| Admission | Free |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 19:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0167-22-1001 |
| Notes | Shops, restaurants, souvenir stores, local produce store, rest area, parking available |
| Location / Getting There | Located in the central town of Furano. It's an 8 minute walk from Furano station. 13-1 Saiwaicho, Furano, Hokkaido 076-0024 |
Furano Marche is a small plaza that is home to twenty different shops, eateries and restaurants. Furano Marche serves as a popular tourist spot where you can pick up some great souvenirs, buy some local produce to take home to the kitchen, or take a rest and enjoy a quick feed on some local popular fare. It is conveniently located in the centre of the small town of Furano, and is a stones throw away from Furano station, and Furano shrine. If you are driving in, there is ample parking to be found. Furano marche makes a great spot to include on your travels in the area.
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Furano Marche is separated into two different sections, Furano Marche 1 and Furano March 2. They are located on two parallel blocks separated by a small road. Furano Marche 1 has an open plaza in the centre, whereas Marche 2 is a larger building complex. Furano Marche 1 includes a mouth watering burger shop, a cafe, a fresh bread store, a takoyaki (fried octopus snack) shop, a fruit juice counter, a local produce store and souvenir store. The larger building of Marche 2 has a flower store, local souvenir store, a rice ball eatery to take out, a local restaurant, a grocery store, a ramen restaurant, and an ice-sundae eatery.
| Opening Hours | 9:00 - 20:00 Monday to Thursday 9:00 - 22:00 Friday & Saturday 9:00 - 19:00 Sundays & holidays |
| Closed | – |
| Contact | 011-221-5355 http://www.amegyo.com/shop/ |
| Notes | Fishing gear store, parking available |
| Location / Getting There | Located in central Sapporo, 4 minutes on foot from Sapporo Station 18 Exit (next to Bic Camera east exit) 2-5, North 5 East 1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo |
Really good gear. Get it?
The island of Hokkaido is a beautiful place that is famous for its food, ski fields and countryside. With its mountains, fields, sweeping valleys and flowing rivers there are plenty of outdoor activities that one can do. Fishing is a popular recreational activity in Hokkaido whether it be in the ocean, the lakes, or the many rivers that can be found here. The American Fishing Gear store is one of many fishing supply stores throughout Hokkaido. Located in Sapporo, American Fishing Gear is an impressive two story store that has everything you could possibly need for fishing, whether you are an amateur starting out, or an old hand with a fishing reel.
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Huge amount of stock
The American Fishing Gear store is easily accessed being in central Sapporo. There is a parking lot on the premises too. The store is divided into two floors. On the first floor you can find sea fishing goods such as rods, small fishing boats, reels, sabiki bait catching rigs, and fishing wear. The second floor caters to freshwater water fishing, squid and rock fish fishing, trout and carp fishing, jigging, and mountain river fishing. You can also find waders, cooler boxes, nets and lures. There are plenty of firendly staff at hand to help you with any enquiries and can advise you on the best rods and lures to suit your needs.
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 20:30 |
| Closed | – |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | Local wine & spirits store |
| Location / Getting There | Located on the southern shore of Lake Toya, in the Toyako Onsen district 65 Tōyakoonsen, Toyako, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 049-5721 |
Local wines for sale
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Plum wine
There are other souvenir spots to pick up a treat in town, such as Select 108, which also has local wines among other things. But there is something nice about getting down to the roots of a small town, finding not only locally produced wines, but also Japanese sake, and other locally produced spirits. The Tomiyama Wine Shop also sells plum wine, known as ‘Umeshu’, which is a delicious drink. It has a sweet and sour flavor with a fruity aroma and is worth a purchase. If you are looking for something with more of a heated bite, then the wine shop also has Japanese whiskeys, as well as overseas brands.
| Contact | http://www.mv-hokkaido.co.jp/ |
| Notes | Supermarket chain located at various cities throughout Hokkaido |
| Location / Getting There | Stores found in Sapporo, Asahikawa, Ashibetsu, Ebetsu, Hakodate, Kushiro, Kutchan, Muroran, Noboribetsu, Obihiro, Otaru, Tomakomai, Rumoi |
Everything you need
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Some grocery shopping
These supermarkets are mostly set out the same. You can find an ATM at the entrance to the stores, which is convenient for its customers. They also have parking, wheelchair access (barrier free), delivery service, and a rechargeable smart card called ‘Waon’. The ‘Waon’ card is a Japanese electronic money system introduced by the Aeon company in April 2007. Cashiers will always ask if you have a points card when making your payment. Also, you will need to ask the cashier for a plastic bag (if you have no bag) at the cost of an extra ¥1 or ¥2.
| Opening Hours | 9:00 - 20:30 |
| Closed | – |
| Contact | 0142-75-2158 http://toyako-bokutou.com/ |
| Notes | Souvenir store and local goods store Tax free |
| Location / Getting There | Located on the southern shore of Lake Toya, along the central street through Toyako Onsen district. 71 Toyakoonsen, Toyako, Abuta District, Hokkaido 049-5721 |
Wood craft goods
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The engraved Bokken
They also specialize in ‘Bokken’ which is a wooden Japanese sword. For thirty years, Tōyako Echigoya has had experienced skilled craftsmen engraving these swords in the shop. There are many different sizes to choose from. The prices of these swords range from ¥3000 to ¥20,000. Other items include confectionary, t-shirts, handbags, and Japanese style teapots and cooking items. Everyday products can also be found here. The second floor of the building has a sweets and toy cafe.
| Opening Hours | 7:00 - 22:00 9:00 - 18:00 Coffee shop |
| Closed | – |
| Contact | – |
| Notes | Souvenir store and coffee shop |
| Location / Getting There | Located on the southern shore of Lake Toya. Toyakoonsen, Toyako, Abuta District, Hokkaido 049-5721 |
Modern Design
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Special wines
Among the ornaments and crafts, Select 108 also sells clothing. Here you can find some great Japanese ‘yukatas’ (casual style of a kimono, usually worn during the summer and at onsen hotels). They also sell some fantastic wines, sweets and other snacks that are home to Hokkaido. Select 108 also has a small cafe on its premises, with plenty of outside seating in which to enjoy a cup coffee, or one of their delicious cakes. After shopping, there is a nice restaurant across the road, Toya Arts & Crafts that you can have a nice lunch.
