Odori Park stretches all the way from 1-chome to 12-chome. I didn’t walk the whole thing this time, so next time I definitely want to go from end to end.
11-chome and 12-chome have a romantic rose garden. Although the early-summer roses weren’t in full bloom yet, they were still beautiful enough to make me stop and admire them.
At 3-chome and 4-chome, they sell the super popular grilled corn, and I definitely recommend trying it! The corn itself isn’t as tasty as the corn in Taiwan, but the sauce is absolutely delicious and makes you want to keep taking bite after bite. The stalls only accept cash, so I recommend preparing about JPY 600–1,200 in advance so you can enjoy it without worry.
Sapporo Odori Park | Review by Star
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This shopping center attracts people with its compact collection of modern and stylish stores. The first basement floor is MUJI’s “food specialty floor,” which features not only MUJI brand frozen foods and retort foods, but also some unique individual stores from the Hakodate area and Hokkaido, making it a perfect place to find Hokkaido souvenirs.
This is said to be the largest MUJI in Hokkaido, and it’s also the largest MUJI I’ve ever visited! It’s very convenient to get to, right next to the Goryokaku-Koen-mae tram stop. I originally thought I’d just browse around before going to Goryokaku, but once I went inside, I couldn’t stop. They really have everything, and the selection is so extensive that you’ll want to look carefully through every section. I had been searching for naan mix for a long time, and they actually had a huge amount of it here. I also finally found canvas sneakers in the right size, which I hadn’t been able to find anywhere else.
And it’s not just MUJI. There’s also a large, fun-to-browse Loft on B1, with a very complete selection of household goods, beauty products, stationery, accessories, and more. I had originally planned to spend only an hour here, but before I knew it, I had completely lost track of time. It took me about half a day to finally leave Share Star. A large part of what I spent during my few days in Hakodate went toward shopping here. If you already enjoy browsing MUJI and Loft, I really recommend adding this place to your Hakodate itinerary. -
