Written by TC Team
The Hokkaidō Fair (also called “The Hokkai Shokudō”) is a 4-day celebration of the food of Japan’s northernmost prefecture.
What happens?
Well known for potatoes, dairy, and meat, the region has enough speciality dishes to keep you busy for days, so make sure you arrive hungry.
Organizers report that nearly 600,000 people attend the festival.
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Early
Oct
ザ･北海食道
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 0.5 km from Yoyogi-kōen Station Chiyoda Line (C2)
- 0.6 km from Harajuku Station Yamanote Line (JY19)
- 0.7 km from Yoyogi-hachiman Station Odakyu Odawara Line (OH4)
Typical weather at this time:
High: 32 ºC
Low: 22 ºC
