It was Sunday and I decided to go out again to shoot some contents for our new project. I was craving for some good ice cream so I decided to go to Sapporo Factory on the way back. Sapporo Factory Mall is definitely one of the fanciest mall in Sapporo, offering many different kinds of entertainment, from shopping center, game center, restaurants and even cinema! So if you are here in Sapporo, you should also consider visiting Sapporo Factory Outlet Mall.

Notice in the last picture, there is a sign saying not to use foreign coins for the capsule machine. There have been a case of Korean 500 won coins being mistakenly used in Japan due to the similarity between the two coins; Left is Japanese 500 yen, and right one is Korean 500 won coin.

Sapporo Factory Outlet Shopping center

Besides game center, there are some shops selling various items, ranging from cheap 100-yen items, branded sports brands, Lego toys, and some camping gears. Sapporo Factory is one good place if you want to shop for some souvenirs for your family.

Sapporo Factory Outlet: Food Court

If you are hungry, you can also go to the food court to buy some foods, either to go or dine-in. Depending on the restaurants, you can also get seated next to a giant Christmas tree (real tree). Personally, if you come to Sapporo Factory, you should also try the ice cream from this shop called “Ice Cream Factory”.

Here is a video from my last visit to this ice cream shop a while ago, the gelato cookies and cream is one of my favourite!

After finishing your meal, you can then walk around the food court area for some pictures. You should also check the candy shop in the first floor, you can buy many different kinds of candies for souvenirs.

If you come during illumination time (from 4pm – 10 pm), you can witness a beautiful lightshow on the giant Christmas tree. Here is a video from my last visit a while back.

Sapporo Factory Outlet: Outside Area and Museum

If you are done with the inside area, you can also go outside the Outlet area to for some strolls. There is a small beer museum right outside the main entrance of Sapporo Factory. Make sure you find the tall smoke chimney outside, it will not be hard to miss! Next to the smoke chimney, you can find the museum as well as a small brewery in which you can enjoy craft beer there.

If you come on autumn, the southern wall of the Sapporo Factory Brick Building can be a great place to take pictures for your Instagram. Here are the picture of my last visit on end of November 2025:

And these are pictures taken during fall season (around mid-October to mid-November).