[Tanukikoji Shopping Street Guide] Enjoy Shopping and Dining Where Old Meets New

Majisand specializes in beautifully crafted fruit sandwiches created by a skilled pastry chef.
Instead of offering a fixed year-round menu, the shop selects the very best seasonal fruit available, so the lineup changes throughout the year.
Each sandwich brings together perfectly ripened fruit, delicately baked sponge cake, and rich yet refreshingly light Hokkaido fresh cream. Every element is carefully balanced to let the natural flavor of the fruit shine, resulting in an unforgettable dessert.
The soft serve ice cream and crème brûlée are equally worth trying, with the same meticulous attention to quality and craftsmanship found in every item on the menu.

Mermaid Coffee Roasters, a popular coffee shop originally from Ikebukuro, Tokyo, also has a location in Sapporo.
The menu features house-roasted coffee, freshly baked sweets, homemade lemonade, chai, and a variety of other drinks. Opening as early as 8:00 a.m., it's also a great place to start your day with its breakfast menu and freshly toasted bread.
The coffee beans are carefully selected by professional roasters and roasted in small batches on-site to preserve their freshness. Each batch is meticulously hand-sorted before brewing to bring out the beans' natural flavor.
Whether you choose to relax in the café or grab a drink to go, it's the perfect place to pick up a carefully crafted cup of coffee before exploring Tanukikoji Shopping Street.

Established in 1914, Beer Hall Lion Tanukikoji is one of Sapporo's most historic beer halls.
The original Beer Hall Lion was founded to showcase the beer culture of Sapporo, the birthplace of Japan's first domestically brewed beer.
Visitors are welcomed by the hall's iconic Baron Lion statue overlooking the entrance, while inside, a beautifully preserved Taisho-era interior evokes the charm of early 20th-century Japan.
Savor a perfectly poured draft beer, served using the hall's traditional single-pour technique, in a space that has witnessed more than a century of celebrations and countless heartfelt toasts.

Soup Curry GARAKU is one of Sapporo's most popular soup curry restaurants, drawing long lines every day. Its popularity is such that numbered tickets are distributed to customers waiting in line.
A longtime favorite among locals, GARAKU is best known for its signature soup.
The secret lies in its unique blend of Japanese dashi and aromatic spices. Inspired by techniques the owner learned while working at a udon restaurant, this distinctive combination creates the rich, deeply satisfying flavor that has made GARAKU a local institution.

Tanuki COMICHI is a vibrant dining complex inspired by the history and charm of Tanukikoji Shopping Street, offering a fresh way to experience the area through food.
This two-story venue is home to around 20 restaurants, serving everything from Hokkaido specialties such as jingisukan (grilled lamb), pork rice bowls, and Ezo-style soba to Japanese and Western cuisine.
Whether you're looking for a lively izakaya, an elegant kappo restaurant, or a cozy café, you'll find a dining spot to suit every occasion.
The complex is also conveniently located just a four-minute walk from Tanukikoji Station on the Sapporo Streetcar.

A landmark of Tanukikoji Shopping Street, moyuk SAPPORO is a modern shopping and entertainment complex filled with shops, restaurants, and attractions.
Beyond shopping, the complex also offers visitors a chance to experience the latest trends and innovative attractions.
One of its biggest draws is AOAO SAPPORO, an urban aquarium featuring penguins and beautifully designed nature aquariums that create a relaxing atmosphere.
Families can also unwind at moyuk Sky Garden, a rooftop terrace offering sweeping views of central Sapporo, including the iconic Sapporo TV Tower.

Matsumoto Kiyoshi is one of Japan's best-known drugstore chains, offering everything from medicines and supplements to cosmetics, daily essentials, and snacks.
Its wide selection, affordable prices, and convenient one-stop shopping have made it a favorite among both locals and international visitors. High-quality Japanese cosmetics and everyday essentials are especially popular with travelers looking for great value.
Matsumoto Kiyoshi Sapporo Tanukikoji Store is about a three-minute walk from Nishi 4-chome Station on the Sapporo Streetcar and just one minute on foot from the Minami 3-jo bus stop.

Kokumin Drug Tanukikoji Store is part of a well-known drugstore chain headquartered in Osaka, with locations across Japan.
The store is especially known for its extensive selection of medicines and cosmetics, supported by knowledgeable staff who can help customers choose the right products. Some staff members are also able to assist in English and Chinese, although language availability may vary by store and season.
In addition to medicines and cosmetics, the store also offers a wide range of daily essentials.

SAPPORO Gyoza Factory is a popular local restaurant where you can enjoy freshly made gyoza served straight from the kitchen.
While the chain has several locations across Sapporo, its Tanukikoji branch is one of the most popular, located along Tanukikoji Shopping Street, Hokkaido's oldest shopping arcade.
Even among the nearly 200 shops that line this bustling arcade, the restaurant consistently draws long lines of hungry diners.

Located in the covered arcade of Tanukikoji 4-chome in central Sapporo, this souvenir shop is just a short walk from both Odori Park and the Sapporo Clock Tower. With one of the city's largest selections of Hokkaido souvenirs, it's an ideal one-stop shop for finding gifts to take home.
From iconic Hokkaido sweets such as Shiroi Koibito, Rokkatei, Jaga Pokkuru, and Royce to ramen, local sake, and souvenir goods, the shop offers an impressive variety of products.

MEGA Don Quijote Sapporo Tanukikoji Main Store is one of Hokkaido's largest Don Quijote locations, part of Japan's iconic discount store chain known for its enormous selection and bargain prices.
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's a bustling shopping destination where you can browse at any time, day or night.
From cosmetics, electronics, and clothing to groceries, snacks, household essentials, and souvenirs, the store offers just about everything you could need in one place. Japanese-made cosmetics, electronics, and apparel are especially popular with international visitors.
The maze-like layout, with products stacked from floor to ceiling, turns shopping into a treasure hunt, making every visit an adventure.
The complex also includes a variety of restaurants and specialty shops, making it a convenient stop for lunch, dinner, or a break from shopping.

#C-pla is a specialty capsule toy shop with uniquely themed stores across Japan, each inspired by its local area.
Capsule toys, also known as gashapon, are collectible toys and novelty items sold in vending machines. Each machine contains several different items, and which one you receive is part of the surprise.
While capsule toy machines are often found in small numbers inside shopping malls or other commercial facilities, specialty shops like #C-pla offer a far wider selection.
The #C-pla Tanukikoji 5-chome Store is no exception, featuring around 700 different kinds of capsule toys to discover.

Daikoku Drug is a popular drugstore chain with locations across Japan, originally founded in Osaka.
In addition to medicines, the stores carry groceries, daily essentials, cosmetics, and a wide range of other products-all at highly competitive prices.
Thanks to its extensive selection and bargain prices, Daikoku Drug often feels more like a discount store than a typical drugstore.
It's an excellent place to stock up on Japanese cosmetics and skincare products without breaking the bank.

Tsuruha Drug is one of Japan's leading drugstore chains, with locations nationwide.
Headquartered in Sapporo, it is the best-known drugstore brand in Hokkaido and a favorite among local residents.
The stores offer a wide selection of medicines, daily essentials, groceries, health foods, and cosmetics at affordable prices, making them a convenient stop for both locals and visitors.
Many of the health foods and cosmetics are made in Japan, offering an excellent combination of quality and value.
The Tsuruha Drug Tanukikoji 5-chome Store is open until 11:00 p.m., making it a convenient place to shop even after a full day of sightseeing.

Founded in 1960, Sapporo Niikuraya Main Store is a long-established Japanese confectionery known for its traditional sweets.
While the shop offers a wide variety of classics, including monaka, its signature specialty is Hanazono Dango.
Available in five flavors-sweet red bean paste, white bean paste, matcha, sesame, and soy sauce-the dango are made with 100% Japanese uruchi rice, giving them an exceptionally soft yet delightfully chewy texture.
The café on the second floor is the perfect place to enjoy Hanazono Dango alongside soft-serve ice cream or a cup of coffee.
With its nostalgic atmosphere and cozy, old-fashioned charm, it's an ideal place to take a break after exploring the city. Stop by to rest your feet and treat yourself to something sweet.

Sake to Ginshari Seisu offers an impressive selection of drinks, including sake, shochu, and craft gin, paired with dishes designed to bring out their flavors.
The menu features a wide variety of excellent accompaniments to drinks, from fresh Hokkaido oysters and other local seafood to carefully prepared seasonal specialties.
Popular dishes include crispy fried chicken wings, the signature Corn Box, and deep-fried dashi rolled omelet.
The restaurant is equally proud of its rice, carefully selected and expertly cooked, making it the perfect complement to both the food and the drinks.

Oden and Appetizers Chikuwa is a cozy restaurant where you can enjoy carefully crafted oden alongside a variety of seasonal dishes.
Its signature broth is made from flying fish (ago), giving the oden a rich depth of flavor while remaining beautifully clear.
The result is a distinctive style of oden that sets the restaurant apart from the versions more commonly found elsewhere in Japan.
Each ingredient is prepared with great care to enhance its natural flavor, creating oden that is both delicate and deeply satisfying.
Customer favorites include daikon radish, simmered until every bite is infused with flavor, and tender beef tendon, slow-cooked until it practically melts in your mouth.

Shibetsu Barbecue Honten specializes in charcoal-grilled jingisukan, one of Hokkaido's signature dishes.
The restaurant serves lamb raised on its own farm as well as carefully selected whole lambs sourced directly from trusted producers, allowing diners to enjoy premium cuts rarely found elsewhere, including misuji and ichibo.
Popular choices include assorted platters for tasting a variety of cuts, from classic favorites to rare specialties, and the Suffolk Lamb Rice Bowl, served with a savory sauce made from Hokkaido kelp and bonito dashi.
Don't miss the prized Suffolk lamb, known for its naturally sweet fat and tender yet pleasantly chewy texture.

Shitamachi Wolf Osakana-ten is a lively izakaya specializing in fresh Hokkaido seafood.
The menu features generously sliced sashimi, luxurious seafood rice bowls, and prized Hokkaido horsehair crab (kegani), celebrated for its delicate sweetness and rich umami.
The restaurant also offers an excellent selection of dishes to accompany drinks, including its signature charcoal-grilled oversized Atka mackerel.
One of the most popular dishes is Kaiburo, a hot pot made exclusively with fresh shellfish from Hokkaido. The shellfish release their rich umami into the broth, creating an exceptionally flavorful soup.
If you're dining with friends or family, the assorted sashimi platter is an excellent choice for sharing.

Kounoen Yasunaka Cha is a long-established Japanese tea shop with nearly a century of history, serving customers in Tanukikoji Shopping Street for generations.
The shop is especially known for its fragrant hojicha, carefully roasted using its own unique method.
With its smooth, mellow flavor and low caffeine content, hojicha pairs beautifully with a wide variety of dishes.
Compared with gyokuro and sencha-the green teas many people are most familiar with-hojicha offers a milder, more approachable flavor.
It also makes a wonderful souvenir for anyone interested in Japanese tea culture.