| 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.
| Admission | - |
| Opening Hours | 5:45 - 12:20 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-211-6406 https://www.sapporo-chikamichi.jp/ |
| Notes | Shops, restaurants, and events are along this walkway, convenient especially during the winter, no parking |
| Location / Getting There | The large underground walkway runs from Sapporo subway station through to Odori subway station which links to Pole Town underground walkway 〒060-0003 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 1jo |
The Sapporo Ekimae-dori Underground Pedestrian Space also known as Chikaho, opened on March 12, 2011. The underground walkway runs for 520 meters and is a huge space. This walkway has a few restaurants along its path, a couple of coffee shops, art & event spaces. There are two toilet facilities and numerous rest stops and places to sit down. The underground walkway is particularly useful and popular during the cold winter months. This in turn connects with other underground shopping areas, so you can easily access most of downtown Sapporo without walking through the winter snow and cold.
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The walkway has many spaces that can be rented out for use, so throughout the year there is always something going on in the tunnel. To rent out a space, then you can contact them directly via their website. There are four spaces that are available to rent. The cheapest which is 24 square meters costs ¥7200 per weekday and ¥20,000 per weekend. The largest space is 300 square meters and that costs ¥150,000 per weekday, and ¥360,000 for the weekend. With the amount of people walking by, its a great way to exhibit or promote an event! The walkway connect to Pole Town which continues all the way Susukino subway station. The other walk way, called Aurora Town, branches off to the east leads to the TV Tower and clock tower
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥300 - ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | Depending on store |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | https://www.mos.jp/ |
| Notes | English menu available, fast food burger restaurant |
| Location / Getting There | There are over hundred Mos Burger stores in Hokkaido. At least one Mos Burger is in each major town. |
Mos Burger is a huge fast food restaurant chain that is second only to MacDonalds in Japan. It first opened its stores back in 1972, and now has stores overseas in half a dozen countries including Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, and South Korea. The ‘Mos’ in Mos Burger stands for Mountain, Ocean, and Sun. In Hokkaido there are hundreds of stores throughout, with at least one store in every main city and town. The burgers at Mos Burger are pretty simple and are a favorite for locals who enjoy dropping in for a quick meal.
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The menu at Mos Burger is written in English as well as Japanese, and you’ll find most of the staff have some English ability. The burgers here cost slightly more than other fast food restaurants but they have a large menu range. There are twenty different types of burgers including beef, chicken, seafood, and pork. They have an interesting salad burger which has a lettuce wrap instead of burger buns which is unique to Mos Burger. They also have a soy burgers which are made with mainly soy protein. Side dishes include french fries, onion rings, chicken nuggets and fried chicken. Drinks include soda and milkshakes. Plus, there are kids toys that come with some of the sets.
