Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill is holding its Autumn Flavor Festival 2026 from September 18 (Fri) to September 23 (Wed, holiday). Fresh Pacific saury sent directly from Nemuro will be given away free and sold freshly grilled, alongside grilled scallops from Tokoro in Kitami City. Everyone is invited to stop by.
Fresh From Nemuro! Free and Paid Grilled Pacific Saury
Date: September 18 (Fri) to September 23 (Wed, holiday)
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (sales start at 11:00 AM)
Price: ¥500 per fish (tax included)
Fresh Pacific saury sent directly from Nemuro, one of Hokkaido's leading saury-landing ports, will be grilled on-site and sold. In season now, the fish carries plenty of fat, filling the mouth with rich flavor and aroma — a taste that represents Hokkaido's autumn.
To let even more visitors enjoy the seasonal flavor, 200 servings of grilled saury (100 in the morning, 100 in the afternoon) will be given away free each day of the event. Numbered tickets for the free saury are handed out each day starting at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, to the first 100 people in line each time.
Fresh From Tokoro, Kitami City! Grilled Scallops for Sale
Date: September 18 (Fri) to September 23 (Wed, holiday)
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Price: ¥400 per piece (tax included)
Fresh scallops from Tokoro in Kitami City are grilled on the spot and sold. The savory aroma that rises as they cook, and the concentrated sweetness of the scallop itself, make them a standout dish at the Autumn Flavor Festival.
Admission Passport Pricing
Since April 1, 2026, Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill's admission passport (free entry to the facility for the passport holder only) has been available at a reduced price, valid through March 31, 2027.
- Sapporo City resident rate: ¥800 (down from ¥1,000)
- Standard rate: ¥1,500 (down from ¥2,000)
The Sapporo City resident rate requires proof of residency in the city, such as a driver's license, and applies to the passport holder only.
