| 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).
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥800 - ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 03:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-530-0788 http://www.ramen-tokinoie.com/index.html |
| Notes | Ramen restaurant, seating 18, English menu available |
| Location / Getting There | Located in Sapporo, at the end of the entertainment district of Susukino. It's a 4 minute walk from Nakajima Koen subway station. 4 Chome-422-5 Minami 8 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0808 |
Ramen Tokinoie is one of those cozy ramen places that are open to the early hours of the morning. Being in Susukino, which is the nightlife district of Sapporo, this ramen store is a popular spot for late night revelers after a night out on the town. It can be found just down the street from Rad Brothers and Booty nightclub and is can be identified by the large rooster above the entrance. It is also not a far walk from Nakajima Park. The ramen here is your standard fare but it hits the spot, especially on the way home from town.
There is mainly counter seating, though there is a small booth for up to six (at a squeeze) at the back of the restaurant. The menu here comes in English as well as Japanese and it pictured so choosing your order is no problem. They have miso ramen, salt ramen and a popular spicy miso ramen! For take away you can get some fried rice or handmade pork slices. The soup here uses Nagoya ‘Cochin’ chicken (hence the chicken above the door) and simmered bringing out its nice flavors. The salt used in its flavors comes from crystallized saltwater from Mongolia.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 7:30 - 21:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-271-5555 https://www.ufs.co.jp/brand/ucp/index.html |
| Notes | Cafe & dining, seating 60, no smoking, English menu available, card accepted |
| Location / Getting There | Located in Sapporo in Aurora Town. Aurora Town is an underground shopping walkway that runs underneath Odori Park. It's a 2 minute walk from Odori subway station Odori Nishi 2-chome Aurora Town, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0042 |
The UCC Cafe Plaza is a pleasant ding & cafe restaurant in Sapporo. It is one of many restaurants that line the underground shopping walkway, Aurora Town. Aurora Town can be found running directly underneath Odori Park in the middle of town. The cafe is a good spot to enjoy a fresh coffee, or a very affordable lunch, or both! They also have some delicious desserts as well. Why not try one of their signature waffles. UCC Cafe Plaza uses the siphon method for brewing their coffee, which delivers an aromatic and flavorful cup of coffee. Their drip method can be seen as you enter the cafe.
The coffees here are pretty good and cheaper than most other coffee shops in the area. They have a whole variety of sandwiches that come with a salad. There is also a nice Japanese style curry plate. There is a set menu option with their dishes. These come with a salad and a coffee. Enjoy! UCC Cafe Plaza is well known for its waffles. They have half a dozen waffles dripping with fruit, honey, syrup and other sweet goodness. Also keep an eye on their seasonal menu. You can pick up something sweet or savory here as well.
| 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.
| Admission | Annual Pass – 1000 yen Adults – 600 yen Children (under 15) – free Group (30 or more) – 540 yen |
| Opening Hours | 9:00 – 16:00 |
| Closed | December 29, 30, 31 |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | - |
| Location / Getting There | Japan, 〒064-0959 Hokkaido Prefecture, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Miyagaoka, ３−１ On the south-west side of Maruyama Park |
For those who like zoos, there are two main zoos in Hokkaido. One being in Asahikawa, the other being in Maruyama Park in Sapporo. Maruyama Zoo opened its doors to the nation in 1951 on May 5th for children’s day. It is the home to 177 varieties of mammals, birds and reptiles and is currently raising and exhibiting 991 types of living creatures. The zoo is not huge by any standards so it is easy to get around and see everything in a couple of hours. Previously, the zoos enclosures had been criticized for being too small and although work still needs to be done, effort and progress has been made to build larger and more “naturalistic” spaces for the various animals. Work is constantly being done and the enclosures are being upgraded.
The zoos main selling point is the polar bear enclosure. As the polar bear is on the brink of extinction in the wild, zoos may be the only place to see these magnificent animals. Maruyama zoo is a place where you can get up close to see them. Currently residing are a male and a female “Lara”with her two cubs. Breeding polar bears in captivity is quite difficult, but even in the wild numbers have been dwindling due to a deteriorating natural environment. Since the year 2000 only two places in Japan have successfully birthed baby polar bears, Oga Aquarium and Maruyama Zoo. Of these Maruyama Zoo is the only place to have twins! If you want to get even closer to the animals there is a petting zoo for the young kids. Fortunately, this is not the Hokkaido brown bear or the tigers, but mostly farm animals. The petting zoo is home to sheep, chickens, geese and a plethora of other small cute animals. The zoo has various events during the day, with a zoo keeper feeding the animals and talking about them (in Japanese).
If you cant speak Japanese its still a good time to see the animals having a feed. Afterwards, if you are getting a little peckish yourself, then there are a few restaurants, snack shops and even a convenience store on the grounds. Overall, for a cheap day out, the price is very affordable to see and learn about some animals you’ve never seen close up before.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥120 - ¥400 per plate |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 21:30 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-209-3440 |
| Notes | Sushi train style restaurant, seating 20, no smoking, English menu available with pictures, free tea |
| Location / Getting There | Located in the 'Apia Joyful Walk' area (under Sapporo station) on the basement floor. 〒060-0005 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 5 Jonishi, 4 Chome-Apia Joyful Walk B1F |
Kurkuru Sushi is a kaiten sushi restaurant in Sapporo. Kaiten Sushi being the sushi on a conveyer belt that runs past every table at the centre of restaurant. And for extra fresh sushi, you can place an order with the sushi chefs standing behind the conveyer belt. Being so close to Sapporo station, Kurukuru Sushi caters very well to travelers and sightseers coming in from distant countries. The staff here are really friendly have some English ability. And to make ordering easier for those who may be lacking in the Japanese language, there is an English menu available.
Once inside and seated, you will be given a menu and a sheet of paper to write down your order. Each plate consists of two mouth watering sushi pieces. There are six plates that are on offer. From cheapest to the most expensive they range in colors being white, blue, silver, red, gold, and black. White being your most basic sushi at ¥120 a plate to those looking at the high end sushi at ¥400 for the black plates. The green tea here is free and simply top up when need be. This is a nice little sushi restaurant with friendly staff and easily accessed.
