| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥3000 - ¥5000 including drinks and food |
| Opening Hours | 18:00 - 03:00 |
| Closed | Sundays |
| Contact | 011-563-6115 r.gnavi.co.jp |
| Notes | Late night bar, seating 18, bar, izakaya |
| Location | The bar is located on one of the small alleyways off Shinjuku Road. It's a 5 minute walk south west from Susukino subway station. South 6 West 6. 4 Chome-11-6 Minami 6 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0806 |
This is a small izakaya that can be found in one of the backstreets of Susukino, Sapporo. This izakaya is made up of two floors. The ground floor has counter seating facing the small kitchen here. The second floor is a little more spacious. The ground floor is a little cramped so this bar is better for small groups of up to four, or couples. A few things to note, the menu here is only in Japanese and the staff have minimal English ability so it’s better to have some Japanese knowledge. It is generally a late night bar and is open until 3:00am. They have beer and cocktail plus Japanese sake here. Food wise, they have a huge amount of different dishes wish is impressive seeing the size of the small kitchen. They have oysters, meats, fish, a signature omelette dish plus salads. There is a party plan available here as well! This is a great little izakaya with great food and drink.
The owner of Co-Ezo has been in Susukino for a long time. They have an all you can drink option here as well.
| Cost per night | ¥12,000 - ¥20,000 per person |
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Contact | 0134-21-5489 |
| Restaurant | Yes |
| Wi-fi | Yes |
| Onsen (hot spring) | Yes |
| Notes | Laundry service Parking (extra charge) No pool Public bath (onsen) Wheelchair access Amenities in room Pet friendly Air conditioned rooms |
| Location | The hotel is just a 2 minute walk from Otaru train station. 3 Chome-9-1 Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0032 |
Dormy Inn Premium Hotel Otaru is a conveniently placed hotel in the heart of Otaru. It is one of twelve Dormy Inns in Hokkaido. It is right by the train station and is only a few minutes walk from the famous Otaru Canal, and other attractions. This hotel is one of many in Otaru but it is on the cheaper end of the spectrum. It is on the older side and this is evident from the furniture in the foyer, and on the furnishings in the room. But that aside, let’s look at what this hotel DOES offer. It has underground parking (which has an extra charge), there is a restaurant here and the hotel has a buffet breakfast (which does get quite busy). The main attraction for this hotel is the onsen (public hot spring). The onsen is nice but not exceptional. It is on the smaller size and the outside section is roofed over. The hallway to the onsen is probably the nicest part of this hotel.
The rooms are on the small size and only half of them offer a view over the train station. The decor is meant to evoke the romanticism of the Taisho era (1912 – 1926. Warm lighting with lantern like designs. Again, the furniture here could use a renovation. Overall, if you are looking for a nice bed, and an onsen, then this hotel will suit your needs and at a cheap price for the area. If you are looking for something a little more luxurious, then another hotel might suffice. But this is good enough for a weary traveller in a good location, plus they offer free ramen!
| 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.
| Admission | Free |
| Opening Hours | 18:00 - 21:00 |
| Dates | October 25 - November 3 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | Parking available, food stalls are available |
| Location / Getting There | It is located in Nakajima Park so simply take the subway station to Nakajima Koen subway station. 1 Nakajimakoen, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0931 |
Nakajima Park is an extremely popular park in Sapporo. It one of the main three. The other two being Odori Park, and Maruyama Park. Since 2004, a new festival has started in Sapporo, that being the Autumn Illumination Festival. It is held in Nakajima Park in the evening and is truly stunning. During the day there is a Red Terrace Event on, in one section of the park. This has a dozen stalls and an eating area. They sell mainly sweet potato dishes. During the evening, it is lit up with hanging lights and is quite romantic. At 18:00 is when the real magic happens. Places in strategic spots around the park, the trees are lit with colored lights. Red, yellows, and greens. What makes it particularly beautiful is the reflection on the water from the central pond in the middle of the park. The Japanese Gardens inside the park are also illuminated and are a must see.
There are some events that are held out through the park to add to the experience. At the Hoheikan Hall building, there is the Meigren Dance Performance. This is a traditional geiko dance and is performed by geisha in their beautiful kimonos. Each dance goes for 15 minutes. There is also a tea ceremony at Hoheikan Hall where you an enjoy Japanese tea and sweets. There is also a tea ceremony in the Japanese gardens by the Hasso-an (Tea House). Oshiruko is sold here. Oshiruko is a traditional Japanese dessert made from sweet red bean paste and mochi.
| Meigrien Dance Performance | Free | October 25, 26, 30 November 2 1st performance: from 6:30 p.m. 2nd performance: from 7:00 p.m. 3rd performance: from 7:30 p.m. 4th performance: from 8:00 p.m. |
| Tea Ceremony and Japanese Sweets | ¥1000 | October 27, 28, 29, 31, November 1, 3 1st performance: from 6:30 p.m. 2nd performance: from 7:00 p.m. 3rd performance: from 7:30 p.m. 4th performance: from 8:00 p.m. |
| Japanese Garden Open-air Tea Ceremony | ¥500 | October 25 - November 3 |
| 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.
