| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥2000 - ¥4000 |
| Opening Hours | 12:00 - 21:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-241-5555 |
| Notes | Craft beer, all you can drink plan, seating 38, smoking allowed, Italian cuisine, credit card accepted, outside seating |
| Location | Located in central Susukino. The bar is right along one of the main streets of Susukino and right by the main (and famous) main crossroads. It is a 30 second walk from Susukino subway station. The bar faces directly onto the main street so it is easy to find. 〒064-0804 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 4 Jonishi, 4 1F |
The Craft is a fantastic craft beer bar and can be found right by the main crossroads the are the famous entry point into Susukino. This bar with its outside seating in summer and huge choice of craft beer make it a great spot to go out with friends and enjoy good food and good beer. Firstly, there are party plans that are great for groups and get togethers. The Craft also has something unique compared to other craft beer bars and that is an all you can drink option (nomihodai). They have over 2o different craft beers to enjoy. Ordering a sampler is a good idea!
The food here equally fantastic. There is a predominantly Italian flavor that serves up some great food. There are a lot of pastas, delicious Hokkaido oysters and here they have six kinds of fresh carpaccio, grilled mushrooms with prosciutto, and shrimp ajillo. The most famous dish here though is the Chicago pizza. Chicago Pizza is a pizza with a thick, high crust. The toppings are mixed together creating a filling and delicious pizza. There are 7 different types of Chicago pizzas on the menu. There are some good meat dishes on the menu here too!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 14:30 17:00 - 22:30 Susukino 11:30 - 15:00 17:00 - 21:00 Sapporo |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-530-0965 Susukino 011-223-6865 Sapporo http://www.salvatore.jp/restaurant/sapporo/menu/ |
| Notes | Italian restaurant, buffet style, no smoking, bar area, no parking, party plan, card accepted |
| Location / Getting There | There are 2 locations in Sapporo. One in Susukino, along Tsukisamu-dori on the 1st floor. It is a 1 minute walk from Susukino subway station. 〒064-0804 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 4 Jonishi, 1 Chome-2-2-1 Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sapporo Susukino 1st floor The 2nd location is right by Sapporo station. It is accessed via Paseo and the restaurant is under the bridge next to Yodobashi camera. It is just a 1 minute walk from Sapporo station. Head through Daimaru or Paseo West dining and continue under the bridge. 〒060-0806 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Kita Ward, Kita 6 Jonishi, 5 Chome-1-address 1F Satsueki Bridge |
Salvatore Cuomo is a famous celebrity chef in Japan. He was born in Naples, Italy in 1972 to an Italian father and a Japanese mother. He has been credited with catapulting Neapolitan pizza to fame in Japan. Another claim to fame is the large wood fire pizza oven that is a prominent feature in the restaurants. Today he operates and supervises more than 77 Pizza Salvatore restaurants throughout the country. There are two of these in Hokkaido and they are both in Sapporo. One being right near Sapporo Station and next to Yodobashi Camera. The other is in the Susukino district.
At the Salvatore Cuomo restaurants they have, obviously, a large selection of pizzas. These are cooked in the iconic wood fire oven. There is also a buffet style course that gives diners a selection of pizzas, pastas and salads to choose from. The other option is to choose just a set meal. This comes with a salad and drink. At these restaurants they have party plans. These range from ¥2500 to ¥4500 per person and include an all you can drink plan plus a variety of dishes. These restaurants were hugely popular when they first opened and continue to be a good spot to get some lunch or dinner.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥500 per drink |
| Opening Hours | 21:00 - 0:400 21:00 - 0:500 weekends |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-206-9156 |
| Notes | Late night bar, casual, seating 22, no parking, smoking, small bar food |
| Location | Located in Susukino. The bar is on the 5th floor in the Noguchi building. This building is above the club Riviera. It is a 4 minute walk south from Susukino subway station. There is no parking. 5th floor, Noguchi Building, Minami 6 Jonishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0806 |
Zanshin is a cool little bar in Susukino, Sapporo. It is particularly well known to snowboarders, skiers, and skateboarders. The staff here are and were semi pro skiers and snowboarders and definitely bring friendliness and some wildness to the bar! The Sapporo classic here on tap is ¥500 a glass (a little cheaper than most places), and the cocktails are the same. A lot of the patrons are regulars and the atmosphere is very laid back and fun. There is some counter seating plus a couple of couches and tables fro larger groups.
There is also a very small upstairs area that has room for sitting only. There are a couple of basic food dishes that the staff can cook up for you. This includes a nice curry and rice bowl. This bar opens quite late at 21:00 and kicks on to the early hours of the morning. It can get busy around 1:00 to 2:00 in the morning. The bar is on the 5th floor and is above the club ‘Riviera’ which is on the basement floor. After the club closes, many revelers tend to head up to Zanshin. This is a fun bar with great staff and cheap beer! A good night out.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 20:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-272-0210 |
| Notes | Curry restaurant, seating 25, no parking, no smoking, self order, |
| Location / Getting There | Spice monster is located near Odori park, and is right by the Sapporo Prince Hotel and the city hall. The closest subway station is Nishi 11 chome subway station on the Tozai line (orange line). It is a 1 minute walk south from exit 1. 〒060-0061 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 1 Jonishi, 11 Chome－327-17 Marugo Toa Building 2nd floor |
Spice Monster is a cheap and easy curry restaurant. It is in one of the main districts of Sapporo amid the hustle and bustle. Being on the corner it overlooks one of the key streets in Sapporo. It is right by the Prince Sapporo Hotel, the Sapporo central ward city hall, and it is a one minute walk from Odori Park. This restaurant is a simnple curry shop. The ordering system is on a self service basis. There is a large ordering machine right by the entrance after coming up the stairs.
Simply click the button on the ordering machine of your desired meal and take the printed ticket to the staff behind the counter. They have a choice of pork, chicken, beef, and vegetables. This is placed on a bed of steaming rice and then covered in a spicy gravy sauce. You can add certain toppings to your meal. All the tables and counter seating comes with a jug of water and pickles to add to your dish. You can order different sizes of rice as well as spice level. There are some nice window seats as well to enjoy the street views.
| Admission | Free |
| Opening Hours | Open 24 hours |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0133-62-4611 |
| Notes | Beach, swimming spot, jogging spot, sunset views, paid parking available, car needed |
| Location / Getting There | The beach is located to the west of Sapporo. It is a 55 minute drive from central Sapporo 〒040-0034 Hokkaido, Hakodate, Omoricho, 22, Unnamed Road |
There are two main beaches that Sapporo locals head to for a summer suntan, swim or BBQ. One being near Otaru called Zenibako Beach, and the other being Aso Beach at Ishikari. Whereas Zenibako has more of a party vibe to it with the small shacks selling booze with tables and BBQ spots, Aso Beach is a lot more serene with less people. The surf itself is very calm and quiet and not very deep. It is best to bring some form of shade as there are no trees around and the beach can get quite hot in the summer.
The beach is open to camping and it must be said, that the sunsets here are absolutely beautiful. There are stores or camping supplies so make sure to bring all you own gear. There are paid parking spots that cost about ¥500 for the day and not a far walk from the beach. Other places of note include Hamanasu No Oka Park, and the Ishikari lighthouse. For bird watchers too, this area is bustling with wildlife. There is also an Onsen hotel nearby. Aso Beach is a tranquil beach and offers view of the whole of Ishikari Bay.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 080-4364-1736 080-4345-7802 |
| Notes | Octopus and high ball bar, seating 15, outside seating in summer, take out available |
| Location | There are two locations in Sapporo. Both are in the Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade. The first is on the 2nd bock and the other are on the 4th block. Both are in a short walking distance from Odori and Susukino subway stations. 〒060-0062 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 2 Jonishi, 4 Chome-1-3 Sapporo Nanairo 1st floor 〒060-0062 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 2 Jonishi, 2 Chome−2 金市舘ビル １Ｆ |
Tako Highball comprises of two very popular dining experiences in Japan. The first is the delicious takoyaki dish. Takoyaki is a ball shaped dish made from batter and filled with minced or diced octopus, tempura, ginger, and green onion. These dishes are served with highballs. A highball is a hugely popular drink in Hokkaido. It is whiskey and soda served on ice in a large pint glass. So, hence the name Tako Highball, this is a great restaurant to find both. The takoyaki dishes are so delicious here!
The Takoyaki Balls are made right in front of you and they are really delicious! They come with different toppings and come in servings of six or twelve. The toppings include salmon roe, cheese, mayonnaise just to name a few. These dishes a fantastic but give them time to cool down as they are piping hot when served! The octopus balls go well with the highballs served here. Highballs are very refreshing and are a perfect summertime drink. During the warmer months there is outside seating in the Tanuki Koji arcade. Definitely a top spot so enjoy a drink and octopus dishes!