Category: Shopping
Rusutsu Farmers’ Market
Opening Hours | 9:00 - 17:00 |
Closed | - |
Contact | 0136-47-2068 |
Notes | Fresh local vegetables |
Location / Getting There | 127 Rusutsu, Rusutsu-mura, Abuta-gun, Hokkaidō 048-1731 10 minute walk |
Rusutsu is famous for its ski field, resort and the outlying farmlands. These farm lands produce a large variety of fresh and delicious vegetables. Rusutsu is especially famous for its daikon (radish), asparagus (green, white & purple), and potatoes. Fresh vegetables of the season are delivered directly to Farmers’ Market, making it a popular place to buy groceries for a cheap price! This supermarket is connected right next to Rusutsu Pizza Do, so it’s also a good spot to grab some lunch.
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The selection is quite vast, and each product is brought in by individual farmers. Anything from celery to chili peppers, every product has a picture of the farmer and information about them. It would be hard to find a better bargain in Hokkaido than at Farmer’s Market. Prices for cabbages, pumpkins, onions can be as little as ¥100, so there are many bargains to be found. Not are there vegetables to be found, but there are soups, seasoning, an assortment of breads, and flowers.
Forever 21
Opening Hours | 10:00 - 21:00 |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-210-0151 |
Notes | Tax free shop |
Location / Getting There | 〒 060 - 00262 Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku South 2-west West 3-15-1 5 minute walk from Odori subway station |
Forever 21 is a world wide fashion retailer of women’s, men’s and kids clothing and accessories. There are numerous stores around Japan, and in February 2016, Sapporo Forever 21 first opened its doors to the public. There are 4 floors; the 1st floor (ground floor) is women & denim, the 2nd floor is for men and women, and the 3rd floor is women, accessories, shoes & lingerie. The B2 floor is also for women and has an entrance that connects with Poletown.
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Forever 21 is a tax free retail store which is an added bonus, plus throughout the year there are bargains and sales which occur regularly so you can pick up a real bargain. Clothing and other accessories can be found for as little as ¥300 each! The changing rooms, with full length mirrors, can be found on the 2nd floor, for any help just see the friendly staff. Forever 21 is easily located on the main street, known as “Eki Mae Dori”, which runs through the center of Sapporo. It is a popular clothing store for tourists and also for locals.
Books Kinokuniya
Admission | - |
Opening Hours | 10:00 - 21:00 |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-231-2131 |
Notes | Bicycle parking available Starbucks inside with Wifi Foreign books available DVDs Credit cards available |
Location / Getting There | 5 Chome-7 Kita 5 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido Prefecture 060-0005 5 minute walk from Sapporo station, west side |
Kinokuniya bookstore is a world wide Japanese bookstore chain operated by Kinokuniya Company Ltd. Founded in 1927, with its first store located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, the shop name means “Bookstore of Kii Province”. Kinokuniya has a huge range of books (fiction and non-fiction), comics, magazines, DVDs, learning materials, and also a Starbucks coffee shop on the 2nd floor. Kinokuniya also has a good selection of English novels, and teaching materials. Perfect for locals and tourists alike! Prices are generally around the ¥1000 to ¥2500 mark.
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This large building is located conveniently across from the Daimaru shopping centre, and only a 5 minute walk from Sapporo station. The 1st floor has a large comic and manga section, magazines, Japanese novels, and there is a DVD shop selling Japanese and foreign movies here. The 2nd floor has learning materials, art books and calenders, and it is on this floor you will find all the foreign books. They have novels, and non-fiction English books by the latest authors. There are Japanese learning books (if you want to brush up on your Japanese ability), and English teaching materials here, plus a whole kids section.
If you want to relax and have a quiet coffee while you peruse over any purchases from Kinokuniya, then the Starbucks on the 2nd floor is a perfect choice. It has wifi, plugs for your laptops, and a very nice shaded view with floor to ceiling windows. A great spot to sink into a comfy chair and read. So, if you’re looking for reading material then Kinokuniya is the place for you! Kinokuniya customer cards are also available here and can be used from other locations from other countries.
Mitsui Outlet Park Shopping Mall
Admission | - |
Opening Hours | Shops 10:00 - 20:00 Restaurants 11:00 - 21:00 |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-377-3200 +813-5927-9321 *International |
Notes | All shops accept credit cards Wifi available Tax free shops Currency exchange Wheelchairs & strollers available Lockers available |
Location / Getting There | 3 Chome-7-6 Omagarisaiwaicho, Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido Prefecture 061-1278 |
Opened in 2014, Mistui Outlet Park is a huge shopping mall located on the outskirts of Sapporo. It is home to many big name brands, and more importantly, they are tax free! This outlet mall caters not only for locals, but also for international customers. There are 174 stores, making it the biggest shopping outlet mall in Hokkaido! From branded luxury items to cosmetics and sports products, clothing and Hokkaido speciality goods, you’ll find a wide array of merchandise here – at outlet prices!
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Mitsui Outlet Park has numerous amenities to make your shopping experience more enjoyable. There is a food court with seating for 650 people, with plenty of foods to choose from! There is also free wi-fi available, a kids play area, large lockers, free parking, a multi-faith prayer room, wheelchair access, a foreign currency exchange machine, clothing alterations, smoking areas, cell phone charges, and an electric car charging station. There are numerous ways to get to the Mitsui Outlet Park. By car, it takes about 30 minutes. For public transport it takes from 20 – 50 minutes.
From Sapporo station | Chuo bus 50 minutes From in front of Tokyu Department Store |
From Fukuzumi subway station | Chuo bus (Fuku 95) 23 minutes |
From Kita Hiroshima station | Chuo bus 20 minutes |
From New Chitose Airport | Hokuto bus / Chuo bus 30 minutes Domestic In front of ANA Arrivals Exit Bus Stop #21 Domestic In front of JAL Arrivals Exit Bus Stop #12 International Terminal Bus Stop #65 |
Space 1-15
Admission | – |
Opening Hours | Business days and hours differ depending on each store. |
Closed | Business days and hours differ depending on each store. |
Contact | - |
Notes | No parking |
Location | 〒060-0061 Chuo Ward, Chateau le Reve, Minami 1-jo Nishi 15-chome 1-139, Sapporo |
Space 1-15 was originally a residential building called, “Château le Rêve” (Castle of Dreams). A soap dealer decided to open one shop in one of the rooms. Since that simple beginning, Space 1-15 has blossomed into unique building in which every room has become a small shop, run by store owners and artisans. Space 1-15 features around 20 shops from the second to the fifth floor, including cafés, clothing shops, sundries, art books, used records, and artisans’ workshops. A little oasis for art and design lovers alike!
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To get into the building you will need to be buzzed in. Simply choose one of the many shop intercom buttons and they will happily let you in. Once inside, there is an elevator or steps to access the shops. The beauty of Space 1-15, is that each shop has been refurbished from the same size apartment, so its interesting to go from room to room and see each style and design. Space 1-15 also organizes seasonal events such as morning markets and summer festivals.
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201 Anorakcity Störe | Art & craft store |
202 Miel | Tea & sweets store |
203 Shigeru Moon | Handmade accessories, art & craft store |
205 Mano | Handmade pottery store |
207 Yurarika | Bag & accessories store |
3rd floor |
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305 Losika | Florist |
306 Ten to Sen | Fabric & design |
307 | Rental Space |
4th floor |
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401 Kitchen Toroika | Restaurant |
402 Snowblossoms | Design & jewelery |
403 | Japanese sweets classroom |
405 Brother Sun Sister Moon | Craft & toys |
406 F1/6 | Clothing shop |
407 Litart | Art & books |
5th floor |
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502 Adonai Cheese | Cheese & coffee |
506 Allô? | Photography workshop |
8th floor |
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801 Provi | Metal jewelry making |
Ebri Shopping Mall
Opening Hours | 10:00 - 22:00 |
Closed | New Years Holiday |
Contact | 011-398-9570 |
Notes | - |
Getting there | 8 minute walk from Nopporo station 〒069-0821 Hokkaido Prefecture, Ebetsu, 東野幌町3−3 |
Shops | Ebri Vegetable Market Gresham -Ebetsu - Tosa Grocery Store Il Mattone Arlese Italian Restaurant Nopporo Coffee Brick Hut Sweet Potatoes |
The stylish Ebri Shopping Mall was opened in March 2016 and was reconstructed from an old brick factory. This small one floor building has a lot of character with its red brick, wrought iron and wooden veneer and reflects on the town of Ebetsu, which is famous for its brick making industry. The brick building is made entirely from 100% Ebetsu brick and contains a supermarket, a coffee and sweets shop, a local grocery and a delicious wood fire Italian restaurant. A lot of local produce from the surrounding areas are sold here!
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There are about a dozen shops in the building. There are some clothing stores but the main focus is on the local food grown in local areas. The supermarket there is a great place to buy some local fare. The space is very open and customers can walk around and poke their noses into the various kitchens of the sweet potato shop, coffee shop, and the Italian restaurant. At the coffee shop try the rich, delicious ‘Nopporo Coffee’ blend and purchase some packets to take home! There is also a roasted sweet potato shop as well, the “Brick Hut”. These fragrant potatoes are baked in a stone kiln made from materials sent from Italy & France. The kiln was created by a master craftsman and it brings out the unique flavors. French fries, sweet potatoes, and roast potatoes are on the menu. This shop is open until 19:00.
Ebri Shopping Mall is a 10 minute drive from Nopporo Forest Park. If you are hungry after seeing the sites of the Centennial Memorial Tower, or the Hokkaido historical Museum then there is a nice little Italian restaurant here, at Ebri Shopping Mall. Arles Il Mattone Italian Restaurant has a wooden kiln and makes its dishes from Ebetsu ingredients. There is lunch set meal (from 11:00 – 14:00) and a dinner set meal (17:00 – 20:30). The meals, come with a buffet style appetizer and cost around ¥1200. The all you can eat appetizer has a delicious selection of vegetables, olives, pastas, and meats. The main meals are made up of pastas, and wood fired pizzas. For dessert, there is also a large selection of all you can eat buffet style cakes and puddings. Arles has a great selection of local and foreign wines too! The phone number for Arles is 011-398-7708.