| 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
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥600 - ¥1200 depending on meal |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 21:00 generally |
| Closed | |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | Fast food store, multiple locations throughout Hokkaido, take out, drive through, delivery available, credit card accepted |
| Location | Multiple locations in every major city and town in Hokkaido. |
Kentucky Fried Chicken first came to Japan in 1970. The franchise began from an experimental store that opened up in March 1970. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken store opened officially in Nagoya in November of the same year. Since then the franchise has opened 1200 stores nationwide. The system is the same as other countries with dine in or take away options. There is also a drive through option with a lot the stores. You can enjoy your favorite meals here. The taste is the same and you can pay via cash or card is now accepted. In Japan, Kentucky Fried Chicken is hugely popular with Christmas and is the go to Christmas Eve dinner for most families. You can find a Kentucky store in every main town throughout Hokkaido. The ordering is simple and the menu will have an english translation with each picture. Since 2024 the stores have introduced a self ordering system on a touch panel in the store making it even easier for tourists. Even here in Japan, you can enjoy the original taste of Kentucky as you did back in your home country.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥400 |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 22:00 (Last order 21:00) |
| Closed | |
| Contact | 011-207-4013 |
| Notes | Small anman store, take out, coffee shop, no smoking, part of Factory department store |
| Location | The store is in the Factory complex in Sapporo. It is an 8 minute walk north from the 'Bus Centre Mae' subway station. The food court is on the B1 floor. 4 Chome-1-2 Kita 2 Johigashi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0032 |
Seikarou is located in the popular large shopping complex in Sapporo, named Factory. Seikarou is a small ‘anman’ take out restaurant in the food court area of Factory. Anman is a soft steamed hot bun filled with either sweet or savory ingredients. Namely minced pork fillings or sweet red bean paste. At Seitarou, the most popular anman seems to be the spicy miso pork bun! Other types of anman buns include beef, shrimp, and crab. All of these delicious goodies are only a few hundred yen each. It’s a good idea to get in early when a fresh batch has just been cookedd up in the large bamboo pots. Once they are ready though, a line quickly forms so get in quick. A couple of anman are a great warm snack to enjoy during a day of shopping. They also have coffee here. And as a bonu, you can keep your food ticket after ordering and get a discount at the Sapporo Factory cinema, United Cinemas.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥800 per drink plus sit down charge |
| Opening Hours | 21:00 - 0:300 |
| Closed | Sundays & Mondays |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | DJ bar, darts bar, sit down charge, seating 14, counter seating, no parking, live events, cash only, outside food ok, smoking allowed |
| Location | This bar is located in the sixth floor of the HBN Building in Susukino, Sapporo. It's a 6 minute walk west from Susukino subway station. Take the exit and walk 3 blocks west and 1 block south. 18HBN Building, 6 Chome, Minami 5 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Hokkaido, 064-0805, Japan |
This bar is one of the many small bars that can be found scattered throughout Susukino, Sapporo. The bar is made up of a small seating area that can be turned into a very small event space, and a bright red counter top for the punters. It is a late night bar and hold live DJ events. Bar Honey Bunny doesn’t have a website so to find out when these events are, you will have to check them on social media. The ‘darts’ part of this bar is made up of one electronic darts board to the side of the bar. The sign out the front, “Our house wine is Jägermeister” sums up this bar perfectly. It’s kind of a random place that sees a lot of characters come through its doors. Jägermeister seems to be the shot of choice if you are thinking of doing shots (especially with the friendly bar owner).
This bar is open until late and a lot of the revelers are locals who usually pop in after they finish work. There is a strong anime theme throughout this bar, especially with the drinks and dolls spread out over the counter. Card isn’t accepted here so make sure to bring cash. Honey Bunny is a hit and miss bar depending on the nights but it’s definitely an interesting spot to check out!
