[Updated for 2025] 21 Beer Garden & Wine Events in Hokkaido | Enjoy the Summer in Sapporo, Otaru, Furano, and More|Domingo

[Updated for 2025] 21 Beer Garden & Wine Events in Hokkaido | Enjoy the Summer in Sapporo, Otaru, Furano, and More

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)
  2. Enjoy beer, meat and baseball at F Village "The☆HOKKAIDO BEER GARDEN in F VILLAGE" (Kitahiroshima City)
  3. "The Summer" (Sapporo City): An open rooftop beer garden inspired by California
  4. A lineup of popular breweries! The only craft beer event in the Kushiro area, "CRAFT BEER RIVERSIDE '25" (Kushiro City)
  5. The only place in Odori Park where you can enjoy Genghis Khan is the Sapporo TV Tower Beer Garden (Sapporo City)
  6. "HOKKAIDO WHISKY & SPIRITS FEST" (Sapporo City) where you can enjoy domestic and international whiskey and spirits
  7. "Takikawa Craft Beer Festival 2025" (Takikawa City) - Tasting and comparing Takikawa's local beers
  8. Three days of summer fun on the banks of the Chitose River "CHITOSE RIVER CITY PROJECT x Chitose River Beer Festival" (Chitose City)
  9. An event that ended in 2024 will be revived at Miyakodori Shopping Street "Otaru Wine Carnival in Miyakodori Shopping Street" (Otaru City)
  10. Cheers in Tomamu's vast farm area! "Farm Beer Garden" (Shumukappu Village)
  11. Orion beer will also be served during the Okinawa Fair "Fun! Refreshing! Beer Festival Beer Garden 2025" (Sapporo City)
  12. "Park Garden" (Sapporo City) is popular for its unique area where you can enjoy fireworks and spend time with your pet dog
  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)
  14. The theme is Southern France - the elegant hotel courtyard is the venue "La Terrasse du Provence" (Sapporo)
  15. "Shin Mikasa Wine Festival 2025" (Mikasa City) brings together wines and gourmet food from Sorachi, including Mikasa wineries
  16. Enjoy Kirin Beer, whose factory is in Chitose, and YOSAKOI at the 2025 Sky Beer & YOSAKOI Festival (Chitose City)
  17. Tasting local Sapporo wine and local gourmet food at Hitsujigaoka Observatory "Sake, Snacks and Sweets FES" (Sapporo City)
  18. A popular craft beer tasting set from southern Hokkaido: "2025 SUMMER Southern Hokkaido Craft Beer Garden in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station" (Hokuto City)
  19. Enjoy Sorachi Wine to your heart's content at "Sorachi Wine x Wine Festa 2025" (Takikawa City)
  20. A festival celebrating the Furano Wine grape harvest: "Furano Wine and Grape Festival 2025" (Furano City)
  21. "Niki Fruit & Wine Maranic 2025" - Run while tasting the bounty of Niki

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

Sapporo Odori Beer Garden

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.

■Date and time: Friday, July 18th, 2025 to Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 12:00-21:00 ■ Venue: Odori Park West 5-11 Chome For more information on "Sapporo Odori Beer Garden (2025)" click here

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

The☆HOKKAIDO BEER GARDEN in F VILLAGE

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.

■Date: July 26th (Sat) - August 24th (Sun) 2025 *Closed on August 4th (Monday) and August 18th (Monday) *Will be held in case of rain ■Business hours: ・Day games: 10:00-19:00 ・Night games: 14:00-20:00 ・Non-Gameday: 11:00-16:00 ■ Venue: F VILLAGE ~ WIND PLAZA Click here for details and maps for "The☆HOKKAIDO BEER GARDEN in F VILLAGE"

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

THE SUMMER

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.

■Dates: Thursday, July 3, 2025 - Sunday, August 31, 2025 ■Event time: Monday to Friday and days before holidays: 16:00 to 23:00 ・Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 12:00-23:00 *Course LO 21:30 / Drink LO 22:30 ■ Venue: Sapporo PARCO rooftop (3-3 Minami 1-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) Click here for details and map information for "THE SUMMER <2025>"

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

CRAFT BEER RIVERSIDE '25

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.

■Dates and times: Friday, July 18th to Monday, July 21st, 2025, 11:00-21:00 (16:00-21:00 on the 18th only) ■Admission: Free (no advance tickets available) ■Venue: Wharf in front of EGG, Kushiro City, Apron Square in front of MOO EGG, 1-2 Kitaodori, Kushiro City (next to Kushiro Fisherman's Wharf MOO) For details and maps of "CRAFT BEER RIVERSIDE '25", click here.

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

Sapporo TV Tower Beer Garden

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.

■Date and time: Friday, May 30th to Monday, September 15th, 2025 ・May 30, 2025 (Friday) - June 19, 2025 (Thursday) 12:00 - 20:30 (LO20:00) ・June 20, 2025 (Friday) - September 15, 2025 (Monday) 12:00 - 21:30 (LO21:00) *May be closed in case of rain or strong winds ■Price: All-you-can-eat and drink for 100 minutes from 5,500 yen (tax included) ■ Venue: Sapporo TV Tower 1st floor plaza (Odori Nishi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) Click here for details and map information for "Sapporo TV Tower Beer Garden <2025>"

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

HOKKAIDO WHISKY & SPIRITS FEST

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.

■Date and time: Sunday, July 27, 2025 11:00-17:00 (reception opens at 10:00) *Entry and exit is free ■Price: Admission fee 6,000 yen (tax included) ■ Venue: Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park (1-11 Minami-jo Nishi-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) For details and maps of "HOKKAIDO WHISKY & SPIRITS FEST <2025>", click here

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

Takikawa Craft Beer Festival 2025

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.

■Dates and times: Tuesday, July 29th and Wednesday, July 30th, 2025, 16:00-21:00 ■Price: Advance tickets 1,000 yen each ■ Venue: Peace Park (1-6 Myojincho, Takikawa City) Click here for details and maps for the Takikawa Craft Beer Festival 2025

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

CHITOSE RIVER CITY PROJECT x Chitose River Beer Festival

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.

■Date: Friday, August 8th to Sunday, August 10th, 2025 ■Venue: Chitose Riverside Park, Waterfront Park and Riverbank For details and maps of the "CHITOSE RIVER CITY PROJECT x Chitose River Beer Festival" please click here

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

Otaru Wine Carnival in Miyakodori Shopping Street

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.

■Date and time: Saturday, August 30, 2025, 13:00-20:00 Sunday, August 31, 2025 13:00-18:00 ■ Venue: Otaru Miyakodori Shopping Street (Inaho, Otaru City, Hokkaido) Click here for details and maps for the "Otaru Wine Carnival in Miyakodori Shopping Street"

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

Farm Beer Garden

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.

■Dates and times: July 1st (Tue) - August 31st (Sun), 2025 13:00-18:00 *Subject to change depending on the weather ■Price: Free admission / MILK HOP 800 yen (tax included) ■ Venue: Farm Area (inside Hoshino Resort Tomamu, Nakatomamu, Shimukappu Village, Yufutsu District, Hokkaido) Click here for details and a map of "Farm Beer Garden"

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

Fun! Refreshing! Beer Festival Beer Garden 2025

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.

■Date and time: Saturday, June 14th to Monday, September 15th, 2025 ・Weekdays: 16:00-21:00 ・Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 12:00-15:00 / 16:00-21:00 *Last order for food: 60 minutes / for drinks: 30 minutes * Usage time: 120 minutes from the time of entry ■Price: All-you-can-drink drinks (includes all-you-can-eat edamame): 3,000 yen for 90 minutes ■ Venue: Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu (420 Minami 8-jo Nishi 5-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) Click here for details and maps for "Fun! Refreshing! Beer Festival Beer Garden 2025"

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

Park Garden

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.

■Date and time: June 22nd (Sun) - August 31st (Sun), 2025 ・Weekdays: 17:00-20:30 (Last Orders 20:00) ・Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 15:30-20:30 (last orders 20:00) *Outside business hours are available for groups of 10 or more. *May be closed in case of rain ■Price: Advance ticket 5,000 yen (includes 6 x 800 yen tickets, 2 x 100 yen tickets, and 1 drink ticket) ■ Venue: Special venue in the parking lot of Sapporo Park Hotel (1-1-1 Minami 10-jo Nishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) Click here for details and maps of "Park Garden"

EVNET 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)

Beer Garden 2025 Chef's Table "Freshly Picked from Hokkaido"

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.

■Dates and times: July 1st (Tuesday) to August 31st (Sunday), 2025 17:30-21:30 (last order 30 minutes) *Time limit: 120 minutes ■Price: ・Adults: 6,000 yen (meal only: 4,200 yen) ・Elementary school students: 3,000 yen / Toddlers (3 years and older): 600 yen ■ Venue: ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Chitose Wing Building 1st floor All-day dining "Haskap the Garden" (2-2-1 Kitaei, Chitose City) Click here for details and map information for "Beer Garden 2025 Chef's Table "Freshly Picked Hokkaido""

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

The Terrasse of Provence

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.

■Dates and times: July 1st (Tuesday) to August 31st (Sunday), 2025 *Irregularly held (see official website for opening dates) 15:00-21:00 (3 shifts: ① 15:00-17:00 / ② 17:00-19:00 / ③ 19:00-21:00) ■Price: Adults 5,500 yen / Elementary school students 4,000 yen / Preschoolers free ■ Venue: Mercure Sapporo (2-2-4 Minami 4-jo Nishi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) For more information and a map of "a Terrasse du Provence", please click here.

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

Shin Mikasa Wine Festival 2025

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.

■Date and time: Saturday, July 26, 2025, 11:00-19:00 ■ Admission: Free ・Mikasa Winery Set (choose 4 glasses of wine from Yamazaki Winery, Takizawa Winery, or Hamada Vineyard): Advance ticket 3,000 yen / Same-day ticket 3,500 yen ・Sorachi Wine Tasting Set (choose 4 glasses of wine from Yamazaki Winery or wineries in the Sorachi region): Advance ticket 2,500 yen / Same-day ticket 3,000 yen ■ Venue: Crawford Park (971-1 Honmachi, Mikasa City) Click here for details and maps for the "Shin Mikasa Wine Festival 2025"

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

2025 Sky Beer & Yosakoi Festival

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).

■Dates and times: July 19th (Sat) to July 21st (Mon), 2025, 11:00-20:00 (until 18:00 on the 21st) ■ Admission: Free ■Venue: Greenbelt Gathering Square, Festival Square, Green Square (Chiyoda-cho, Chitose City) Click here for details and maps for the 2025 Sky Beer & Yosakoi Festival

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

Sake, snacks and sweets FES

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.

■Date and time: July 26th (Sat) and 27th (Sun) 2025 10:00-17:00 ■Price: ・Adults: 1,000 yen / Elementary and junior high school students: 500 yen / Preschoolers: Free ・Sapporo residents: Adults 500 yen / Elementary and junior high school students free / Preschoolers free *Admission to Hitsujigaoka Observatory is separate ■ Venue: Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observatory Special Venue (1 Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo) Click here for details and map information for "Sake, Snacks and Sweets FES"

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

2025 SUMMER Dounan Craft Beer Garden in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station

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.

■Date and time: Saturday, August 23, 2025 11:00-20:00 (LO 19:30) Sunday, August 24, 2025 11:00-17:00 (LO 16:30) ■Price: Donan Craft Beer Tasting Set: 2,000 yen in advance / 2,200 yen on the day ■ Venue: Event Square in front of Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station (1-1-1 Ichiwatari, Hokuto City) Click here for details and maps for "2025 SUMMER Dounan Craft Beer Garden in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station"

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

Sorachi Wine x Wine Festa 2025

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.

■Date and time: Saturday, August 23, 2025, 15:00-20:00 ■Price: Advance ticket 4,000 yen ■ Venue: Peace Park (1-6 Myojincho, Takikawa City) Click here for details and maps for "Sorachi Wine x Wine Festa 2025"

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

Furano Wine Grape Festival 2025

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.

■Date and time: Sunday, September 7, 2025, 10:00-15:00 ■Venue: Shimizuyama Furano Winery Lower Parking Lot (Shimizuyama, Furano City) Click here for details and maps for the Furano Wine and Grape Festival 2025

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

Niki Fruit & Wine Marathon 2025

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.

■Date and time: Saturday, September 20, 2025, starting at 10:00 ■Price: ・21km course: with wine tasting 9,500 yen / without wine tasting 8,500 yen ・11km course: with wine tasting 5,500 yen / without wine tasting 4,500 yen (1,000 yen for elementary school students and younger) ■ Venue: Meeting place: Niki Town Hall (1-36-1 Nishimachi, Niki-cho, Yoichi-gun) For details and maps of "Niki Fruit & Wine Maranic 2025", please click here

*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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