Sapporo Station South Exit

There is nothing more depressing than the low rumble of a train engine when you're leaving the only person who makes life worth living. Chasing a grand dream at the academy in Tokyo sounded fantastic on paper, but standing on the…

As we step into the South Plaza of Sapporo Station, your eyes will immediately be drawn to a striking architectural feature known as the Apia Dome. In a city renowned for its long, severe winters and relentless snowfall, the…

Wandering deeper into the western wing of the Apia underground complex, the air grows thick with the enticing aromas of local Hokkaido cuisine. This sector is a veritable treasure trove of regional flavors, offering an accessible…

Ascending from the subterranean depths, we emerge into the gleaming, multi level expanse of Stella Place. This massive commercial complex is seamlessly integrated into the very structure of Sapporo Station, stretching seven…

Directly connected to the western flank of the station concourse lies Daimaru Sapporo, a towering monument to the refined Japanese department store experience. In Japan, the department store, or depato, is not merely a place to…

Returning to the sixth floor of the Stella Place complex, we find ourselves standing before one of the most celebrated culinary destinations in all of Sapporo Station. This is Nemuro Hanamaru, a revolving sushi restaurant that…

For our next culinary exploration, we step away from the polished floors of Stella Place and head toward the tenth floor of the adjacent building connected to the station complex. Here, you will step through a portal into a…

Having explored the subterranean depths and the culinary heights of the station, it is time to gain a true perspective on the city. We navigate back toward the JR Tower and step into a dedicated elevator. …

Descending from the soaring heights of the JR Tower, we return to the ground floor and navigate toward the bustling JR Sapporo Station West Ticket Gate. This area serves as the primary artery for commuters transitioning between…

As our exploration of the Sapporo Station complex comes to an end, take a moment to stand amidst the flow of travelers and reflect on the magnitude of what surrounds you. We have traveled from the sweeping, one hundred and sixty…