Neighbourhood in Chuo Ward, Sapporo
Susukino
すすきの
Sapporo's nightlife and food district around the neon-lit Susukino crossing, with ramen alleys, izakaya, seafood and Tanukikoji arcade next door.
- places to see
- 5
- walk past the highlights
- 2.3 km
- Hokkaido
- Chuo Ward, Sapporo
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Susukino is the part of Sapporo's Chuo Ward known for entertainment and nightlife, with restaurants, bars and hotels around the big neon crossing. It also has adult venues, mostly in the side streets. For visitors it is above all a food district.
In the Ramen Yokocho alleys, small shops serve Sapporo-style miso ramen side by side. Walk north for the Tanukikoji arcade, east for Nijo Market, or south for Nakajima Park. In early February the Snow Festival's ice sculptures line the street here. More of the ward is in our Chuo, Sapporo guide.
Don't miss in Susukino
Start with these, then wander the side streets.
1. Tanukikoji Shopping Street
狸小路商店街Long covered shopping street just north of the crossing, good for souvenirs, drugstores and cheap eats.
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2. Nijo Market
二条市場Seafood market a few blocks east. Come for breakfast: crab, sea urchin and salmon roe bowls.
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3. Nakajima Park
中島公園Big park at the south end of Susukino, with a pond, the Kitara concert hall and autumn colours.
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4. Hoheikan
豊平館Elegant white-and-blue Western-style building from the 1880s inside Nakajima Park.
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Walk Susukino in order
The highlights as one easy walk, about 2.3 km in all.
Stop 1
Tanukikoji Shopping Street
Start here
Stop 2
Nijo Market
5 min walk
Stop 3
Nakajima Park
22 min walk
Stop 4
Hoheikan
3 min walk
More around Susukino
Other places within walking distance. Each shows its Japanese name for maps and taxis.
Sapporo Clock Tower
札幌市時計台An observation tower in Hokkaido, Japan.
Susukino on the map
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Questions
Is Susukino suitable for families?
Yes for food and shopping, especially early in the evening. Some side streets have adult venues, so stick to the main streets with children.
How far is Susukino from Sapporo Station?
About 20 minutes on foot, or two stops on the Namboku subway line. The underground walkway connects most of the way.
Sources
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