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Go here for the weekend! 4 recommended weekend events in Sapporo [October 12-14, 2024]

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If you're wondering where to go during this three-day weekend, this is a must-read! We've got three recommended events for the weekend of October 12th (Sat) to 14th (Mon, holiday), including an event where you can enjoy the spectacular autumn scenery of Sapporo, an event featuring Tokachi cuisine, and a sports festival that you can enjoy with your kids.

EVENT 1 Cheese, pudding, craft beer and other charms of Tokachi come to Sapporo at "NUPKA MARCHE from Tokachi"

NUPKA MARCHE from Tokachi

A selection of carefully selected items unique to Tokachi, such as cheese, pudding, and craft beer, recommended by the community-based hotel "HOTEL NUPKA" in Obihiro, Tokachi, will be gathered in Sapporo. Items that are not usually available for purchase will also be on sale, and there will be talk sessions and panel displays about Tokachi and the future of sustainable regions. This is an event where you can fully enjoy the charm of Tokachi.

NUPKA MARCHE from Tokachi

■Dates and times: Saturday, October 12th and Sunday, October 13th, 11:00-16:00 ■ Venue: D-LIFEPLACE B1F (directly connected to Chi-Ka-Ho ~ 4-1-4 Kita 3-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) For details and maps of "NUPKA MARCHE from Tokachi" please click here

EVENT 2 Enjoy the spectacular autumn foliage spots of Jozankei "Jozankei Five Great Autumn Foliage Spots by Bus"

Recommended weekend events in Sapporo

Jozankei, Sapporo's inner sanctum, is popular not only for its hot springs, but also as a spot to see autumn leaves. Buses run to the five most spectacular areas of Jozankei. There are also guided tour buses, so you can enjoy the autumn leaves in season with your family or partner.

Recommended weekend events in Sapporo

■Dates and times: October 1st (Tuesday) to 31st (Thursday) *Operation period, operating hours, and fees vary depending on the destination. ■ Reception and boarding point: Jozankei Tourist Information Center (212 Jozankei Onsen Higashi 3-chome, Minami-ku, Sapporo) Click here for details and maps for "Jozankei Five Great Autumn Leaves Tour by Bus"

EVENT 3 There are also plenty of gourmet food stalls at the "Jozankei Highland Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort Autumn Festival - Autumn Foliage Gondola and Autumn Taste Festival"

Recommended weekend events in Sapporo

This autumn festival is held at Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort, one of the top five areas for viewing autumn leaves in Jozankei. The gondolas used for winter skiing are transformed into "Autumn Leaves Gondolas" that take you to the top of the mountain, where you can enjoy a spectacular view of Ishikari Bay and Otaru Port. Don't miss the view from the gondola, as well as the view from the top of the mountain. In addition, on weekends and holidays, the "Fall Taste Festival" is held, with gourmet food stalls and food trucks.

■Date and time: October 1st (Tue) to 20th (Sun) Momiji Gondola: 9:30-15:30 (last upbound ride 15:00) Food stalls, food trucks, etc.: 10:00-16:00 ■Price: Round trip Momiji Gondola: Junior high school students and above 1,500 yen / 65 years old and above 1,300 yen / Elementary school students 800 yen / Preschoolers free ■ Venue: Sapporo International Ski Resort (937 Jozankei, Minami-ku, Sapporo) For more information and maps about the "Jozankei Highland Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort Autumn Festival - Autumn Foliage Gondola and Autumn Taste Festival" please click here

EVENT 4 Experience a variety of sports at "Takeda GEAD Presents Bigkura!! Sports Festival in Okurayama"

Recommended weekend events in Sapporo

This is an event where you can experience various sports such as soccer, baseball, volleyball, and skateboarding. There will also be a special Olympian talk show by former Japanese national basketball team member Naomi Yashiro. There will also be a "Bigkura! Kitchen Car Corner" where you can enjoy gourmet food, and a "Bigkura! Stamp Rally" where you can get original goods, so there will be plenty of fun things for the whole family to enjoy.

Recommended weekend events in Sapporo

Recommended weekend events in Sapporo

■Date and time: October 13th (Sun) to 14th (Mon) 10:00-16:00 ■ Admission: Free ■ Venue: Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium (1274 Miyanomori, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) For details and maps of "Takeda GEAD Presents Bigkura!! Sports Festival in Okurayama" please click here

*All information posted is current as of the time of article publication in October 2024. *All published information may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.

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