| Opening Hours | JR call center 6:30 - 22:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Notes | Ticket counters, restaurants, tourist information center, lockers, wheelchair access, souvenir stores. JR Hakodate main line for Otaru, Niseko, Hakodate, and Asahikawa. Access to the subway Namboku, and Toho lines, Transport to Sapporo New Chitose Airport, Limited Express Lilac and Kamui for Sapporo & Asahikawa Limited Express Okhotsk for Sapporo, Asahikawa & Abashiri Limited Express Suzuran for Sapporo, Chitose, Noboribetsu, & Muroran. |
| Contact | 011-222-6131 011-222-7111 JR call center |
| Getting There | Located in the central Sapporo. A 40 minute express train ride from the New Chitose Airport. Or a 55 minute bus ride from New Chitose Airport 4 Chome Kita 6 Jonishi, Kita Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0806 |
Sapporo Station is the hub of the city of Sapporo. All travelers will pass through its gates before branching out to different parts of the city, or for most, different cities in Hokkaido. It originally opened in 1880 and was revamped in 2003. With its ten platforms, it is an easy station to use! From New Chitose Airport, it is a 40 minute express train ride or 55 minute bus ride. The JR train arrives on the elevated platform giving views over the south of Sapporo (which includes Odori park, and Susukino). Once arriving simply follow everyone down the stairs or escalators to the ground floor. From here, you can either head to the western exit or eastern ticket exit.
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The east exit leads to JR tower (the highest building in Sapporo), plus the Esta building and Bic Camera (a popular tourist spot for shopping) which is on the south east side of Sapporo station. On the west side of Sapporo station, the west exit leads to the Sapporo subway station. You can also find the Daimaru department store, plus the tourist information site, souvenir store, and JR ticket counter for Hokkaido travel, and Paseo West which has about twenty different restaurants! Also above the station there is the department store, Stellar Place. The west exit out of the gates is the main exit if you need to head into the heart of Sapporo. It is at Sapporo station, you can find JR Hakodate main line for Otaru, Niseko, Hakodate, and Asahikawa. There is access to the subway Namboku, and Toho lines, transport to Sapporo New Chitose Airport.
| 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
| 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!
| 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!
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Closed | – |
| Contact | 167-56-2011 |
| Notes | Local Supermarket |
| Location / Getting There | Located in the centre of the small town of Shimukappu Central, Shimukappu, Yufutsu District, Hokkaido 079-2201, Japan |
Located in the centre of Hokkaido, you can find the province of Shimukappu. The small town of Shimukappu is surrounded by two rivers, the Mukawa River and the Soshubetsu River. The town of Shimukappu is along the Doto Expressway and is located at a crossroads so it sees a fair amount of traffic passing through. There is only one supermarket in the town and it is the Yokokawa Supermarket. The supermarket can be found across from the Shimukappu Village Office and can be easily recognized by the historical clock tower on the roof.
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If you are stopping in and need a place to stock up on supplies, then this supermarket to be. There are many campgrounds around in the summer or even if you are staying at a hotel in the surrounding areas, this supermarket has a lot of produce to choose from. They have a wide selection of fresh foods, such as fresh fish as well as daily necessities. They have a large corner stocked with wine, spirits, and beer. In summer, there are outdoor goods such as charcoal, and other barbecue gear. being the only grocery store in the wide area, it is a cheap place to get your supplies!
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 21:00 |
| Closed | – |
| Contact | 0167-22-4340 |
| Notes | Supermarket, Japanese restaurant, ATM on site, parking |
| Location / Getting There | Located in central Furano 2 Shintomicho, Furano, Hokkaido 076-0033 |
The Forest Shopping Centre is convenient spot that can be found in the centre of Furano. In the city of Furano there are many great restaurants to visit, but if you are camping in one of the many campgrounds in the area and looking to stock up on some supplies, or even just some snacks for the road, then the Forest Shopping Centre is extremely convenient. The centre is made up of two stories. The ground floor is the main supermarket. It is here you can grab supplies and groceries. During the warmer months, they have a lot of local produce including delicious melons.
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The top floor has a few stores including a Japanese restaurant. The restaurant, Shiki No Megumi, is a delicious place where you can stop in and have a delicious lunch after shopping. The menu includes some Japanese dishes of soba noodles, tempura, and seafood, all at a fair price. The Forest Shopping centre, also has an ATM on the ground floor which is very handy and can be set to English if need be. There is ample parking at the centre for 250 cars. Also, if you are looking for cooking gear, outside supplies, or even household items, there is a Homac right next door!
