Tanukikoji Shopping Street

🛍️ Shopping · Sapporo, Hokkaido · ★4.2 (17,703)

Tanukikoji Shopping Street is one of Hokkaido's oldest shopping arcades, stretching seven blocks through central Sapporo with a covered roof perfect for year-round shopping. This vibrant pedestrian mall features over 200 shops ranging from traditional Japanese goods and local souvenirs to modern fashion boutiques, electronics stores, and diverse dining options. The charming tanuki (raccoon dog) mascot statues scattered throughout the arcade add a playful touch to your shopping experience in this historic commercial district dating back to 1873.

Visitor Information

📍 Address	Sapporo, Hokkaido
🎫 Admission	Free
🚉 Access	5 min walk from Susukino Station
🕐 Hours	Not available
🌐 Official	Official Website

💡 Tips for Visitors

The covered arcade makes it ideal for shopping during Sapporo's harsh winters or rainy days. While many larger stores accept credit cards, smaller shops may be cash-only, so bring yen. Tax-free shopping is available at select stores for tourists with passports, and some shops have basic English signage, though staff English ability varies.