NORBESA — Attraction in Sapporo

Great shopping if you are looking for anime figures, in August 2017, there where two shops here selling anime figures and related merchandise. My son found a figure here that he has never seen before in his four years in Japan. There is a very unique bowling alley which looked fun, but we didn't play. Also restaraunts and bars too, the rooftop beer garden must be good as it was packed and there was a lineup of people on the outside waiting to get in as well.. We rode the Ferris wheel which cost 600 yen, it's on the 7 th floor which is the top of the Norbesa building , but each carriage is fully enclosed so it feels very safe. My son and I were in our own carriage as it wasnt very busy at all. Only two other people getting on when we were here. You buy a ticket from the vending machine and then hand it to the attendant. It only goes around once but was nice and slow, allowing for many photos. They also ask permission to take your photo and offer it for sale at the end if your ride...

Norbesa Mall is a treasure trove for collectors and nostalgia enthusiasts. With several floors dedicated to Surugaya, it's a haven for anyone into pre-loved collectibles. From retro console games to anime figurines, soft toys, trading card games, videos, and CDs, there's something for everyone. It's a paradise for trading card game fans, especially those into Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic: The Gathering, and more. You could easily spend hours sifting through trays of cards in search of rare gems at bargain prices. I personally found dozens of Pokémon full art cards much cheaper than in my local market. Patience is key though, as the cards aren't well-organized in the trays. But if you're willing to dig in, Norbesa Mall is definitely...

Love the view of Norbesa’s ferris wheel every time I visit Sapporo, to the point I chose to stay at a hotel across the street from it 😂 Especially at night, all the colorful light shines around the ferris wheel, incredibly enjoyable to watch.

Cost 1000yen to get on it, about 10-15 minutes ride which was reasonable. The height is quite high so I enjoyed 360 degrees view of Sapporo and mountains.

The mall itself is pretty quiet, not much to say. It’s all about the...