Studio Smith Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo Branch | The number of customers coming to make pairings in 2024 is 1.9 times higher than in 2023, and the number of foreign tourists is 18.7 times higher! Many customers from overseas and outside Hokkaido have visited the store.
Studio Smith Sapporo, a specialty store for handmade wedding rings, engagement rings, and matching rings operated by Ippo Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Sapporo, Hokkaido), is pleased to announce that the number of customers visiting the store to make matching rings in 2024 was 193.2% higher than the previous year.
◼︎Trends in the number of customers visiting pairing stores
We had many customers visit us in 2024 as well.
In September, Kobo Smith Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo's third store, the East Store, opened, and we are now ready to welcome even more customers. All of our staff are very happy to have been able to help our customers create memories. We will continue to provide services that are tailored to each individual customer.
◼︎Many tourists from outside Hokkaido
Handmade pairing specialty store, Kobo Smith, Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo branch
The number of visitors in 2012 was 1.9 times higher than the previous year. In addition, the number of tourists from outside Hokkaido increased significantly by 2.7 times.
We hope that this will continue to become a new standard date spot for Hokkaido travelers, and that many customers will take home rings and memories.
Comments from customers who visited us during their trip to Hokkaido
"I chose to make a pair of rings as a memento of my trip to Hokkaido! Not only did I choose the color and shape, but I also carved and hammered the pattern to create a unique ring that is one of a kind. I engraved the date of making the ring and the Hokkaido mark on the inside of the ring. I'm very happy to have created a wonderful memento of my trip to Hokkaido!"
◼︎A tremendous increase in the number of inbound tourists
The number of foreign tourists visiting the store recorded an astonishing increase of 18.7 times compared to the previous year.
Due to the increasing recognition of Hokkaido and the popularity of experiential tourism destinations, customers of various nationalities are enjoying experiencing Japanese manufacturing.
We will continue to strive to improve the quality of our services so that we can continue to meet diverse needs.
Reasons for the increase in the number of visitors
- Recovery of tourism demand from both domestic and overseas tourists due to significant relaxation of COVID-19 related regulations
- Growing global interest in "hands-on manufacturing"
- Increase in foreign tourists visiting Japan due to weak yen
Store development
Studio Smith Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo opened its third store, the EAST store, in 2024. In addition, we have staff who can speak foreign languages. We are working to ensure that more customers can have a comfortable experience of crafting.
◼︎Handmade pairing specialty store Kobo Smith Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo store
Address: 1F Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo, 7-2-1 Kita 5 Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0005
Business hours: 9:30~19:00 (Late course 18:00~21:00)
Reservations: Reservations are required. Please make a reservation using the form below.
https://sapporo-smith.jp/reserve/
Access: 5 minutes on foot from JR Sapporo Station
URL: https://sapporo-smith.jp/
◼︎Handmade wedding rings and engagement rings specialty store, Studio Smith Sapporo main store
Address: 1-1 Minami 2-jo Nishi 10-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 060-0062, Oenon Hokkaido BLD1F
Business hours: 10:00-19:00 (Late course 19:00-22:00)
Reservations: Reservations are required. Please make a reservation using the form below.
https://sapporo-smith.jp/reserve/
Access: 3 minutes walk from Exit 3 of Nishi 11-chome Station on the Tozai Subway Line. *Free parking available
URL: https://sapporo-smith.jp/
◼︎Company Overview
Company name: Ippo Co., Ltd.
Address: 060-0062
Oenon Hokkaido BLD1F, 1-1 Minami 2-jo Nishi 10-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Founded: April 1, 2009
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