| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 21:00 Shin-Sapporo Sunpiazza 09:00 - 23:00 Shiroi-shi 09:00 - 20:00 Otaru station 10:00 - 22:00 Obihiro 10:00 - 21:30 Kushiro |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | https://www.burgerking.co.jp/home |
| Notes | Fast food store, parking, card accepted |
| Location | There are 6 locations in Hokkaido. 2 in Sapporo, 1 at Otaru train station. 1 in Kushiro, 1 in Aeon Mall in Asahikawa, and 1 in Obihiro. Check the maps in the article. |
Burger King not a super well known fast food chain in Japan but it is spreading. This chain serves as a guilty pleasure for those expats living in Hokkaido, or maybe as a rare escape from Japanese food for those traveling from abroad. There are only six Burger King stores currently in Hokkaido as of 2025, so finding one is a little rare. The easiest Burger King to find is in Otaru as it is at the very exit from the station. The others are a little out of the way and require a car to get there. Burger King first arrived in Japan in 1993 and has continued to spread across the country. The menu keeps the same with the brand being the home of the ‘Whopper’ and you can find your favorite items on the menu. All these stores have parking, and a couple of them have drive through. Most meals are around the ¥1000 mark so if you are looking for a quick bite and want something that reminds you of home, Burger King is a good fast food option.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | Around ¥200 - ¥400 per dish ¥500 per alcoholic drink |
| Opening Hours | 17:00 - 23:00 17:00 - 00:00 Saturdays |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-2002-141 |
| Notes | Izakaya, all you can drink option, fried foods, seating 60, table and counter seating, card accepted |
| Location | This izakaya is located right near Susukino. It is just a 2 minute walk from the station. Around the corner from the MacDonalds 〒060-0063 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 3 Jonishi, 4 Chome-9-2 Kamiya Building 2F |
This is a very unique izakaya in the center of Sapporo. What sets this place apart from anywhere else is not only the decor but the menu. Upon entering, you will see a huge array of toys, posters, and other memorabilia from the 1950`s. It’s a great look and what sets it all off is the lighting and the music. Music from that era also adds to the experience. Once inside you can choose counter seating or table seating. Tables cater to about four people. The menu. The menu is written only in Japanese and covers three or four huge pages. The food here is pretty basic and consists mainly of fried dishes. They have oden, grilled meats, and other finger food on sticks. A couple of unique dishes that you could try are the frog legs or the sparrow eggs. Not for the faint hearted. The food here is pretty cheap as well as the drinks. There is an all you can drink option for 90 minutes. Individual drinks such as beer and highballs (which are the main two items), are only about ¥500 per drink. This is a definitely a must see while in Sapporo!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | Restaurant ¥5000 - ¥10,000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 15:00 17:00 - 22:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-2711-115 |
| Notes | Izakaya, seafood, cocktails, wine, views of Odori Park, reservation recommended, no smoking, no parking, card accepted |
| Location | Aburiya is right in the centre of town above Odori subway station. It's on the 3rd floor above Hokuyo Bank. Access is via underground, at Hokuyo Bank take the escalator to the 3rd floor. 4F Odori Bissé, Odori Nishi 3, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0042 |
This is a great Izakaya which has fantastic views overlooking Odori Park. If you do want the perfect window seat, then it’s best to make a reservation prior. Aburiya is located in the Hokuyo Bank building on the 4th floor. This izakaya excels in seafood plus they also have meat dishes as well such as succulent lamb chops. There are a variety of sushi dishes and sashimi dishes, salads, fish, steaks and much much more. You can order all these dishes individually and for such a nice izakaya in such a prime position, the prices are really reasonable. The staff are friendly and it’s a great dining experience. Highly recommended especially during the Snow Festival! For drinks, they have some great sake here and wine that compliments the food very well. This is an absolutely fantastic spot for views and local cuisine. Enjoy!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 8:00 - 22:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | https://www.ueshima-coffee-ten.jp/menu/ |
| Notes | Coffee store, no smoking, lunch available, counter and table seating, power consents available, card available, no parking, not suitable fro large groups |
| Location | This coffee shop is located in Apia at Sapporo station. It is on the basement floor and can be found between Sapporo station and Sapporo subway station and is along the main walkway between them. Japan, 〒060-0005 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 5 Jonishi, 3 Chome, Sapporo APIA |
This is a convenient coffee shop along the main walkway that runs between Sapporo Station and Sapporo subway station. It is usually quite busy and can be difficult to find seating for more than three people. Once inside, though, you can enjoy a large selection of coffees, teas and soft drinks. The coffees include some delicious caramel and chocolate mixers. Drinks here are about the ¥800 mark. Ueshima Coffee also includes sets that include a food dish as they do also serve food here. The food here includes sandwiches, pastas and desserts. The sandwiches here aren’t bad. The BLT with egg is quite good. These sets are just over the ¥1200 mark but make for a nice quick lunch. This cafe being in the busy location that its in is one of only a couple of coffee shops in the area make it a busy spot but a good spot to take a rest while shopping or as a place to wait for your train.
There is small counter seating here and most of the small tables here only cater for two or three people at the most. For those looking for a power outlet to charge the phone or to plug in a laptop and do some work, there are a few of these spotted around the place. Enjoy!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 8:00 - 22:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | https://www.ueshima-coffee-ten.jp/menu/ |
| Notes | Coffee store, no smoking, lunch available, counter and table seating, power consents available, card available, no parking, not suitable fro large groups |
| Location | This coffee shop is located in Apia at Sapporo station. It is on the basement floor and can be found between Sapporo station and Sapporo subway station and is along the main walkway between them. Japan, 〒060-0005 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 5 Jonishi, 3 Chome, Sapporo APIA |
Miyataya Coffee was founded in 1989 in Kiyota Ward, Sapporo. Initially, it was set up as a specialty coffee shop for offices, but after setting up tasting tables in the roasting factory, it began operating as a cafe. As it stands today, there are over half a dozen stores in the Sapporo area. Most of the cafe stores are roadside establishments renovated from brick or stone warehouses or old houses. These cozy places create the perfect atmosphere to enjoy some good coffee. They have a selection of coffees plus a variety of teas at their stores. Food wise, they make their own sandwiches by hand every morning at the Toyohira store and delivered fresh to each store. They also have other foods, including pastas and Japanese curries. Miyataya is a comfortable place to enjoy a coffee and the success of their chain stores is a testament to their coffee.
The toasted bread here is particularly good as well as the english teas. Lunches here will only set you back ¥1000 which includes a meal and a coffee. For your nearest store, check the map above and enjoy your Miyataka Coffee.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | Free entry Restaurant ¥1000 - ¥3000 |
| Opening Hours | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0133-625-511 |
| Notes | Seafood supermarket on 1st floor, 2nd floor is a seafood restaurant, parking 250 cars |
| Location | Need a car to get here, the Salmon Factory is a 40 minute drive from central Sapporo. You will need to head north in the direction of Ishikari along route 231. After 30 minutes turn left onto route 337 and then back again to route 231. This large building is easy to see and will be on the right hand side of the road if coming from Sapporo. 1 Chome-54 Shinkohigashi, Ishikari, Hokkaido 061-3243 |
If you love seafood and have a bit of time for a nice drive, head out to the Salmon Factory. It takes about 40 minutes to get there but there is plenty of parking once you arrive. The whole first floor is dedicated to the seafood market. They have lots and lots of frozen produce. They have lots of salmon products. You can buy some really quality and large cuts of salmon. Obviously, the price increases as the size of the cuts does. The store is actually call ‘Sato Suisan’ and many of their products are sent out to their stores across Hokkaido. To areas such as Hakodate and the New Chitose Airport to name a couple. After a little bit of shopping we recommend having lunch at the seafood restaurant on the next floor up. The restaurant is called ‘Old River’ and has a very extensive menu. Old River has plenty of seating but the best seats are the window seats and these overlook Ishikari River. If you want the window seats you can ask for them but the wait will be a little longer. But no matter where you are sitting, you can enjoy a great lunch here for about ¥1500.
Salmon Factory is a good place to visit if you are looking for seafood, some souvenirs as a gift or just for a special lunch. If you want to make a day of it, then after some lunch and some shopping, you should head out to Aso Beach which is about another 15 to 20 minute drive further north. This is a great spot, especially in the summer.
