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Bar district・Sapporo, Hokkaido

Susukino

Susukino (Sapporo, Hokkaido) is a Bar district. Susukino in Sapporo's Chuo Ward is Hokkaido's largest nightlife district, with about 3,500 shops.

Bar district
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Susukino: at night

Susukino (Sapporo, Hokkaido)

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Basics

Location
Sapporo, Hokkaido
Type
Bar district
Address
北海道札幌市中央区南4条西4丁目付近

Good to know before you go

  • About a 5-minute walk from Susukino Station (subway); the area is mainly active at night.
  • It is not an official place name; its extent varies by source (broadly S3 to S8, W1 to W9).
  • Night events include the summer Susukino Festival and winter Susukino Ice World.

The position is approximate.

Breweries and distilleries nearby

Photos

Susukino: street scene

Susukino (Sapporo, Hokkaido)

Photo: User:逃亡者 (ja:利用者:逃亡者) / Public domain ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped
Susukino: at night

Susukino (Sapporo, Hokkaido)

Photo: Keith Blayney / CC BY-SA 3.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

Frequently asked questions

What is Susukino?

Susukino (Sapporo, Hokkaido) is a Bar district. Susukino in Sapporo's Chuo Ward is Hokkaido's largest nightlife district, with about 3,500 shops.

Where is Susukino?

It is in Sapporo, Hokkaido. The address is 北海道札幌市中央区南4条西4丁目付近.

What should I know before visiting Susukino?

About a 5-minute walk from Susukino Station (subway); the area is mainly active at night. It is not an official place name; its extent varies by source (broadly S3 to S8, W1 to W9). Night events include the summer Susukino Festival and winter Susukino Ice World.

Are there breweries or distilleries to visit near Susukino?

Within about 30 km: Beer Bar NORTH ISLAND (about 1 km), TRANS BREWING BEER STAND (about 1 km), Tap Room BEER KOTAN (about 1 km), SUSUKINO BREWING (about 1 km), Tsuki to Taiyo Brewing Main Store (about 1 km).

What should I keep in mind before drinking?

The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. Do not drink if you are driving. Many small bars charge a seat fee (otoshi or charge) or take cash only, so check the menu or the sign at the door before you go in.

Information sources

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Checked 2026-10-27

Sources

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