When in
Hokkaido, Japan, the northernmost of
Japan’s main islands, and the country’s coldest region, shopping will surely drive away from the cold and keep you warm and running! Hokkaido is known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs, and ski areas. However, a popular answer to ‘what to do in Hokkaido?’, is also ‘shopping’. With its variety and range of retail outlets and shopping malls designed for the shopaholic - from high-end designer wear to
affordable shopping malls, Hokkaido offers shoppers of varying budgets a super choice to shop till you drop.
1. Parco Shopping Center | Odori Shopping District | Sapporo
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Parco has 19 shopping centers across Japan. The Parco Sapporo shopping center has close to 140 shops and eateries across floors B2 to the 8th. The range of goods and services is wide and varied, from lifestyle, cosmetics, and accessories to clothing for men; women, and children, and
restaurants and cafes. The shopping centre also features stores by fashion brands like COMME Des GARÇONS, CABANE De ZUCCA and BAO BAO by ISSEY MIYAKE.
Address: 3 Chome Minami 2 Jōnishi, Chūō-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaidō 060-0062, Japan
Hours of Operation:
Shops: Monday - Friday, Sunday 10:00 am to 08:00 pm | Saturday 10:00 am to 08:30 pm
Restaurants: Monday – Sunday 11:00 am to 11:00 pm
Starbucks Coffee Shop: Monday – Sunday 7:30 am to 11:00 pm
Public Transport Access:
- a 3-minute walk from Odori Station *Subway Namboku Line, Tozai Line, Toho Line
- a 1-minute walk from Shiden Nishi-yonchome Station
- Directly connected to Pole Town Underground Shopping Mall
- a 10-minute walk from Subway Namboku Line Sapporo Station
2. Mitsukoshi Shopping Complex | Odori Shopping District | Sapporo
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This is a long-established Mitsukoti shopping complex in the famed Odori district of Sapporo. Offering a range of luxury goods from branded clothing to food, there is also a currency exchange available to
Muslim travelers. The complete product range includes groceries, confectionery, cosmetics, Western and Japanese style clothing, jewelry, and home appliances. The Shopping Complex also offers a range of
restaurants, cafés, and fast food outlets serving various cuisines.
Address: Sapporo Central District, Minami 1 Nishi 3-8, Hokkaido
Hours of Operation:
Daily including Holidays: 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
Closed: January 1st and 2nd
Public Transport Access:
Subway Odori Station Exit 12, 13
3. Mitsui Outlet Park | Sapporo Kita-Hiroshima
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The Mitsui Outlet Park is the largest outlet mall in the Hokkaido/Tohoku area which is famous for its global brands like Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors, United Arrows, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, and many more. There is a range of shopping for clothes, bags & shoes, watches and accessories, sports and outdoor, fashion goods to gourmet foods. There are also many restaurants and cafes, where shoppers can take a break and rest between the
shopping marathon.
Free luggage storage lockers are available for shoppers as well.
Address: 3-7-6 Omagari Saiwai-cho, Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido
Hours of Operation:
Shops: Monday to Sunday 10:00 am to 08:00 pm
Restaurants: Monday to Sunday 11:00 am to 09:00 pm (Last order varies by shop)
Food Court: Monday to Sunday 10:30 am to 09:00 pm (Last order 08:30 pm)
Public Transport Access:
Recommended Direct 50-minute bus from Sapporo Station
Recommended Direct 30-minute bus from New Chitose Airport
4. Paseo Shopping Mall | JR Sapporo Train Station
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The Paseo Mall is located right outside the JR Sapporo Train Station. Considered one of the oldest shopping centers in Sapporo, it is divided into the East and West sides of the Station. The Eastern side is filled with several floors of boutiques and designer clothing, accessories, and other products, while the Western side has drugstores, cheap restaurants, and even tourist information on the ground floor. This is a must-visit mall while on your Halal trip to Hokkaido.
Address: Kita 6 Jo Nishi 2 Chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
Hours of Operation:
Shopping: Monday to Sunday 10:00 am to 09:00 pm
Restaurants and Cafés: Monday to Sunday 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
(Note: Hours of Operation differ from store to store)
Public Transport Access:
Directly connected to JR Sapporo Train Station:
36 minutes from New Chitose Airport JR Rapid (Airport)
80 minutes from Asahikawa Station Super Express (L Tokkyu Kamui)
28 minutes from Otaru Station JR Rapid (Airport)
Subway:
Directly connected to the Sapporo Station through the Nanboku Line and the Toho Line
Bus:
Directly connected to Sapporo Station Bus Terminal
Directly connected to JR Sapporo Station from the Sapporo Station North Exit Bus Terminal
1-minute walk to the Tokyu Department Store south side from the front of Sapporo Station
Taxi:
At both Sapporo Station South and North Exit
Private Vehicles:
Parking available for a fee
5. Sapporo Stellar Place | JR Sapporo Train Station
Picture Credit - www.uu-hokkaido.com
The Southern half of Sapporo Station has several floors of shops with balconies that overlook an enclosed open-air piazza, with a movie theatre on the seventh floor. There are close to 220 stores offering goods and services for the entire family. Shops include clothes, cosmetics, health and beauty care, book and music stores, and
restaurants and cafés that serve a variety of cuisines. All the popular fashion brands are also available.
Address: Kita 5 Jo Nishi 2 Chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido, Japan
Hours of Operation:
Shopping: Daily 10:00 am to 09:00 pm
Dining: Daily 11:00 am to 11:00 pm
(Note: Hours of Operation differ from store to store)
Public Transport Access:
Directly connected to JR Sapporo Train Station:
36 minutes from New Chitose Airport JR Rapid (Airport)
80 minutes from Asahikawa Station Super Express (L Tokkyu Kamui)
28 minutes from Otaru Station JR Rapid (Airport)
Subway:
Directly connected to the Sapporo Station through the Nanboku Line and the Toho Line
Bus:
Directly connected to Sapporo Station Bus Terminal
Directly connected to JR Sapporo Station from the Sapporo Station North Exit Bus Terminal
1-minute walk to the Tokyu Department Store south side from the front of Sapporo Station
Taxi:
At both Sapporo Station South and North Exit
Private Vehicles:
Parking available for a fee
6. Daimaru Department Store | | JR Sapporo Train Station
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Located in the Southwest section of the Station, this is another building opposite to the ESTA, bordering the Sapporo Station’s outdoor plaza. The Daimaru is inundated with luxury brands such as Hermes, Bulgari, Tiffany’s, and Gucci to name a few together with gourmet sweet booths and food stands, fresh food stalls, and a
quality restaurant on the top-most floor. Special events are organized for seasonal celebrations and festivities that can be enjoyed by visitors.
Address: 4-7 Kitagojyo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
Hours of Operation:
Shopping: Daily 10:00 am to 09:00 pm
Dining: Daily 11:00 am to 11:00 pm
Stores/Shops & Art Gallery: Daily 10:00 am to 08:00 pm
Daimaru Restaurant Area: Daily 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
Temomin, UCC Café, Comfort Stationery, Office Supplies, Pokemon Center Sapporo: Daily 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Closed: January 1st
Public Transport Access:
Directly connected to JR Sapporo Train Station
7. Sapporo Factory | Sapporo
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The Sapporo factory located in the city, is a shopping mall separated into three main zones - Nijo and Sanjo areas in the mall sell clothes, footwear, and home items, while the Renga area sells local handicrafts and souvenirs. Many consider the Sapporo Factory as one of the top Hokkaido shopping malls that is the ideal place to purchase uniquely Japanese goods.
Address: 4 Chome Kita 2 Johigashi, Chuo, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Hours of Operation:
Shopping: Daily 10:00 am to 08:00 pm
Restaurant: Daily 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
(Note: Hours of Operation differ from store to store)
Public Transport Access:
Subway:
3-minute walk from the Tozai Line "in front of bus center" station from Exit 8
Bus:
Hokkaido Chuo Bus factory line "Sapporo factory"
Private Vehicles:
Parking available for a fee
8. Rera Chitose Outlet Mall | Chitose | Sapporo
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Chitose, where you would land if visiting Sapporo, is around an hour’s drive from the city. The Rera Chitose Outlet Mall is an open-air outlet mall and the largest in Hokkaido with more than 400 brands under one roof. There are more than 140 shops that offer goods ranging from clothes, shoes, sports goods, homeware, and accessories. Special events are also regularly held at the Mall. The mall offers some great discounts as well. This would be the ideal place to visit on your return journey to the
airport… just don’t lose track of time and miss your flight!
Address: 1-2-1 Kashiwadai-Minami, Chitose City, Hokkaido
Hours of Operation:
Daily 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
Public Transport Access:
From
New Chitose Airport a free shuttle bus runs every 30 minutes and arrives in about 10 minutes
35 minutes from Sapporo Station by JR trains,
Close to Chitose Junction on the highway and the Tomakomai ferry platforms
9. Marui Imai | Sapporo Main Store
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One of Hokkaido's oldest department stores the Marui Imai has a variety of luxury brands of clothing and fashion accessories and also sells Hokkaido’s regional delicacies.
Address: Minami 1-jo, Nishi 2-Chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
Hours of Operation:
Daily 10:00 am to 07:00 pm Closed: January 1st
Public Transport Access:
Subway Odori Station Exit 20, 22 & 33
10. Aeon Stores and Malls | Asahikawa, Sapporo Hiraoka & Tomakomai
Picture Credit - www.aeonmall.com
Considered a favorite shopping stop in Japan with stores, malls, and supermarkets spread across the country, the Aeon brand stores and malls in the Hokkaido Prefecture offer a wide range of goods from clothing, accessories, home appliances, groceries and so much more to shoppers from all walks of life. The main malls in Hokkaido are in Asahikawa near the station, Sapporo Hiraoka & Tomakomai. The Aeon Malls would be a good place to look for unique Japanese souvenirs and gift items to buy while on your Halal trip to Hokkaido.
Hours of Operation:
Most of the stores and malls are open daily from 09:00 am to 09:00 pm. Some have different opening hours.
Public Transport Access:
Most of the Stores and Malls are close to Train Stations
Halal Food and Restaurants:
It is not clear if these restaurants and cafés in these malls offer
Halal food. However, Japan is famous for its seafood and sushi. So, please check with the restaurants before placing an order on the Halal status of food items. However, Hokkaido does have a range of
Halal restaurants situated in close proximity to their main attraction areas. Download the
HalalTrip app to look for
Halal food and restaurants.
