| Opening Hours | 9:00 - 18:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-3824-8108 |
| Notes | Supermarket, shopping hall, souvenir shop, tax free, parking available (at Mitsui nearby), |
| Location / Getting There | It's only a 2 minute walk from Suehirocho station. It's also an 18 minute walk from Hakodate station. It's right by the old red brick warehouses shopping district. 24-6 Suehirocho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0053 |
Hakodate Nishi Hatoba (known as the ‘west wharf’ in english), is a seafood market, souvenir and large shopping warehouse. Here, you can walk through this shopping area which has an atmospheric beauty. Old wooden floorboards, warm lighting from rustic light shades, and Japanese written hangings, makes this market a pleasant place to walk around and peruse the local wares. Hakodate being a harbor city, this market sells mainly seafood, and they have a lot of produce, 2,000 types of products! For those traveling from abroad, you can pick up some souvenirs, and being tax free is a real bonus.
Hakodate Factory is part of the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse area and is a popular sightseeing spot. They have a tonne of seafood products that make for a great gift to take home, or to give as a present. These items include a variety of fish, salmon, eggs, kelp, squid, octopus, and crab. They have livestock products such as ham and sausages, and agricultural items grown fresh in Hokkaido. They also have dairy, plus ramen, curries, and famous sweets. In addition, you can try the raw delicacies such as the local “Matsumaezuke” (pickled seaweed with shredded squid), or the dried delicacies such as the popular “dried scallop”. Around the area they have restaurants including the famous Lucky Pierrot, a Starbucks, cafes, and other shopping outlets. This is a great day out in Hakodate.
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 23:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-1594-7011 011-594-7010 used clothing section https://mandai-sf.jp/ |
| Notes | Second hand store, large parking space available, online shopping available, wheelchair access, car needed |
| Location / Getting There | It is a 30 minute drive from Sapporo, or a 17 minute drive from Jozankei (hot springs). Located on Route 230, Ishiyama dori (road). Across from McDonalds on the way to Jozankei, on the right hand side. 2 Chome-2-8 Inaho 2 Jo, Teine Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 006-0032 |
Mandai Sapporo is a huge second hand store. Their claim to this store is that you can ‘buy anything’ here, and they’re certainly not far off. It can be found on the main road (Ishiyama Dori) between Sapporo and the onsen town of Jozankei. It is recognizable by the two giant, classic movie poster murals out the front. One being ‘The Wolf Man’ and the other being ‘Amazing Stories’. With ample parking it in easy place to drop into. Once inside, there is an eclectic array of goods and products in bizarre little nooks and crannies. This store is especially interesting for those interested in Japanese goods, manga, and figurines.
So, what can you buy here? Almost anything. They have all kinds of second hand clothing from shoes all the way up to hats and accessories and everything in between. They have instruments, appliances, sporting gear, especially for winter sports and fishing. They have DVD’s, games for Playstations and Nintendo. You can find some real old school games here too, so good for collectors! Manga figures, manga, playing cards and replica air guns are also here. There is also an adult section with manga, movies and toys (not second hand luckily). The layout is maze like and this place is definitely an interesting spot to peruse.
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 19:00 |
| Closed | Wednesdays |
| Contact | 011-846-4557 https://www.eaglejp.co.jp/ |
| Rental Prices | ¥4700 - ¥30,500 per day (depending on bike class) *Credit card and valid drivers license needed Hourly rate also available. |
| Bike storage for winter | ¥20,000 from November to April |
| Notes | Motorbikes, snowmobiles, trikes, buggies, rental, new & second hand for sale, riding gear, parking available |
| Location / Getting There | Eagle Motorcycle is a 20 minute drive from central Sapporo. Located in Shiroishi. Drive east onto Ebetsu road, Eagle Motorcycle is on the left. For public transport, take the Tozai subway (orange) line to Nangojusan-chome station. Exit 3, turn right and 10 minute walk to Ebetsu road, and turn left. 12 Kita-1-15 Hondori, Shiroishi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 003-0027 |
Touring around Hokkaido on two wheels is heaven. If you are looking for motorbikes, quad bikes, trikes, snow mobiles, or even snow blowers, Eagle Motorcycle is THE place! All these bikes, whether they be cruisers, sports bikes, tour bikes, trail bikes, or snow mobiles, are for sale or for rental. They have a huge selection plus a tonne of second hand bikes. They also have a garage for repairs, storage during winter, plus they can get your bike of choice ready for registration and on the road! The staff here are friendly and are keen to help with any enquiry. Depending on the season, their floor showroom changes to suit the need. Winter time will see mainly snowmobiles and snowblowers. Summer, everything else on two, three or four wheels.
Eagle Motorcycle is made up of primarily two floors, with a garage and rental gear next door. The first floor (or ground floor) has a showroom with the latest bikes on sale. They also have quad bikes and trikes here as well plus snowmobiles in the winter. Further back, you can find riding gear and accessories for your bike (their stock is limited, for more riding gear it is better to head further along Ebetsu Road). You can find the staff desk here too. On the second floor you can find all the second hand bikes. They have a huge selection of bikes from scooters to sports bikes to huge cruisers and touring bikes. You can definitely find something here in your price range! They also have rentals here too, just ask the staff! For the range of rental bikes click here. For general bike prices click here.
| Admission | Free |
| Opening Hours | 7:30 - 23:30 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-241-0181 http://www.sitatte.jp/index.html |
| Notes | Meeting spot, free wifi, restaurants & coffee shops, no smoking |
| Location / Getting There | Sitatte Sapporo is in central Sapporo, located between Sapporo Station and Odori park. It is a 5 minute walk from Sapporo station and the step garden entrance can be found in the undergound Chikaho Tunnel Walkway Kita 1 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0003 |
Sitatte Sapporo is a business center in central Sapporo. This modern looking building has restaurants, coffee shops, and event spaces on its premises. Sitatte is best known for its ‘Step Garden’ which acts as a meeting spot and a spot to sit and relax. The name Sitatte combines the words ‘sit’ and ‘atte’ (atte meaning ‘to meet’ in Japanese). The step garden is also acts as a symbol for this building. The step garden entrance is on the basement floor and extends from the Chikaho Underground Walkway. This underground walkway connects Sapporo station to Odori park and is a busy pedestrian space.
The space is made mainly from wood and is a quiet spot in the middle of the busy city. It is located on the corner of Sapporo’s main street “Sapporo Ekimae-dori” and “Kita 3-jo-dori”, which is said to be the first modern street in Sapporo. Take a seat anyway in the step garden and you can enjoy the free wifi offered here, plus you can enjoy a nice cup of coffee from the small coffee shop here, Marumi Coffee. The rest of the building from the ground floor up consists of offices and businesses. There are half a dozen restaurants here as well to get some lunch or dinner. The building has been built with modernity in mind. It is an office building that is energy-saving and environmentally friendly.
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 20:00 Sapporo station / Kitahiroshima 11:00 - 20:00 Central Sapporo |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-828-1429 Sapporo station 011-215-0519 Central Sapporo 011-375-8627 Kitahiroshima |
| Notes | Sheepskin boots & slippers, plus other products and casual wear. |
| Location / Getting There | Three locations in Hokkaido. One being at Sapporo station. 〒060-0005 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 5 Jonishi, 4 Chome-7-address The other being one block south from Odori Park, by Starbucks. 〒060-0005 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 5 Jonishi, 4 Chome-7-address The third Ugg store location is at the Mitsui Outlet Park at Kitahiroshima, Sapporo. 〒060-0005 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 5 Jonishi, 4 Chome-7-address |
The Ugg boot originated in Australia and has a long history, though it is unclear when the first commercial boots hit the shelves. The Ugg boot is reported to go as far back as the 1920’s and was worn by sheep shearers. Also clouded in mystery is where the term ‘Ugg’ comes from. Some accounts have suggested that the term grew out of a variation of “fug boots” worn by the United Kingdom Royal Air Force. Another company claims it is was an abbreviated term for ‘ugly’. Whatever the origins, these boots and slippers are warm! Exactly the prefect footwear for cold Hokkaido winters.
Since its humble beginnings the Ugg brand has moved on from just boots and slippers. At these stores, you can find so much more! They have a variety of boots that range from homely comfort to something more formal. Plus, moving from footwear, they have clothing and even a variety of furniture to adorn the house. There are three Ugg boot stores in Hokkaido and these can be found in Sapporo and in Kitahiroshima. The two large stores in Sapporo are located at Sapporo Station and on one of the main streets in near Odori park. The other Ugg location is in Kitahiroshima (between Chitose Airport and Sapporo city) at the Mitsui Outlet Park (see below).
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 21:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-251-7600 |
| Notes | Shopping complex in an underground passageway lined with boutiques, restaurants & cafes. |
| Location / Getting There | Pole Town is located in central Sapporo. It runs underground between Odori subway station & Susukino subway station 4 Chome Odorinishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0042 |
Pole Town is an underground walkway that runs from Odori park to the nightlife district in Susukino. The entrance can be found at the exit of Susukino subway station and the exit of Odori subway station. It is also part of a larger underground shopping complex including Aurora Town and the Chikaho Underground Walkway. This network of shopping walkways are fantastic especially during the cold winter months. You can avoid the winter chill and walk all the way from the Susukino entertainment district all the way to Sapporo station. The distance runs just under two kilometres.
Pole Town is home to eighty boutiques, restaurants and stores. This includes over a dozen restaurants including the Italian dining restaurant, Pronto, a gyudon restaurant, and a pork katsu restaurant. There are also a couple of bakeries. Walking past Kinotoya Bake will bring some delicious smells, as will Krispy Kreme Donuts. There is a discount store, 3 Coins, plus flower shops, clothing boutiques, an ATM, and souvenir stores. At the Odori end of Pole Town there is a large TV known as ‘Hiroshi’. This spot is a popular meeting spot at the exit of the subway station.
