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Tanukikoji Shopping Street

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Tanukikoji Shopping Street

From hot trends to Hokkaido-made goods and specialties. Everything awaits at this retro shopping arcade.

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Tanuki Koji Shopping Street, with over 145 years of history is one of Hokkaido’s oldest shopping streets. It’s located in the center of Sapporo, stretching 900 meters from east to west with some 200 different shops. It has an arcade-style covered roofing, meaning you can enjoy shopping, dining, or an easy stroll no matter what the weather.

Here you’ll find heaps of retro vibes due to all the veteran merchants, handcrafts and souvenir shops. There’s also a number of food spots serving up Hokkaido foodie favorites including authentic Sapporo beer and grilled lamb dishes.

On 2nd street there’s a hidden tourist spot, where you’ll find Tanuki Koji Lion, one of Hokkaido’s oldest beer halls with over 100 years of history. From inside the 2nd floor windows there’s even Baron Beer with a beer mug in his hand, smiling as the people pass by below.

Highlights

  • With over 145 years under its belt, Tanukikoji Shopping Street is the oldest shopping arcade in Hokkaido.
  • About 200 different shops await across the 900 east-west stretch.
  • The arcade-style roof on this shopping street means you can enjoy shopping, strolling and grabbing a bite no matter what the weather.
  • The historic shops, craft shops and local goods shops give this spot plenty of retro vibes.
  • There’s a number of shops serving up tasty Hokkaido favorites including authentic Sapporo beer and grilled lamb dishes.

Photos

  • Tanuki Koji Shopping Street bustling with heaps of retro vibes.

    Tanuki Koji Shopping Street bustling with heaps of retro vibes.

  • The Tanuki Matsuri, a large-scale festival inside the huge shopping streets.

    The Tanuki Matsuri, a large-scale festival inside the huge shopping streets.

  • Bright arcade streets with plenty of sunlight beaming in.

    Bright arcade streets with plenty of sunlight beaming in.

  • Streetcar running between 3rd and 4th Street.

    Streetcar running between 3rd and 4th Street.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
A

Sorry, we don’t.

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
A

No free Wi-Fi available.

Q

Are coin lockers available?
A

Not available.

Q

Are there restrooms nearby?
A

Yes (Please use the nearby commercial facility toilets.).

Reviews

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Some reviews are AI-translated.

  • 藩主軒

    It’s covered, so you don’t have to worry about snow or rain—such a big plus when you’re here in winter.
    There are drugstores everywhere, which makes it super easy to compare prices. Definitely check out a few.

  • Calooog

    All the drugstores here are pretty similar, so it's best to compare prices before you buy. Otherwise, you might end up overpaying.

  • 津津

    Tanukikoji Shopping Street has lots of duty-free shops, making it a great place for foreign visitors to shop.

  • みのさん

    You can get here from Susukino or Odori subway stations through an underground passage, so you won't get wet even if it rains.

    It's a long shopping street with Don Quijote, 100 yen shops, souvenir stores—super convenient for picking up gifts. There are also ramen shops, izakayas, cafes, and all kinds of places to eat.

    There are plenty of affordable hotels along the street, which is really handy.

    The first photo is the famous Nikka Whisky sign, a landmark of Susukino. The second is grilled hokke (a must-order at izakayas). Photos 3–5 are of Lamp Light Books Hotel Sapporo in Tanukikoji 7-chome. The first floor is a 24-hour cafe where you can enjoy coffee and books. If you're using the cafe, you can read any book for free. There are also seats with power outlets, so charging your devices is easy and convenient.

  • 陳榆

    Haha, I always come here! I have to shop at Don Quijote, Laox duty-free, and Sapporo Drug Store—these are my go-to places for shopping sprees. I always end up spending way too much, lol.

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Details

Name in Japanese
狸小路商店街
Postal Code
North Side (Minami 2 Jonishi) 060-0062/South Side (Minami 3 Jonishi) 060-0063
Address
From 1chome to 7chome, Minami2・3jonishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
Telephone
011-241-5125（Sapporo Tanukikoji Shopping Street Promotion Association）
Closed
Varies by store
Business Hours
Varies by store
Access
1) Walk 5 min. from Odori Park Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Nanboku, Tozai and Toho Lines.
2) Walk 3 min. from Susukino Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Nanboku Line.
3) Walk 1 min. from Tanuki Koji Station on the Sapporo Streetcar.
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