| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 20:30 |
| Closed | – |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | Local wine & spirits store |
| Location / Getting There | Located on the southern shore of Lake Toya, in the Toyako Onsen district 65 Tōyakoonsen, Toyako, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 049-5721 |
Local wines for sale
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Plum wine
There are other souvenir spots to pick up a treat in town, such as Select 108, which also has local wines among other things. But there is something nice about getting down to the roots of a small town, finding not only locally produced wines, but also Japanese sake, and other locally produced spirits. The Tomiyama Wine Shop also sells plum wine, known as ‘Umeshu’, which is a delicious drink. It has a sweet and sour flavor with a fruity aroma and is worth a purchase. If you are looking for something with more of a heated bite, then the wine shop also has Japanese whiskeys, as well as overseas brands.
| Contact | http://www.mv-hokkaido.co.jp/ |
| Notes | Supermarket chain located at various cities throughout Hokkaido |
| Location / Getting There | Stores found in Sapporo, Asahikawa, Ashibetsu, Ebetsu, Hakodate, Kushiro, Kutchan, Muroran, Noboribetsu, Obihiro, Otaru, Tomakomai, Rumoi |
Everything you need
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Some grocery shopping
These supermarkets are mostly set out the same. You can find an ATM at the entrance to the stores, which is convenient for its customers. They also have parking, wheelchair access (barrier free), delivery service, and a rechargeable smart card called ‘Waon’. The ‘Waon’ card is a Japanese electronic money system introduced by the Aeon company in April 2007. Cashiers will always ask if you have a points card when making your payment. Also, you will need to ask the cashier for a plastic bag (if you have no bag) at the cost of an extra ¥1 or ¥2.
| Opening Hours | 9:00 - 20:30 |
| Closed | – |
| Contact | 0142-75-2158 http://toyako-bokutou.com/ |
| Notes | Souvenir store and local goods store Tax free |
| Location / Getting There | Located on the southern shore of Lake Toya, along the central street through Toyako Onsen district. 71 Toyakoonsen, Toyako, Abuta District, Hokkaido 049-5721 |
Wood craft goods
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The engraved Bokken
They also specialize in ‘Bokken’ which is a wooden Japanese sword. For thirty years, Tōyako Echigoya has had experienced skilled craftsmen engraving these swords in the shop. There are many different sizes to choose from. The prices of these swords range from ¥3000 to ¥20,000. Other items include confectionary, t-shirts, handbags, and Japanese style teapots and cooking items. Everyday products can also be found here. The second floor of the building has a sweets and toy cafe.
| Opening Hours | 7:00 - 22:00 9:00 - 18:00 Coffee shop |
| Closed | – |
| Contact | – |
| Notes | Souvenir store and coffee shop |
| Location / Getting There | Located on the southern shore of Lake Toya. Toyakoonsen, Toyako, Abuta District, Hokkaido 049-5721 |
Modern Design
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Special wines
Among the ornaments and crafts, Select 108 also sells clothing. Here you can find some great Japanese ‘yukatas’ (casual style of a kimono, usually worn during the summer and at onsen hotels). They also sell some fantastic wines, sweets and other snacks that are home to Hokkaido. Select 108 also has a small cafe on its premises, with plenty of outside seating in which to enjoy a cup coffee, or one of their delicious cakes. After shopping, there is a nice restaurant across the road, Toya Arts & Crafts that you can have a nice lunch.
| Dates | 1st weekend of June (3 days) |
| Opening Hours | 9:00 - 22:00 |
| Contact | kagai@academic.hokudai.ac.jp |
| Notes | Alcohol not permitted, no parking |
| Location / Getting There | 5 minute walk from Sapporo station. Take the north exit from the station, head one block north. The university is on the left hand side 5 Chome Kita 8 Jonishi, Kita Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0808 |
International food festival
One of the cosplayers
Besides the International Food area, there are further stalls set up along the road. These stalls sell Japanese cuisine, and include games and events. There are student performances on stage, a rock festival, haunted house, and a cosplay event. Simply take a long stroll down the main road that runs through the campus and take in the sights and smells. The stalls run for a few hundred meters so there is a lot to see! The event starts during the first week of June and runs through the weekend. If you are in Sapporo around that time, make sure to put the Hokkaido University Festival into your schedule.
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 23:00 Sapporo 07:30 - 21: 00 New Chitose Airport |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-223-3566 Sapporo 0123-45-0050 New Chitose Airport |
| Notes | Hokkaido produce store |
| Location / Getting There | In Sapporo, 3 minutes on foot from Subway Namboku Line Susukino Station. 2F in New Chitose Airport Chuo-ku, Minami-Sanjo 5-Chome No. 1 No. 1 Norbesa 1st Floor & New Chitose Airport |
Classic beer
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Well stocked to peruse at your leisure
The Kurashi Store of Hokkaido has a large selection of sweets, seasonings, cheese, and dairy products to name but a few. There is also a variety of seasonal vegetables. In the drinks department they have bottled beer, teas, and sake, plus a wide choice of coffees to try. At the Kurashi Store there are some tasting tables where you can sample the different blends. At the Sapporo store there is a take out corner where you can try Hokkaido-produced milk ice cream which is a popular treat. The Chitose branch has equally delicious gelato on offer. Whatever you are looking for, The Kurashi Store of Hokkaido has a variety of the best produce of Hokkaido.
