During Hokkaido's short summer, sipping beer or wine under the blue sky is something special! We've selected some noteworthy beer garden and wine events to be held in various locations throughout Hokkaido, including Sapporo, Otaru, Tomamu, and Furano. Use this information to plan your trips and outings in the summer of 2025.

1 Over 10,000 seats! Japan's largest beer garden, "Sapporo Odori Beer Garden" (Sapporo City)

The largest beer garden in Japan, also known as a symbol of summer in Sapporo. There are six venues from 5th to 11th Street in Odori Park West, each with a different atmosphere and beer to enjoy. From 5th to 8th Street, four beer makers offer a variety of beers and gourmet food based on their own concepts. You can also taste beers from around the world at 10th Street, and authentic German beer and food at 11th Street.

2 Enjoy beer, meat and baseball at F Village "The☆HOKKAIDO BEER GARDEN in F VILLAGE" (Kitahiroshima City)

The first beer garden at Hokkaido Ballpark F Village has opened. Enjoy the delicious meat gourmet of the "Hokkaido Meat Festival in F VILLAGE 2025" being held at the same time with a Hokkaido-exclusive Sapporo Classic in hand. You can also watch the Fighters games on the large screen at the venue.

3 "The Summer" (Sapporo City): An open rooftop beer garden inspired by California

The beer garden held on the rooftop of Sapporo PARCO is an open space where you can enjoy an open-air atmosphere like you're on the west coast of California. Choose from a variety of stylish atmospheres, including the "Waterside Table" where you can experience a resort atmosphere, or the "Vacances" rooftop area where you can spend your time in luxury and elegance.

4 A lineup of popular breweries! The only craft beer event in the Kushiro area, "CRAFT BEER RIVERSIDE '25" (Kushiro City)

Five carefully selected breweries from around the country will participate, including Brasserie Knot from Tsurui Village and Hop Kotan from Kamifurano Town. Over the course of four days, you can enjoy a total of more than 50 types of carefully selected craft beer. With an average temperature of 20 degrees even in summer, this is a beer event that will satisfy everyone from beginners to beer lovers.

5 The only place in Odori Park where you can enjoy Genghis Khan is the Sapporo TV Tower Beer Garden (Sapporo City)

The Sapporo TV Tower Beer Garden, popular for its grilled and eaten Genghis Khan in Odori Park, will be held for a long run of 109 days this year. While grilling Genghis Khan, toast with Sapporo Classic, a Hokkaido exclusive! Enjoying a typical Sapporo summer experience right under the Sapporo TV Tower is an exceptional experience.

6 "HOKKAIDO WHISKY & SPIRITS FEST" (Sapporo City) where you can enjoy domestic and international whiskey and spirits

The whiskey and spirits festival will be held on a larger scale from 2024. Many distilleries, liquor stores, bars, etc. will be exhibiting. Many bottles will be lined up at the booths, and you can enjoy tasting for free or for a fee. Some booths will also offer food services. Talks will also be held with invited popular distilleries.

7 "Takikawa Craft Beer Festival 2025" (Takikawa City) - Tasting and comparing Takikawa's local beers

When it comes to local beer in Takikawa, there are Sorachi Ale, Sorachi Weizen, Sorachi Pilsner, and Apple & Dry from Takikawa Craft Beer Studio. In addition to enjoying these beers, you can also try various gourmet foods from restaurants in the city.

8 Three days of summer fun on the banks of the Chitose River "CHITOSE RIVER CITY PROJECT x Chitose River Beer Festival" (Chitose City)

A beer festival held along the Chitose River. In addition to taking a break at the beer garden and open cafe, there is also a clear river boat ride and a variety of stage events, making it a fun day out with family and friends. It is an open-minded event unique to Chitose, where nature and liveliness come together.

9 An event that ended in 2024 will be revived at Miyakodori Shopping Street "Otaru Wine Carnival in Miyakodori Shopping Street" (Otaru City)

The wine event, which was held at the SL Square opposite the Hokkaido Wine Headquarters until 2024, will be restarted at the Otaru Miyakodori Shopping Arcade from 2025. At the new venue, which is easily accessible to both locals and tourists, you can enjoy a fun time walking around the city of Otaru while tasting Hokkaido wine.

10 Cheers in Tomamu's vast farm area! "Farm Beer Garden" (Shumukappu Village)

This event is held in a vast farm area of about 100 hectares, where you can taste special beers that can only be found in Tomamu. They offer "MILK HOP", an original craft beer made by combining IPA and Tomamu milk, and "HOP CORN", a snack made with hops. Of course, admission is free even for those who are not staying at the hotel. You can enjoy it on a day trip.

11 Orion beer will also be served during the Okinawa Fair "Fun! Refreshing! Beer Festival Beer Garden 2025" (Sapporo City)

The Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu, located near Nakajima Park, is holding a beer garden to liven up Sapporo's summers again this year. Refresh yourself on the open-air garden terrace with a cold draft beer in hand. Every Monday in July, 1-pound steaks are half price! Also, during the "Okinawa Fair" held from July 19th (Sat) to 31st (Thu), Orion beer will be added to the all-you-can-drink menu.

12 "Park Garden" (Sapporo City) is popular for its unique area where you can enjoy fireworks and spend time with your pet dog

This is a summer beer garden held at the Sapporo Park Hotel near Nakajima Park. It has a variety of unique spaces, including a tent area where you can enjoy a glamping atmosphere, a dog-friendly area where you can spend time with your dog, and a fireworks area where you can enjoy fireworks with your children.

13 A luxurious beer garden where you can enjoy seasonal Hokkaido produce at a hotel: "Beer Garden 2025 Chef's Table 'Freshly Picked Hokkaido'" (Chitose City)

The beer garden at ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Chitose offers dishes made with an abundance of seasonal Hokkaido produce. In addition to a wide variety of menu items such as "Grilled Cabbage with Meat Sauce" and "Atka Mackerel Acquapazza," which are perfect camping meals to go with alcohol, you can also enjoy "Jamon Serrano" cut right in front of you by the chef. Drinks include beer and wine, as well as the original Chitose Highball and homemade craft cola.

14 The theme is Southern France - the elegant hotel courtyard is the venue for "La Terrasse du Provence" (Sapporo)

The venue is the terrace space in the courtyard of Mercure Sapporo. The food on offer is the "Meat Plate" with an assortment of Hokkaido roast beef and duck confit, and the "Provencal-style hors d'oeuvres buffet" with ratatouille, moules frites, escabeche, and more. Drinks include red, white, rose, and sparkling wines, as well as draft beer, cocktails, and soft drinks.

15 "Shin Mikasa Wine Festival 2025" (Mikasa City) brings together wines and gourmet food from Sorachi, including Mikasa wineries

This is an event where you can enjoy the fine wines and gourmet food of the Sorachi area, including Mikasa wineries such as Yamazaki Winery, Takizawa Winery, and Hamada Vineyard. A variety of events will be held, including food trucks, live music, and a general goods market.

16 Enjoy Kirin Beer, whose factory is in Chitose, and YOSAKOI at the 2025 Sky Beer & YOSAKOI Festival (Chitose City)

This event allows you to enjoy the passionate performances of YOSAKOI teams from all over Hokkaido, as well as gourmet food, including Kirin Beer, which has a Chitose factory. The YOSAKOI Soran Chitose Tournament will be held on the 20th (Sunday). In addition, you can enjoy the stage of Fighters Girl on the 19th (Saturday) and the dance vocal group "ambitious" on the 21st (Monday).

17 Tasting local Sapporo wine and local gourmet food at Hitsujigaoka Observatory "Sake, Snacks and Sweets FES" (Sapporo City)

This is an event where you can enjoy local Sapporo wines, such as those from Hakkenzan Winery and Sapporo Wine, as well as food that is unique to Sapporo. The event is held at Hitsujigaoka Observatory, which offers a panoramic view of Sapporo, and is recommended not only for tourists but also for Sapporo residents, who can receive special discounts.

18 A popular craft beer tasting set from southern Hokkaido: "2025 SUMMER Southern Hokkaido Craft Beer Garden in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station" (Hokuto City)

This is an annual summer outdoor beer event in front of Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station, where popular breweries from southern Hokkaido gather. The popular "South Hokkaido Craft Beer Tasting Set" allows you to enjoy beers from Endeavour, a brewery in Hakodate's Yukawa Onsen, Onuma Beer, Ozigi Brewing, and Hakodate Beer. There are also food and stage events, making it a two-day event that is irresistible for beer lovers from southern Hokkaido.

19 Enjoy Sorachi Wine to your heart's content at "Sorachi Wine x Wine Festa 2025" (Takikawa City)

There will be tickets to compare wines from wineries such as "Ebeotsu Wine" in Takikawa City, talks by winemakers, jazz performances, and a raffle with luxurious prizes. You can enjoy wines from Sorachi to your heart's content.

20 A festival celebrating the Furano Wine grape harvest: "Furano Wine and Grape Festival 2025" (Furano City)

This autumn festival in Furano celebrates the grape harvest for Furano Wine. In addition to the world-renowned Furano Wine, you can enjoy rich grape juice and cheese fondue, a festival specialty.

twenty one "Run while tasting the bounty of Niki" at "Niki Fruit & Wine Maranic 2025" (Niki Town)

This is a rare marathon event in Japan where you can enjoy the fruits and wines of Niki Town. Local fruits and wine and juices from Niki are provided at aid stations along the course that goes through the town's rich nature.

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

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