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Sapporo's Hot Spot! Tenant Information and Highlights of Each Floor at 'COCONO SUSUKINO'
On November 30, 2023, a new landmark was born in Sapporo's bustling Susukino district: COCONO SUSUKINO, a complex featuring a movie theater, hotel, and more. Here's a guide to its exciting stores, tenants, and floor-by-floor information.
- What is COCONO SUSUKINO?
- Opened September 12, 2024! Ramen Food Hall "mingle!" and New Store Info
- 1F: The Retail & Dining Floor, with Drugstores and Street-Facing Eateries
- 2F: The Retail & Service Floor, Featuring a New Outdoor Plaza
- 3F & 4F: The Dining Floors, a Hub for Everything from Lunch to Drinks
- 3F & 5F: A Popular Arcade Makes its Sapporo Debut: "GiGO / GiGO's Taiyaki"
- 5F-7F: The Cinema Complex, "TOHO CINEMAS Susukino"
- 7F-18F: The 436-Room Lifestyle Hotel, "SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL"
- B1F: The Food Market Floor, Perfect for Hokkaido Souvenirs
- B2F: Convenient for Shopping: "Supermarket Daiichi"
- Hokkaido's Largest Billboard & Digital Signage
- Business Hours by Floor
- Enjoy a Full Day of Entertainment, Dining, and Accommodations!
What is COCONO SUSUKINO?
COCONO SUSUKINO is an 18-story complex that opened on November 30, 2023, with direct access from Susukino Subway Station. It stands on the former site of the "Susukino Lafiler" building. This multi-purpose facility includes the lifestyle hotel "SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL," the "TOHO CINEMAS Susukino" cinema complex, and a wide array of shopping, amusement, dining, retail, and service establishments.
Opened September 12, 2024! Ramen Food Hall "mingle!" and New Store Info
Ramen Food Hall "mingle!"
On Thursday, September 12, 2024, the ramen food hall "mingle!" opened in the 4th-floor dining area, "COCONO Yokocho." It brings together five carefully selected ramen shops from both within and outside Hokkaido. With about 200 shared seats, it's a spacious place to enjoy a meal. Here are the five shops in "mingle!" and other new stores that opened on the 1st and basement floors at the same time.
4F Ramen Food Hall "mingle!" Shops
■MEN in EZO susukino
"in EZO," a consistent grand prize winner at ramen events in Japan and abroad, is opening in COCONO SUSUKINO with the slogan, "Enjoy and feel Hokkaido to the fullest in a single bowl of ramen!" In addition to their long-beloved "Abura Soba" and "Sapporo Jaga Paitan Miso," they will offer many exclusive menu items only available here.
■Jinrui Mina Menrui (All Mankind is Noodles)
Wildly popular in Osaka, "Jinrui Mina Menrui" is opening its first permanent store in Sapporo. Exclusive to COCONO SUSUKINO, they will offer a rich lineup including a unique seafood-based miso ramen, as well as limited-time menus that let you enjoy seasonal and regional flavors.
■Menya Takezo
With the concept of "anti-aging ramen based on deliciousness," "Menya Takezo" is known for the constant lines of tourists at its Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU location. This second store opens with the desire to bring this flavor to a wider audience.
■Sapporo Shinmen-dokoro Yukimura
"Sapporo Shinmen-dokoro Yukimura" continues to captivate fans by constantly evolving the classic Sapporo miso ramen, offering a uniquely stable and original bowl that perfectly blends umami and sweetness. They serve the ultimate Sapporo ramen, born from the owner's dedication and meticulous work filled with love for the customers.
■Sapporo Tsukemen Sapporo Ramen Furaido
Beloved by many fans for its ever-evolving flavors and service, the popular tsukemen (dipping noodles) shop "Furaido" is proudly opening its second location. Here, you can fully enjoy their classic "Sapporo Ramen," which was previously only available at the main store, outside of special events.
New Stores Opened on September 12, 2024
■1st Floor "Hokkaido no Shun to Umai Sake KITA-MARU"
This long-established izakaya (Japanese pub), which has been operating in Susukino for over 27 years, allows you to savor the seasonal flavors of Hokkaido. For lunch, they offer set meals featuring fresh Hokkaido seafood and dessert sets with Japanese sweets. At night, enjoy a wide variety of seasonal Hokkaido dishes using fresh ingredients, including seafood delivered directly from various fishing ports and vegetables harvested near Sapporo.
■Basement 1st Floor "The TEA"
At "The TEA," the owner, who is from Taiwan, has carefully tasted dozens of types of tea and selected only the best, allowing you to enjoy the authentic taste of Taiwan.
1F: The Retail & Dining Floor, with Drugstores and Street-Facing Eateries
The 1st floor features the renewed cosmetics and drugstore "AINZ & TULPE." Additionally, Hokkaido-based general store "Idéal." opens its third location in the region. Here you can find carefully selected items for your ideal lifestyle, including kitchenware, stationery, and fashion accessories.
Also on the 1st floor, the popular Tokyo bakery cafe "ESPRESSO D WORKS / DRA7" makes its Hokkaido debut. You can enjoy their famous pancakes, and at night, it transforms into a bar serving natural wines alongside Italian-themed dishes like pizza, pasta, and meat, all made with seasonal ingredients.
Furthermore, the newly established "MID.α STUDIO" is an innovative radio studio where various programs from different media outlets will hold live public recordings on a daily basis. An "Indoor Transit Waiting Area" has also been set up for convenience when using the streetcar or bus, providing shelter from rain and snow.
Broadcasting the latest local and facility news
Transit Waiting Area
Other stores opening on the 1st floor retail and dining area include:
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■Muraoka Lab
This is the first commercial facility location for "drinkable" dried fruits, which maximize the natural beauty, aroma, and taste of fruit through a special aging process! Special offers are available for first-time customers.
■HealthyTOKYO CBD SHOP & LABO
HealthyTOKYO, Japan's leading CBD pioneer and innovative vegan brand, makes its Hokkaido debut! You'll find the perfect products for yourself or as a special gift.
■Sirius Diamond
A long-established wholesale jewelry company with 75 years of history in Sapporo is opening a directly managed store. They offer high-quality diamonds, bridal jewelry, and gifts at reasonable prices.
■JL HOKKAIDO
"JL ~Jewel~," a jewelry brand that captures the beauty of Hokkaido in its designs, is opening as a flagship shop. Enjoy jewelry that is full of Hokkaido's charm.
■cos:mura / Self Photo OnAir
Japan's first integrated store combining Korean cosmetics and an authentic Korean self-photo studio opens in Sapporo! It's a place to encounter the latest Korean culture and fully enjoy its trends.
2F: The Retail & Service Floor, Featuring a New Outdoor Plaza
The 2nd floor hosts beauty and relaxation stores, as well as shops offering daily necessities. A new "collaboration store" featuring both DAISO and THREEPPY will open, along with "ABC-MART GRAND STAGE," which carries top-tier shoes and apparel.
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■SPUR
A wide selection of the latest trendy hostess dresses! Whether you're looking for cute or elegant, we've got you covered! With one of the best selections in the country, we guarantee you'll find the perfect dress.
■DE:SENCIA
Opening as a specialist in scalp care and gel nail design. Add a touch of excitement to your everyday life with our nails. We offer designs unique to DE:SENCIA.
Additionally, the "COCONO TERRACE," an outdoor plaza spanning from the 2nd to the 3rd floor, offers a relaxing space with a view of the Susukino intersection.
COCONO TERRACE
3F & 4F: The Dining Floors, a Hub for Everything from Lunch to Drinks
The 3rd floor features "COCONO FOODHALL," and the 4th floor has "COCONO Yokocho," both gathering delicious eateries. COCONO Yokocho is packed with a variety of establishments, from a Korean bar and a wine diner to exquisite Japanese cuisine and even a sophisticated social spot for enjoying casino games.
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■HUB
The British-style pub "HUB" is opening in COCONO SUSUKINO. Enjoy drinks and snacks in a cozy atmosphere.
■SIAM THAI RESTAURANT
A renowned Thai restaurant from Sapporo is finally opening its first location in a commercial complex! This is your chance to savor authentic flavors in Susukino.
■da pai dang 105
Enjoy popular Asian street food dishes like freshly prepared dim sum, their signature xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), lu rou fan (braised pork rice), and Hainanese chicken rice.
■Hakata Tempura Yamaya
Serving freshly fried tempura using ingredients unique to the Kyushu region. Enjoy free refills of Yamaya's famous mentaiko (spicy cod roe) and rice. Eat to your heart's content!
■Wallace Brothers Cheese Bar
A nationwide first! This specialty cheese restaurant offers a wide range of grilled dishes, bar menu items, and desserts made with cheese. It's a great place to enjoy drinks as well.
■Rojiura Curry Samurai.
Based on the concept of 'eating vegetables,' enjoy a special dish featuring a rich, flavorful soup, carefully prepared ingredients, and a wide variety of vegetables.
■TEPPAN SPAGHETTI
Serving our 'teppan' (signature) spaghetti on a sizzling hot 'teppan' (iron plate)! Our menu features over 20 varieties, including the famous "Single Slice Bacon Spaghetti."
■SATURDAYS Co
A cafe from a craft chocolate specialty shop that makes chocolate from cacao beans. Enjoy chocolate drinks and coffee, with cocktails available in the evening!
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■Tsukishima Monja Kuuya
This popular restaurant, with its main branch in the authentic Monja district of Tsukishima and constant lines in Shibuya, is opening a new location. Their numerous monjayaki dishes, including the most popular "Mentaiko Mochi Monja," are exquisite, thanks to a homemade dashi broth made from seafood, chicken stock, and aromatic vegetables. The staff will cook everything for you on the griddle right at your table.
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■Korean Bar YOI
Korean Bar YOI, which serves authentic Korean cuisine tailored to Japanese tastes, is opening its first location in a commercial complex! You can enjoy a wide range of dishes, from standard Korean favorites in Japan to local flavors popular among Koreans.
■Tsukishima Monja Kuuya
With its main store in Tsukishima, Tokyo—the home of monjayaki—the perpetually popular "Tsukishima Monja Kuuya" makes its Hokkaido debut! Their monjayaki, made with a homemade dashi broth, is exquisite.
■8TH SEA OYSTER Bar
An oyster bar where you can enjoy safe and secure oysters purified with deep-sea water. Savor our carefully selected oysters in a modern atmosphere reminiscent of the ocean.
■Wine Diner Hinomaru
Perfect for various occasions, from a drink with colleagues after work to gatherings with friends or a date. Even wine novices can casually and stylishly enjoy food and wine pairings. Feel free to stop by for day drinking too!
■Takoyaki & Seafood Skewers Fugetsu
A famous Sapporo establishment since 1967 is opening a new concept store in COCONO! Their takoyaki (octopus balls) are made with Hokkaido wheat flour and octopus, finished with an original sauce and mayonnaise—a taste you can only get here.
■kappou Hashi
Savor fresh sashimi and a variety of exquisite dishes made with Hokkaido ingredients, paired with a selection of fine Japanese sake. Enjoy a new style of Japanese cuisine with a playful touch.
■Washoku & Teppanyaki Maar casual
Simple yet elegant teppanyaki dishes that bring out the best flavors of carefully selected ingredients like Wagyu beef, seafood, and vegetables. Both course menus and à la carte dishes are available. Enjoy rare Japanese sake and authentic shochu at casual prices.
■Oniku to Caviar
Offering creative meat dishes featuring Hokkaido Wagyu beef, caviar, and other premium ingredients at reasonable prices. For lunch, enjoy a set meal with freshly cooked rice and Hokkaido Wagyu hot pot. At night, savor casual, creative meat dishes with Hokkaido Wagyu and select caviar.
■BLOW Susukino
A sophisticated social spot for enjoying casino games makes its Hokkaido debut. Enjoy games like blackjack, baccarat, and roulette while sipping on all-you-can-drink beverages.
Additionally, the "COCONO SQUARE" on the 3rd floor can be used as a daily relaxation spot and will also host various events.
COCONO SQUARE
3F & 5F: An Arcade with a Bar and Character Collaborations: "GiGO / GiGO's Taiyaki"
The game center "GiGO," with about 200 locations nationwide, is making its Sapporo debut. The 3rd-floor section will open on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, as part of the second opening phase. "GiGO's Taiyaki," which features collaborations with game and anime characters, is also making its first appearance in Hokkaido. The 3rd floor will have an attached bar serving soft drinks and alcohol, while the 5th floor will be filled with capsule toy machines.
GiGO
5F-7F: The Cinema Complex, "TOHO CINEMAS Susukino"
From the 5th to the 7th floor, movie lovers can rejoice at the opening of the "TOHO CINEMAS Susukino" complex. This 10-screen, 1,732-seat theater is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including the high-end "Premium Theater" and the immersive "Go-on (Roaring Sound) Theater." The lineup will feature a diverse range of films, from popular Hollywood blockbusters and Japanese movies to anime and independent art films. Live broadcasts of concerts, plays, and sports are also planned.
7F-18F: The 436-Room Lifestyle Hotel, "SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL"
From the 7th to the 18th floor, the lifestyle hotel "SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL" celebrated its grand opening on January 16, 2024. It features guest rooms designed for both leisure and business travelers, as well as a dining & bar that uses Hokkaido ingredients. With the concept of "Deep Community," the hotel offers a space and cuisine that allow guests to experience the nature, culture, and history of Hokkaido and Sapporo.
The 436 guest rooms are divided into three categories: Superior, Superior Plus, and Premium. Guests staying in the Premium category on the top 18th floor can enjoy special moments with exclusive access to a lounge and spa facilities, including a sauna.
18th Floor Premium Lounge
18th Floor Premium Spa
18th Floor Premium Sauna
The 7th floor, which houses the front desk, also features a restaurant that uses local ingredients for a taste of Hokkaido and Sapporo, and a shop selling crafts and art by local artists. The 8th floor is equipped with a fitness room and a function room for guests.
BAR & GRILL Splish
Enjoy a course dinner at night (image)
Serving a lunch buffet during the day (image)
Also features a cafe & bar
"HUB SHOP" selling crafts and art
In addition to activities within the hotel, there are plans for events and workshops that allow guests to discover the charm of the local area and enjoy the surrounding neighborhood.
B1F: The Food Market Floor, Perfect for Hokkaido Souvenirs
The basement 1st floor is home to "COCONO MARCHE." Centered around unique and popular local Hokkaido stores, it offers a wide variety of products for eat-in, takeout, and souvenir shopping. The ever-popular "STARBUCKS," a favorite from the old Lafiler days, has also returned, providing a perfect spot to relax while waiting for friends.
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■Hokkaido Shiki Marche
The popular souvenir shop from Sapporo Station is here. In addition to a rich selection of famous sweets and local specialties, it also offers various Hokkaido food products to brighten up your dining table. Furthermore, three new tenants will open takeout corners inside the store, serving sweets made with Hokkaido ingredients.
■Sazae Tokachi Daimyo
The familiar Sazae taiyaki (fish-shaped pastry), a favorite among Hokkaido residents, has arrived in Susukino. Their "Usukawa Taiyaki" (thin-crust taiyaki) features a crispy thin skin packed with sweet bean paste, making you want to eat more than just one.
■Tokachi Shinmura Farm
Tokachi Shinmura Farm is opening its first store in Sapporo. In addition to delicious fresh milk from the farm, you can enjoy their popular milk jam, soft-serve ice cream, and drinking yogurt, with pasture-raised milk sold by the cup.
■Abe Poultry Farm
Using plenty of their own branded "Shimokawa Roku-maru Koso Tamago" eggs from their farm in Shimokawa, a town in northern Hokkaido established in 1964, they will sell éclairs filled with fresh custard made in-store and fruit éclairs, available exclusively at COCONO SUSUKINO.
■Kaiten Sushi Nemuro Hanamaru
Serving carefully selected seasonal fish on a lively conveyor belt. The vibrant atmosphere, reminiscent of the fishing town of Nemuro with its live kitchen, creates a sense of freshness that goes beyond just the ingredients.
■Sakana no Nemuro Fukuhara
"Sakana no Nemuro Fukuhara" fulfills wishes like "I wish I could eat Hanamaru's sushi at home..." or "I want to enjoy delicious dried fish at home..." This new concept store offers a wide range of products, including homemade ichiyaboshi (overnight-dried fish), side dishes, and souvenirs, focusing on fish from their hometown of Nemuro.
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■Rice Flour Baumkuchen ring ring
Made with 100% rice flour and gathering the best ingredients from all over Hokkaido, this baumkuchen (German tree cake) is coming to Susukino! This is the first commercial facility location for their baumkuchen made with Hokkaido rice.
■Patisserie Frères
Making its commercial facility debut, this patisserie creates each sweet with the hope of bringing a smile to customers' faces. They offer a wide range of products, including the visually striking "Sono Mama" (Just As It Is) series.
■Daichi no Seikaten buon appetito
A new Italian deli and bento shop born from a collaboration between a Hokkaido Italian restaurant and a direct-from-the-farm greengrocer! The food is supervised by Chef Horikawa of Terzina, a popular and long-established Italian restaurant in Sapporo.
■Osaiya Fukutei
Fukutei, which opened its first restaurant 40 years ago, is leveraging its long-cultivated expertise in Japanese cuisine to open its very first deli at COCONO SUSUKINO!
■SUN MILK JAPAN
With the concept of making everyone happy with sweets made from fresh milk from cows raised under the Japanese sun, this shop delivers a variety of milk-based sweets using dairy products loved by farmers across Japan.
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■DONGURI
"Donguri," the birthplace of the famous Chikuwa Pan (a bread roll with a fish cake inside), has come to Susukino! They offer many exclusive products available only at this location, bringing lots of excitement to everyone!
■Otaru Narutoya
The third-generation owner (and grandson) of the 60-year-old "Wakadori Jidai Naruto Honten" in front of Otaru Station has opened this store as a noren-wake (a grant of independence), not just a branch. He has inherited and continues to protect everything, from the suppliers and secret recipes to the techniques of the previous generation.
■Elm no Sanroku
A shop specializing in meat from their own production and other Hokkaido-sourced meats. They offer a diverse range of meats used by professional chefs. You can also enjoy "cafe-meshi" (cafe-style meals) at the in-store eat-in corner.
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■Wine no Maruyamaya *Eat-in available
Featuring a selection of natural wines from France, Italy, and Hokkaido, all made with minimal human intervention. They always have Hokkaido wines available by the glass, so feel free to stop by.
■Nemoto Saketen *Eat-in available
A liquor store specializing in Japanese sake and whiskey, with an attached kaku-uchi (standing bar). You can buy a bottle to enjoy at home, have a quick drink while waiting for someone, or use it for various other occasions.
■Susukino Ale STAND *Eat-in available
Serving craft beer born in Susukino, Sapporo, delivered directly from the brewery! The "Susukino Ale STAND" is where you can enjoy it fresh. It's perfect for a quick break while shopping.
COCONO MARCHE
Furthermore, honoring its history as a meeting spot nicknamed "Robi-chika" (Lobby Basement), a waiting area has been set up near the connection to Susukino Subway Station, located between the B1 and B2 floors. This makes meeting up in Susukino much more convenient.
Waiting Area
B2F: Convenient for Shopping: "Supermarket Daiichi"
The B2 floor features "Supermarket Daiichi." It boasts an extensive product lineup, including fresh foods centered on local Hokkaido ingredients, Daiichi's original "Mainichi Tezukuri Ohagi" (daily handmade sweet rice balls), and products from the Seven & i Group's private brand, "Seven Premium."
Supermarket Daiichi
Hokkaido's Largest Billboard & Digital Signage
The exterior walls are equipped with Hokkaido's largest billboard and digital signage. The digital screen is eye-catching, measuring approximately 26 meters high by 9 meters wide, with a display area of about 230 square meters. It will serve as a new city medium, broadcasting not only advertisements but also facility and regional information.
The digital signage content will feature a time signal by "Snow Miku," a character that supports Hokkaido. She will announce the time every day at 8:00, 12:00, 15:00, and 19:00. Pay attention to Snow Miku's changing messages for each time slot. Additionally, a segment from "Domingo," a media outlet that delivers regional information about Hokkaido, titled "Domingo Recommends! Where to Go? Rabbit Yukine's Hokkaido Outing Info," is set to air. Together with Snow Miku's pet character, "Rabbit Yukine," it will introduce fascinating event information from various regions of Hokkaido.
Business Hours by Floor
The business hours for each floor are as follows. Most floors are open from 10:00 to 21:00, but the 3rd & 4th floors are open until 23:00 or 24:00, and the 5th-floor cinema is open from 9:00 in the morning until 1:00 late at night.
B2F Supermarket 10:00 - 21:00
B1F Food Market 10:00 - 21:00
1F Daily & Lifestyle 10:00 - 21:00
2F Shops & Beauty 10:00 - 21:00
3F Food & Amusement 11:00 - 23:00 *HUB is open until 24:00
4F Dining & Bar 11:00 - 24:00
5F Cinema 9:00 - 25:00 (1:00 AM) (Hours may vary depending on the movie schedule)
Enjoy a Full Day of Entertainment, Dining, and Accommodations!
The name "COCONO" is derived from the Japanese words "koko" (此処), meaning "here," and "koko" (個々), meaning "individual," representing diversity. The logo is based on "COCO" and is designed with the shapes of the sun and moon.
A new landmark offering everything from shopping and entertainment to accommodations has been born in Sapporo's Susukino district, which bustles with people day and night.
COCONO SUSUKINO
■Address: 1, Nishi 4-chome, Minami 4-jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo