| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥600 - ¥1000 per drink |
| Opening Hours | 20:00 - 01:00 *Sunday closes at midnight |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 016-627-0999 |
| Notes | Bar, pool table, tables for groups, seating 50, no parking |
| Location | This can be found in the centre of Asahikawa in the entertainment district. It's a 9 minute walk from Asahikawa station 〒070-0032 Hokkaido, Asahikawa, 2 Jodori, 7 Chome, Yoshitake Building |
The Den is a well known bar that is famous for being an international bar in the city of Asahikawa. This bar was originally run by an Australian national and has been going ever since. It is a western style pub that serves up a variety of international beers. This bar is also a sports bar where the customers can enjoy their favorite sports. There is a large screen to show the latest events. The bar has counter seating, where you can chat to the friendly bar tender. This is a comfortable atmosphere to meet the locals, speak English and enjoy a drink.
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Inside the bar, there is a small billiard table to enjoy. This is free to use which is a bonus! There is small tables for small groups plus a large table in the corner for larger parties. This bar serves up some bar food. Being an international bar you can find a variety of different dishes to choose from. The Den has a lot of history and if you are traveling to Asahikawa and have a night out then this is a good place to check out, especially if you are traveling from overseas!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 - ¥3000 |
| Opening Hours | 20:00 - 5:00 |
| Closed | Thursdays |
| Contact | 0166-73-6936 |
| Notes | Bar, karaoke, darts, party space, counter seating, all you can drink plan, late night bar, no parking |
| Location | This can be found on the 5th floor, in the entertainment area of Asahikawa. It is a 10 minute walk north from Asahikawa train station. 〒070-0033 Hokkaido, Asahikawa, 3 Jodori, 6 Chome, Yoshitake Union Building 5F |
Amusement Space Guild or better known simply as “Guild” can be found in the heart of the drinking district in Asahikawa. It is on the 5th floor and as the name suggests, is a place to go out with some friends and have a few drinks. The bar has a large counter area plus small tables and couches for small groups. This bar is also good for larger groups who are looking to celebrate! There is an electronic darts board here as well as a large screen for parties. The drinks can be ordered individually or you can go for a party plan which includes an ‘all you can drink option’.
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There is a hourly charge of ¥500 per person. For the 90 minute drinking option, that costs ¥2500. For 12o minutes, it’s ¥3000. They have beer here plus over a hundred different cocktails to choose from! Besides the darts, there is karaoke, a large screen, and party games. Amusement Space Guild is a pretty good place to check out if you are on the night out in Asahikawa. It can be a quiet place to sit at the counter for a couple or a fun time to spend with a group of friends.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 22:30 All locations 11:00 - 21:00 AEON locations |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | https://danryu.net/ |
| Notes | Chinese restaurant, parking available, lunch set & dinner set available, no smoking |
| Location / Getting There | There are 11 stores in the Sapporo area. 1 restaurant in Asahikawa. 1 restaurant in Kushiro. Please see google maps below. |
Dan Ryū Chinese is a chain of mandarin restaurants mainly in the city of Sapporo. They also have a restaurant in Asahikawa and Kushiro, one a piece. The company was first established in 2002 and since then, the company has grown not only in Hokkaido but have spread out to the main island of Honshu. These restaurants are popular (especially during lunch time) as they have large set meals. For the volume of food served, it is well worth the price.
The menu here has all the usual items that can be found in most Chinese restaurants. Sichuan Mapu Tofu, crab with fried rice, stir-fried pork & cabbage with miso, shrimp in chili sauce, Gomoku spring rolls, and dumplings, to name just a few. The set meals come with rice, soup, and dumplings (the set meals differ depending on the day). The food here is good. For those wishing for a larger group or party, there are plans in place for that. These can include an all you can drink plan as well! Reservations and take out is available.
| Opening Hours | 9:00 - 21:30 Sapporo Station Esta 10:00 - 21:00 Maruyama Class 9:00 - 21:00 Sapporo Aurora Town 10:00 - 20:00 Higashi Sapporo 10:00 - 21:00 Shin Sapporo 10:00 - 20:00 Pole Town |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-890-2560 Sapporo Esta, 011-688-6261 Maruyama Class 011-212-1511 Sapporo Aurora Town, 011-832-04011 Higashi Sapporo 011-252-9231 Pole Town |
| Notes | Coffee & foreign food supermarket |
| Location / Getting There | 6 locations in Sapporo, see map below. 1 location in Asahikawa |
Take your choice of coffee
Whether you are a Japanese national, an expat missing those ingredients from home, or a tourist looking for a tasty treat, Jupiter has a great selection of food items that you won’t be able to find in any other Japanese supermarket. Jupiter sells foreign ingredients that come from all over the world. Anywhere from Thai curries to Mexican dips, these imports come mainly from China, Thailand, Europe, Australia, and the US to name a few. Jupiter can add that extra special zest to your cooking! All the stores not only sell food items, they have a good selection of wines and alcohol.
You can find a huge selection of top wines from Australia, France, Chile, and Italy. Plus, you can also check out their foreign beer section! And, of course, to accompany your wine, simply peruse their bountiful cheese section. Snacks, sweets & chocolates, sauces, pastas, noodles, tea & coffee are just some of the goods on sale. In Sapporo, the easiest stores to access are the locations next to Sapporo station at Esta, under Bic Camera (which has the most stock), and the location at Maruyama Class shopping centre, which is a five minute walk from Maruyama subway station. For the Asahikawa location see below. Enjoy your shopping!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥600 - ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | Depending on store |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | https://www.lotteria.jp/ |
| Notes | English menu available, fast food burger restaurant |
| Location / Getting There | There are thirty Lotteria stores throughout Hokkaido. Restaurants can be found in Sapporo, Hakodate, Asahikawa, Tomakomai, Obihiro, Kushiro, and Obihiro. |
Lotteria is one of the big four fast food restaurants throughout the country. The other three being McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Mos Burger. The company ‘Lotte’ was founded in 1948 by a Korean national, Shin Kyuk-Ho. After stowing on a ship to Japan the company has grown from selling chewing gum to becoming a major multinational corporation. The first Lotteria restaurant opened in 1972 in Tokyo, Japan. The most popular items on their menu include hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and teriyaki burgers. Lotteria’s biggest claim to fame is the invention the shrimp burger in 1977. This burger has since been copied by McDonalds and Mos burger in Japan.
Other items on the menu include sandwiches, french fries, and desserts such as crepes, apple pie, and frozen cake sticks. The burgers here are pretty good, though not the cheapest compared to the other fast food restaurants. But if you want a quick and easy meal whether you are on the fly or out shopping, Lotteria is an option for you. Since its first store in Tokyo, the chain spread to Yokohama, and Ueno. In 1979, the Lotteria brand was established in South Korea, and then spread to South East Asia such as China, Myanmar, Taiwan, and Vietnam. For further locations around Hokkaido, see below.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥800 - ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 8:00 - 23:00 Pole town 7:30 - 22:00 Paseo West, Sapporo station 10:00 - 1:00 Toyohira River location 10:00- 23:00 Maruyama location 8:00 - 20:30 Hassamu location |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | For specific store information, http://www.miyakoshiya-coffee.co.jp/jp/ |
| Notes | Coffee shop, a dozen locations throughout Sapporo, one location in Chitose Airport, one store in Asahikawa. English menu available. |
| Location / Getting There | Various locations throughout Hokkaido. See maps below and at end of article |
Miyakoshiya Coffee are a chain of coffee shops found mainly in the city of Sapporo. They have a store at New Chitose Airport, with one more in the city of Asahikawa. Miyakoshiya was founded back in 1985 and have 22 locations around Japan. Miyakoshiya are a quick and easy place to grab a coffee, or a quick bite to eat. In Hokkaido, their main stores can be found at Sapporo station and in Maruyama. These locations are a popular spot for locals and travelers alike, whether you’re getting a coffee before your train ride or flight, or while seeing the sights if you are around Maruyama Park.
The coffee beans are house roasted and the coffee is brewed using the ‘flannel drip method’. This traditional Japanese method of drip coffee uses fabric rather than a paper filet. Using this method, with the coarse coffee beans create a stronger flavor. Miyakoshiya is primarily just a coffee shop. They have blended coffees, espressos, teas, cocoa, and juices. Their food menu is only small. They have cookies and cakes, plus toast to accompany your beverage. The toast is large and the toasted cheese is quite good!
