| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 19:00 Sapporo main store 10:00 - 21:00 Sapporo station (Paseo) 10:00 - 19:30 Central Sapporo (Mitsukoshi) |
| Closed | Main store is closed on Tuesdays |
| Contact | 011-551-7001 Sapporo main store 011-213-5610 Sapporo station (Paseo) 011-222-8264 Central Sapporo (Mitsukoshi) |
| Notes | Chocolate & confectionary store |
| Location / Getting There | There are three locations throughout central Sapporo. The main store can be found in west Sapporo. To get there, take the tram to Nishisen Juichi Jo station. It is a 5 minute walk from there. The other two stores are at Sapporo station, Paseo dining area, and in central Sapporo at the Mitsukoshi department store. |
Sweet tooth or looking for a nice gift? Chocolatier Masále could be the store for you. The chocolate store was originally created in 1988. At that time there were very few confectionary stores that specialized in delicious chocolate. Hokkaido, having a similar climate to Europe, was the perfect spot to start creating some delicious sweets. Chocolatier Masále uses forty to fifty kinds of carefully selected high quality chocolates from around the world! Fresh dairy products from Hokkaido are also to create their wares. Their chocolates are handmade and designed to appeal to the eyes as well as the tastebuds!
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There is one main Chocolatier Masále in the city of Sapporo which acts as the main store and cafe, plus there are two other stores which operate as the main retailers. These two stores can be found in central Sapporo, with one being found in Paseo West at Sapporo station. The other store can be found in the Mitsukoshi department store which is right by Odori Park. All stores sell a variety of beautifully presented cakes and chocolates. There are also boxed chocolates plus pastries. At the main store there is a place to sit down and enjoy a coffee with your sweets!
| Admission | Free ¥500 parking |
| Opening Hours | 9:00 to 17:00 |
| Closed | Beginning of July to the end of July |
| Contact | 011-622-5167 |
| Notes | Photography spot, sightseeing spot, parking available, taxi ride to site needed or own transport |
| Location / Getting There | Located in the western hills overlooking Sapporo. It is a 15 minute drive from Maruyama subway station past the zoo. Hiring a taxi is an alternative option, there is a taxi stand at the gardens. 471-110 Bankei, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0945 |
To see beautiful fields of lavender with stunning views, you don’t need to travel all the way to Furano. Sapporo has a secret spot where you can enjoy these beautiful lavender fields, and its right on the edge of town! If you only have a couple of days in Sapporo you can simply take a quick subway ride and then take a taxi to the Horomitoge Lavender Gardens. The gardens were created in 1987. Originally, there were only 120 lavender plants. This number has now grown to an impressive 5,000. It is a great place to wander around and get some stunning photos.
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Not only do the Horomitoge Lavender Gardens have beautiful flowers, but from the top of the hills here, you can get some sweeping views over the city of Sapporo. On the crest of the hill there is a large tree which is the centre piece of the gardens and creates a beautiful photography spot, so make sure you bring your camera! For ¥500 you can cut and take some lavender home. Why not take some of fragrance home or give it as a gift. There are also some lavender products and postcards to buy from a small store located in the gardens. And it being summer, there is a an ice cream shop set up.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥600 per drink |
| Opening Hours | 6:00pm – 6:00am Daily |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-561-3601 |
| Notes | Wifi available, smoking, seating 60, English speaking staff |
| Location | Sapporo, south 7 west 3. 6 minute walk from Susukino subway station, 5 minute walk from Nakajima koen subway station. Japan, 〒064-0807 Hokkaido Prefecture, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 7 Jonishi, 3 Chome, LC弐番館ビル1F |
RAD BROTHERS is one of the few bars that can claim it has seen it all over its 25 year history. Back in the day it had the infamy of being the ‘wild bar’ of Sapporo. It has definitely calmed down over the years, but it is one of the bars open at the wee hours of the morning if you are still staggering around at that time. The bar is situated on the southern end of Susukino (the entertainment district) and is on the corner of the main street offering large window views of the streets. It seats around 50 with more standing space and is good for large groups. It is even possible to rent the whole bar for a few hours, if that happens to tickle your fancy. The music ranges from rock to pop to anything really and the staff are more than happy to play a request. There are also two large TV screens that will play the main sporting events when they are on.
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The menu is in English and the friendly staff have varying degrees of English ability which can come in handy after a few drinks. The menu has a standard set of drinks with Sapporo classic on tap, with a large array of cocktails, and with tequila shots that seem to pop up often on the counter. Prices are generally ¥550 for most drinks and ¥600 for imported beer, such as Corona and Heineken. On occasion RAD BROTHERS will have events which will involve a cheap ‘all you can drink’ plan. As this is a bar mainly for drinking, only basic bar food is the menu. Being mostly snack type foods consisting of fried food, the Rad Brothers small pizzas, cheese platters, and delicious buffalo wings. This bar is a smoking establishment and does accept credit cards which is a bonus for travelers as ATM’s in Japan aren’t as handy as one might think. Another great feature is that RAD BROTHERS has its own Wi-Fi hotspot, a somewhat uncommon feature in most bars in Japan!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥3000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 15:00 lunch 17:30 - 0:00 dinner |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-839-4755 http://dosanko-dining-d.com/ |
| Notes | Italian restaurant, seating 12, English menu available, credit card accepted |
| Location / Getting There | Located in central Sapporo in Susukino entertainment district. 4 minute walk from Nakajima park. 5 minute walk from Susukino subway station 〒064-0808 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 8 Jonishi, 3−10 |
In Sapporo, in the entertainment district of Susukino there is a cozy little restaurant that has a menu full of delicious dishes! The term ‘Dosanko’ is used for people born and raised in Hokkaido. The restaurant is quite small so it is not always easy to get a seat (especially for groups). It is run by two ‘dosanko’ staff who are very friendly and take a real pride in their food. For such a small restaurant, they really pack an extensive menu that will please any guest. The dishes are predominantly Italian, though they do have some French and Spanish thrown in for good measure.
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The food menu has some great appetizers and snacks including home made pickles, plus olives, chicken liver pate, a cheese or salami platter, shrimp ahijo, and also a highly recommended beef served under a red wine stew. For more traditional Italian dishes, you can’t go wrong with their selection of pasta dishes. Plus they have risottos, and of course some pizza dishes. They serve up a mouth watering Chicken Genovese pizza. The drink menu has some delicious wines as well as beer, whiskey, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks. Dosanko Dining is a top spot for a date, or for small groups up to four where you can sip in some nice wine and enjoy a fantastic meal!
| Opening Hours | 9:00 - 18:00 |
| Closed | – |
| Contact | 167-39-8010 |
| Notes | Supermarket, souvenir stores, coffee shops, restaurants, parking |
| Location / Getting There | Located in the centre of the small town of Shimukappu off Route 237 Central, Shimukappu, Yufutsu District, Hokkaido 079-2201, Japan |
The town of Shimukappu is a small town found in central Hokkaido. It is a quaint town surrounded by low mountains and farmlands. It is on one of the main expressways that run through Hokkaido making the town a convenient place to stop in for a rest or supplies. In the centre of the town travelers can find the Shimukappu Shopping Mall as well as the culture centre. They are both located right next to each other. The shopping mall is full of small shops, information on the area, and a couple of restaurants.
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The shops at the shopping mall sell local souvenirs including arts and crafts such as wood carvings and local produce. Why, walking around, why not purchase some of the local wines, fresh vegetables from the outlying farms, or take back some canned or bottled foods to eat at home! If you are stopping in for a quick bite, there is a nice little hamburg & curry rice restaurant to check out. They also have a bakery, plus an ice cream shop for those hot sunny days! And last but not least, there is a convenience store to stock up on supplies for a road trip. Enjoy!
| Admission (per person) | ¥1580 - ¥2580 Spotcha (all other sports & activities) ¥310 - ¥360 Darts per 30minutes or ¥1190 to ¥1340 free time ¥590 - ¥730 Bowling per game ¥310 - ¥460 Karaoke per 30 minutes or ¥890 to ¥2050 free time ¥310 - ¥470 Billiards per 30 minutes or ¥990 to ¥1420 free time |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 6:00 (in the morning) Sapporo Susukino location open all day No admission after 22:00 for under 18s |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-865-8051 Shiroishi 011-520-1022 Susukino 011-733-8801 North ward 016-649-5071 Asahikawa |
| Notes | Amusement and game centre. Darts, billiards, bowling, karaoke, indoor tennis, basketball, archery, indoor skating rink, archery, table tennis, futsal, volleyball, batting practice, rodeo |
| Location / Getting There | 3 locations in the city of Sapporo in north ward, central ward, and shiroishi ward. 1 location in the city of Asahikawa. |
Round One is a well known spot that is a popular place for families, groups of friends and dates. There are three Round One establishments in the city of Sapporo, with one being located in central Asahikawa. All the Round One buildings are huge as there is a lot to do inside them! They all have plenty of parking and are three to four floors high. In the middle of the round one centre is a large skating rink that is used for inline skating, scooters, and they have segway lessons there! There are two options once inside, a flat rate to use all the courts & spaces, or you can pay for just one activity or sport.
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The individual spaces that can be rented include billiards, darts, bowling, and karaoke. Patrons can book for every thirty minutes or for an unlimited time flat rate. All the prices vary depending on age and and what time of day or night you are visiting. There is so much to do at round one, you will never be bored! If sports aren’t your thing, then you can enjoy the vast game centre here, playing video games on the machines. And of course, to make any visit memorable, they have the photo booths (knowns as Purikura) to capture those special moments.
