| Admission | – |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 21:00 Supermarket & stores 11:00 - 00:00 Restaurants & bars 09:00 - 0:100 Cinema (depending on screen times) |
| Closed | – |
| Contact | – |
| Notes | Department store, restaurants, casino, movie theatre, supermarket, bars, hotel |
| Location / Getting There | Located in central Susukino, Sapporo. The shopping complex is found directly above Susukino subway station. It is on the main crossroads in Susukino. Japan, 064-0804 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 4 Jonishi, 4 Chome−1 |
Cocono Susukino was built on the remnants of the old Lafilier building with construction being completed in December 2023. This department store sits on the main crossroads that pass through Susukino. Cocono faces the famous ‘Nikka Sign’ and the MacDonalds across the road. It is an impressive building and was designed as new “playground where people can enjoy themselves through a wide variety of experiences, from exciting to restful”. So, what can be found here? There is a supermarket with direct access to Susukino subway station. On the next several floors there are shops, restaurants, bars, a casino area, plus a movie theatre and a hotel. Cocono is a step up from older designs and the space is used well, with an outside viewing area, plus it has seating areas throughout and stylish concept bars and restaurants.
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| B2 floor | Supermarket |
| B1 floor | Flower store, Starbucks, wine, smoke store, cafe & food |
| 1st floor | shopping, cosmetics, coffee shop |
| 2nd floor | Lifestyle and fashion clothing stores |
| 3rd floor | Thai restaurant, British pub, tempura restaurant, cheese bar, soup curry, teppan spaghetti, chocolate & coffee |
| 4th floor | Meat & cavier, teppanyaki restaurant, wine dining bar, oyster bar, casino, western style restaurant, Korean restaurant |
| 5th - 7th floor | Cinema |
| 7th - 18th floor | Sapporo Stream Hotel |
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥750 - ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 8:30 - 17:30 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0136-33-2671 |
| Notes | Seating 96, no smoking |
| Location / Getting There | Nakayama Pass is located on route 230 and is directly between Sapporo & Niseko. It is about a one hour drive from both. 345 Kawakami, Kimobetsu-cho, Abuta District, Kimobetsu, 044-0223 Hokkaido |
On the drive from Sapporo to Hirafu, Rusutsu and Toya, there is a rest stop at the top of Nakayama Pass. The rest stop is a good stop to take a break, buy a souvenir, grab a quick local snack, or enjoy the magnificent view looking out at Mt. Yotei. On the ground floor in the main building here you can pick up some small take away food. This includes ageimo (potato deep fried in batter), fried chicken, imomochi (sticky potato cake) and ice-creams. If you are looking for something more substantial, there is a great restaurant on the next floor up. Cheap and delicious, this restaurant has large glass windows with fantastic views.
The restaurant is affordable and the food here is really really good! If you want something more filling it is worth it. There is a huge range of lunches available. You can find ramen, soba noodles, tempura, a butadon (pork on rice), and some good black curries. The menu is displayed with large photos on the wall, too easy. With plenty of seating, you can find a seat anytime. Apart from the restaurant, there is a small photo gallery on the next floor up, with panoramic views of the mountain. Local photographers have some beautiful work of the surrounding landscape. Take a seat, have a coffee and take it all in.
| 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) | ¥550 - ¥1200 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 22:00 Sapporo Apia 9:00 - 21:00 Chitose Airport |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-209-1389 Sapporo Apia 0123-46-2011 Chitose airport |
| Notes | Non smoking English & Korean menu available Take away available |
| Location / Getting There | Apia at Sapporo station Chuo-ku Kita-gyoso-nishi 3-chome Sapporo Station South exit plaza underground shopping area Apia New Chitose Airport Chitose city, Hokkaido Beauty New Chitose Airport Passenger Terminal Building 1F |
Crispy tempura
Tendon Tenya is a delicious and cheap choice for those looking for some Japanese cuisine. This is a popular spot, especially for those looking to get a quick lunch. As it a busy restaurant, it suitable for only small groups of up to three or four. The menu focuses on mainly tempura and noodles. The tempura menu has shrimp, squid, fish, pumpkin, mushroom, and okra. These tempura bowls come in big or small. Alternatively, you can get a tempura set meal with a soup, plus a small bowl of udon noodles or soba noodles.
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Soba noodles
The extensive menu has not only tempura, but also noodles. Take your choice of soba noodles or udon noodles. The set menu includes a bowl of miso soup, pickled vegetables, and a bowl of steamed rice. As with the tempura, you can order extras to go with your meal. All of this for under ¥1000 makes it a great bargain. The ingredients come from not only Japan, but from around Asia. The end product is a great and cheap meal. Drinks include soft drinks plus beer and Japanese sake if you are looking for something a little stronger. Tendon Tenya also has a restaurant located in New Chitose Airport.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 - ¥2500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-209-5109 http://www.hageten.com/ |
| Notes | Seating 46 Non smoking |
| Location / Getting There | 6th floor above Sapporo Station 〒060-0005 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo, Kita 5 Jonishi, 2 Chome |
Vegetable tempura
Tempura is a delicious Japanese dish usually consisting of seafood or vegetables that have been battered and deep fried. As part of the Stellar Place Dining area, Tempura Ginza is the perfect spot to have some authentic Japanese cuisine. There is plenty to choose from on the menu, whether it be seafood tempura, or the vegetable tempura. There are special sets that come with miso soup, rice, pickled vegetables, sashimi, and Japanese egg custard depending on your choice of meal!
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Ladies set
The menu is in English and it has some explanations on what garnish is best with the tempura. There are two dipping sauces to choose from, being either a soy sauce with sugar, or a soy sauce with salt. These sauces are recommended for the vegetable tempura. For the fish and shrimp tempura, salt is recommended as a garnish. After ordering your meal, the tempura dishes are made in front of the customers at a large counter. For drinks, tea is offered free of charge, and on the menu, you can order juices or alcohol, including sake.
