| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥600 - ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 21:30 (last order 21:00) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-827-8868 |
| Notes | Coffee shop seating 30, parking 10 English speaking staff, English menu smoking section available |
| Location / Getting There | 10 minutes walk from Exit 4 of Kikusui Station on the Tozai Line Subway 8-2 2 2-1 Kikusui Shiroishi-ku Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido |
Comfy interior
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Delicious Affogato
Plantation has a good selection of coffees with their very own freshly produced ‘Plantation Blend’ and ‘Specialty Coffee’. There are half a dozen coffees from which to choose from. The food menu varies depending on the day, but you can find pastas, a Japanese curry & rice, a Thai curry, or a ‘Croque Monsieur’ toasted cheese sandwich. And of course, every coffee shop must have a dessert menu. Plantation has cheese cakes, parfaits, cakes, affogato (coffee poured over vanilla ice cream), and seasonal cakes such as pistachio or tarte à l’orange.
| Length | 72 kilometres |
| Things to do | Tennis courts, Baseball courts Basketball courts, Park golf Soccer fields, Bicycle path BMX track |
| Getting There | Runs along eastern side of Sapporo station. Closest station to Toyohira River is 'Nakajima Park Station'. From here it is a 5 minute walk east. |
Toyohira high up near Jozankei
Toyohira River originates in Mt.Oizari, (Oizaridake) and winds its way down past Jozankei, to Sapporo before combining with the mighty Ishikari river before ending up in Ishikari bay. The lengthy river measures at 72 kilometers, and is the main river that flows past the city of Sapporo. The river is flanked by two paths that run along its banks. These paths are popular for runners, joggers, and cyclists who can enjoy the views for kilometer after kilometer. And of course, there are lots of fishing spots!
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If you are not jogging, taking a stroll, or walking the dog, there is plenty to do along river. There are a few open tennis courts set up to enjoy, basketball courts, a BMX track, play areas for the kids, plenty of baseball grounds and park golf courses that are available through spring, summer, and autumn. There is a tonne of open space that can be enjoyed by everybody. Throughout the year, there area a couple of events held along the river. During the summer they have a firework event, and in October there is the Sapporo Marathon.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 - ¥2500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-209-5106 |
| Notes | Western style restaurant Seating 56. Non-smoking English menu available, parking available at shopping centre English speaking staff, wheel chair access Credit card accepted |
| Location / Getting There | Located above Sapporo station on the 6th floor. 1 minute walk. Stellar Place 6F Chuo-ku, Sapporo Kita 5 J West 2-5 |
Choose a slice with your coffee
On the 6th floor of Stellar Place, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from. Located in the middle is the ‘La Maison Ensoleille Table’. It is a western style restaurant that not only serves up lunches and dinners, but it has an extensive collection of cakes and pastries that will go well with the teas and coffees that are also on the menu. The cakes are splendidly laid out at the front of the restaurants entrance. They also have a seasonal food and drink menu to enjoy as well.
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The menu has a few pasta dishes with some great sauces, risottos, and some oven dishes such as an oven baked beef stroganoff or the stewed mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce with hamburger. La Maison Ensoleille Table is also one of the few places that serves up an eggs benedict with salmon (which technically makes it an ‘egg royale’). The desserts here are fantastic such as the french toast caramel apple pie. You can enjoy these desserts with a selection of herbal teas, coffees and other beverages.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 22:00 |
| Closed | Mondays |
| Contact | 011-642-2678 |
| Notes | Curry restaurant Seating 28, Non-smoking Japanese menu only, parking available No Wifi, car needed |
| Location / Getting There | 25 minute walk from Maruyama station. South of Maruyama Park 9 Chome-2-25 Maruyama Nishimachi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0944, Japan |
Delicious beef curry
Clock Curry is a fantastic Japanese style curry restaurant. It is hidden away up in the hills of west Sapporo, and is a popular secret spot for the locals who know a good curry. The menu has over a dozen curries to choose from, such as chicken, beef, pork, seafood, sausage and cheese. Extra toppings are available to add to your dish. The set comes with a salad and a beverage and is a good size for a meal. The drink menu has coffee, juices and for alcohol beverages, there is beer & spirits.
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Clock Curry interior
Clock Curry can be found in the residential area of Maruyama. Your own transport is preferable as it is quite far from public transport. It’s a 30 minute walk from Maruyama station. It is not far from Maruyama Zoo and is definitely an option for lunch after a visit. Next to Clock Curry, you can find a French delicatessen ‘Charcuterie et Traiteur Terre’ that sells unique French edibles to take home. This shop is open from 11:00 to 22:00, and is a nice little place to peruse.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:00 (last order 22:15) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-209-5127 |
| Notes | Chinese restaurant Seating 56 Non-smoking English menu available Credit cards accepted |
| Location / Getting There | Located on 6th floor of Stellar Place above Sapporo station 2 Chome Kita 5 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0005, Japan |
Prawns and vegetables
Bei Lao Hu Dining, also known as ‘The White Tiger’ restaurant is part of Stellar Place dining and is a popular Chinese restaurant. It is part of a larger chain that Ren Ren Ren Dining also belongs to. It is here that you can find some delicious Chinese cuisine. The White Tiger’s speciality is its dim sums, and these are worth a taste! The front of their restaurant has a huge display sampling their dishes, so perspective diners can get a good idea of the dishes available for dinner or lunch, even before entering.
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Bei Lao Hu ‘White Tiger’ Dining has plenty of seating, so it’s a good restaurant fro families and small groups. The menu has plenty of stir dried dishes, such as the Beef in Oyster Sauce, Stir Fried Liver, or the Stir Fried Seafood & Vegetables. And of course, there are plenty of noodle and rice dishes that you can feast upon. The White Tiger has lunch sets and dinner sets. The drink menu has soft drinks, juices, and beers that you can enjoy with your meal. While perusing through Stellar Place dining, the White Tiger is one of two Chinese restaurants.
| Festivals & Events | January 2 - Hatsutanukisai hot sake served (all blocks) First Saturday of August - Tanukihachi Toku Festival (block 5) Last Saturday of July - Night bargain (all blocks) |
| Opening Hours | Open 24 hours Shop opening times vary depending on individual business |
| Closed | – |
| Contact | Ph: 011-241-5125 https://tanukikoji.or.jp/ |
| Getting There | Located between Odori subway station & Susukino subway station. 5 minute walk from both. Japan, 〒060-0062 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, South 2, West 1 - West 7 Chome |
Opened in 1873, the Tanuki Koji shopping arcade is one of the oldest shopping streets in Hokkaido. The covered arcade extends for 200 metres and is broken up into seven blocks. It runs directly between Odori and Susukino subway. With around 200 stores including restaurants, bars and hotels, it is one of the most popular shopping areas for tourists. The ‘Tanuki’ or ‘Raccoon Dog’ has long been steeped in Japanese folklore and is the symbol of the shopping arcade. There are also a couple of festivals that are held here during the year.
Tanuki 1
Tanuki Koji 1
Entrance onto Soseikawa Park
Curry Restaurant
‘Log Kit’ hamburger restaurant
Mens clothing store ‘The Man’
Coffee shop & second hand stores
‘Lock Stock’ designer fashion store
Souvenir goods (with Hokkaido bears out front for photos)
Ramen restaurant, curry store
Tax free drug store, Music store (selling instruments, amps & speakers)
Tanuki 2
Tanuki Koji 2
Ramen restaurants
‘Geo’ movie rental store, shoe stores ‘Billy’
Ginza Lion Restaurant
Sound Lab Mole
Japanese knife store
Mini supermarket (for cheap & popular Asian foods)
Meer Lounge Restaurant
‘Honoka’ massage, ‘Taito’ game centre
Leather goods (tax free),’Real Monkey’ clothing store
Tanuki 3
Tanuki Koji 3
7-11 (with ATM for local and overseas cards)
‘Malaika’ new age store
Pet store selling kittens & puppies
2nd hand store ‘2nd Street’
A couple of tax free drug stores
‘Aoyama’ suit store
‘Joy Land’ game centre
‘Doutour’ coffee shop
‘ABC Mart’ shoe store
Entrance to Pole Town
Tanuki 4
Tanuki Koji 4
Octopus & whiskey restaurant
‘Don Quijote’ shopping & ‘Mega Don Quijote’
‘Jyoti’ Indian dining
Richmond Hotel & Modish Cafe
‘Vegagio’ game centre, glasses store
Japanese goods store
Tax free drug stores
Japanese restaurants, Karaoke
ATM for local and overseas cards
Beef Impact Restaurant
7-11 with ATM
Tanuki 5
Tanuki Koji 5
Horse racing gambling
Donabe Hamburg Restaurant
Tanuki Shrine
Money exchange, movie theatre
‘Hug’ natural market & restaurants
Teppen yaki restaurant
Souvenir shops, drug stores
Sapporo Bone Restaurant
Hokkaido tourist information centre
Hostels & hotels, ‘Karaksa Hotel’
Tanuki 6
Tanuki Koji 6
Bear Foot Bar
Family Mart convenience store (ATM)
Hotel Sunroute, Hotel Dormy Inn
‘Bar España Carne’ dining
Duty free shops
Kimono Store
Japanese restaurants
Liquor store
Drug store & tax free souvenir stores
‘Manda’ dining
Sapporo beer dining
Tanuki 7
Tanuki Koji 7
Used records store
‘Yah Man’ bar, ‘Suezou Aba Aba’ bar and dining
Kalahana Beer Bar
‘Lohas’ restaurant
Half a dozen small bars & restaurants
Kopi Tiam Singaporean restaurant
Used guitars store
‘Suntory Jigger Bar’
‘Shiyamachi’ bar & food
