Shopping in Sapporo

Shopping in Sapporo is definitely not as exciting as major cities like Osaka and Tokyo. While there are a few shopping malls near our hotel at JR Sapporo, the range of merchandise available is rather limited and designs are not as trendy.

Still, I manage to get these at Daimaru. The branded towels are cheap in Japan and it is something I never fail to buy. The towel pouch is useful for small cosmetics items like compact powder and lipstick withouth adding bulk to our handbags.

Celine hand towel, Laura Ashley towel pouch 

Got the tissue holders and Hello Kitty pen at souvenir shop at JR Sapporo station. The candies with the Chinese name is made of herbs and very soothing for the throat !

Snacks. Most notable is the cheese scallops. Yummy! 

Don't forget to try the Sapporo Beer. Hokkaido is the birthplace of beer in Japan and Sapporo Beer is one of the oldest and most popular beer brands in the country.

Along the way to various places of interest like the farm, we had the opportunity to try more of the local fares. I would strongly recommend having the Sapporo corn and potatoes. They are so sweet and fresh.

Usually available at the rest stops between trips and at Farm Tomita. 

Potatoes in butter. Simple dish but you got to try it to know how good it tastes! 

It was Summer when we visited in August and the season for melons. So we had a lot of melon stuff. 

Melon juice with real melon bits 

Melon Pudding 

Another area to shop is at Susukino, the Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade, Sapporo's oldest shopping area. Most of the shops sell goods made in China.

Shopping alley

There is a large sourvenir shop selling Hokkaido snacks. And our favourite 24/7 store Donki is here too. Here's what I bought :

Tiramisu Chocolates - our favourite ! 

Green Tea Kit Kat - tasty !

The Green Tea Kit Kat is not too sweet and rather addictive. I just learnt that it is also available at NTUC Finest at S$5.90.

Kit Kat Passion Fruit. Interesting but not unforgettable.

Sapporo is well-known for its diary products as well as potatoes and vegetables. Don't forget to bring these instant soup home. They are really creamy. 

A visit to Japan is not complete without cosmetics and skincare shopping. I found Matsukiyo, one of the largest drugstore chain in Japan at Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade. There are a few drugstores but I feel Matsukiyo still offers the best value.

I simply love Yuskin A handcream

Yuskin A moisturiser is one of my must-buy items when visiting Japan. It is super moisurising and keeps my hands smooth and soft. Downside is that it has a slightly waxy smell. Very popular with Taiwanese too. Check our their Taiwan website.

Another must-buy product - the eye mask that heats up to 40 degree celcius to relax your eyes

Other things I would recommend buying will include Jill Stuart and Laduree cosmetics as they are not available in Singapore.

It is possible to walk back to the JR Sapporo area from Susukino as there are many underground linkways as well. This is excellent for the winter season when it gets too cold to walk above ground. We were surprised to see this.

Surprised to see Kuan Yin on top of the building. Apparently it is a shop selling Buddhist prayer supplies.

We took a stroll back and passed by the Odori Park, as well as Sapporo Clock Tower, which is the symbol of Sapporo.  It’s in downtown Sapporoand stretches 1.5 km from east to west in 12 blocks.