| Admission | Free |
| Opening Hours | Open 24 hours |
| Closed | - |
| Notes | Beach, camping area, paid parking, BBQ spot, swimming spot, small bars in the summer |
| Location / Getting There | Otaru dream beach is about a 40 minute drive north west from Sapporo. A car is preferable. For those taking public transport, you need to take a train (Hakodate Line) to Otaru and get off at Hoshioki station. From there it is a 50 minute walk so a taxi would be better. Alternatively, the bus near Hoshioki station is No.81, and that is 5 stops, and from then it is a 30 minute walk to the beach. 3, 70 Zenibako, Otaru, Hokkaido, 047-0261 Japan |
There are two main beaches that the locals of Sapporo go to during the summer. One being Aso Beach Ishikari and the other is Otaru Dream Beach. Ishikari Beach is a quieter and more relaxing place to spend a summer day, where as Otaru Dream beach is a busier spot with more of a party atmosphere. This is mainly due to the fact there are more beach bars that line the sand. These bars serve as small places that serve food and BBQ supplies plus offering tables for beach goers to cook their own food. They also serve alcohol for those to enjoy.
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The ‘beach bars’ are slightly run down and serve only as temporary bars and eateries for a couple of months. They are open until the evening and sometimes kick on until late at night. There is also the occasional beach party event. There is no real accommodation around this long beach but there is a camping ground on the beach. This costs around ¥1000 but if you come late, then you can avoid this. Also parking for cars is about ¥500 for the day. There are signs and collectors near the entrance. This beach is mainly for a younger crowd who enjoy the BBQs and although it is not a particularly clean beach, it is a fun beach. If you are looking for something quieter, Then Ishikari Beach is a better option.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1100 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 013-327-5260 |
| Notes | Pasta restaurant, take-out, no delivery, card accepted, parking available, car needed |
| Location | This restaurant can be found at the The Nordic Winds Tobetsu road station which is about a 35 minutte drive east from Sapporo. It is in the Tobetsu region, along route 337. 7474411 Tobetsubutou, Tobetsu, Ishikari District, Hokkaido 061-3773 |
Cafe Terzina is located in the The Nordic Winds Tobetsu road station. This building is designed in a European fashion, emulating Sweden which the town has a close friendship with. Within this large hall, you can find places to shop and a few places to eat. The other small eateries (Smile Cafe & Restaurant Ari) are for take away and smaller dishes. Cafe Terzina is a larger Italian restaurant with nice views over the farmlands through the large windows. It is a “relaxing environment in Sapporo but far enough away to forget the city”. Cafe Terzina serves up some well priced Italian pastas using seasonal ingredients from Tobetsu.
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The restaurant is headed by a Japanese chef, who in 1991, moved to Venice, Italy. He is a big advocate of “Hokkaido Italian cuisine” using Hokkaido ingredients. The menu here has a great lunch menu which has three choices. A casual lunch which is a main dish with bread. The A course which also comes with an appetizer platter. And the B course which comes with the appetizer platter and a dessert. They have some nice pastas, plus a famed baked risotto. The desserts here are also have an Italian flair. You can find all this for under ¥2000 so it’s a good bargain. And after lunch, you can walk around the area and do a little gift shopping.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 17:00 - 03:00 Mondays to Thursdays 17:00 - 04:00 Fridays & Saturdays 17:00 - 0:200 Sundays |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-5202-860 https://pizzeriaandbaramalfi.com/ |
| Notes | Pizzeria & bar, seating 50, credit card accepted, no parking (paid parking close by) |
| Location | The restaurant is located in Sapporo, Susukino. It is a 2 minute walk south from Susukino subway station. The bar is on the ground floor, and opens out to the street. 〒064-0805 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 5 Jonishi, 4 Chome, N Center Building 1F |
Amalfi is a really great place to check out while experiencing the nightlife of Sapporo. During the summer months, this nicely designed bar and restaurant has an opening out onto the street, making it a comfortable space to wine and dine. Amalfi serves as a bar and as a dining space. They have some really delicious food here, but first let’s look at the drink menu. Quite affordable, the drinks are well presented and mixed to perfection by the professional staff. They have a huge cocktail menu including a popular fruit iced cocktail. They also have spirits on ice, and beer
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The food here is equally well presented. They have some really fantastic small dishes to nibble on and which compliments the drink. For oyster lovers, they have delicious fresh oysters on ice, plus dried tomatoes drizzled in olive oil, olives, and cheeses to name a few. If you are more peckish, Amalfi specializes in Italian cuisine. They have pastas and pizzas on the menu. There is counter seating for couples or for those on their own, plus there are booths for up to four people on one side of the bar, and out the back, there is more space for those wishing for a bigger party. Amalfi is definitely worth a visit if you are out of town. You won’t be disappointed.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥3000 7 dish plan with all you can drink plan - ¥4000 8 dish plan with all you can drink plan - ¥4500 |
| Opening Hours | 17:00 - 23:00 |
| Closed | Sundays |
| Contact | 011-640-8181 |
| Notes | Seafood izakaya, seating 33, private room available, all you can drink plan available, course available, credit card accepted |
| Location | The izakaya can be found in Sapporo near the suburb of Maruyama. It is only a 2 minute walk from 'Nishi 18 Chome' subway station. Take exit two and walk two blocks south. 〒060-0061 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 1 Jonishi, 18 Chome-1-22 Shintaku Heights Minami Odori F Building 1F |
Mau is a fantastic seafood style izakaya located in Sapporo. This restaurant serves up some great seafood dishes plus some unique ones that are specialties at Mau. A lot of the seafood here is freshly handpicked from the seafood market in Sapporo. Along with the food here, they have a lot of Japanese alcohol and beer to enjoy. It is recommended that customers try one of the party plans. These plans allow you to sample up to seven or eight dishes while enjoying an all you can drink plan for 2 hours.
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Some of the seafood that you can get here includes giant snow crab. Plus you can find some fantastic tuna here. The whole tuna here is used which includes mouth watering sashimi, plus tuna steaks. There is seafood from all around, including shellfish and crab. Apart from the seafood here, they have thinly sliced pork from Okinawa that can be enjoyed in a hot broth. In terms of alcohol there is Sapporo classic on tap plus there are some nice craft beers here from northern Hokkaido. For those who enjoy sake then there are quite a few bottles to choose from! Mau is a fantastic place to enjoy some great Hokkaido cuisine.
| Cost per night | *around ¥3500 per person for dormitory *around ¥6000 for a room (this price may vary depending on season) |
| Check-in | 15:00 - 22:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 *reception from 7:00 - 20:00 |
| Contact | 013-622-0539 info@tabi-tsugumi.net |
| Restaurant | No |
| Wi-fi | Yes |
| Notes | Hostel Bunk beds Shared bathroom & kitchen Parking available Showers |
| Location | The hostel is located in Kutchan on the edge of town just by Kutosan river. It's only a 9 minute walk from Kutchan station, and a 15 minute walk from the centre of town. 〒044-0083 Hokkaido, Abuta District, Kutchan, Asahi, 45−8 |
Tabi Tsugumi guest house is a great place to stay while in the area. It is two stories and has both hostel bunk rooms plus private rooms as well. The guest house also has a fully furnished kitchen plus a Japanese style tatami area in which to relax. There are great views of Mt. Yotei from the kitchen and the lounge area. Tabi Tsugumi is run by the super friendly Japanese owner. He does speak English and is happy to help with anything you need. If coming via your own transport, there is parking available here. For those coming via train, the guest house is close by.
The dorm rooms are large and comfortable. There is a female only dorm room available as well. These rooms fit up to four guests. The bunks here are really big and it is a bit of a climb up the ladder to get to the top bunk, but once there you can find a very comfortable sleeping area, private locker, fan, and wall plugs and hangers. Although the room is shared you have plenty of space to yourself compared to other guesthouses. For those who want more privacy, there are private rooms for extra cost. Be sure to book in advance especially in winter as the guesthouse is near all the major ski fields in the local area. this a great option to stay and very affordable and clean! Other amenities include showers and washing machines.
| Cost per night | ¥3,500 per person |
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 22:00 |
| Contact | 014-3837-680 |
| Restaurant | No |
| Wi-fi | Yes |
| Notes | Hostel Bunk beds Shared bathroom & kitchen Parking available Bicycle rental |
| Location | The guesthouse is a 2 minute walk north from Noboribetsu train station. By car, it is off route 235. 〒059-0464 Hokkaido, Noboribetsu, Noboribetsuhigashicho, 2 Chome−3−2 2-3-2, Higashicho |
If you are traveling on a budget, the Noboribetsu Guest House is a good option. Noboribetsu is famous for its hot springs and nearly all the hotels in the area are hot spring hotels. This makes them more on the pricey side. This guest house is one of the only cheap places around, especially if you want a day or two sightseeing. It is not too far from everything and is a great access point. This hotel is clean, has everything you need and is well presented as a modern hostel. On the downside, if you are looking for some privacy, this IS a hostel, and the sleeping rooms have up to thirty bunk beds. They do have curtains across the bunk so there is some privacy.
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Noboribetsu Guest House has plenty of bunk beds so there is usually space available. The dorms here have mixed, female and private rooms. In the check-in area there is a comfortable living space. Here they have couches, chairs, tables, and most importantly power outlets for your devices. There is wifi here so you can access the internet. Other comfortable living items include a washing machine and share kitchen and share bathroom. These facilities are very clean, to make your stay more pleasant. The guest house also has bike rentals available. Inside the foyer, you can also find an ice cream shop, ‘Unmixed Soft Serve’. This is a great guesthouse if you are traveling on a budget, or traveling solo.
