Sapporo The retro shopping district Tanuki Koji has never been more fun!

Soup curry is a dish that originated in Sapporo and that the city is known for. Some might say Tanuki Koji is a battleground for soup curry shops. SOUP CURRY GARAKU found in 2-chome of Tanuki Koji is a popular restaurant that almost always has long lines to get in. They use a secret arrangement of spices and Japanese-style stock to give their curry a deep, umami flavor. Their most popular dish is the "Soft Drumstick and Vegetable” soup curry. They have a monthly menu as well, and the soup curry made by their world-experienced chefs is good enough to make the whole strip scream! The rustic, lumber interior will give you that comfortable, at-home feel as well.

A gyoza restaurant located at 5-chome of Tanuki Koji. Specialist chefs use local Hokkaido produce to make every aspect of this gyoza. We recommend the “Otsubu Gyoza,” a full, nearly bursting gyoza is filled with delicious, juicy meat that dribbles out when you bite in with a chewy, enjoyable texture. Their other snacks and sides are quite reasonably priced, so it’s the perfect place to go to end the night with gyoza. Domin Soul Food Zangi is also said to be quite delicious!

A prime representation of Sapporo’s “Shime Parfait (ending parfait)” located in the back alleys of 1-chome of Tanuki Koji. The Shime Parfait is a special part of Sapporo culture in which after going out for dinner or drinks, you end the night with a parfait. It’s so popular that it can now be seen throughout the country of Japan. Eating deliciously calculated parfaits is a given, and you can also enjoy a refined selection of coffee and sake. Of the 5 standard parfaits you can enjoy, the most popular is “Salty Caramel & Pistachio.” They also offer seasonal parfaits several times a year, striving to provide the deliciousness of each season. The interior is a chic Japanese modern, so you can enjoy the Japanese concept of wa (harmony) and parfaits together.

A large-scale general discount store located in 4-chome of Tanuki Koji. This place has the largest selection of goods in Hokkaido—from snacks and souvenirs to makeup and medicine, appliances, clothes, daily necessities, and even fresh food, this place has a bit of everything. They even sell suitcases and other travel goods, so if you’re on a trip and find yourself in a pickle, you’re likely to get yourself out of it by giving this store a visit! It’s conveniently open 24 hours a day, so feel free to visit whenever you like. They have tax exemption procedures available in the store and video interpretation to foster communication with the staff, so it’s a very convenient place for overseas travelers who need a place to shop.

One of the largest souvenir shops in the heart of Sapporo, located at 4-chome of Tanuki Koji, established in 1916. It’s easy to spot with its huge tanuki (Japanese raccoon dog) statue standing outside. It acts as somewhat of a monument to Tanuki Koji, so don’t forget to take a picture for posterity when you visit! Inside you’ll find a great selection of food and traditional crafts of Hokkaido. If you have the time, you should really have a look all around the store. You might find a hidden gem somewhere in there! If you’re short on time, however, there is a great selection of Hokkaido goods between the entrance and register, making it easy to pick something out in a jiffy. They have tax exemption services and even a currency exchange.