
Tag: Central Hokkaido

Hokkaido Museum of Literature
Admission | Adults ¥500 High School and University Students ¥250 Elementary and Junior High School Students Free. |
Opening Hours | 9:30 am to 5 pm daily |
Closed | Mondays, December 27th to January 4th and occasional irregular closures |
Contact | 011-511-7655 |
Notes | Free parking (up to 7 spaces) Wheelchair access Exhibits are in Japanese only |
Location / Getting There | Japan, 〒064-0931 Hokkaidō, Sapporo-shi, Chūō-ku, Nakajimakōen, 1−4 北海道立文学館 Take the Nanboku subway (Green line) to the Nakajima Park station. The museum is in the middle of the park, on the west side. |
The Hokkaido Museum of Literature first opened in 1995, and is the first of its kind in Hokkaido. It is located on the grounds of Nakajima Park and is home to some 260,000 works. The collection includes works by and about authors associated with Hokkaido, such as Takeo Arishima, Takuboku Ishikawa, Takiji Kobayashi, and Ayako Miura. There is a permanent exhibition as well as temporary exhibitions.
[the_ad id=”4264″]
The permanent exhibition includes 1,300 items and provides an insight into the literature and authors throughout the history of Hokkaido. This permanent exhibition is currently only in Japanese. The collection is of works of Hokkaido literature dating back to the mid 19th century. These works includes novels, essays, poetry, tanka, haiku, senryu, children’s literature, works of criticism, and Ainu folklore.

Marumiya Restaurant
Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | From ¥1500 - ¥3500 |
Opening Hours | Weekdays 11:00 - 15:00 & 16:30 - 5:00 Weekends 11:00 - 15:00 & 16:00 - 5:00 |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-213-5454 |
Notes | Credit cards accepted Menu in English, Chinese, and Korean Courses available Seating for large groups Non smoking areas |
Location / Getting There | Located in Paseo. 2 minute walk from Sapporo station 〒060-0806 Hokkaidō, Sapporo-shi, Kita-ku, Kita 6 Jōnishi, 4 Chome. Sapporo paseo |
Marumiya Restaurant is a large Izakaya (Japanese restaurant) that specializes in Hokkaido cuisine. Located conveniently, right near Sapporo station, its a great place to try out some Japanese cuisine. Open until early morning you can try out Hokkaido cooking, including crab, salmon roe, mackerel, tempura, sea urchin, sashimi, just to name a few. The drink menu serves up beer, soft drinks, wines, and a variety of Shochu and Japanese sake!
[the_ad id=”4264″]

Plenty of seating

Books Kinokuniya
Admission | - |
Opening Hours | 10:00 - 21:00 |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-231-2131 |
Notes | Bicycle 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
[the_ad id=”4264″]

English section on 2nd floor

Starbucks entrance

Brian Brew
Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 per drink ¥1000 sit down charge |
Opening Hours | 15:00 - 21:00 |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-231-0101 |
Notes | High end cocktail bar, sit down charge, seating 30 |
Location | Sapporo, Susukino. The bar is just a 2 minute walk from Susukino subway station. Take exit 1 and head east along Tsukisamu-dori (route 36) 2 blocks. The bar is on the left. 〒064-0804 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 4 Jonishi, 2 Chome-14-2 Central S4 Building 1st floor |
If you are in the mood for some Irish flavor, there are 2 Brian Brew pubs in Sapporo. One in the north of Sapporo, the other, in central Sapporo. Both are set up as a western style bar, with a nice selection of beers, and pub food!

Welcome!
[the_ad id=”4264″]

Delicious meat pie
- Downstairs area
- A good pour
- Upstairs area
- Hors d’oeuvres

Mitsui Outlet Park Shopping Mall
Admission | - |
Opening Hours | Shops 10:00 - 20:00 Restaurants 11:00 - 21:00 |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-377-3200 +813-5927-9321 *International |
Notes | All shops accept credit cards Wifi available Tax free shops Currency exchange Wheelchairs & strollers available Lockers available |
Location / Getting There | 3 Chome-7-6 Omagarisaiwaicho, Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido Prefecture 061-1278 |
Opened in 2014, Mistui Outlet Park is a huge shopping mall located on the outskirts of Sapporo. It is home to many big name brands, and more importantly, they are tax free! This outlet mall caters not only for locals, but also for international customers. There are 174 stores, making it the biggest shopping outlet mall in Hokkaido! From branded luxury items to cosmetics and sports products, clothing and Hokkaido speciality goods, you’ll find a wide array of merchandise here – at outlet prices!
[the_ad id=”4264″]

Food court
From Sapporo station | Chuo bus 50 minutes From in front of Tokyu Department Store |
From Fukuzumi subway station | Chuo bus (Fuku 95) 23 minutes |
From Kita Hiroshima station | Chuo bus 20 minutes |
From New Chitose Airport | Hokuto bus / Chuo bus 30 minutes Domestic In front of ANA Arrivals Exit Bus Stop #21 Domestic In front of JAL Arrivals Exit Bus Stop #12 International Terminal Bus Stop #65 |

Tsubara Tsubara Coffee
Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | around ¥800 |
Opening Hours | 13:00 - 23:00 |
Closed | Tuesdays & every second Wednesdays |
Contact | 011-272-0023 |
Notes | Seating for 15 Non smoking |
Location | 5 minute walk from Odori park west 11 Sapporo, Chuoku Minami 1 West 13 chome 317-2 |

Caffè mocha
[the_ad id=”4264″]

Tsubara Tsubara tea
- Nice design
- Front entrance
- Small kitchen