| Festivals & Events | January 2 - Hatsutanukisai hot sake served (all blocks) First Saturday of August - Tanukihachi Toku Festival (block 5) Last Saturday of July - Night bargain (all blocks) |
| Opening Hours | Open 24 hours Shop opening times vary depending on individual business |
| Closed | – |
| Contact | Ph: 011-241-5125 https://tanukikoji.or.jp/ |
| Getting There | Located between Odori subway station & Susukino subway station. 5 minute walk from both. Japan, 〒060-0062 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, South 2, West 1 - West 7 Chome |
Opened in 1873, the Tanuki Koji shopping arcade is one of the oldest shopping streets in Hokkaido. The covered arcade extends for 200 metres and is broken up into seven blocks. It runs directly between Odori and Susukino subway. With around 200 stores including restaurants, bars and hotels, it is one of the most popular shopping areas for tourists. The ‘Tanuki’ or ‘Raccoon Dog’ has long been steeped in Japanese folklore and is the symbol of the shopping arcade. There are also a couple of festivals that are held here during the year.
Tanuki 1
Tanuki Koji 1
Entrance onto Soseikawa Park
Curry Restaurant
‘Log Kit’ hamburger restaurant
Mens clothing store ‘The Man’
Coffee shop & second hand stores
‘Lock Stock’ designer fashion store
Souvenir goods (with Hokkaido bears out front for photos)
Ramen restaurant, curry store
Tax free drug store, Music store (selling instruments, amps & speakers)
Tanuki 2
Tanuki Koji 2
Ramen restaurants
‘Geo’ movie rental store, shoe stores ‘Billy’
Ginza Lion Restaurant
Sound Lab Mole
Japanese knife store
Mini supermarket (for cheap & popular Asian foods)
Meer Lounge Restaurant
‘Honoka’ massage, ‘Taito’ game centre
Leather goods (tax free),’Real Monkey’ clothing store
Tanuki 3
Tanuki Koji 3
7-11 (with ATM for local and overseas cards)
‘Malaika’ new age store
Pet store selling kittens & puppies
2nd hand store ‘2nd Street’
A couple of tax free drug stores
‘Aoyama’ suit store
‘Joy Land’ game centre
‘Doutour’ coffee shop
‘ABC Mart’ shoe store
Entrance to Pole Town
Tanuki 4
Tanuki Koji 4
Octopus & whiskey restaurant
‘Don Quijote’ shopping & ‘Mega Don Quijote’
‘Jyoti’ Indian dining
Richmond Hotel & Modish Cafe
‘Vegagio’ game centre, glasses store
Japanese goods store
Tax free drug stores
Japanese restaurants, Karaoke
ATM for local and overseas cards
Beef Impact Restaurant
7-11 with ATM
Tanuki 5
Tanuki Koji 5
Horse racing gambling
Donabe Hamburg Restaurant
Tanuki Shrine
Money exchange, movie theatre
‘Hug’ natural market & restaurants
Teppen yaki restaurant
Souvenir shops, drug stores
Sapporo Bone Restaurant
Hokkaido tourist information centre
Hostels & hotels, ‘Karaksa Hotel’
Tanuki 6
Tanuki Koji 6
Bear Foot Bar
Family Mart convenience store (ATM)
Hotel Sunroute, Hotel Dormy Inn
‘Bar España Carne’ dining
Duty free shops
Kimono Store
Japanese restaurants
Liquor store
Drug store & tax free souvenir stores
‘Manda’ dining
Sapporo beer dining
Tanuki 7
Tanuki Koji 7
Used records store
‘Yah Man’ bar, ‘Suezou Aba Aba’ bar and dining
Kalahana Beer Bar
‘Lohas’ restaurant
Half a dozen small bars & restaurants
Kopi Tiam Singaporean restaurant
Used guitars store
‘Suntory Jigger Bar’
‘Shiyamachi’ bar & food
| Admission | ¥200 Adult ¥180 Adult groups over 20 Free for children under 15 |
| Opening Hours | 8:45 - 17:10 (last entry 17:00) |
| Closed | New Years - Jan 1 to Jan 3 |
| Contact | 011-231-0838 |
| Notes | Wheelchair access Souvenir store inside Exhibits in multiple languages |
| Location / Getting There | 5 minute walk from Odori subway station, or 8 minute walk from Sapporo station. Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku North Ichi West 2-chome |
Iconic exterior
The Sapporo Clock Tower is one of the famous icons of the city and is located in centre of the Sapporo, right by Odori park. It is the perfect sightseeing spot and easy to drop into while exploring the city. The clock tower was built in 1878, and is the last remnant of the drill hall of the former Agricultural College, which is now Hokkaido University. Being one of the earliest remaining buildings in Sapporo, it is an interesting look back into the history of Sapporo. The city itself was chosen as the administrative centre of Hokkaido in 1868, which is the date currently recognized as the official birth of the city.
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2nd floor interior
The clock tower’s wooden exterior is characteristic to that of American architecture during the frontier era. The building has two accessible two stories and has recently been repainted in its original light green color. The first floor serves as an exhibition room with photos, dioramas, and objects introducing the history of the Agricultural College and the development of Sapporo. There is also a library and souvenir store here. The clock in the building was installed in July 1881 by E. Howard & Co. and the second floor has a working clock showing the mechanics of the design. At only ¥200, the popular Sapporo Clock Tower is an informative and cheap sightseeing spot.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 19:00 - 7:00 Monday - Wednesday 19:00 - 8:00 Thursday - Saturday 11:30 - 14:30 & 18:30 - 1:00 Sundays & public holidays |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-562-5077 |
| Notes | Roast beef don & soup curry restaurant Seating 8 Secluded restaurant, smoking, no credit cards no wifi, no parking, open all night, Menu in English, Chinese & Korean |
| Location / Getting There | Located in Susukino, Sapporo. 3 minute walk, south from Susukino subway station, 2nd floor of Susukino Chuo Building Minami 6 Jonishi Chuo Ward Sapporo Hokkaido |
Chicken soup curry with vegetables
If you are in the entertainment district of Sapporo, and are looking for a late dinner, or one of those extremely late “grab a bite after a night out” scenarios, then Kuma-chan could answer those needs. It is a tiny, comfy restaurant settled in downtown Susukino. It is tucked away on the second floor on the main street, and can be found by its sign on the sidewalk. It is self run by the owner, and due to the small size, reservations are not possible. The menu is straight forward and comes in a few languages, so it is easy to order.
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Cozy Kuma-chan
Kuma-chan which translates to “little bear” has two main dishes on its menu. Roast Beef Donburi & soup curry. Donburi or ‘Don’ is a Japanese “rice bowl dish” consisting of either fish, meat, vegetables or other ingredients simmered together and served over rice. At Kuma-chan they have the Roast Beef Don which comes with raw egg, lettuce, and dried seaweed (nori). Mix it all together and enjoy! The roast beef for these dishes comes in 100, 150, 200 0r 300 grams. Kuma-chan also has soup curry. Take your pick of half a dozen soup curry dishes including chicken, vegetable, lamb or the Kuma-chan special. Topping are extra and the spice level ranges from one to seven. Rice comes with all soup curry bowls. Teas, juices, lassis, beer, and Zimas are on the drink menu.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥1600 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:00 (Last order 22:15) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-209-5102 |
| Notes | Japanese restaurant, non smoking Seating 52, credit cards welcome Menu comes in English, korean, and Chinese |
| Location / Getting There | Located in Stellar Place Dining on the 6th floor. Above Sapporo station 2 Chome Kita 5 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0005 |
Delicious udon noodles
If you are looking for some Japanese cuisine, Kasyunan is a Japanese restaurant that primarily concentrates on soba and udon noodles plus other Japanese side dishes. The restaurant is located on the sixth floor of the popular shopping mall, called Stellar Place. With plenty of seating, and with its extensive menu, Kasyunan is a good choice for lunch or dinner. The two main noodle dishes in Japan are soba (thin buckwheat noodles), or udon (thick wheat flour noodles). They both come hot, or cold.
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Fantastic tempura
The menu comes in a variety of languages, and is pictured, which helps when ordering. The Japanese menu has more on it than the translated menu, so make sure you look at both menus for a full selection! The noodle dishes come with extra toppings or as a side dish as part of a set. The set lunches and dinners are fantastic. Besides the soba and noodle dishes, there are fish dishes, crispy tempura dishes, vegetable dishes, and curry dishes. All are set out in Japanese bowls and dishes. The rice bowls have an option of four different toppings. Kids meals are also available for the young ones. The drink menu has juices, soft drinks, beers, and wines.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥800 - ¥1200 per drink |
| Opening Hours | 14:00 - 22:00 (Winter) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0136-23-1608 mick@micksniseko.com |
| Notes | Seating 20 Wine, spirits & beer bar Wines available to order |
| Location / Getting There | Located in central Niseko on the main street. 167-3 Yamada, Kutchan, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0081 |
Huge selection of wine
During the day, Niseko is a winter wonderland for snowboarders and skiers. During the winter evenings, it’s a great spot to unwind and share a drink with friends and family. Mick’s Bar is a popular bar and one of the bars running through the Niseko circuit. Mick’s bar mainly excels in wine, but they also serve up craft beers, whiskey, sake, and if you are looking for something to nibble on, they have delicious cheeses and cured meats. You can order by the bottle, by the glass, and these wines are also available on order. The friendly owner, Mick, knows his stock and is happy to assist!
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Fantastic cheese platter
The large selection of Mick’s wines come from around the globe, including Australia, New Zealand, Italy, France, Portugal, Spain and another half a dozen more countries. Wines start out at ¥2500 a bottle. After a cold winter day, there are also bottles of sake to warm you up. And of course, what goes better with wine, but with a delicious assortment of cheeses. You can savor a Shiawase Hard Cheddar, Takara Smoked Eden, or a Takara Ash Rolled Cheese, just to name a few. The cheese plate here is highly recommended! Mick’s is a great choice for couples, or for small groups.
| Low Season (Per Person, Per Night) | ¥6000 - Triple. ¥7000 - Double. ¥10,000 - Single |
| Mid Season (Per Person, Per Night) | ¥7000 - Triple. ¥8000 - Double. ¥13,000 - Single |
| High Season (Per Person, Per Night) | ¥10,000 - Triple. ¥12,500 - Double. ¥17,000 - Single |
| Arrival | 10:00 check-out 15:00 check-in |
| Contact | (+81) 0136-22-5573 Andrew@theredskihouse.com (for bookings) stay@theredskihouse.com http://www.theredskihouse.com/ |
| Restaurant Kitchen Food | No No Guest Kitchen. (Staff only) Breakfast Available : 7:30 - 9:00am |
| Wi-fi | Yes |
| Parking | No |
| Notes | 7 rooms up to 15 people maximum Shared bathroom facilities (male & female) Towels, slippers provided Central heating Non smoking Shuttle service available Free local phone calls Coffee facilities |
| Location | Located in central Niseko. Adjacent to Shuttle Bus Stop No.3 Extremely convenient access to and from the slopes. 170-199 Aza Yamada Kutchan-cho 044-0081 Abutu-gun Hokkaido, Japan |
Comfortable rooms
The Red Ski House is a family run bed and breakfast with the aim of providing comfortable western style accommodation within a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in the powder heaven that is Niseko, Japan. The Red Ski House is situated in the picturesque middle village area of Hirafu, a quiet part of the village with many good restaurants and bars just a stroll away. Facilities at the lodge include TV and DVD’s in the living room, a selection of books and games, ironing facilities, ski & board equipment room, laundry & drying facilities, luggage storage and hairdryers.
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Shuttle bus
The Red Ski House has a large kitchen for cooking up some meals and a huge dining room area where you can sit, eat, and chat about your day on the snow. During the ski season, a shuttle bus service runs continuously from the lodge to the ski lifts all day. They also have a pick up service from the welcome center, and Kutchan station (booking necessary). Your Australian and Japanese hosts Andrew and Kaori have local knowledge of Niseko and can help with bookings, rental equipment, lessons, and are only too happy to help make your Niseko ski holiday the best ever !
