Paseo was a shopping center beneath the northern side of JR Sapporo Station. It opened in stages in 1989 and 1990 and ended operations on September 30, 2022. The closure was required because Hokkaido Shinkansen construction at Sapporo Station and seismic-strengthening work on the conventional railway viaduct would affect the facility.
The photographs below record Paseo before it closed, including its shops, restaurants and visitor facilities.
Paseo was located beneath the northern part of JR Sapporo Station
Paseo occupied 1F and B1F. On 1F, its West and East areas stood on either side of the railway station. B1F was divided into Paseo West, Paseo Center and Paseo East. The sections below preserve a record of representative shops and restaurants from each area.
A seasonal display in Paseo
Paseo East
Paseo East contained fashion and accessory shops on 1F, with health and beauty products, eyewear, interior goods and music on B1F. The stores pictured below were among its tenants before the mall closed.
1F: Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs occupied a 1F store selling women’s fashion and accessories, with a particular focus on bags.
1F: Sac’s Bar Jean
Sac’s Bar Jean sold bags, wallets and accessories for women and men.
1F: Moussy Ladies Fashions
Moussy sold casual women’s fashion and was particularly known for its denim.
1F: Ainz & Tulpe Drugstore
Ainz & Tulpe stocked medicines, cosmetics, skincare and haircare products. Paseo East also had a branch of The Body Shop.
1F: Asics Walking Shoe Store
Asics Walking sold casual and formal shoes for men and women, with a focus on comfort and support.
B1: W Closet
W Closet, pronounced “Double Closet”, sold everyday women’s clothing.
B1: Ober Tashe Handbags
Ober Tashe sold women’s bags and accessories.
B1: Park by One Way
Park by One Way sold casual fashion for young women.
Paseo Center
Paseo Center occupied B1F directly beneath the railway station. It combined fashion and accessory shops with footwear, eyewear, interior, health and beauty businesses, cafes and dining spaces.
Yokoi Coffee
Yokoi Coffee served coffee, sandwiches and cakes.
Hokkaido Kurashi Hyakkaten
Hokkaido Kurashi Hyakkaten sold Hokkaido food, drinks, tableware, amenities, stationery and other local products.
Kimono Hana
Kimono Hana sold and rented traditional Japanese clothing in colorful contemporary styles.
Lee Jeans Shop
Lee sold casual clothing for women, men and children and was best known for its jeans.
Columbia Sportswear Shop
Columbia sold clothing, footwear and equipment for camping, hiking, mountain climbing, winter sports and other outdoor activities.
Paseo West (Paseo Dining)
Paseo West contained the mall’s main restaurant area, Paseo Dining. Its 1F included a convenience store, bookshop, restaurants and food and drink retailers. B1F was mainly occupied by restaurants and cafes serving Japanese and international food.
O’Neil’s Irish Pub
O’Neill’s Irish Pub served Guinness and Kilkenny on tap with pub food including roast beef sandwiches, fish and chips and shepherd’s pie.
1F: Hokkaido Shokuichiba Maruumiya
Hokkaido Shokuichiba Maruumiya was a casual izakaya specializing in seafood and crab dishes, with private dining rooms.
B1: Ezokko Ramen
Ezokko specialized in Sapporo-style ramen and welcomed both individual diners and groups.
B1: Wako Tonkatsu
Wako Tonkatsu served breaded pork cutlets with rice, miso soup, pickles and shredded cabbage, together with shrimp cutlets.
B1: Spain Bar Tortilla Flat
Tortilla Flat served Spanish food including tapas, paella and ajillo, with a selection of Spanish wines.
Facilities at Paseo
The information counter in Paseo East 1F
Paseo East 1F had an information counter near the East Concourse entrance. It handled facility inquiries, floor guides, lost property and lost-child reports, and loaned strollers and wheelchairs.
The ATM corner in Paseo East 1F
An ATM area behind the Moussy store included a Seven Bank ATM with international-card acceptance and English guidance.
The Post Office in Paseo East 1F
A post office in the southeast corner of Paseo East 1F sold stamps and handled mail. It also had Japan Post Bank ATMs with international-card acceptance and English guidance.
For businesses operating elsewhere in JR Tower, payment methods vary by shop. Participating shops in APIA and Sapporo Stellar Place accept prepaid IC cards.
Location
Paseo occupied the railway viaduct at North 6 West 2-4 on the north side of JR Sapporo Station. It connected internally with Sapporo Stellar Place. JR Tower’s operating shopping centers are APIA and Sapporo Stellar Place.
Future of the Former Paseo Site
Sapporo Station General Development plans a new commercial facility under the elevated tracks at the former Paseo site. The provisional project aims to open around winter 2028, with about 16,500 square meters of sales space and about 200 shops arranged across five areas. It will connect directly to JR Sapporo Station. The final facility name and opening details have not been announced.
Article and original photos by Michael Lambe. All rights reserved. Last updated 02-Sep-2026.
