Susukino
4
About
One of Japan’s most famous entertainment districts, Susukino is teeming with noodle restaurants, clubs, shops and pachinko parlors. Pachinko is a cross between pinball and slot machines.
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingTours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
Top ways to experience Susukino
The area
Address
How to get there
- Susukino • 1 min walk
- Hōsui-Susukino • 5 min walk
Best nearby
Restaurants
7,971 within 5 kms
Attractions
502 within 10 kms
Contribute
Reviews may contain information about traveller safety at this business.
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
4.0
2,127 reviews
Excellent
636
Very good
1,010
Average
446
Poor
23
Terrible
12
These reviews have been automatically translated from their original language.
This service may contain translations provided by Google. Google disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to translations, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and freedom from forgery.
dynamic14
Singapore, Singapore10,296 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Street lined with numerous restaurants, hotels and bars, besides being known as Sapporo’s red- light district.
Was snowing quite heavily when we got there and basically we just entered a few shops. Was actually looking for theIce World that is on from 4.2 - 11.2 but unable to locate it.
Was snowing quite heavily when we got there and basically we just entered a few shops. Was actually looking for theIce World that is on from 4.2 - 11.2 but unable to locate it.
Written 10 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Deanosaur89
Edmonton, Canada8,617 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
A lot of Sapporo's attractions are nearby to Susukino so we found ourselves walking through this area quite a bit while on the way to a restaurant or sightseeing. The area is full of shops, bars, restaurants and the red light district. We had some delicious food here and felt safe while in the area but would suggest bundling up in the winter months because it can get quite cold and gusty. We walked through during the day but enjoyed the night more when all the signs are lit up.
The Susukino metro station is roughly in the middle of the area and we feel you have to check it out (or go for one of the restaurants) at least once while in Sapporo. Plan to spend at least an hour in the area or more if you plan on shopping or dining out. Other attractions nearby include Nijo Market, Odori Park, Ramen Alley and Tanukikoji Shopping Street. There are establishments that cater to men and partygoers so be mindful when staying out late.
The Susukino metro station is roughly in the middle of the area and we feel you have to check it out (or go for one of the restaurants) at least once while in Sapporo. Plan to spend at least an hour in the area or more if you plan on shopping or dining out. Other attractions nearby include Nijo Market, Odori Park, Ramen Alley and Tanukikoji Shopping Street. There are establishments that cater to men and partygoers so be mindful when staying out late.
Written 30 August 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
ganta503
Ota, Japan1,574 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Speaking of downtown Sapporo: Susukino
Many people come and go late at night.
The city is also one that never sleeps, with many neon lights, ramen shops, drinkers and restaurants.
Many tourists still take pictures of the famous Susukino building's Nikka whisky sign.
Many people come and go late at night.
The city is also one that never sleeps, with many neon lights, ramen shops, drinkers and restaurants.
Many tourists still take pictures of the famous Susukino building's Nikka whisky sign.
Automatically translated
Written 14 August 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Brun066
Florence, Italy13,522 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
Susukino is well known for being Japan's largest entertainment district north of Tokyo. So a visit to the neighborhood immediately seemed essential to us to capture the soul of Sapporo.
Moreover, the days of our stay in the city (from July 31st to August 2nd) fortunately coincided with the date of the Susukino Matsuri: which we attended.
We then enjoyed, along the main north-south street, the vigorous, prolonged performance of Japanese drums, and immediately afterwards the "oiran-donju" (courtesan procession), with men and women in traditional costumes.
Afterwards we enjoyed delicious seafood specialties in one of the many stalls located in the side streets.
Before and after the festival, we admired the glitter of lights of the streets, intersections and shopping arcades, also worthy of Tokyo.
A memory of Susukino's traditional past, as a red-light district, could be recognized by us in the bold female costumes observed both in the streets, and in some parlors that overlooked the streets themselves.
In short, we experienced a rewarding and vibrant neighborhood, as could not be more so.
Moreover, the days of our stay in the city (from July 31st to August 2nd) fortunately coincided with the date of the Susukino Matsuri: which we attended.
We then enjoyed, along the main north-south street, the vigorous, prolonged performance of Japanese drums, and immediately afterwards the "oiran-donju" (courtesan procession), with men and women in traditional costumes.
Afterwards we enjoyed delicious seafood specialties in one of the many stalls located in the side streets.
Before and after the festival, we admired the glitter of lights of the streets, intersections and shopping arcades, also worthy of Tokyo.
A memory of Susukino's traditional past, as a red-light district, could be recognized by us in the bold female costumes observed both in the streets, and in some parlors that overlooked the streets themselves.
In short, we experienced a rewarding and vibrant neighborhood, as could not be more so.
Written 18 September 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Tim C
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • Friends
Susukino has fantastic restaurants and bars but in case someone has a bright idea of trying the lady places out you are in for a great disappointment in terms of service and quality.
Most hostess bars simply offer a blunt "only for Japanese" f-off straight from the door while joints providing more action produce monsters angled up from the deepest seas of Japan to manhandle horny foreigners brought in by pimps with the door shut behind and guarded by a yakuza.
Having moved around across Asia, I would put the lady "entertainment" scene in Susukino safely into the chilling two digit minus degree zone as can be expected of the Sapporo winter - way way way below any realities of the fun drinking spots in the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore etc. where you are really a guest and nobody will tell you to bugger off as long as you behave.
Truly the most unattractive feminine beasts seen in Asia dwell in the Susukino establishments so would not get any hopes or anything else up & going for a horror show if the idea is to try some of the entertainment.
Having seen so many reviews of the place somehow getting glorified being "a red light district", thought it to be only appropriate to provide my 2 cents of this district in comparison and it's rightful place at the very bottom of the list of similiar places seen in Asia. Hideous.
Most hostess bars simply offer a blunt "only for Japanese" f-off straight from the door while joints providing more action produce monsters angled up from the deepest seas of Japan to manhandle horny foreigners brought in by pimps with the door shut behind and guarded by a yakuza.
Having moved around across Asia, I would put the lady "entertainment" scene in Susukino safely into the chilling two digit minus degree zone as can be expected of the Sapporo winter - way way way below any realities of the fun drinking spots in the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore etc. where you are really a guest and nobody will tell you to bugger off as long as you behave.
Truly the most unattractive feminine beasts seen in Asia dwell in the Susukino establishments so would not get any hopes or anything else up & going for a horror show if the idea is to try some of the entertainment.
Having seen so many reviews of the place somehow getting glorified being "a red light district", thought it to be only appropriate to provide my 2 cents of this district in comparison and it's rightful place at the very bottom of the list of similiar places seen in Asia. Hideous.
Written 10 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
よしめ
Chiba, Japan38,652 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
It is a famous entertainment district in the city of Sapporo and is said to never sleep. The population at night is about 80,000. Nikka signs stand out, especially at night. The building is packed with restaurants and other businesses. At night, I was approached by my guest-pulling elder brothers, who made me feel scared, so I tried to get back to the hotel as soon as possible. When I came here during the day in winter, it was a snow festival and it was decorated with ice statues and so on.
Automatically translated
Written 5 August 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
douri_sugari
Kitakami, Japan30 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
I went there during the Sapporo Snow Festival. This is the Susukino site of the festival. It is called "Susukino Ice World" and the main attraction is the ice sculptures. It is lit up at night, so it is very fantastic. If you get cold from looking at the ice sculptures, it is a good idea to warm yourself up with some ramen. Since it was during the festival, I did not see any touts.
Written 7 February 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
millietan
Singapore, Singapore131 contributions
Feb 2020
Was there for the snow festival. The road name and direction dont seems to be easy to understand accordingly to the map, probably due to a busy cross junction road as we were searching for the famous ramen alley round the corner.
Pretty interesting place, with combination of red light district.
Pretty interesting place, with combination of red light district.
Written 1 March 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
paulynyyy
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2,163 contributions
Dec 2022
Susukino is very bustling and alive, especially during nights on weekends. Its neon lights coupled with busy streets makes it interesting and intriguing.
Make sure you catch the Iconic Nikka colorful signage, which is similar to the iconic Glico running man in Dotonbori, Osaka.
Make sure you catch the Iconic Nikka colorful signage, which is similar to the iconic Glico running man in Dotonbori, Osaka.
Written 12 February 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jrw1162
Singapore, Singapore57 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We strolled along the streets here for dinner. It was before 6pm and we were rejected by three Izakaya. One asked where I was from and when I replied Singapore, he immediately said the place was full even though there were empty tables. What gives?!
Written 18 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Can you recommend any coin-operated laundromat in Susukino area? Hotel laundry services is really expensive.
Written 25 September 2019
We got directions from the front desk and spent all night looking for one. I would recommend googling and have the front desk confirming the address. I speak Japanese and still couldn't find one.
Written 28 September 2019
which is the nearest train station? thanks
Written 23 November 2017
Susukino is the 2nd stop on the subway line (metro Namboku Line, about 8 minutes) coming from the JR Train Station of Sapporo.
Written 28 November 2017
Yes many reason able prices in the area
Very easy to find on booking . Com around 100 up to 150 $. You can book very nice spot
Also restaurants are not expensive at all
Enjoy
Written 19 October 2017
whats a good hotel to stay at. Location is the number one factor.
Written 7 March 2015
When you are an IHG (Intercontinental Hotels Group) member, there are two options in Sapporo city.
#1. ANA hotel - 7min walk from Sapporo stn
#2. Holiday Inn Sapporo Susukino
I stayed both and found that #2 is suitable to me. Both are conveniently located, however, #2 is in the heart of city centre (commercial viewpoint), so many dining options and entertainments are just nearby. Not gorgeous but sufficiently convenient. In general #2 is higher price than #1, but acceptable.
If you are budget conscious, you may try Toyoko Inn, Richmond hotel, APA hotel or so.
Written 10 March 2015
Showing results 1-8 of 8
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing