The old red brick buildings of the Sapporo Factory evoke the historical essence of a factory. Originally, in 1876, Hokkaido Kaitakushi, the former government of Hokkaidō prefecture, planned the construction of a brewery on this site. This location later became the Sapporo Beer Company factory.
Today, the Sapporo Factory consists of seven distinct areas: Ichi-Jo-kan (N1Jo-Street building), Ni-Jo-kan (N2Jo-Street building), San-Jo-kan (N3Jo-Street building), the Atrium (a large event hall), Renga-kan (the red brick building), Frontier-kan (Frontier building), and Nishi-kan (West building). The Atrium, the main event hall, is centrally located between Ichi-Jo-kan and Ni-Jo-kan.
Visitors can explore a variety of attractions, including fashion brands, sweet shops, restaurants, and interior shops, making it a vibrant and diverse destination.
Shopping Malls
Atrium
The Atrium is the symbolic heart of the Sapporo Factory, hosting numerous events such as short concerts, games, and talk shows. During Christmastime, it features the tallest Christmas tree in the city, prominently displayed against the north side of the glass wall.
Frontier Kan
Frontier Kan houses a high-quality supermarket known for its gourmet food and sophisticated services. It also features specialty stores offering unique delicacies and comfortable cafes.
Ichi-jo Kan
Ichi-jo Kan offers a wide array of amusement facilities, including a cinema complex, a large toy store, a pet shop, and various games and recreational activities. It also includes a showroom for interior designs.
Ni-jo Kan
Ni-jo Kan boasts the largest collection of sports and outdoor brand stores in any commercial complex in Sapporo. It also has a variety of restaurants and boutiques.
San-jo Kan
San-jo Kan integrates urban functions and services, including interior and accessory shops, boutiques, restaurants, beauty and massage salons, a bank, a post office, and business offices.
Renga Kan
Renga Kan offers a diverse range of products, including artifacts, craftwork, Hokkaido-brand confectionaries, alcoholic beverages, and seafood. It also features a beer hall where visitors can enjoy an original taste of beer from the Meiji era.
BEER KELLER Sapporo Kaitakushi
This is a must-visit spot for enjoying Jingisukan (a traditional lamb dish) and fresh beer, making for a delightful experience.
Access
Subway
- Take a Tozai Line to Bus Center
- 3min walk.
Bus
- Take a Hokkaido Chuo Bus Factory Line to Sapporo Factory(サッポロファクトリー)[fare: adult ¥200, child ¥100].
- Take a JR Hokkaido Bus, no.2,3 or 4 at JR Sapporo Station Bus Terminal (excluding route No. 5 and express buses) to the Sapporo Factory.
JR
- 12 min walk from JR Sapporo Station.
