One thing you definitely shouldn't miss in Sapporo is a late-night parfait. The place in the photo is Parfaiteria miL in Tanukikoji Shopping Street. It's open until midnight, making it perfect for a parfait after shopping. The parfaits here aren't only delicious; they're also beautifully presented, and each one looks like a delicate work of art. When your order arrives, it comes with a sheet explaining in detail all the ingredients used in the parfait. You can slowly figure out what's in each layer as you eat, which makes it even more interesting. Tanukikoji Shopping Street itself is also great for browsing, with all kinds of drugstores, capsule toy shops, and souvenir stores along the way. You can find almost everything you want to buy in one place. If you come to Sapporo, I highly recommend spending a full day exploring Tanukikoji, then having a late-night parfait after buying cosmetics and souvenirs.
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