This place feels rich with history. The large trees lining the approach are really impressive, and the whole shrine has a dignified atmosphere without feeling too intimidating.
Okunitama-jinja Shrine | Review by Min
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Osteria Villa Della Casa
A sister restaurant of “Osteria Della Casa,” a beloved Italian spot in Sapporo’s Hiragishi area for over 30 years. It’s on the 4th floor of Odori Bisse (Odori BISSE), a commercial complex near the intersection of Ekimae-dori and Odori Park. Now you can enjoy the charm of the neighborhood flagship-known for its homemade flavors and devoted regulars-right in central Sapporo.
It really tastes different from a typical Italian chain restaurant. The dishes don’t seem to use many elaborate seasonings, focusing instead on the flavors of the ingredients themselves. Hokkaido’s vegetables and seafood are especially distinctive to begin with, and when combined with traditional Italian cooking methods, the overall flavors are light yet layered.
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SATUDORA Tanukikoji 5-chome Store
SATUDORA Tanukikoji 5-chome Store is located on Tanukikoji 5-chome, part of Sapporo's famous covered shopping arcade in the heart of the city. Surrounded by hotels and popular restaurants serving Hokkaido specialties such as ramen and soup curry, it's a convenient stop for international travelers. The lively Susukino district is also just around the corner, making it easy to drop by before or after a meal.
There are so many drugstores around Tanukikoji that you'll see one every few steps. It's a great area to browse at your own pace and compare prices. SATUDORA is one of the easier stores to shop at, with a spacious interior and a wide selection of medicines, beauty products, daily necessities, and Hokkaido souvenirs. There's no need to buy everything at the first store you visit. Drugstores are packed closely together nearby, so you can browse around and compare prices before deciding. It makes shopping feel more like hunting for treasures.
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MACHI café
LAWSON is a convenience store chain with approximately 14,500 stores across Japan. In addition to selling food and daily necessities, LAWSON also focuses on product development, including freshly brewed in-store coffee and sweets. One of its signature services is MACHI café.
When I stay at hotels in Japan, I usually don't book breakfast. I prefer going to LAWSON in the morning and choosing for myself—an onigiri today, a sandwich tomorrow, plus a cup of MACHI café. I can have a different combination every day. It's simple and doesn't get old easily.
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