About 70 Hokkaido shops for 13 days, with a weekly-changing eat-in area
Kyoto Takashimaya is running its Great Hokkaido Fair (大北海道展) from Wednesday, October 14 to Monday, October 26, 2026. Around 70 shops from across Hokkaido set up in the 7th-floor event hall, and some of them change over halfway through, so what you can buy in the first week is not exactly what you will find in the second.
This year’s two themes, chosen by Takashimaya’s Hokkaido-based buyer, are scallops (hotate) and corn (tokibi). On top of that, the store is marking 80 years at Shijo Kawaramachi on December 21, 2026, and its Kyoto buyer has put together limited bento plus a line-up of adzuki bean and milk sweets for the occasion. Below is what is on sale, when, and how much, so you can decide which week to go.
Dates, hours and venue
| Dates | Wed, October 14 – Mon, October 26, 2026 (13 days) |
|---|---|
| Hours | 10:30 am – 8:00 pm Closes at 5:00 pm on Tue, October 20 and on the last day |
| Eat-in hours | 10:30 am – 7:30 pm Until 4:30 pm on October 20 and the final day Last orders 30 minutes before closing |
| Venue | Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. (department store), 7F event hall / Grand Hall, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto |
| Shops | About 70 Some shops swap between the first and second half |
| Contact | Kyoto Takashimaya main line: 075-221-8811 |
Source: Takashimaya press release (October 6, 2026). For the latest details, see the official Kyoto Takashimaya fair page.
Eat-in: ramen and sushi, changing weekly
The eat-in corner has one ramen shop and one sushi shop at a time, and both change after the first week. If you have your heart set on a particular bowl, check which week it is on before you go.
| Week | Shop | Dish | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14–20 | Ebisoba Ichigenえびそば一幻 · Sapporo | Shrimp miso ramen (えびみそ), in two styles: plain or rich (そのまま／あじわい) | ¥1,100 each |
| Oct 14–20 | Teradaてら田 · Sapporo | Chef’s selection of premium Hokkaido nigiri, 1 serving with miso soup | ¥5,980 |
| Oct 21–26 | Rishiri Ramen Miraku利尻らーめん 味楽 · Rishiri · first appearance | Grilled soy sauce ramen special, with tororo kombu and rock seaweed | ¥1,580 |
| Oct 21–26 | Katsu Issen活一鮮 · Sapporo | Set of Hokkaido specialties, 1 serving with miso soup Limited to 70 servings a day | ¥5,980 |
Ramen fan? There is another bowl-focused deal this month: the Taiyo no Tomato Men free ramen coupon festival.
Raw Hokkaido scallops
The scallops are the headline item. According to Takashimaya, they are shucked on the day they are landed and shipped without freezing, so you get the sweetness and tender texture of fresh scallops rather than thawed ones.
| Shop | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Otaru Station Tachiuri Shokai小樽駅構内立売商会 · Otaru | Raw Hokkaido scallop rice bowl Kyoto Takashimaya exclusive | ¥2,981 |
| Kura魚と肉と北海道 蔵 · Sapporo · Oct 14–20 only | Seafood bento with freshly shucked scallops and botan shrimp Limited to 50 a day | ¥3,456 |
| Okajima Kaisan岡嶋海産 · Hiroo | Raw scallop sashimi | Market price |
Biei corn breads, pizza and sweets
The second theme is corn from Biei, a Hokkaido town famous for its produce. The big day–night temperature swings there are what give the corn its sweetness, and the fair turns it into bread, pizza, croquettes and desserts.
| Shop | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bakery Kansukeベーカリーカンスケ · Iwamizawa | Fromage bread loaded with Biei corn | ¥1,140 |
| Bakery Kansukeベーカリーカンスケ · Iwamizawa | Biei grilled corn tartine | ¥551 |
| Otomo Cheese Factoryおおともチーズ工房 · Hamanaka | Caciocavallo pizza with Biei corn (frozen) 300 pizzas in total | ¥1,782 |
| Jagaimo HouseじゃがいもHOUSE · Sapporo | Biei sweet corn potage croquette Limited to 200 a day | ¥486 |
| LeTAO小樽洋菓子舗ルタオ · Otaru · Oct 21–26 | Hokkaido milk corn parfait | ¥1,375 |
| Shikisha no Mori Fleur Blanc四季舎の森 フルールブラン · Tomakomai · Oct 21–26 | Hokkaido baked donut (cheese corn) | ¥486 |
Limited bento for the second half
For the 80th anniversary, the Kyoto buyer chose meat and seafood bento you can only get here and only for a short time. These three are on sale in the second half (October 21–26), and the daily numbers are small.
| Shop | Bento | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Otaru Ezoyaおたる蝦夷屋 · Otaru | Kaijin seafood bento (海神弁当) Limited to 30 a day | ¥4,158 |
| Butadon Porco豚丼ポルコ · Hakodate | Deluxe half-and-half pork bowl bento with grilled corn Limited to 30 a day | ¥2,646 |
| Yakiniku Restaurant Saranやきにくれすとらん沙蘭 · Hakodate | Assorted lean steak bento: Hakodate Onuma black beef, Kuroge Wagyu and Hokkaido beef Limited to 50 a day | ¥2,916 |
Adzuki bean and milk sweets
Adzuki beans are a familiar ingredient in Kyoto, and Hokkaido milk tastes different depending on where it comes from and how it is used. Those are the two angles the Kyoto buyer used for the sweets, with more than 30 Hokkaido brands taking part.
| Shop | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sapporo Senshuan札幌千秋庵 · Sapporo · Oct 14–20 | Nama Northman (生ノースマン): bean paste, pastry and cream, 4 per box, with cool bag and ice pack Limit of 2 boxes per person; special purchase rules apply | ¥1,481 |
| Furano Bijoufurano bijou · Furano | Hokkaido adzuki butter sandwich | ¥451 |
| Satoyama Rakubo (Ono Poultry Farm)小野養鶏場直営里山楽房 · Nanae | Salt-boiled adzuki financier Limited to 200 a day | ¥301 |
| Kuwataya桑田屋 · Otaru | Panju (small filled cakes), 12 per set | ¥1,651 |
| Milk Stand Hokkaido KonoshaMilk Stand 北海道興農社 · Chitose | Milk, drinking yogurt and butter | From ¥251 |
| Oyatsuya Tami御やつ屋 民 · Sapporo | Hokkaido cheese tart Limited to 100 a day | ¥324 |
| Sapporo Nogakko札幌農学校 · Sapporo | Dairy milk soft serve | ¥605 |
| Maruyama Gyunyu Hanbaiten円山牛乳販売店 · Sapporo | Anko milk shake | ¥951 |
For the Nama Northman, the buying rules are posted on the official fair page. Check them before you queue.
Tips before you go
- Pick your week. The ramen, sushi, the scallop bento from Kura and the Nama Northman are first-half items; the anniversary bento, LeTAO parfait and Rishiri ramen are second-half items.
- Go early for limited items. Many things are capped per day (30 to 200 pieces) and sell out.
- Watch the short days. On October 20 and October 26 the hall closes at 5:00 pm and the eat-in at 4:30 pm.
- Prices include tax. Some products also use ingredients from outside Hokkaido, and photos are serving suggestions.
- Not sure about something? Call Kyoto Takashimaya at 075-221-8811.
Coming to Kyoto from farther away by JR? The Aki no Norihodai Pass guide explains three days of unlimited JR local trains. If you are making a weekend of it, our Ghibli Park Exhibition guide also covers the Kyoto venue. And if you are still setting up how you pay in Japan, see which credit card foreigners in Japan should get first.
FAQ
- When is the Great Hokkaido Fair at Kyoto Takashimaya held?
- From Wednesday, October 14 to Monday, October 26, 2026 (13 days), 10:30 am to 8:00 pm. On Tuesday, October 20 and on the final day, the venue closes at 5:00 pm.
- Where is the venue?
- The 7th-floor event hall (Grand Hall) of Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. (department store) in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto.
- What are the eat-in hours?
- 10:30 am to 7:30 pm, or until 4:30 pm on October 20 and the final day. Last orders are 30 minutes before closing.
- Do the shops stay the same for the whole fair?
- No. About 70 shops take part, and some are swapped between the first half and the second half. The ramen and sushi shops in the eat-in area also change weekly.
- Are the prices tax-included?
- Yes. All listed prices include consumption tax. Many items are sold in limited quantities and can sell out.
- Who should I contact with questions?
- Kyoto Takashimaya main line: 075-221-8811.
Information based on the Takashimaya press release of October 6, 2026 (PR TIMES). Shops, items and quantities may change; please check the official page before visiting.