Kitakaro Sapporo Main Store

Originally built as the Hokkaido Prefectural Library, this historic Western-style building was transformed into the Kitakaro Sapporo Main Store in March 2016. The eye-catching, retro-modern architecture is designed by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, seamlessly blending the old with the new for an exterior and interior that’s stirs with sleek elegance.

On the first floor, you'll find a shop selling a variety of Kitakaro's popular Japanese and Western sweets, including the famous Hokkaido Kaitaku Okaki, widely talked-about baumkuchen, and an assortment of cream puffs. The shop also offers soft-serve ice cream with a rich vanilla flavor, which you can enjoy on a bench nearby.

Make the most of your visit with a trip up the grand stone staircase to the café on the second floor. This space is dredged in an accent of natural light and cozy vibes thanks to the windows. The café's menu features the classic Kitakaro's Signature Omelette Rice, as well as exclusive pasta dishes and a selection of Kitakaro's cakes for dessert.