| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Closed | Tuesdays |
| Contact | 011-2072-244 |
| Notes | Seating 60, outside seating, upstairs seating, free coffee samples, wifi, credit card available, no smoking, no parking, take out available, no power points for charging |
| Location | The coffee shop is located in the Tanuki Koji shopping arcade on the 1st block. It is only a 5 minute walk from Odori subway station. Head south from the exit until you reach the Tanuki-koji shopping arcade, and then simply turn left and walk two blocks. The cafe will be on the right hand side. 1 Chome-12-12 Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0063 |
Mermaid Coffee Roasters is a nice coffee shop located in Sapporo on the 1st block of the Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade. It has two floors as well as outside seating which faces directly onto the arcade. It is a popular spot and you can either enjoy your coffee indoors or get take away. Mermaid Coffee Roasters is just across from Soseigawa Park which is a nice place to sit and relax in Sapporo. The decor has an air of fantasy about it with warm colors, a cloud like ceiling and sculptures around the store. One thing this coffee shop that others don’t is that they have free coffee samples in the store. You can sample up to about ten different coffees. There is a not much food here and they primarily focus on coffee. They have same hand made cakes here to have with your coffee. Downstairs there are benches and upstairs is more for lounges and a more homely atmosphere. This is a good coffee shop to enjoy while in Sapporo.
There are no plugs to use charge your computer here so might not be perfect for those wishing to work while they have a coffee. The staff here are exceptionally friendly and are very good. This is a good coffee to enjoy!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥300 per icecream |
| Opening Hours | Generally from morning until 17:00 |
| Closed | |
| Contact | http://yamanakabokujyou.co.jp/ |
| Notes | Icecream chain, 5 locations around west Hokkaido area |
| Location | There are a couple of stores in Otaru, one in Ishikari, and a couple just outside Sapporo city. |
Yamanaka Ranch is located 30km southwest of Sapporo City. The main ranch can be found along route 393 in Ochiai, Akaigawa Village. Akaigawa Village was one of the first villages to join the “Japan’s Most Beautiful Villages Association” in 2005. The founder, Junko Yamanaka, started dairy farming at the ranch in 1970. Since then, Yamanaka has produced some delicious dairy products. Yamanka Ranch itself is a beautiful spot to visit. It is between Otaru and Kutchan, though you don’t have to travel to Yamanaka Ranch to enjoy its products. There are some small Yamanaka Ranch soft cream (ice cream) outlets around western Hokkaido. The ice creams sold here are only about ¥300 each. There is an ice cream store near Ishikari Beach, by the ocean. There is another in Otaru, plus another in Fukidashi Park at the base of Mt. Yotei, and the last is just across from Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill. These are delicious ice creams that are a nice feature no matter where you are visiting in west Hokkaido.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 17:00 |
| Closed | Mondays & Tuesdays |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | Burger restaurant, seating 15, take out ok, no parking |
| Location | Located at Lake Toya. The burger restaurant is on the east end of the main street in the Toya onsen village. It is only a few minutes walk from any of the onsen hotels there. 70-6 Toyakoonsen, Toyako, Abuta District, Hokkaido 049-5721 |
There is only one burger restaurant in Toya and it is Hydune. It is a very popular spot to grab a burger whether to eat in, or to get some take away and enjoy a lunch down by the lake. The staff are very friendly and can speak English as well which is a bonus. They have about half a dozen different style burgers on their menu. The burger set comes with some crispy fried potato wedges and a drink. They also serve coffee at Hydune so this is also a good option to grab one and go and sit down by the lake. The burgers on the menu include an American Burger, a Rich Cheese Burger, a Toya Guru Guru Burger which includes a curly sausage plus the usual paddy, tomato, and lettuce, a Cajun Burger, and a Teriyaki Burger. There are extra toppings that you can add on to the burger. These burgers are around ¥1500 depedning on your choice and will cost a little moire if you want to add extras to it.
| Established | 1856 |
| Admission | - |
| Opening Hours | Open 24 hours |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | Shinto shrine |
| Location / Getting There | This shrine is located along the coast of Ishikari Bay. It's about an hour drive west from central Sapporo. 〒061-3521 Hokkaido, Ishikari, Atsutaku Kotan, ５０−3 |
Kotan Hachiman Shrine was founded in 1856 and was officially named a township shrine in 1875. It was listed as a local shrine on the 28th of April 1911. The purpose of the shrine is to follow the great principles of the deity, Hondawake no Mikoto. Hondawake no Mikoto is also more commonly known as the Emporer Ōjin. Emporer Ōjin’s actual reign have been proposed to be as early as 370 to 390 AD, to as late as the early 5th century AD. There is a general consensus that he was “probably real”. His grave is unknown though it is said to be around Osaka. The shrine is on the western coast of Hokkaido and is on a small hilltop offering quite beautiful views over the ocean. There are a flight of steps up to follow under two tori gates. The shrine also has views over the small village of Kotan.
This is a seafaring village and if you happen to see the warehouse of the locals sorting through their catch, you can pick up some fish for a very good price! About the shrine, the number of parishioner households total a hundred households, and the number of worshippers counts to a hundred. The annual shrine festival is on June 25th. It is a 3 minute walk from the Sapporo Chuo Bus Kotan.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥900 per drink All you can drink ¥2500 - ¥3000 |
| Opening Hours | 18:00 - 03:00 Fridays & Saturdays Open until 05:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-590-5288 |
| Notes | Late night bar, all you can drink option, seating 53, small bar food, credit card available, electronic money not available |
| Location | This bar is located in Susukino, Sapporo. It is along route 36 which is a main road in Sapporo. It is on the ground floor so it's easy to find. 〒064-0804 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 4 Jonishi, 5 Chome−8 1F |
This is a nice late night bar in Susukino, Sapporo. It is open until three in the morning and is a popular bar during the later hours, especially with the younger crowd. Seating wise, there are tables for larger groups, tables for a small groups and counter seating for those drinking alone. If you are drinking alone they have two large It is popular for small parties and tables can be reserved prior to the date. The whole bar can be rented out! 36 Street Bar is easily found and is on the ground floor facing the route 36 street which runs across Sapporo. The bar offers up a large amount of cocktails, has beer, wine, and shochu. It is a smoking bar. The bar serves up beer on tap plus a few bottled beers. For cocktails it has many items, especially high balls. In terms of food, they have pub style snacks such as salami, olives, chocolate, and prosciutto.
If you are looking for a night out, then you can stop by 36 Street Bar. There are large windows to look and check out the vibe. But this is a good bar to check out and enjoy with friends or drinking alone.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥3000 - ¥5000 |
| Opening Hours | 07:00 - 15:00 |
| Closed | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays |
| Contact | 011-251-5362 |
| Notes | Small restaurant, fresh seafood, no parking (paid parking nearby), seating 5 (can reserve a seat at a specific time) |
| Location | This restaurant can be found in central Sapporo and is part of the Nijo Market. To get here, the market is on the east side of the Tanuki Koji shopping arcade. It's a walkable distance from anywhere in central Sapporo. For those outside of Sapporo, get off at Odori subway station. From here it is a 3 minute walk. 〒060-0053 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 3 Johigashi, 1 Chome−８ |
You can’t get much fresher seafood then at a seafood market! Ta Ke E Sushi is located in Sapporo and is in the Nijo Market. The market is in central Sapporo across from the Tanuki Koji Shopping arcade. There are a few very small restaurants here where sightseers and locals alike can go shopping for seafood and sample some fresh produce. The seating numbers here are tiny, of usually up to five places. But if the restaurant is full, then you will be given a time to during the day to come back. The menu here is a little expensive but still very affordable. You can enjoy all kinds of seafood here but the sushi is recommended. They have sea urchin, crab and scallops you can grill as part of the menu. You are eating on small tables on the sidewalk and get a real great experience. In winter they have small fires to keep you warm.
Ta Ke E Sushi is recommended if you are looking for a real sushi experience. Not only are you getting the freshest sushi but you are dining in a real Japanese fish market. This is a great experience for tourists whilst visiting Sapporo
