📝 1. Overview
Running over 900 meters through downtown Sapporo, Tanukikoji Shopping Street is a beloved covered arcade with more than 150 years of history. Stretching from 1-chome to 7-chome, it’s lined with quirky shops, souvenir stores, retro game arcades, traditional restaurants, and even temples tucked into alleyways. Rain or shine, it’s the perfect place to eat, shop, and explore like a local. Whether you’re after unique Hokkaido snacks, capsule toys, or late-night ramen, Tanukikoji never sleeps and never disappoints.
🌟 2. Highlights
🎮 Retro arcades – Classic game centers and crane machines galore
🍜 Ramen Alley (Ganso Ramen Yokocho) – Famous for rich miso ramen
🎁 Souvenir shops – Snacks, T-shirts, and quirky Japanese goods
🦊 Tanuki statues – Spot them all along the arcade
🛍️ 100-yen shops – Affordable treasures & daily items
👘 Kimono rental – Dress up and stroll the arcade in style
🌙 Late-night dining – Many izakayas and ramen shops open till midnight
💡 3. Tips
📸 Best photo ops:
– Entrance signs at 1-chome and 5-chome
– Inside the arcade with neon lights and tanuki statues
– Ramen Alley shop fronts with steam and signs
🕒 Best to visit: Late afternoon to evening (when all shops are open & lit)
💴 Bring cash—some smaller shops don’t accept cards
🎮 Try a crane game or capsule toy machine for fun souvenirs
🧼 Public toilets are available near 4-chome & 6-chome
🛏️ Stay in Susukino or Odori area to be just steps away
🍽️ 4. Nearby Eats – Top 3 in Tanukikoji Area
- Ichiran Ramen (Tanukikoji branch)
🍜 Famous tonkotsu ramen in solo-booth style
📍 South 3 West 6, Chuo Ward
🕒 24 hours
🚶 Located inside Tanukikoji 6-chome - Maruyama Pancake
🥞 Fluffy pancakes and local Hokkaido dairy desserts
📍 South 2 West 5, Chuo Ward
🕒 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🚶 Just off the main arcade (2-min walk) - Hyousetsu no Mon
🦀 Fine dining crab course in a traditional setting
📍 South 4 West 2, Chuo Ward
🕒 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
🚶 3 min walk from Tanukikoji 4-chome
🍽️ 4B. Sub-Zone Picks – Must-Visit by Chome
🏮 1–2 Chome
– Drug stores, 100-yen shops, and capsule toys
– Entrance to Susukino & nightlife zone
🎮 3–5 Chome
– Arcades, cafés, and fashion shops
– Main food alley zones & tanuki statue photo spots
🍜 6–7 Chome
– Ramen Alley and cozy izakayas
– More traditional & old-school vibe
– Quiet temples tucked away in side alleys
🚗 5. Access
📍 From Sapporo Station
🚇 Subway Namboku Line → Odori or Susukino Station (1 stop)
🚶 5–10 min walk from either station
📍 Getting Around
🚶 Entire arcade is pedestrian-only and fully covered
🚇 Easily walkable to/from Odori Park, Susukino, and underground shopping
🛏️ Best to stay in Susukino, Odori, or Tanukikoji-adjacent hotels for convenience
📞 6. Contact / Info
🌐 https://www.tanukikoji.or.jp/
📍 Minami 2–3 Jo Nishi 1–7 Chome, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido
📞 +81-11-241-5125
🕒 Hours vary by shop (typically 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM)