Susukino (すすきの)

One of the largest entratainement district in Japan

Famous Red light district in Sapporo

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Sapporo Snow Festival

Night scene at Sapporo's Susukino district with vibrant neon signs and electronic billboards, including prominent Nikka Whisky signage and various advertisements in Japanese.

  1. Entertainment: Susukino is known as Sapporo's entertainment district, with a wide variety of bars, clubs, and restaurants to choose from.

  2. Shopping: The district is also home to many shops, including department stores and specialty stores, making it a great place to shop for souvenirs and gifts.

  3. Food: Susukino is famous for its culinary scene, with many restaurants serving up delicious Hokkaido specialties, such as seafood and ramen.

  4. Festivals: The district hosts many festivals throughout the year, including the Susukino Festival, which features food stalls, music, and performances.

  5. Ice sculptures: During the winter months, Susukino is home to the Sapporo Snow Festival, where visitors can marvel at beautiful ice sculptures and enjoy winter activities.

If you're looking for entertainment, shopping, and delicious food, look no further than Susukino district in Sapporo. As Sapporo's entertainment hub, Susukino is packed with bars, clubs, and restaurants, making it the perfect place to spend an evening out on the town.

But Susukino is much more than just a nightlife destination. The district is also home to many shops, including department stores and specialty stores, where visitors can shop for souvenirs and gifts. And speaking of gifts, Susukino's culinary scene is not to be missed, with many restaurants serving up delicious Hokkaido specialties, such as seafood and ramen.

Throughout the year, Susukino hosts many festivals and events, showcasing the best of Sapporo's culture and traditions. One of the most popular events is the Susukino Festival, which takes place in August and features food stalls, music, and performances.

During the winter months, Susukino transforms into a winter wonderland, thanks to the Sapporo Snow Festival. This popular event draws visitors from all over the world who come to marvel at the beautiful ice sculptures and enjoy winter activities.

In addition to all of these attractions, Susukino is also home to many hotels and accommodations, making it a convenient base for exploring Sapporo and the surrounding areas. With its vibrant nightlife, excellent shopping and dining, and year-round festivals and events, Susukino district in Sapporo is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Hokkaido.

Night street scene with illuminated signs in Japanese and some in English, people walking on the sidewalk, cars on the street, and dark sky.

Night street scene with illuminated signs in Japanese and some in English, people walking on the sidewalk, cars on the street, and dark sky.

Nighttime city scene with brightly lit commercial buildings featuring numerous colorful electronic billboards and signs, including advertisements in Japanese, cars on the street, and pedestrians.

Nighttime city scene with brightly lit commercial buildings featuring numerous colorful electronic billboards and signs, including advertisements in Japanese, cars on the street, and pedestrians.

Night scene of a busy city street with illuminated billboards, including one with a mosaic image of a bearded man holding wheat, and people wearing masks crossing the street.

Night scene of a busy city street with illuminated billboards, including one with a mosaic image of a bearded man holding wheat, and people wearing masks crossing the street.

Nighttime city street scene in Japan with pedestrians crossing at a crosswalk, illuminated buildings with signs, and a black taxi in the foreground.

Nighttime city street scene in Japan with pedestrians crossing at a crosswalk, illuminated buildings with signs, and a black taxi in the foreground.

Nighttime city street scene with illuminated signs and buildings, including a large billboard advertising a crab restaurant with a picture of a crab and Japanese text, cars driving on the road, and various storefronts.

Nighttime city street scene with illuminated signs and buildings, including a large billboard advertising a crab restaurant with a picture of a crab and Japanese text, cars driving on the road, and various storefronts.

Nighttime city scene with illuminated signs, a large digital billboard showing a group of people smiling and raising glasses, and a vertical yellow banner with red Japanese text.

Nighttime city scene with illuminated signs, a large digital billboard showing a group of people smiling and raising glasses, and a vertical yellow banner with red Japanese text.

Billboard advertising multiple businesses, including a sign for Sapporo ag with Japanese text, a colorful sign for SEXY CLUB TOJO on the 4th floor, and a sign for La Mer at the 6th floor showing an interior photo of a lounge with seating and drinks,

Billboard advertising multiple businesses, including a sign for Sapporo ag with Japanese text, a colorful sign for SEXY CLUB TOJO on the 4th floor, and a sign for La Mer at the 6th floor showing an interior photo of a lounge with seating and drinks, and a performance by musicians.

On a city street at night, an illuminated sign displays advertisements for a nightclub called JAGUAR 4F on the 4th floor, featuring photos of women, with the upper part showing a black-and-white image of two women in provocative outfits and heels, an

On a city street at night, an illuminated sign displays advertisements for a nightclub called JAGUAR 4F on the 4th floor, featuring photos of women, with the upper part showing a black-and-white image of two women in provocative outfits and heels, and the lower part showing a group of five women dressed in white and smiling.

Nighttime city street with illuminated signs, a building entrance with glass doors, and a bright advertising board showing images of women for a club and lounge.

Nighttime city street with illuminated signs, a building entrance with glass doors, and a bright advertising board showing images of women for a club and lounge.

Color-coded signboard displaying multiple bars and clubs with names written in Japanese and English, arranged in vertical columns with various background colors: green, blue, pink, orange, and yellow.

Color-coded signboard displaying multiple bars and clubs with names written in Japanese and English, arranged in vertical columns with various background colors: green, blue, pink, orange, and yellow.

Signboard advertising a girls' escort or hostess club called 'Lips' with photos of women and prices, located on the 6th floor, in Japanese and English.

Signboard advertising a girls' escort or hostess club called 'Lips' with photos of women and prices, located on the 6th floor, in Japanese and English.

Nighttime alleyway in an urban area with illuminated signs and storefronts on both sides. The street is narrow and wet, with street cones and barriers on the left side. People can be seen in the distance.

Nighttime alleyway in an urban area with illuminated signs and storefronts on both sides. The street is narrow and wet, with street cones and barriers on the left side. People can be seen in the distance.

Nighttime view of the entrance to a Japanese entertainment information center with bright signage and posters. People are walking by, some wearing masks, and an individual stands inside near a display of magazines and advertisements.

Nighttime view of the entrance to a Japanese entertainment information center with bright signage and posters. People are walking by, some wearing masks, and an individual stands inside near a display of magazines and advertisements.

A narrow alley in Japan at night with illuminated signs and no people.

A narrow alley in Japan at night with illuminated signs and no people.

Billboard advertising a men's bath spa called 'Men's Bath,' featuring a large red rose with golden decorative swirls on a black background, and contact details including a phone number.

Billboard advertising a men's bath spa called 'Men's Bath,' featuring a large red rose with golden decorative swirls on a black background, and contact details including a phone number.

Nighttime street scene with people walking past a building with a large red illuminated sign that reads 'Information Center' in Japanese and English, advertising finding bars and restaurants.

Nighttime street scene with people walking past a building with a large red illuminated sign that reads 'Information Center' in Japanese and English, advertising finding bars and restaurants.

Tall illuminated signboard with multiple floors listing bars, restaurants, and shops in Japanese and English at night in an urban area.

Tall illuminated signboard with multiple floors listing bars, restaurants, and shops in Japanese and English at night in an urban area.

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