| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥2000 - ¥4000 |
| Opening Hours | 18:00 - 3:00 Main store, Gojo store 11:30 - 23:30 Sanjo Store, Tanuki koji Store 11:30 - 23:00 Kitaichijo Store |
| Closed | Sundays : Main store, Gojo store |
| Contact | 011-3884-6210 Main store 011-561-1999 Gojo store 011-1219-8088 Sanjo Store 011-218-8700 Kitaichijo Store 011-200-9966 Tanuki koji Store |
| Notes | High end sushi store, no parking, credit card accepted, seating around 30 per store |
| Location / Getting There | Main store South 5 West 3. It's a 2 minutes walk from Exit 3 of Susukino Station on the Sapporo Namboku subway Line Sapporo City Chuo-ku Minami 5-jo Nishi 3-chome, N Grande Building 1F Gojo store South 5 West 4. It's a 2 minutes walk from Exit 5 of Susukino Station on the Sapporo Subway Namboku Line 4-chome, Minami 5-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido (facing south on 5-jo-dori) Sanjo Store South 3 West 4. 2 minutes walk from Susukino Station on the Sapporo Subway Namboku Line 〒060-0063Hokkaido Sapporo City Chuo-ku Minami 3-jo Nishi 4-chome Tosho 3.4 Building 1F Kitaichijo store West 3 North 2. 1 minute walk from Odori Station on the Sapporo Subway Namboku Line 〒060-0001 Kita 1 Jonishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Kita Ichijo Ekimae - dori Building 2F Tanukikoji store It's a 5 minute walk from Odori subway station. 〒060-0063 1F, Jalan Tanukikoji, 6-3-3 Minami 3-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido |
Sai Kaku is a small chain of restaurants in Sapporo and throughout the big cities of Japan. They are not like the sushi train restaurants with the sushi on a conveyer belt, but you order your sushi directly from the chef. Sai Kaku are on the higher end of sushi restaurants and for those traveling from abroad, they offer a fantastic Japanese dining experience. There are five Sai Kaku restaurants in Sapporo, all close to each other. There are two in Susukino, two in the heart of Sapporo and a fifth near Sapporo station.
These restaurants excel in sushi and in sake. The sushi is beautifully presented and arranged on a flat wooden board. Unlike other sushi restaurants, only one piece of sushi is served per order. It comes with a folded ginger garnish. This restaurant is more expensive then the sushi train style restaurants so be prepared. It is highly recommended to try some fine sake to go with your sushi. They have numerous bottles to choose from. Again, if you are looking for a fine dining experience, and enjoy sushi, look no further than Sai Kaku.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500- ¥3000 |
| Opening Hours | Nuts Cafe Nights 18:00 - 3:00 (Open until 5:00 on Fridays & Saturdays) Nuts Cafe Trip 11:00 - 12:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | Nuts Cafe Nights : 050-5834-4114 Nuts Cafe Trip : 050-5834-2996 |
| Notes | Late night bar and restaurant, smoking allowed, card accepted, seating + counter seating 40, good for small groups, no parking |
| Location / Getting There | There are two locations in Sapporo. One being in Susukino (the nightlife district), and the other being by Sapporo station. Susukino location is only a 4 minute walk south west from Susukino subway station and is on the ground floor and easy to find. The other store is a 2 minute walk from Sapporo station on the 8th floor, next to Kinokuniya book store. |
Nuts Cafe is a bar/restaurant that caters for late night dining and drinking. The main location is in Susukino (the night life district of Sapporo), plus there is another Nuts Cafe right by Sapporo station for a quieter style of dining. Nuts Cafe Nights has a lot of seating plus a bar counter which sits up to ten. This place is a good spot for small groups having a party or for couples on a date. The crowd here is usually quite young. What makes this place is unique is that some sections of the establishment are still ok to smoke in. The food menu has a huge range, plus at the bar, the drink menu is extensive.
If you like whiskeys, Nuts Cafe has a nice listing. And as a bonus, the friendly staff here are more than happy to offer their recommendations. You can enjoy some nice Japanese whiskeys here as well. For food, they have mainly western style dishes and it must be said, the food here is really good! They have thick steaks, hamburgers, pizzas and pastas just to name a few, plus if you have a celebration, Nuts Cafe will get you a cake to suit the occasion. For those who are looking for a party, you will need to make a reservation. This can be done on through Hot Pepper magazine, or click here.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥500- ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 19:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-512-1916 https://www.cafeblue.jp/ |
| Notes | Coffee shop, seating 50, wifi, cards accepted, take out available, parking, no reservations |
| Location / Getting There | Located in western Sapporo. It is a 4 minute walk from the 'Ropeway Iriguchi Station' (Exit 2) on the Sapporo tram line. The cafe is also just a 5 minute walk from the ropeway to Mt. Moiwa. 16 Chome-9-12 Minami 19 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0919 |
Cafe Blue is a homely coffee shop that was renovated from an old folks house. It is tucked away at the foot of Mt. Moiwa and with natural light streaming through the large windows, and with its old rustic, wooden interior, this is a great spot to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner. Cafe Blue is most famous for its fluffy pancakes and its fresh cream. These are served with fresh Hokkaido ingredients creating a delicious sweet and savory meal. Eggs Benedict, a thick slice of bacon, fresh salad served with pancakes or waffles. Perfect for brunch!
Being just a short walk from the Mt. Moiwa Ropeway, why not drop in after or before a trip to the top of the mountain! Cafe Blue is not too touristy and is a quiet place to have a coffee or a meal. Besides the pancakes, they have an excellent green keema curry, a shiretoko chicken teriyaki plate, and an octopus ragout sauce pasta, plus a few seasonal dishes. The sweets are just as impressive with scones, cakes, and parfaits, and of course pancakes with sweet toppings. Try the pancakes with blueberry rare cheese! The menu comes with pictures so it is easy to order. Cafe Blue is definitely worth a visit.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 20:00 (last order 19:30) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-206-0631 |
| Notes | Coffee shop, wifi, English menu, seating 70, no smoking, wheelchair access |
| Location / Getting There | Located in central Sapporo in the Le Trois shopping centre. It is across from Odori Park and is a quick walk from Odori subway station, only 3 minutes. 1 Chome-13 Odorinishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0042 |
Located in the Le Trois shopping centre on the 3rd floor, Kurami Coffee is a popular coffee shop. It is a large space with nice views overlooking Odori Park across the road. Kurami has free wifi which is definitely handy for those traveling. The staff here are also very good. With a lot of seating, this is a popular spot for shoppers in the Le Trois building. Here, in the spacious surroundings you can enjoy a nice coffee or tea and have a bite to eat for lunch or a quick dinner.
Kurami is part of a chain of restaurants and cafes that can be found throughout all of Japan. All these restaurants/cafes are all run with an Italian style menu. Kurami is no exception The menu has a selection of sandwiches, a couple of salads, and a few pastas from which to choose from. The price here too is very reasonable and you can have a coffee and a sandwich for around ¥1000. Le Trois has other restaurants on higher floors up for bigger meals, but if you are looking for a nice spot to enjoy a coffee with friends, Kurami is a nice choice.
| Opening Hours | 9:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 16:00 |
| Closed | Weekends and public holidays |
| Contact | 011-261-7502 http://www.moj.go.jp/isa/about/region/sapporo/index.html |
| Notes | Free parking |
| Location / Getting There | Located in central Sapporo by Odori Park on west 11. It is an easy walk from Nishi juitchome Station subway station (Tozai Line). Take exit 1 and walk diagonally across the park, past the fountain. The immigration bureau is on the 7th floor. 12 Chome Odorinishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0042 |
For all foreigners living in Japan, you will inevitably come to the immigration bureau at some point. The main immigration bureau is in Sapporo but there are also immigration offices in Asahikawa, the New Chitose Airport, Tomakomai, and Kushiro. For visas it is juts a matter of checking off what’s needed and can take a few trips back and forth. It can either be an easy or difficult experience. In Sapporo, upon entering the building, you will need to sign in, get a badge and go through the security gate. Immigration is on the 7th floor. The staff here generally speak little English which can make things a little more difficult. There is a small help desk on the left hand side of the door and is manned by two old Japanese guys. They too, speak very little English but will help you with forms. All the visa forms here are here; student, work, spousal, permanent residence, and specialist visas.
The immigration bureau can get busy so be prepared to wait. They do close for lunch as well so early mornings are usually best to get there. Once you have all your forms ready take a ticket and wait (don’t forget to bring your passport and alien registration card). One convenient thing about the immigration building is that it is a short walk from the central city hall (if you live in the area) so any extra forms you may need, are a quick walk away. When picking up a new visa you need to pay for it. There is a convenience store on the B1 basement floor and it is here you will buy a stamp equivalent to your visa cost (usually from ¥3000 to ¥6000). Take the stamp back to the 7th floor and you are done. For more information on types of visas, click here.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥400 - ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | Monday to Friday 11:00 - 15:00 (LO 14:30) Lunch Monday to Friday 17:00 - 22:00 (LO 21: 30) Dinner Weekends 11:00 - 22: 00 (LO 21: 30) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 090-5983-8746 |
| Notes | Restaurant, seating 8, no smoking |
| Location / Getting There | Located in central Sapporo in the Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade on the 5th block. It's a 4 minute walk from Susukino subway station or a 5 minute walk from Odori subway station. 5-chome, Minami 2- jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido (5-chome, Tanukikoji ) Sapporo Plaza 2.5 Building 1F 〒060-0062 |
Dai Tonpaku, which literally translates to ‘Big White Pig’, is a small restaurant in the food arcade ‘Hug’. Hug can be found on the fifth block of the Tanuki Koji shopping street. It is one of about half a dozen restaurants in Hug. Dai Tonpaku is a small restaurant with only seating for six people, though the meals can be had in the extra seating just outside the restaurant in ‘Hug’. Though the space is small the lunches and set meals are quite big, as well as being quite cheap. The food here has a mainly Chinese flair, that can be washed down with some good Japanese beer.
The menu, which is only in Japanese, has a special set menu as well as its standard menu. Each day of the week has a special main dish. This main dish comes with a side of rice, a soup and a small pickled dish. These affordable dishes include a stir fired pork, a mapo tofu, and fried chicken. You can enjoy the food here for lunch and dinner. To accompany your meal, you can savor some bottled Japanese beer. They have Kirin, Sapporo, and Asahi beers. There is also a bottled lemon Chu-hai to check out as well. If you are in the area, the Hug restaurant area is a nice spot to grab some lunch or dinner.
