{"id":482,"date":"2020-10-05T00:45:54","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T00:45:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sapporostation.com\/?page_id=482"},"modified":"2020-10-05T00:45:54","modified_gmt":"2020-10-05T00:45:54","slug":"daimaru-sapporo-department-store","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sapporostation.com\/daimaru-sapporo-department-store\/","title":{"rendered":"Daimaru Sapporo Department Store"},"content":{"rendered":"

Daimaru is a large department store selling high quality goods on the south-west side of the Sapporo Station building. Daimaru has eight floors above ground and one basement level and stocks a huge range of products which includes fashion, jewelry, cosmetics, perfumes, luxury brands, interior goods, daily groceries, souvenirs, travel items, and traditional clothing. On the top floor there is also a dining section where you can find the very best Japanese and international restaurants.<\/p>\n

\"Daimaru

Daimaru department store is located on the south-west side of Sapporo Station<\/p><\/div>\n

Daimaru has a spacious interior layout with plenty of rest areas and helpful facilities throughout the building so that shoppers can enjoy a more relaxed shopping experience. Daimaru is also well-known for its high level of customer service and there are shopping advisers throughout the store who can help you find the most suitable products for your needs. Below is a floor-by-floor guide to some of the highlights of this store.<\/p>\n

\"Multiple

Multiple floors can be viewed from the store\u2019s central atrium<\/p><\/div>\n

Basement \u2013 B1 Level<\/h2>\n

Daimaru\u2019s Basement contains the Food Hall where you can find fresh fish, meat, vegetables and fruit, alongside a delicatessen, a bakery, a liquor store, and more stalls selling cakes, cookies, confectionery, and souvenirs of Hokkaido.<\/p>\n

\"Food

Food stalls on Daimaru\u2019s B1 Level<\/p><\/div>\n

1st Floor<\/h2>\n

The 1st floor has boutiques stocking cosmetics, fragrances, jewelry, bags, and other accessories. Big name brands on this floor include Chanel, Estee Lauder, Tiffany, Bulgari, Prada, Gucci, and Cartier<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"1st

1st Floor boutiques<\/p><\/div>\n

2nd Floor<\/h2>\n

On the 2nd floor you can find ladies shoes and handbags, as well as ladies accessories such as neck-wear, sunglasses, hats, umbrellas, socks, handkerchiefs, and purses. <\/p>\n

\"Ladies

Ladies shoes on the 2nd floor<\/p><\/div>\n

3rd floor<\/h2>\n

The 3rd floor stocks a range of women\u2019s clothing and handbags.<\/p>\n

\"Fray

Fray I.D on the 3rd floor stocks stylish high quality clothes for ladies in their late 20s to early 40s<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Gelato

Gelato Pique on the 3rd floor stocks comfortable night wear and lounge wear<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Coach

Coach on the 3rd floor stocks bags, jackets, belts and other leather accessories for ladies and men<\/p><\/div>\n

4th Floor<\/h2>\n

The 4th floor has women\u2019s clothing and lingerie, clothing for babies and children, and toys.<\/p>\n

\"Kid\u2019s

Kid\u2019s clothes on the 4th floor<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Indivi

Indivi on the 4th floor sells good quality ladies wear for work and play. This store also has plus sizes<\/p><\/div>\n

5th Floor<\/h2>\n

The 5th floor has clothing for ladies and men as well as jewelry and watches. <\/p>\n

\"Plain

Plain People on the 5th floor sells simple but stylish casual ladies\u2019 wear<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Issey

Issey Miyake on the 5th floor sells colorful high-fashion clothing for ladies and men<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Grand

Grand Seiko boutique on the 5th floor sells the world-famous Seiko brand of watches<\/p><\/div>\n

6th Floor<\/h2>\n

The 6th floor stocks men\u2019s clothing, shoes, socks, underwear, accessories, bags, golf clothes, and travel items.<\/p>\n

\"A

A selection of men\u2019s neckties on the 6th floor<\/p><\/div>\n

\"High-end

High-end brand Calvin Klein for men can be found on the 6th floor<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Lanvin

Lanvin en Bleu stocks luxury casual and formal clothes for men<\/p><\/div>\n

7th Floor<\/h2>\n

On the 7th floor you can find cooking utensils, crockery, bathroom supplies, bedding, and other interior goods. There is also a traditional kimono shop on this floor and an event space where there will often be themed sales.<\/p>\n

\"A

A sale in the 7th floor event space<\/p><\/div>\n

\"The

The 7th floor kimono shop<\/p><\/div>\n

8th Floor<\/h2>\n

Although there are cafes dotted throughout this department store the 8th floor has Daimaru\u2019s main dining section. Here you can find a range of restaurants serving typical Japanese dishes such as sushi, braised eel, soba and udon noodles, tonkatsu pork cutlets, okonomiyaki savoury pancakes, and tempura, as well as other restaurants serving Chinese cuisine, Italian food, and hamburger steak. <\/p>\n

\"Inside

Inside the 8th floor dining section<\/p><\/div>\n

The 8th floor also has an art gallery, a shop selling designer spectacles, and the Pokemon Center<\/strong> hobby store where you can buy Pokemon-themed video games, cards, figures, accessories, stationery, clothes, mugs, cups, and other interior goods.<\/p>\n

\"The

The Pokemon Center on the 8th floor<\/p><\/div>\n

Services & Facilities<\/h2>\n

There is an Information Desk on the 1st floor by the East Elevator. Here you can make inquiries about the store and pick up multilingual floor guides which are written in English, Chinese, Thai, Korean, and Japanese. Wheelchairs and baby strollers are also available to borrow here.<\/p>\n

\"The

The 1st floor Information Desk<\/p><\/div>\n

A free multilingual interpreter service using a tablet is available for overseas visitors who need guidance in their own language. Languages available include English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai, and Vietnamese.<\/p>\n

Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the store without the need for a password.<\/p>\n

The following major bank cards are accepted throughout the store: Master Card, VISA, JCB, Diners Club, American Express, and Union Pay.<\/p>\n

There is a 7-Bank ATM<\/strong> on the 6th floor that has English language guidance and accepts most major international bank cards. This ATM can be found beside the entrance to Stellar Place.<\/p>\n

A 5% discount coupon<\/strong> is available for overseas visitors who have been in the country for less than 6 months. To claim this coupon please bring your passport to the 1st floor Information Desk.<\/p>\n

\"The

The 3rd floor Prayer Room<\/p><\/div>\n

There is a multi-faith Prayer Room on the 3rd Floor near to the East Elevator.<\/p>\n

There is a children\u2019s play area called Playland<\/strong> beside the toy section on the 4th floor. Just behind the toy section is a nursing area for babies called Angel Town. This area has hot water heaters for formula, a diaper changing bed, and paper diapers available for a fee.<\/p>\n

There is a Cloak Room on the 8th floor where you can store up to two items of baggage per person. The fee for storage is 1,000 yen per item but storage is free if you can show a receipt for over 2,000 yen of purchases at Daimaru when you reclaim your baggage. Coats, umbrellas, and items bought in the store can also be stored for free. All items must be reclaimed on the same day.<\/p>\n

\"The

The 8th floor Cloak Room and Tax Refund Counter<\/p><\/div>\n

Tax Free Refund<\/h2>\n

Overseas visitors who have been in Japan for less than 6 months are able to apply for a refund on consumption tax at the Tax Refund Counter on the 8th floor. Purchases should amount to more than 5,400 yen (including tax) and you will need to bring your purchases, passport, receipt, and credit card if you used it for payment. Please note:<\/p>\n