Akarenga Terrace (Sapporo)

Located next to the Former Hokkaido Government Office Building, affectionately known as the “Akarenga (Red Brick)”, Akarenga Terrace is a commercial complex built around the concept of a “courtyard in Sapporo.” It houses about 26 shops, including restaurants, cafés, and fashion boutiques. The complex is connected to JR Sapporo Station via underground passages, allowing easy access even on rainy or snowy days.

If you want to experience Hokkaido in an easy and delicious way, food is the highlight. On the 2nd floor, Tsuruga Buffet Dining Sapporo offers an all-you-can-eat buffet centered on Japanese cuisine, featuring seasonal Hokkaido ingredients prepared as sashimi, tempura, teppanyaki, and more. On the 3rd floor, the food court brings together six diverse eateries focused on Hokkaido food culture, including Chinese Restaurant Hotei, famous for Hokkaido-style fried chicken (zangi), and Tiger Curry, known for serving piping-hot soup curry in earthenware pots.

The views are another draw. Take the dedicated elevator on the 3rd floor up to the 5th-floor Observation Gallery, where you can enjoy sweeping views of the red-brick Former Hokkaido Government Office Building and the Sapporo cityscape. With its calm atmosphere, it’s an ideal spot to relax and take in the scenery.