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Sapporo's Drugstore SATUDORA: Discounts and Services for Tourists

Sapporo Drugstore, or SATUDORA, is a popular Hokkaido shop with easy access and a variety of items. Our writer, a Sapporo resident, introduces its duty-free services, various payment options, and other features that appeal to international visitors.

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Born in Taipei, Taiwan. I worked in the inbound tourism industry in Kyoto, writing a blog about travel in Japan. I joined MATCHA in October 2019. Hobbies: travel, watching trains, visiting stylish cafes, sweets, collecting seal stamps, watching musicals, taking photos, and others - so many, in fact, that I find it weird myself.
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SATUDORA Drugstore Tanukikoji 5-Chome Store: The Best Spot for Enjoying Drugstore Shopping

If you want to buy drugstore products in Sapporo, many people recommend Tanukikoji Shopping Street. However, if only allowed to choose one drugstore among the several that are found along this street, then the one we'd like you to visit would definitely be SATUDORA Drugstore at their Tanukikoji 5-Chome location.

Located in the heart of Tanukikoji Shopping Street, bustling with both shoppers and sightseeing visitors alike, the store offers easy access and also a wide range of products.

This Tanukikoji 5-Chome store location is especially set up to provide international travelers with a comfortable and enjoyable shopping experience.

Introducing SATUDORA Drugstore's Tanukikoji 5-Chome Location

Sapporo SATUDORA Drugstore

SATUDORA Drugstore Tanukikoji 5-Chome Store opens for business at 12 noon. Due to its convenient location and its bright and spacious interior, this is a popular shop that quickly fills up with customers once the doors open.

The shop is lined with a variety of products including cosmetics, daily necessities, medicine, and Hokkaido specialty items. In particular, their souvenir corner is fully stocked which makes it easier to pick up a souvenir here than at the other SATUDORA locations.

There's also a duty-free counter, so this is the perfect shop to visit while strolling through Tanukikoji Shopping Street.

Store Access

Tanukikoji Shopping Street is within walking distance of Sapporo Subway's Odori Station and Susukino Station, and has direct access via the underground mall.

Also, the full length of the street is a covered arcade so shoppers can easily visit whether it's sunny, raining, or even snowing.

This shopping street is located right near the intersection that's next to Tanukikoji Stop on the Sapporo Tram Line. So it's also convenient to visit while sightseeing or after eating and shopping in Tanukikoji.

Many Convenient Ways To Pay for Your Purchase

Sapporo SATUDORA Drugstore

SATUDORA Drugstore Tanukikoji 5-Chome Store, designed to cater especially to international sightseeing visitors, offers many different payment options.

In addition to credit cards and transportation IC cards, they also accept a variety of QR payment methods. It also supports overseas mobile payment methods such as Alipay and WeChat Pay, making your shopping experience more convenient and comfortable.

A Wide Range of Services for International Visitors

SATUDORA Drugstore Tanukikoji 5-Chome Store not only has a wide selection of goods for an enjoyable day of shopping. but also offers many handy services for international sightseeing visitors. So a stress-free shopping environment awaits customers here.

Duty-free Services

Sapporo SATUDORA Drugstore

Duty-free shopping is a big attraction for visitors to Japan purchasing drugstore items.

At SATUDORA Drugstore Tanukikoji 5-Chome Store the checkout also serves as the duty-free counter. So if you meet all the conditions, you can pay for your purchase and also complete the tax-free procedures right on the spot. You'll be able to buy all of your necessary items in bulk at good prices while also saving valuable time.

Save Even More by Using SATUDORA's Tax-Free Coupon!

Sapporo SATUDORA Drugstore

At SATUDORA you qualify for duty-free when your total purchase comes to more than 5,000 yen before tax.

MATCHA also offers a tax-free discount coupon that's exclusively for MATCHA readers. When you present this coupon to the cashier you'll receive an additional discount.

Travelers who buy in bulk should definitely take advantage of this great offer!

Service in Multiple Languages

In-store signage and product tags at SATUDORA are displayed in several languages, and some staff members can also serve you in English, Chinese, and Korean.

So even first-time sightseeing visitors can enjoy a relaxing and comfortable day of shopping here.

Store Location and Business Hours

Location: Sapporo, Chuo, Minami 3-jo Nishi 5-14
Business Hours: 12:00–23:00

SATUDORA's Top 8 Most Popular Products

You might be wondering what sort of items sightseeing visitors buy at SATUDORA. Next, for your shopping reference, we introduce SATUDORA's top eight most popular products!

1. ALINAMIN EX PLUS

Sapporo SATUDORA Drugstore

ALINAMIN EX PLUS contains fursultiamine (vitamin B1 derivative), vitamin B6, and vitamin B12, and is effective for eye fatigue, stiff shoulders, lower back pain, sore muscles, joint pain, neuralgia, as well as numbness in the hands and feet. This is one of many products that are popular among visitors to Japan.

2. Pabron Gold A (Powder Type)

Sapporo SATUDORA Drugstore

Pabron Gold A is a cold medicine that contains seven active ingredients. It's effective for common cold symptoms such as coughs, mucus and phlegm, and sore throats. This product makes a welcome addition to your home medicine cabinet.

3. STRONG WAKAMOTO

Sapporo SATUDORA Drugstore

STRONG WAKAMOTO is a gastrointestinal medicine containing lactic acid bacteria and yeast, as well as digestive enzymes produced by a Koji mold. If offers three health benefits: improved digestion, intestinal environment regulation, and nutrient absorption support.

4. Roihi-Tsuboko (Large Type)

Sapporo SATUDORA Drugstore

Roihi-Tsuboko is a heat compress that uses the warming sensation of vanillylamide nonylic acid to promote blood circulation. When this patch is applied to affected areas it helps to relieve shoulder stiffness and lower back pain through the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of methyl salicylate and I-menthol.

5. Ohta's Isan

Sapporo SATUDORA Drugstore

Ohta's Isan features a superior blend of seven types of herbal medicines that help improve stomach function. It helps to relieve stomach bloating, heartburn, and other uncomfortable symptoms caused from overdrinking and overeating. It's also effective for people with a weak stomach and poor appetite.

6. Pocky - Yubari Melon Flavor

Sapporo SATUDORA Drugstore

This special Pocky features a Yubari melon flavor and is only available in Hokkaido. Crispy pretzel sticks are coated with a sublime blend of white chocolate together with the rich and elegant sweetness of Yubari melons. This treat is extremely popular as a souvenir.

7. Fried Scallop Snacks

Sapporo SATUDORA Drugstore

This popular snack uses Hokkaido scallops which are seasoned and then slowly grilled. This dish allows you to enjoy the rich flavor of scallops. We highly recommend Fried Scallop Snacks as a souvenir of your Hokkaido trip or also as a treat to have with alcohol.

8. Hokkaido Gummy Candies (Haskap Berry Flavor)

Sapporo SATUDORA Drugstore

Haskap―a Hokkaido specialty―is a fruit that is unique to cold regions. These gummies, which contain this fruit juice, are characterized by a refreshing aroma and mild acidity. Haskap Berry-flavored Hokkaido Gummy Candies are so tasty that when you take one bite you won't be able to stop eating them!

Special Edition: Exclusive Products at SATUDORA

Wellness Navi Functional Food Series

Sapporo SATUDORA Drugstore

Wellness Navi is a health food and pharmaceutical brand developed by SATUDORA.

Functional foods (*1) are appealing because they can be purchased at a reasonable price, making them very popular among health-conscious consumers who have a wide range of needs.

Wellness Navi has a full lineup of different products so you can have fun looking for the item that suits your specific needs.

*1 Functional food(s): refers to food, food products, and supplements that provide additional health benefits beyond basic nutrition.

Urukasu Hatomugi Moisturizing Mask

Sapporo SATUDORA Drugstore

This is an exclusive line of moisturizing facial masks developed by SATUDORA that contain pearl barley extract. These masks have been formulated with a rich blend of moisturizing ingredients that adhere tightly to the skin to replenish lost moisture.

Their product lineup includes a 10-pack featuring ingredients such as galactomyces and niacinamide, and Vitamin C and Vitamin A. There's also a 30-pack (3 types) containing collagen and hyaluronic acid. They are reasonably priced so why not give them all a try?

Precious BALANCE Herbal Tea-Scented Facial Mask: A SATUDORA x Lululun Collaborative Product

Sapporo SATUDORA Drugstore

In addition to its private brand masks, SATUDORA also sells limited edition masks that were created together with the popular brand, Lululun.

A herbal tea-scented moisturizing mask―filled with Lululun's outstanding features―softens old dead skin cells, balances the skin's moisture, and enhances hydration. The result is soft, smooth, and glowing skin.

These popular products found at SATUDORA Drugstore Tanukikoji 5-Chome Store can also be purchased on-line at SATUDORA's Global Shopping Site (Chinese). There are limited-time discount codes and free shipping campaigns, and you can have your purchase sent directly to your home.

Other SATUDORA Store Locations in the Tanukikoji Area

In addition to SATUDORA's Tanukikoji 5-Chome Store there are several other store locations nearby that are all worth visiting.

For example, there's the Daie Building Store, also located in the same Tanukikoji 5-Chome area, the moyuk SAPPORO Store, and also the SATUDORA Susukino Store. Duty-Free services are also available at all these stores.

These store locations are close to each other, so if you visit each one during your next shopping trip, you'll be able to check out even more products.

SATUDORA Tanukikoji Daie Building Store

Sapporo SATUDORA Drugstore

Location: Sapporo, Chuo, Minami 2-jo Nishi 5-23-1
Business Hours: 10:00–23:00

SATUDORA moyuk SAPPORO Store

Sapporo SATUDORA Drugstore

Location: Sapporo, Chuo, Minami 2-jo Nishi 3-20, B103-B104
Business Hours: 10:00–22:00

SATUDORA Susukino Store

Sapporo SATUDORA Drugstore

Location: Sapporo, Chuo, Minami 4-jo Nishi 3-Chome, Dai 2G Building 1st Floor
Business Hours: 13:00–24:00

For information on other SATUDORA store locations please click here.

SATUDORA Drugstore Tanukikoji 5-Chome: The Place To Go for Drugstore Shopping in Sapporo!

At SATUDORA Drugstore Tanukikoji 5-Chome Store you can buy everything you need in one convenient spot―from skin care products, cosmetics, medicine, and daily goods all the way to Hokkaido-style souvenirs.

There are also duty-free counters, multi-lingual services, and a variety of payment methods. The end result is a comfortable and worry-free shopping experience.

By all means please include a visit to a SATUDORA location in your travel itinerary when planning a trip to Sapporo.

In particular, SATUDORA's Tanukikoji 5-Chome location has easy access, and is a shopping spot where you can enjoy the warm and hospitable service that Sapporo is known for.

On your next trip here please stop in at SATUDORA for some interesting and unique Japanese drugstore items and souvenirs!

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Jacky Chen

Born in Taipei, Taiwan. I worked in the inbound tourism industry in Kyoto, writing a blog about travel in Japan. I joined MATCHA in October 2019. Hobbies: travel, watching trains, visiting stylish cafes, sweets, collecting seal stamps, watching musicals, taking photos, and others - so many, in fact, that I find it weird myself.
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