Sapporo Central Wholesale Market [Outside Market]: Local Recommendations and Shopping Tips! - Part 4 Hokkaido Lab ~A Hokkaido Travel Guide to Enjoy Gourmet Food, Nature, and Culture~

Sapporo Central Wholesale Market [Outside Market]: Local Residents' Recommended Shops and Smart Shopping Tips!

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: Last updated: September 5, 2018

Table of contents

　1st place: "Melon"

　2nd place: Corn

　3rd place: Asparagus

8. Location and Access

7. Top 3 Popular Agricultural Products You'll Want to Buy

1st place: "Melon"

A wide selection of premium melons from Hokkaido!

Outer market melons

Yubari melons are an exceptionally fine variety of melon, known for their exceptionally soft and juicy flesh, and are considered one of Japan's most representative melon varieties.
Only melons that pass the extremely rigorous inspections conducted by the Yubari City Agricultural Cooperative are allowed to be called "Yubari Melon" for the first time.

In addition to these, there are various other types of melons, such as "Furano Melon," "Hobetsu Melon," and "Raiden Melon."
These are top-quality fruits, perfect as a gift for someone special or a treat for yourself. They are in season from June to August.

2nd place: Corn

You can eat corn raw!

Corn at the off-site market

The large temperature difference between day and night in Hokkaido produces sweet and delicious corn.

During the day, they receive plenty of sunlight, allowing them to store sugar.
Because the temperature is low at night, the corn's sugar consumption through respiration is minimized, allowing it to store more sweetness.

Its exceptional sweetness makes it edible even raw—it's practically a fruit!
Corn varieties with a single yellow kernel include "Gold Rush" and "Sunny Chocolat."
"Yume no Corn" is a two-color corn with yellow kernels mixed with white kernels.
And then there's the legendary white corn, "Pure White."

Corn from Hokkaido is a very popular gift! Please try it at least once.

3rd place: Asparagus

Boiled, grilled, or raw – there are so many ways to enjoy it!

Outer market asparagus

Freshly picked asparagus tastes best boiled and served with mayonnaise!
It's easy to make, just grill it and sprinkle with salt, but it's delicious! Pasta mixed with asparagus, canned tuna, and onions is also a good choice!

Asparagus comes in three colors: green, white, and purple. However, many people prefer green asparagus because of its color, aroma, texture, and the fact that it's readily available fresh.
Asparagus has long been known as an ingredient with high fatigue-relieving properties, and is also said to be effective in preventing anemia and high blood pressure. Its peak season is from April to June.

8. Location and Access

Sapporo Off-Track Betting Map

<Train>
From Exit 5 of Nijuyonken Station on the Tozai Subway Line, turn left → turn left at the traffic light → turn right at the second traffic light (7-minute walk).
From the left exit of the west ticket gate at JR Soen Station, take the first road to the right, then turn left at the traffic light 100m ahead (9-minute walk).

<car>
10-15 minutes by car from JR Sapporo Station, Odori Park, and Susukino.

<Free shuttle service>
Some stores offer free shuttle service. Please contact the store listed below for details.
Northern fishing grounds　https://www.uedabussan.co.jp/
Northern Gourmet, Northern Gourmet Restaurant　http://www.kitanogurume.co.jp/shuttle.html