Tanukikoji Shopping Street — Attraction in Sapporo

Tanukikoji Shopping Street (狸小路商店街) is a historic and vibrant shopping arcade located in central Sapporo, Hokkaido. Established in 1873, it is one of the oldest shopping districts in the region, boasting a rich history that dates back to the Meiji era .

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🛍️ Overview • Length: Approximately 900 meters, spanning from Nishi 1-chome to Nishi 7-chome . • Shops: Around 200 establishments, including souvenir shops, fashion boutiques, restaurants, cafes, drugstores, and entertainment venues . • Architecture: Covered arcade-style street, allowing for comfortable shopping regardless of weather conditions .

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🍽️ Dining & Shopping Highlights

Tanukikoji offers a diverse range of culinary delights and shopping experiences: • Local Cuisine: Numerous eateries serving Hokkaido specialties, including ramen, seafood, and grilled lamb dishes . • Retail Variety: From traditional Japanese crafts to modern fashion, the street caters to a wide array of shopping preferences . • Entertainment: Arcades, karaoke bars, and other leisure facilities contribute to the lively atmosphere .   

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🕒 Operating Hours • General Store Hours: Most shops open around 10:00 AM. • Don Quijote (Mega Donki): Open 24 hours, offering a vast selection of goods across multiple floors . • Note: Operating hours may vary by establishment; it’s advisable to check with individual shops for specific times. 

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📍 Access • Location: Minami 2-3 Jo Nishi 1-7 Chome, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido. • Transportation: • Subway: Approximately a 10-minute walk from Sapporo Station . • Underground Passage: Accessible via the “Pole Town” underground shopping arcade, connecting from Odori and...

This is the most popular spot in Hokkaido when you are here. You get to have the best of everything Hokkaido can provide. The best veggies, the best water and the best milk in Japan.

People here are nice and this is where you can bring home little gifts for yourself and families. People are nice with more laid back attitude than that in Tokyo. They make you feel welcome and friendly.

Small shops are well organized in this area, you can easily find what you want from so many shops, they competed yet work together to get your attention. English is not working too well here, but thanks to Google translate.

This is the Taiwanese owned shop and I accidentally bumped into it. They have been here for years. I also just realized all you need is a shop to stay in...

It was just a walking distance from the hotel to the Tanukikojo Shopping street. It has 7 shopping arcades with different numbers and corresponding colours to the entrance of each arcade. Each arcade offers differing merchandise and goods. The Mega shopping mall is one of the more famous and popular place to shop as it has all the merchandise under one roof. There is a Halal market here as well. For those Muslim who need to perform the mandatory solat, there is a musolla available at the Arcade 5 on the first floor. I bought a pair of boots at Yen3990 and some leather gloves on sale at Yen1500. Other includes a bunch of Mochi, sweets and preserved fruits. I bought some great looking and juicy...