Hokkaido Dosanko Plaza
Opening Hours | 8:30 - 20:00 |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-213-5053 http://www.dousanhin.com/shop/sapporo_jr |
Notes | Hokkaido goods store, part of tourism information center, parking available; ¥340 per hour (Sapporo Station North Exit Underground Parking) |
Getting There | The plaza is directly across the walkway from the Sapporo station west ticket gate. 060-0806 Sapporo Kita-ku Kita 6 Jo Nishi 4-chome JR Sapporo Station West Street north exit |
The Hokkaido Dosanko Plaza is part of the large tourism information center at Sapporo station. The information center not only has the Dosanko Plaza but also a cafe area and help desk. The Dosanko Plaza makes up the food section here. It is a small supermarket that sells over 2,000 specialty Hokkaido food products and souvenirs. All the items sold here can be found only in Hokkaido. It makes the perfect spot to pick up some souvenirs to take home with you. This store is not only a popular spot for tourists, but you will find many of the locals come here to pick up some specialty food items.
The Dosanko Plaza is full of delicious Hokkaido produce including items such as seafood, butters and cheese, meats, large crab, local vegetables, local liquor such as sake, wine and beer. They also have some nice sweets and confectionary here. Every three months, the store introduces a new item so keep an eye out. Apart from the food products, there are also handmade arts and crafts you can pick up as a souvenir. Some of these items include Ainu carvings and fabrics. The Hokkaido Dosanko Plaza is easily accessed as it is right by the western ticket gates at Sapporo station and is one of the first places you will see upon exiting the station.