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If you're planning on going out, check these out! 3 recommended weekend events in Sapporo [January 24th-25th, 2026]
If you're wondering where to go this weekend, we've got three recommended events for you to enjoy from Saturday, January 24th to Sunday, January 25th, including a chocolate event perfect for Valentine's Day prep, an interactive exhibition showcasing new cars and future mobility, and a winter-only bar with a bonfire.
- Daimaru Sapporo's Valentine's Day 2026 Chocolat Promenade is a chocolate festival featuring chocolates from international brands to those made in Hokkaido.
- "Japan Mobility Show Sapporo 2026" is an experiential exhibition showcasing everything from new vehicles to future mobility.
- "Machinaka TAKIBI BAR" is a special winter-only bar in the heart of Sapporo, surrounded by the warmth of a bonfire.
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Daimaru Sapporo's Valentine's Day 2026 Chocolat Promenade is a chocolate festival featuring chocolates from international brands to those made in Hokkaido.
Daimaru Sapporo's Valentine's Day event is a popular event every year. A total of 114 brands will be gathered, from renowned international chocolatiers to popular domestic brands and chocolates from Hokkaido. With a wide range of products, from classics to limited editions, it's an irresistible space for chocolate lovers, and is perfect for finding Valentine's Day gifts.
With a wide selection of brands that change weekly, cute character items, and soft serve ice cream that you can taste on the spot, you'll always find something new no matter how many times you visit. The time spent choosing is fun in itself, making this a sweet event that adds color to Valentine's Day in Sapporo.
■Dates and times: Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 - Sunday, February 15th, 2026, 10:00-20:00 ・7th floor Valentine's Chocolate Special Venue: January 17th (Sat) - February 15th (Sun) ・1st floor Valentine's Day special venue: January 14th (Wed) - February 17th (Tue) ・B1F Valentine's Day Special Venue ・Hoppe Town: February 4th (Wed) - February 15th (Sun) ■ Venue: Daimaru Sapporo Store (7 Kita 5-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) Click here for details and maps for "Daimaru Sapporo Valentine's Day 2026 <Chocolate Promenade>"
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"Japan Mobility Show Sapporo 2026" is an experiential exhibition showcasing everything from new vehicles to future mobility.
The event will bring together everything from the latest car and motorcycle models to next-generation mobility vehicles that look to the future. The venue will not only display new models, but also a wide variety of mobility vehicles, including classic cars, work vehicles, and outdoor custom cars. There will also be a wide range of content that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, including experience programs for kids, a Tomica corner, and personal mobility test drives. This is a valuable event where you can "see, touch, and experience" the latest technologies and services.
■Date and time: January 23rd (Fri) - 25th (Sun), 2026 23rd (Fri) 10:00-18:00 / 24th (Sat) 9:00-18:00 / 25th (Sun) 9:00-17:00 ■Price: Admission: Advance 1,700 yen / Same day 2,000 yen / Free for high school students and younger ■ Venue: Daiwa House Premist Dome (1 Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo) For details and maps of "Japan Mobility Show Sapporo 2026", please click here.
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"Machinaka TAKIBI BAR" is a special winter-only bar in the heart of Sapporo, surrounded by the warmth of a bonfire.
This winter-only event allows you to spend a special time around a bonfire in the heart of Sapporo. The large bonfire tent set up in the front garden of Cross Hotel Sapporo is a comfortable space with a room temperature of over 20 degrees. While watching the flickering flames, you can enjoy alcoholic, non-alcoholic, and hot drinks served by the dedicated bartender. With seating arranged around the bonfire pit, the sound of adding firewood and the movement of the flames will gently stimulate your senses.
This time, the reservation system has been abolished, and the bar has evolved to be more casual and casual. There is a full menu that pairs well with a bonfire, including a set where you can smoke your own toba, cheese, or Baumkuchen. It is recommended for a drink between sightseeing, after work, or at the Snow Festival. The space created by the fantastic lighting and bonfire is also an attractive photo spot.
■Dates and times: Friday, January 9th, 2026 to Monday, March 9th, 2026, 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM (last entry at 10:30 PM) *Business hours may change or closing may occur depending on weather etc. ■Price: Table charge 1,000 yen (tax included) + food and drink ■ Venue: Cross Hotel Sapporo (2-23 Kita 2-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) For details and a map of "Machinaka TAKIBI BAR," please click here.
*All information is current as of the time of publication in January 2026. *All published information may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.

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