can enjoy them in the restaurant or in the liberating courtyard.

10 Craft Beer Zoo (Asahikawa )

A beer event that can be enjoyed in a space surrounded by animals. A giant AR aquarium with penguins swimming in the venue, and animals are also designed on the craft beer packages. The event is open to guests as well as day-trippers. Try a beer that has been chilled to a crisp in the cool space surrounded by cute animals.

11 Farm Craft Beer Garden (Shimukappu Village)

An event to enjoy original craft beer at Hoshino Resort Resonale Tomamu in Shimukappu Village. In the vast farm area, you can taste original craft beers jointly developed with five breweries. Craft beer made with milk produced at Farm Hoshino on the premises and popcorn as a snack will also be available.

12 Chitose River Beer Festival (Chitose City )

A beer event held in the Green Belt, a series of several plazas near Chitose Station. In addition to delicious beer and food, there will be a variety of stages for dancing, singing, and performances.

13 Niki Fruit & Wine Maranic 2024 (Niki Town)

A marathon where you can taste local wines, juices, and farm products is held in Niki Town. This event is a combination of a marathon and a picnic, allowing participants to enjoy fruits and wine produced in the town while running through the town's rich natural environment. At aid stations, participants can purchase fruit, wine, juice, and souvenirs. There will also be food stalls at the event site for the finish line and supporters to enjoy.

All information is current as of July 2024.
*Each event is subject to change or cancellation, so please check the official website before participating.