2026 How to get the best deals
Tax-Free Shops, Local Specialty Shops, etc.

Last Updated on 2026-10-29

How to get the best deals

Coupon & Tax-Free

Starting November 1, 2026, Japan’s consumption tax exemption system will change to the “Refund Method.”

Under the new system, customers will first pay the tax-included price at the store. After the goods are confirmed by customs at the airport upon departure from Japan, the consumption tax amount will be refunded by the store or a designated refund operator.
In addition, the distinction between general goods and consumable goods, the special packaging requirement for consumable goods, and the daily purchase limit for consumable goods (¥500,000 per day) will be abolished.
*For details, please refer to the following

Consumption Tax Exemption Refund Method (PDF)
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Shopping with tax‑free deals, coupons, discounts, limited items, seasonal goods, and the expertise of specialty staff.

You can also find this information on our official website under “Store Information.”

AEON Hokkaido
Clothing / Accessories

AEON Hokkaido

The Soen store is just one stop from the city center. A large tax‑free supermarket where you can experience the everyday lifestyle of Sapporo locals.
Mixed-use retail complex / JR Saoen Station

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Sapporo PARCO
Clothing / Accessories

Sapporo PARCO

Fashionable specialty shops with cute “Chiikawa‑style” items. Many tax‑free stores are available.
Mixed-use retail complex / Directly connected to Odori Subway Station

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APIA
Clothing / Accessories

APIA

The underground area inside Sapporo Station is packed with restaurants — a wide variety of gourmet options, cafés, and places where you can enjoy daytime drinks. Tax‑free shops are also gathered here.
Mixed-use retail complex / Directly connected to Sapporo Station

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Sapporo Stellar Place
Clothing / Accessories

Sapporo Stellar Place

A huge shopping and gourmet zone directly connected to Sapporo Station. You can find almost everything here, with many tax‑free stores available.
Mixed-use retail complex / Directly connected to Sapporo Station

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Daimaru Sapporo
5% Off Coupon

Daimaru Sapporo

A tax‑free shopping zone directly connected to Sapporo Station, featuring high‑end brands, luxury watches, gourmet floors, and a lively depachika (food hall).
Department Store / Directly connected to Sapporo Station

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Sapporo Factory
Clothing / Accessories

Sapporo Factory

Sapporo Beer Brewery Site → A massive commercial complex built on the former Sapporo Beer Factory grounds. A tax‑free shopping area featuring the largest collection of outdoor brand manufacturers north of Tokyo.
Mixed-use retail complex / Area around Bus Center-mae Station on the Tozai Subway Line

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Electric(al) appliances
Cosmetics / Pharmaceuticals
Cosmetics / Pharmaceuticals
Food / Beverage / Souvenirs
Food / Beverage / Souvenirs
Hobbies / Sundries
Hobbies / Sundries
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Map of Tax-Free Shops in Sapporo
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Frequently Asked Questions

Tax-free shopping is for international visitors staying in Japan on a short-term (temporary visitor) status.
Always bring your passport (the original, not a copy) when you shop — the store registers
your purchase information. Residents of Japan and long-term visa holders are not eligible.

From November 1, 2026, Japan switches to a refund-based system. You pay the full tax-inclusive price at the store, and after a customs check when you leave Japan, the consumption tax is refunded by the store or a refund provider. At the same time, the split between “general goods” and “consumables, the special sealed packaging for consumables, and the ¥500,000 daily cap on consumables are all abolished. Purchases made through October 31, 2026 still use the current system, where the tax is removed instantly at the register.

Within 90 days of your purchase, complete the customs confirmation at your departure airport (or port) and do it before you check in / drop your baggage. Bring your passport and the items you bought, and have the export of your goods confirmed at the customs terminal or inspection point. Once confirmed, the refund is issued through the method you registered when you paid.
Please allow extra time at the airport on your departure day.

No — to qualify for the refund, the items must leave Japan with you, unused. Items you open, use, or consume before departure are not eligible. From November 2026 the sealed packaging for consumables goes away, but the rule itself does not change: please wait until after you leave Japan to open your purchases.

At least ¥5,000 (before tax) at the same store on the same day. This minimum stays the same under the new system. Each store’s page here shows whether it offers tax-free shopping.

ax-free stores are concentrated around Sapporo Station and the Odori area.
This page lists department stores and shopping complexes (such as Sapporo Stellar Place and Sapporo PARCO), specialty shops (such as Daimaru Fujii CENTRAL and Mizubasho), and large supermarkets (such as AEON Hokkaido), searchable by area and category.

It depends on the store. This page also features coupons for tax-free stores (for example, a 15% off coupon for Mizubasho), so please check the conditions on each store’s page.
Where combining is allowed, you save twice: the coupon discount plus the tax refund.

Build the customs confirmation into your departure schedule. Because the check happens
before baggage drop, it is safest to complete it before check-in. Keep your purchases and passport in your hand luggage so you can present them quickly if asked.

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