Vida Café

Vidacafe 倶知安店
Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥1000
Opening Hours10:00 - 16:30
Closed-
Contact0136-22-5705
NotesCoffee shop, small grocery store, wifi, seating 16, parking, wheelchair access, no smoking
Location /
Getting There
This cafe is located in central Kutchan. It is at the front of Tsutaya book and DVD rental. Can be accessed from route 5 which runs through Kutchan.
〒044-0031 Hokkaido, Abuta District, Kutchan, Minami 1 Jonishi, 1−27

In the center of Kutchan and on the main street you can find a very nice small cafe called Vida Café. It is part of the Tsutaya book store and is located on the corner with large glass windows overlooking the parking lot. At this cafe you can pick up a simple coffee or a light snack. The menu has pictures and the friendly speak English. For those from overseas, it is easy to order. The food menu is small but enough. They have hashed beef with rice, pizza and an omelette dish on the menu, plus a few coffees. The comfortable seats are the perfect spot to enjoy a nice meal. 

This coffee shop also serves as a small store. The cafe sells souvenirs, plus it has a lot of food items to take home. They have a huge range of curries to buy. These curries are pre mixed and are easy to make a delicious meal. There are plenty of other snacks on the shelves. There are also magazines and brochures to flip through while sipping on your coffee, hot chocolate or tea, plus there is free wifi here. This is one of the few places in Kutchan in which to relax, have a light meal and enjoy a tea. It is also just across the road from the Lucky supermarket so there is plenty of parking. 

Mandai Sapporo Furino Thrift Store

万代 札幌藤野店
Opening Hours10:00 - 23:00
Closed-
Contact011-1594-7011
011-594-7010 used clothing section
https://mandai-sf.jp/
NotesSecond 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. 

Wing Bay Otaru

ウイングベイ小樽
Opening Hours10:00 - 20:00
Closed-
Contact0134-21-5000
http://www.wingbay-otaru.co.jp/
NotesSupermarket, clothing stores, restaurants, fast food stores, entertainment areas, movie theatre, furniture stores, 5000 parking, swimming pool, wheelchair access
Location /
Getting There
Wing Bay Otaru is right across from Otaruchikko Train Station on the JR Otaru line. 25 minute train ride from Sapporo station
〒047-0008 11 Chikko, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido

The JR train line on the way to Otaru passes some great coastline. Along this JR line there are various stops before the final destination of Otaru. Two stations before the Otaru train station, you can find the Wing Bay Otaru department store. Opened in 1999, this huge department is about 1.5km long. It is one of the largest shopping complexes in Japan.  The centre is 4 stories and has ample parking. In terms of shopping there are plenty of outlet shops, including mens, womens, and kids clothing stores. There is also a Nittori which is a huge furniture and home furnishing store. 

 

 

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Apart from all these shops, Wing Bay Otaru shops has a huge hotel overlooking the marina. There is a cinema, a swimming pool, a bowling alley and a sports club, plus a large play centre for the kids. To fuel the body for shopping and all these activities there are about thirty different restaurants ranging from Mos Burger to gourmet dining. There is also a supermarket to pick up some fresh food. It is here you can get some boxed lunches. Why not grab one and head out to the park overlooking the water or eat outside along the boardwalk. 

 

Books Kinokuniya

Admission-
Opening Hours10:00 - 21:00
Closed-
Contact011-231-2131
NotesBicycle 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



1st floor

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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Books Kinokuniya Sapporo

English section on 2nd floor

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.


Books Kinokuniya Sapporo Starbucks

Starbucks entrance

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.

Space 1-15

Admission
Opening HoursBusiness days and hours differ depending on each store.
ClosedBusiness days and hours differ depending on each store.
Contact-
NotesNo 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.

2nd floor

201 Anorakcity StöreArt & craft store
202 MielTea & sweets store
203 Shigeru MoonHandmade accessories, art & craft store
205 ManoHandmade pottery store
207 YurarikaBag & accessories store

3rd floor

305 LosikaFlorist
306 Ten to SenFabric & design
307Rental Space

4th floor

401 Kitchen ToroikaRestaurant
402 SnowblossomsDesign & jewelery
403Japanese sweets classroom
405 Brother Sun Sister MoonCraft & toys
406 F1/6Clothing shop
407 LitartArt & books

5th floor

502 Adonai CheeseCheese & coffee
506 Allô?Photography workshop

8th floor

801 ProviMetal jewelry making