| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥800 - ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 8:00 - 23:00 Pole town 7:30 - 22:00 Paseo West, Sapporo station 10:00 - 1:00 Toyohira River location 10:00- 23:00 Maruyama location 8:00 - 20:30 Hassamu location |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | For specific store information, http://www.miyakoshiya-coffee.co.jp/jp/ |
| Notes | Coffee shop, a dozen locations throughout Sapporo, one location in Chitose Airport, one store in Asahikawa. English menu available. |
| Location / Getting There | Various locations throughout Hokkaido. See maps below and at end of article |
Miyakoshiya Coffee are a chain of coffee shops found mainly in the city of Sapporo. They have a store at New Chitose Airport, with one more in the city of Asahikawa. Miyakoshiya was founded back in 1985 and have 22 locations around Japan. Miyakoshiya are a quick and easy place to grab a coffee, or a quick bite to eat. In Hokkaido, their main stores can be found at Sapporo station and in Maruyama. These locations are a popular spot for locals and travelers alike, whether you’re getting a coffee before your train ride or flight, or while seeing the sights if you are around Maruyama Park.
The coffee beans are house roasted and the coffee is brewed using the ‘flannel drip method’. This traditional Japanese method of drip coffee uses fabric rather than a paper filet. Using this method, with the coarse coffee beans create a stronger flavor. Miyakoshiya is primarily just a coffee shop. They have blended coffees, espressos, teas, cocoa, and juices. Their food menu is only small. They have cookies and cakes, plus toast to accompany your beverage. The toast is large and the toasted cheese is quite good!
| Opening Hours | 9:30 - 18:00 |
| Closed | – |
| Contact | 0134-31-6566 http://www.tanzawa-net.co.jp/shop/02.html |
| Notes | Glass goods, sightseeing spot, souvenir store, coffee store, historical site, wheelchair access |
| Location / Getting There | Located in Otaru on Sakaimachi street. The street is down near the harbor. It is a 18 minute walk down from Otaru station. From Sapporo station, take the JR line to Otaru. 1-25 Sakaimachi, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0027 |
Otaru Romankan is a fantastic place to visit. It is a souvenir and glass store and is a popular building for tourists and locals alike. The building itself is a point of interest and has its own history. Originally, the building was a bank that was constructed far back in the Meiji period in 1908. Walking around the store, the floorboards creak and there is a great atmosphere created with ambient lighting. The store is full of crafted accessories and glass trinkets. A good spot to pick up a gift for friends or for yourself.
The store also sells Christmas themed accessories all year round. Otaru Romankan is located along the famous Sakaimachi Street which is near Otaru Canal. This store serves not only as a shopping spot but also as a historical site. Once inside, you can not only enjoy the antique furniture and wares, but you can also find a small coffee shop, Cafe Deco. What a great spot to enjoy a coffee, in beautiful warm surroundings. And it’s even better, especially during the winter months! So, while in Otaru, drop in for some shopping and a lot of history at Otaru Romankan.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 19:00 Wed to Sat 11:00 - 18:00 Sunday |
| Closed | Monday & Tuesday |
| Contact | 011-557-5915 http://beanshappy.com/ |
| Notes | Pie shop, ice cream store, seating 20, eat in and take away, car parking for 4. |
| Location / Getting There | Located in West Sapporo. A 17 minute walk from Maruyama subway station, or a 10 minute walk from Nishisen Rokujo street car station. 〒064-0807 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, 1, Minami 7jo Nishi 20chome 1-6 |
Beans Happy – Pies and Softcreams is one of those unique stores that are hidden away in the city of Sapporo. It is not easy to find a meat pie in Sapporo, let alone Hokkaido. But it is here, at Beans Happy, they have some freshly cooked pies that have a variety if fillings. Based on the classic Aussie pie, they have half a dozen savory pies to choose from! For those unfamiliar, start with the original meat pie. Delicious! They also make a meat, cheese & potato pie, a Mexican pie, green curry pie and a green curry pie. All these individually handmade pies include ingredients from Hokkaido. If you are looking for something a little sweeter, try the apple, berry, or chocolate banana pies.
Apart from the pies at Beans Happy, they have a couple of curries on the menu to enjoy. This store is nicely laid out and a comfortable restaurant with outside seating as well. Using milk and fresh cream from Hidaka Dairy, Beans Happy has their own original rich soft ice cream to try. There are also two kinds of mouth watering parfait to eat. Their drink menu includes coffees, fresh juices, and beer. You can get a set menu which either comes with a drink and salad or ice cream for dessert. This is a great spot to have lunch and relax in nice surroundings.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥500 - ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 7:30 - 19:00 Odori park shop & Sapporo station 10:00 - 21:00 Sapporo Beer factory & Sun Piazza 9:00 - 21:00 Hassamu (Sapporo) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | https://www.saint-marc-hd.com/saintmarccafe/ |
| Notes | Coffee shop, dining. 5 locations in Sapporo plus 3 more locations in Asahikawa, Hakodate, and Muroran city |
| Location / Getting There | In Sapporo, there is a store at Sapporo station, a store next to Odori park, and one across from the Sapporo Beer Factory. Just outside the city, there is one at the Sun Piazza in Sin Sapporo, and another in Hassamu. |
There are few chains of coffee shops that can be found around Hokkaido. St Marc Cafe is just one of these! With numerous stores around Japan, there are five locations in Sapporo, with three others in Asahikawa, Muroran, and Hakodate. It is here at St. Marc Cafe you can find coffees, desserts and sweets, plus small lunch sets and food. This coffee chain has more choice than most other coffee chains. They have over a dozen hot drinks. Try the Yuzucha which is honey mixed with yuzu (citrus fruit), or the Belgian chocolate cocoa. Delicious!
St. Marc Cafe also has a big selection of ice drinks as well. And what would a coffee shop be without pastries and sweets? You can enjoy french bread, hamburgers, and a selection of danishes. Also, as with many other cafes, they have parfaits which are a popular favorite with many Japanese. The value set lunches include a coffee, a sweet pastry and a savory dish. The good thing about St. Marc Cafe is that their prices are very reasonable and you get good value for your money. For locations further in Hokkaido, continue to scroll down.
Asahikawa, Muroran, and Hakodate locations
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 20:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0134-21-5000 http://www.wingbay-otaru.co.jp/ |
| Notes | Supermarket, 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.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1200 ¥400 for coffee |
| Opening Hours | Kinotoya Cafe (Odori Park) 8:00 - 21:00 Kinotoya Bake (Pole Town) 10:00 - 22:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | For store information https://www.kinotoya.com/shop_list/ |
| Notes | Cafe, sweets store, restaurant, 8 locations in Sapporo & 2 locations at Chitose airport |
| Location / Getting There | Various locations throughout Sapporo and at Chitose Airport. |
Kinotoya is a Sapporo based company that has a chain of coffee stores and sweets stores in the Sapporo and Chitose areas. Their stores can be found throughout the city near the main shopping hubs. The company was established in 1983 in Hokkaido. The company not only sells coffees and confectionary, but they are active with environmental initiatives. Their stores are predominantly confectionary stores that can be found in the big department stores in Sapporo, such as Daimaru and Marui-Imai. These stores are located on the basement floor in the food section. If you don’t have time to pick up some sweets, there is a Kinotoya located in the Shin Chitose Airport!
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They also have a small store (Kinotoya Bake) in the underground walkway of Pole Town located between Susukino and Odori. Here they sell freshly baked cheese tarts and you can smell is definitely mouth watering as you walk past. For lunch and a coffee, their most popular cafe is right on Odori Park. Kinotoya Cafe has indoor as well as outdoor seating which is great for summer. The store is part of the Odori Bisse building. Here you can grab a nice coffee with a huge selection of cakes and for lunch they have salads, pizza, and soups.
