The Den

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥600 - ¥1000 per drink
Opening Hours20:00 - 01:00
*Sunday closes at midnight
Closed-
Contact016-627-0999
NotesBar, pool table, tables for groups, seating 50, no parking
LocationThis 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!

Amusement Space Guild

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥1500 - ¥3000
Opening Hours20:00 - 5:00
ClosedThursdays
Contact0166-73-6936
NotesBar, karaoke, darts, party space, counter seating, all you can drink plan, late night bar, no parking
LocationThis 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. 

Otaru Dream Beach

AdmissionFree
Opening HoursOpen 24 hours
Closed-
NotesBeach, 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. 

 

Amalfi

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥2000
Opening Hours17:00 - 03:00 Mondays to Thursdays
17:00 - 04:00 Fridays & Saturdays
17:00 - 0:200 Sundays
Closed-
Contact011-5202-860
https://pizzeriaandbaramalfi.com/
NotesPizzeria & bar, seating 50, credit card accepted, no parking (paid parking close by)
LocationThe 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. 

Manda

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥800 per drink
*Sit down charge
Opening Hours16:00 - 00:00
16:00 - 23:00 Sundays

Closed-
Contact011-251-7717
NotesCraft beer bar, seating 12, smoking, all you can drink plan available, outside seating in summer
LocationThe bar is located in the Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade on the 6th block. It is just a 6 minute walk from the Susukino subway station.
6 Chome-8 Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0063

Manda is a cozy little bar in the hustle and bustle that is the Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade. Manda has outside seating during the summer months and is a nice spot to sit down, have some beer and food and watch the shoppers and other revelers pass by. The beer here is quite good. They have Sapporo Classic on tap plus a variety of other craft beers from which to order. They do have an all you can drink option. Few things to note that this is smoking bar plus there is a sit down charge.

The main selling point for this bar is the craft beer in which they have a reasonable selection. They have Hoegaarden, a Belgian Westmar beer, and Pilsner Urquell which can be found in Czechoslovakia. For those traveling to Japan, you can try some Japanese craft beer here. There are four different beers to sample. The kitchen here serves up some finger food that compliments the beer. They have potato crisps, cold meats such as cured ham and olives. There are also salads to enjoy. 

Osteria Bava

オステリア バーヴァ
Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥5000
Opening Hours11: 45 - 15: 00 (last order 14:00)
17: 00 - 24: 00 (last order 21:00)
Closed-
Contact011-552-2929
https://www.sapporo-steak.jp/
NotesTeppanyaki restaurant, seating 32, private room 4 - 7 people, credit card accepted, no smoking, paid parking 110 spaces (free for first 2 hours), steak restaurant, reservations preferable
LocationThis restaurant is located in central Sapporo. It is directly on route 36 on the basement floor of the 'Sapporo Tokyu Rei Hotel'. It is only a 1 minute walk west from Susukino the subway station. Head to the basement floor of the hotel.
5-1 Minami 4 West, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel Restaurant Brother Sapporo B1

This bar and dining restaurant is one of the best places to enjoy some high quality food and alcohol. It is all located conveniently in town and with seats outside on route 36. This road is a main road that dissects Susukino and Odori. With outside seating (although small), as well as inside seating you can wine and dine while watching the many revelers walking along the sidewalks. In the summer this is a perfect spot. The food here is flawless and the menu has so many great dishes, you won’t be dissapointed!

They have some great little side dishes such as a cheese plate, or olives and prosciutto. Other dishes include succulent meats, salads, and pasta dishes. There is such a great choice here. To go with the food, there is a good selection of wines. If you want to enjoy just a simple beer, then they have that too! There is also sake, and non alcoholic drinks. Osteria is perfect for small parties with the upstairs seating, or its a great date spot with small tables and counter seating on the ground floor. This restaurant is highly recommended.