Susukino - Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade (Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan )

Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade: located between Odori subway station & Susukino subway station. 5 minute walk from both.
Japan, 〒060-0062 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, South 2, West 1 - West 7 Chome.
Opened in 1873, the Tanuki Koji shopping arcade is one of the oldest shopping streets in Hokkaido. The covered arcade extends for 200 metres and is broken up into seven blocks. It runs directly between Odori and Susukino subway. With around 200 stores including restaurants, bars and hotels, it is one of the most popular shopping areas for tourists. The ‘Tanuki’ or ‘Raccoon Dog’ has long been steeped in Japanese folklore and is the symbol of the shopping arcade. There are also a couple of festivals that are held here during the year.