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Where to Go in Sapporo This Weekend: 3 Must-See Events (July 12-13, 2025)
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Enjoy Festival Stalls and Gourmet Food in Odori's Pedestrian Paradise! The "Yobangai Festival"
Sapporo Ekimae Dori in Odori becomes a pedestrian paradise, hosting numerous stalls and a variety of events, including professional wrestling and live performances. At the "Nigi-nigi Stalls," held from around 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, you can enjoy traditional festival games like goldfish scooping and yo-yo fishing for free! It's a festival that children can thoroughly enjoy.
Various special stages will feature a diverse lineup of events, from pro wrestling to idol performances. Additionally, don't miss the powerful "Yobangai Hanjo Mikoshi" parade, where participants carry a portable shrine. Be sure to join this once-a-year festival held in the heart of Sapporo's Odori district.
■Date & Time: Sunday, July 13, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
■Venue: Sapporo Ekimae Dori (from Minami Odori to Minami 4-jo, within the pedestrian zone)
Click here for more details on the "Yobangai Festival (2025)"
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A Symphony of Light and Music: The "Makomanai Fireworks Festival 2025"
This spectacular show features 22,000 fireworks, one of the largest displays in Hokkaido, launched in a stunning production that mixes fireworks, music, lighting, and flames! The display will once again be handled by "Nihonbashi Marutamaya," renowned for their work in music fireworks competitions worldwide, and "Beniya Aoki Fireworks," a multi-time winner of the Prime Minister's Award at national fireworks competitions.
In addition to enjoying gourmet food from kitchen cars, there will be an opening show featuring fantastic artists before the fireworks begin. Don't miss this unique performance that can only be seen at the Makomanai Fireworks Festival.
■Saturday, July 12
Doors Open 5:00 PM / Fireworks 7:50 PM - 8:50 PM (scheduled)
*In case of bad weather, postponed to the next day, Sunday, July 13.
■Tickets:
Arena Seats / Stand Seats Advance Tickets: ¥5,000 - ¥7,000 (same-day tickets are an additional ¥500)
Other premium areas, royal boxes, etc., are also available.
*Tickets required for elementary school students and older.
*One preschool child per adult may enter for free if seated on a lap. A seat will require a ticket.
■Venue: Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium (3-1 Makomanai Park, Minami-ku, Sapporo)
Click here for details and map information for the "T×TGARAGE 13th Makomanai Fireworks Festival 2025"
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Savor Craft Beer with Live Music and Delicious Food at "Sapporo Craft Beer Forest 2025"
This is an event for craft beer lovers, by craft beer lovers, bringing together domestic and international beers at the Sapporo Bankei Ski Area. Experience the wonderful feeling of toasting from noon at a summer ski resort surrounded by the great outdoors.
Adding to the atmosphere are live music stages and a wide variety of food pairings for the diverse beers. It's an event that even those who don't drink alcohol can enjoy.
■Date & Time: Saturday, July 12 - Sunday, July 13
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM (*Last order 30 minutes before closing)
■Price (tax included):
・1-Day Ticket (includes 5 beer tickets): ¥4,500
・2-Day Ticket (includes 5 beer tickets): ¥5,000 *Limited to 500 tickets, paper tickets only, sold at committee member stores
・Non-Alcoholic Ticket / Same-Day Admission Fee: ¥1,000 (*Required for all attendees. Free for those under 20 years old.)
■Venue: Sapporo Bankei Ski Area (410 Bankei, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
Click here for details and map information for "Sapporo Craft Beer Forest 2025"
*All information is current as of the article's publication in July 2025.
*Please check official websites for any subsequent changes to the information.
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