[Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park] New Year's Day 2026 begins a year in sparkling Sapporo
A 3-day event to enjoy “Japanese New Year” with “Hokkaido Taste”
The City Hotel Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park (Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido / General Manager: Lai Daniel) will hold a special event from January 1 (Thu) to 3 (Sat), 2026 to celebrate the arrival of the New Year in a sunny day. This program combines Hokkaido ingredients with the "Hare Day" event, which is indispensable for the New Year in Japan, so you can enjoy the warm New Year unique to your travel destination.
What Grand Mercure values is a journey to immerse yourself in the culture of the land through the five senses. During the New Year's Day, under the CONCEPT, we prepared a special experience that combines the blessings of Hokkaido with the culture of Japanese celebration. Mochitsuki, which has long been popular as a New Year's lucky charm in Japan, is a great opportunity to enjoy the season of the region. You can experience the culture and taste unique to this area through a dish that warms the mind and body, such as rice cakes using sticky rice and red beans from Hokkaido, and zoni that makes use of local ingredients. This is three days to make the new year of your journey richer and more memorable.
https://grand-mercure-sapporo-odoripark.jp/plan/new-year-special-stay/
■New Year's event in Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park (only for guests)
Mochitsuki experience
You can experience full-fledged rice cake making using mortar and pestle with the support of the hotel staff. It is a popular event for family trips where you can feel the bustle. (Any guest can feel free to join.)
[Date] January 1 (Thursday) - 3 (Sat), 2026
[Time] 15:30 to 16:00 (Time may change depending on the situation)
[Place] Hotel 1F Lounge
[Remarks] The contents are subject to change depending on the purchase situation.
Behavior of mochi
Fresh rice cakes made with sticky rice from Hokkaido are prepared in three types: salmon-bushi soy sauce only, kinako, and red beans. All of them use ingredients from Hokkaido, so please enjoy the simple and warm taste that enhances the blessings of the land. (You can enjoy it freely by staying guests.)
[Date] January 1 (Thursday) - 3 (Sat), 2026
[Time] 15:30 - End as soon as it runs out
[Place] Hotel 1F Lounge
[Remarks] We offer it separately from the rice cake made in the rice cake making experience. The contents are subject to change depending on the purchase situation.
How much zoni
A tasty cup with carefully broth from chicken and plenty of root vegetables such as radish, carrot, and burdock. Finished Niikura is added to create a gorgeous look. It is a Hokkaido-like zoni that combines a slightly sweet soy sauce-flavored sushi soup with a round rice cake. (It can be enjoyed by guests who use breakfast.)
[Date] January 1 (Thursday) - 3 (Sat), 2026
[Time] 7:00～10:00 (L.O. 9:30)
[Place] Hotel 1F Buffet Restaurant "Le Sensoriel"
[Remarks] Food ingredients and delivery period may change depending on the purchase situation.
Illumination Photo Booth
An illumination spot is set up in the lobby where you can feel the radiance of Sapporo in winter. It is popular with a wide range of people, from children to couples, as a photo booth where you can leave memories of your trip beautifully.
[Date] Until Saturday, February 28, 2026
[Time] 24 hours
[Place] Hotel 1st floor lobby
About Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park
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- Hotel exterior
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- Breakfast restaurant featuring large windows
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- Activities where you can meet the unique charms of this area
Located in the center of Sapporo, Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park is a hotel where you can enjoy a comfortable and functional stay while feeling the nature and culture of Hokkaido. Not only as a base for sightseeing, but also within walking distance of Odori Subway Station, it has a location and facilities that are ideal for business use, making it safe for business trips and long-term stays. In addition, eating experiences at restaurants that make use of local ingredients will enrich your travel time.
[Location] 11-1-1, Kita 1jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido 060-0001
【TEL】 011-271-2711/03-6627-4630 (Reservation Center)
【Price】 1 night breakfast included from 18,500 yen (1 person fee when using 1 room for 2 people, tax, etc.)
Official Website https://grand-mercure-sapporo-odoripark.jp/
[Access] About 3 minutes to Odori Park in Sapporo. About 5 minutes by taxi from JR Sapporo Station.