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Words: ManaMi Okazaki photos: jOHn lander<br />
Sapporo Factory’s<br />
historic beer hall<br />
BELOW: Hokkaido ramen<br />
is noodle heaven<br />
from Dawn<br />
’til Dusk<br />
northern<br />
delights<br />
While Hokkaido is renowned<br />
for its ski resorts and winter<br />
snow festival, the capital Sapporo is<br />
famed for its superior local produce,<br />
dairy products and delectable<br />
seafood on offer everywhere<br />
7am Start the food feasting early<br />
and head out to Nijo, a central fish<br />
market (five minutes' walk from<br />
Odori Station) which is open to the<br />
public. The market is crammed with<br />
local produce, such as crab and sea<br />
urchin. Enjoy a filled-to-the-brim<br />
bowl of the freshest catch over rice<br />
for ¥2,500 (AU$32) at small eateries<br />
such as Ajinonikou.<br />
9am It was only in the Meiji period<br />
(1868-1912) that Sapporo underwent<br />
development as it became the<br />
administrative centre of Hokkaido.<br />
Urban planning was influenced<br />
by foreign cities, and as a result<br />
Sapporo has a grid structure atypical<br />
to most Japanese cities. Walk among<br />
the lush green avenues of Odori<br />
Park, which runs directly through the<br />
centre of the city and get a feel for<br />
Sapporo's modern layout.<br />
events /// Profiles /// fooD /// Drinks /// places /// stYle<br />
11am Go to the symbol of the city,<br />
the former Hokkaido Government<br />
Building, built in 1888. Made of<br />
red brick, the neo-baroque style<br />
of architecture is typical of Meijiera<br />
monuments. Ten minutes'<br />
walk away, is the Sapporo Clock<br />
Tower. Built in 1878, it's the<br />
oldest building in Sapporo, and<br />
incongruously mid-west American<br />
in appearance.<br />
12pm A famed and much loved<br />
product of Sapporo is the beer,<br />
and the Sapporo Factory (12<br />
minutes' walk from JR Sapporo<br />
Station; tel: +81 (11) 207 5000)<br />
in the heart of the city is where<br />
a famed and much<br />
loved product of<br />
sapporo is the beer<br />
Mr MaSuda, nature<br />
pHOtOgrapHer<br />
“the<br />
summer<br />
months<br />
are the<br />
best; odori<br />
Park has<br />
many food<br />
events that<br />
showcase<br />
Hokkaido’s<br />
produce”<br />
it started. There's a historic beer<br />
hall that serves a type of microbrew<br />
that's only available at the factory<br />
and Hokkaido's most popular dishes.<br />
There's also a museum, over 30<br />
restaurants, and a shopping complex<br />
perfect for buying souvenirs.<br />
4pm Enjoy a breathtaking view of<br />
the city from the Sapporo TV Tower<br />
(five minutes' walk from Odori<br />
Subway Station; tel: +81 (11) 241<br />
1131) observation deck, which is<br />
90m high. The 360-degree view is<br />
simply gorgeous, and it's a popular<br />
spot for couples at sunset.<br />
6pm Head out to Susukino,<br />
Sapporo's downtown. Hokkaido<br />
is also renowned for its ramen<br />
noodles, and the best place to<br />
try them is at the Kouraku Ramen<br />
Meitengai, the birthplace of miso<br />
ramen. The alleyway has been there<br />
since 1951, and has 17 ramen stalls<br />
— considered to be some of the<br />
best in Japan. We recommend stall<br />
Ajinosanpei, a local favourite.<br />
jetstar has great low fares to Sapporo,<br />
japan. Visit jetstar.com to book.<br />
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