Sapporo Central Wholesale Market (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Sapporo Central Wholesale Market?
What makes it 58% Baby-Friendly: Flat paths suit strollers and one eatery has a lift, high chairs, and a diaper table, but no public nursing room, strong odors, and dense morning crowds make visits only moderately convenient.
Positives:
- Stroller Friendly: The market’s curb aisles are level and wide for stroller access.
- Baby-care Facilities: Kitano Gourmet-tei provides baby chairs and a diaper changing table.
Challenges:
- Limited Nursing Rooms: No public nursing room; check with shops or nearby malls for private space.
- Holiday Crowds: Year-end and New Year periods draw crowds, making stroller navigation harder.
What is Sapporo Central Wholesale Market?
- A wholesale distribution center founded in 1959 that aggregates fresh seafood, fruits, vegetables and artisanal food products from across Hokkaido
- The largest market in Hokkaido with over 80 in-house wholesalers alongside a 100-meter curb market of 63 specialized retailers offering seafood, produce, confectionery and sake
- Designated as the 17th central wholesale market in Japan, directing Hokkaido staples such as salmon, king crab and cod into local and national supply chains
What is so special about Sapporo Central Wholesale Market for with baby?
- Wide, stroller-accessible aisles with live-crab displays
- Family-friendly seafood bowls and baby-care facilities
- Compact snack souvenirs for your little one
- On-site lockers and restrooms ease baby logistics
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
Why 2–3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows time to browse stalls, dine, change the baby, and shop without rushing.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Sapporo Central Wholesale Market
Stroll Curb-Market Aisles:
Walk wide, level aisles and watch live crabs in tanks.
Tip: Arrive after 8:00 AM when stalls open and aisles are less crowded.
Seafood Meal at Kitano Gourmet-tei:
Order kid-friendly seafood bowls with miso soup and grilled scallops.
Tip: Ask for a table with a baby chair and use the lift and diaper-changing table.
Snack Souvenir Shopping:
Let your baby watch colorful dried squid and salmon jerky displays.
Tip: Choose small packs (¥300–¥600) and store extras in coin lockers.
Use Coin Lockers:
Store extra baby supplies or stroller bag at Shokudō Nagaya.
Tip: Large locker costs ¥200 and opens from 7:00 to 13:30.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Sapporo Central Wholesale Market
- Plan Morning Arrival: Arrive after 8:00 AM when most stalls and eateries open and crowds ease.
- Store Supplies: Use Shokudō Nagaya coin lockers (¥100–¥200) to store extra baby items.
- Call Ahead for Access: Confirm stroller and baby-care access if visiting eateries other than Kitano Gourmet-tei.
Reviews of Sapporo Central Wholesale Market
Peter Lin
Kaisendon, Soup Kani, Grilled Scallop, Grilled Welk, Grilled Tentacles and sweet honeydew. Been craving for my bowl of kaisendon for my Japanese since arriving Japan. And I finally got it at Sapporo Central Wholesale market. This was from one of the shops with restaurant sitting.
James Wernicke Sr.
Not for retail! No tourists.
Ed Korthof
Came here as a tourist; they have a program (in Japanese) which is interesting, and while we didn’t get to see the fish auction (it ends early) we did get to see fruits/vegetables auction (around 7AM). The restaurants inside are simple but good (we saw only folks working in the market though that may be because today is a weekday). I’d highly recommend coming before 6 (5?) and registering to see ...
Zachary Hubbell
This is the professional fresh fish auction, meant primarily for members (local businesses who buy fresh fish in bulk). Similar to other fish auctions in Japan, a limited number of tourists are apparently allowed to visit, but only by advance reservation.
Kingsley Wong
Auction only in the morning from 5am to 8am. After 6am most of the auction from fish market has been completed. Besides, you only can enjoy the auction from the view point on 2/F on saturday. If you have tight schedule, this can be skip.
When is the best time to visit Sapporo Central Wholesale Market (Sapporo, Japan)?
Visit in September–November for fresh salmon and moderate crowds. In mid-December–January, expect holiday crowds and seasonal crab displays.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Two adult seafood bowls | JPY 3,000 |
| Snack souvenirs | JPY 500 |
| Coin locker | JPY 200 |
| Total Estimated | JPY 3,700 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Map of Sapporo Central Wholesale Market
Address: 20-chōme-2-1 Kita 12 Jōnishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0012, Japan
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