Depachika Exploration in Sapporo- visit the gourmet food floors with a guide!

Tour Highlights

• Depachika are a good place to learn about local food culture
• Experience Sapporo through the eyes of a local with the Sapporo Explorers, your local guide!
• If you find something interesting at Depachika, you can ask your Sapporo Explorer for an explanation
• Compare and contrast the food offerings at two of the city’s most popular department stores.

Many Japanese department stores have a food floor in the basement where locals shop. These areas are filled with various sweets, a wide range of prepared foods, and sections selling fish, meat, and vegetables. The prepared food section in the depachika is a popular spot frequented by many Japanese people.

On this tour, you will gain an understanding of what kind of meals Japanese people typically enjoy by observing the prepared foods on sale. You also have the opportunity to buy and taste the ones that catch your eyes, offering you a deeper insight into Japanese culinary preferences.

On this tour join one of the local Sapporo Explorers- living in Sapporo, the Explorer for your tour will be your companion around the city and help you to enjoy the town like a local. Let’s ask your Sapporo Explorer to inquire about the ingredients and flavors from the shop staff. In the sweets section, you might find a perfect souvenir for your friends, and in between visits to the two department stores, we’ll squeeze in a little sightseeing!