The Sapporo Autumn Fest brings all the culinary delights of Hokkaido to Sapporo's Odori Park. Among the vast array of food, you'll find an incredible selection of sweets made with delicious Hokkaido ingredients at every venue. This time, our editorial staff will introduce three of our favorite sweets that we actually tried and loved at the Autumn Fest.

The star attraction among all the sweets at the festival is the pop-up by "Remake easy," a members-only, secret-location parfait bar. Pâtissier Naoki Hayashi traveled to France to train at the age of 19 and, after returning to Japan, launched the exclusive parfait bar "Remake easy." For the Autumn Fest, they are offering three types of parfaits: the "Strawberry Flower Garden Parfait," the "Furano Melon and Sake Crémet d'Anjou Parfait," and the "Haskap, Grape, and Wine Parfait."

"Strawberry Flower Garden Parfait" - 1,500 yen

The "Strawberry Flower Garden Parfait" is an elegant dessert featuring vanilla ice cream enveloped in a white chocolate mousse, surrounded by a generous layer of strawberries. The finishing touches of vibrant dianthus flowers and silver leaf evoke a "flower garden," just as the name suggests. This is an absolute must-try for any dessert lover.

The Nishi 8-chome venue is where municipalities from all over Hokkaido set up stalls to offer their local specialties. The "Nakafurano Town Booth" here is all about their famous Furano melons! They have a variety of menu items featuring the juicy, red-fleshed Furano melon, such as half-cuts and smoothies, but our recommendation is the "Furano Melon Topping Soft Serve."

"Furano Melon Topping Soft Serve" - 650 yen

This treat features a swirl of "Furano Red-Flesh Melon Soft Serve" topped with a generous chunk of fresh Furano melon. The overwhelming sweetness of the red-flesh melon makes 650 yen feel like an incredible bargain! Melon lovers should definitely stop by.

Amidst the surrounding stalls selling meat and wine, an eye-catching soft serve sign stands out. Here, you can get the "Cheese and Cheese Soft Serve." Made with 100% fresh milk from a Hokkaido farm, this thick soft serve has mascarpone and pizzarella cheese blended in, giving it a rich yet light and refreshing taste. It's topped with honey and cheese powder, creating a perfect match of sweet and slightly salty flavors!

"Cheese and Cheese Soft Serve" - 450 yen

And what's more, it's only 450 yen—such an affordable price. As you make your way from the Nishi 4-chome venue, you'll find this shop at just the right spot for when you're starting to feel a bit tired from walking and eating. Why not take a little break with this soft serve?

*All information is current as of its publication in September 2024.
*Event details may be subject to change or cancellation. Please check the official website before attending.

Check these out too!