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Enjoy a weekend at this cool, new spot in Sapporo, Japan: Es Con Field Hokkaido

This ballpark, Es Con Field Hokkaido, and the surrounding area, Hokkaido Ballpark F Village, opened in Sapporo, Japan in 2023. There are all sorts of things to do here, so you don’t have to be a baseball fan to enjoy yourself. This place has been continuously developing since its opening, and it is now known to be one of the most popular spots in Hokkaido Prefecture. Today we’ll show you some fun things to do in Es Con Field.

Es Con Field HOKKAIDO is the ballpark that never stops evolving

エスコンフィールドHOKKAIDO
(Es Con Field HOKKAIDO
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Photo by @jinplu0813

Es Con Field HOKKAIDO is the first ballpark in Japan with a roof that can be opened or closed and natural grass field. The large, glass walls and green grass are not only functional but also visually beautiful. It is the home field for the Hokkaido baseball team, Nippon Ham Fighters. During baseball season, many people visit to see the games, but the place is also used for camping, practice games, and other events. The seats are close to the field, so you can experience baseball in a way you can’t anywhere else. They also offer stadium tours, so we recommend that if you have the time. From Sapporo Station, a central station in Hokkaido, to the station closest to the stadium, Kita-Hiroshima Station, it takes 20 minutes with no transfers. Stop by during your vacation in Sapporo, Japan.

HoursDepends on game schedule, so check the official website
Address1 F Village, Kita-hiroshima-shi, Hokkaido Prefecture
AccessHotel Gracery Sapporo: From Sapporo Station (directly connected to hotel), ride to JR Kita-Hiroshima Station. Take the shuttle bus.
URLhttps://event.hkdballpark.com/visitguide/en/?_gl=1*16iiu1h*_ga*MTI2NDUzNTc5LjE3MjU1NjUzNzk.*_ga_EFYPF1JV85*MTcyNTU2NTM3OC4xLjEuMTcyNTU2NTUxMy4wLjAuMA..

Enjoy a game from a sauna inside the ballpark at “tower eleven onsen & sauna”

tower eleven onsen & sauna
Photo by @kaz.ktym85

Es Con Field HOKKAIDO is not just a ballpark. New things are being built with it at the center. There are restaurants, shops, event spaces, and all kinds of facilities. You can have fun inside and outside of the ballpark. One of the highlights is the world’s first sauna inside of a ballpark where you can see the baseball field. In one of the sauna areas, there is a terrace that looks down on the field. Inside, there is a bar area where you can enjoy craft beers made in the ballpark, other drinks, and light meals. Enjoy a baseball game in a way you never have before.

HoursDepends on game schedule, so check the official website
Address1 F Village, Kita-hiroshima-shi, Hokkaido Prefecture
AccessHotel Gracery Sapporo: From Sapporo Station (directly connected to hotel), ride to JR Kita-Hiroshima Station. Take the shuttle bus.
URLhttps://event.hkdballpark.com/visitguide/en/?_gl=1*16iiu1h*_ga*MTI2NDUzNTc5LjE3MjU1NjUzNzk.*_ga_EFYPF1JV85*MTcyNTU2NTM3OC4xLjEuMTcyNTU2NTUxMy4wLjAuMA..

Enjoy delicious stadium food from all around the world. It’s not just about baseball!

Another highlight of this place is the stadium food. Es Con Field HOKKAIDO has delicious foods from all around the world. You’re sure to find something you like here. Apart from the permanent restaurants, there are seasonal pop-ups and food trucks, so it’s always exciting. The picture is a seafood dish from Umami Hachikyo. They have seafood bowls with fresh seafood and bowls with plenty of salmon roe. They also have bento boxes, so you can eat as you watch a game. Many of the shops are open on days with no games, so you can come by whenever.

HoursDepends on game schedule, so check the official website
Address1 F Village, Kita-hiroshima-shi, Hokkaido Prefecture
AccessHotel Gracery Sapporo: From Sapporo Station (directly connected to hotel), ride to JR Kita-Hiroshima Station. Take the shuttle bus.
URLhttps://event.hkdballpark.com/visitguide/en/?_gl=1*16iiu1h*_ga*MTI2NDUzNTc5LjE3MjU1NjUzNzk.*_ga_EFYPF1JV85*MTcyNTU2NTM3OC4xLjEuMTcyNTU2NTUxMy4wLjAuMA..

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