| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 22:30 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-252-7240 http://menya-itadaki.com/ |
| Notes | Soup and noodle restaurant, seating 10, no smoking, credit cards not accepted, English menu available |
| Location / Getting There | Located in the southern end of Susukino. It's a 5 minute walk from Nakajima Koen subway station 3 Chome-7-40 Minami 8 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0808 |
In the southern part of Susukino you can find a noodle bar called Menya Itadaki. This place has a unique noodle menu that makes for an interesting dining experience. These Chinese noodles in a spicy soup have a real subtle taste that is full of flavor. The main ingredients are all using Hokkaido ingredients. Plus at Menya Itadaki, they use a Szechuan pepper to spice up the dishes which adds a nice flavor. Also noticeable from eating this pepper, is a strange tingling, numbing sensation on the tongue which adds an interesting element to the dish.
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These soup dishes are full of tangy flavor and are delicious, plus the servings are a nice sizee. The noodles are dandan noodles and there are half a dozen bowls to choose from. There is the spicy dandan noodles, thick dandan noodles, thick tomato & cheese dandan noodles, a soupless spicy dandan noodles, and a selected Chinese soba and soy sauce bowl. For an extra ¥100 to ¥350 you can add extras to your bowl. Also, they have beer and highball drinks that can be ordered to have with your meal.
| Admission | Depending on show Usually from ¥1000 - ¥8000 per ticket |
| Opening Hours | Depending on show |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-520-2000 https://www.kitara-sapporo.or.jp/ |
| Notes | Concert hall, no parking, public transport available (near subway station), restaurant plus bar inside |
| Location / Getting There | Located in Nakajima Park. The hall is a 5 minute walk from Nakajima Koen subway station. 1-15 Nakajimakoen, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0931 |
One of the top concert halls in Sapporo
There are only a couple of concert halls in the city of Sapporo where you can see some great musicians and orchestras. The Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara is one of the best in the city and is synonymous with beautiful music. The venue can be found in the heart of Nakajima Park which is a beautiful and tranquil spot in itself. The concert hall mainly known as ‘Kitara’ was established in 1997. It is not only famous for its sound, but in the main concert hall there is a huge pipe organ which was built by Alfred Kern &Fils Manufacture D’Orgues.
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The pipe organ is modelled after the needle leaved trees of Hokkaido and has an impressive 4,976 pipes. Every year an exclusive organ player is invited from overseas to play. The concert hall consists a large main hall, a small chamber music hall, and rehearsal rooms. There is also a nursery room, restrooms, and museum shop located in the building. The large arena style hall has seating for up 2,008 audience members. To buy tickets and look at the monthly schedule, simply click on their website www.kitara-sapporo, where you can order online. If you are in the mood for a bit of classical music and a great show, Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara is a great hall!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥2500 - ¥5000 per 2 hours |
| Opening Hours | 16:00 - 23:30 (Last order 23:00) |
| Open | June 27 - August 31 |
| Contact | *011-272-0055 for reservation https://resort.beer/ *011-200-0056 after 14:00 |
| Notes | Outside beer garden, reservations needed, non smoking (special smoking area including e cigarettes), wheelchair access |
| Location / Getting There | Central Sapporo. Located on the roof of Pivot department store. 5 minute walk from Odori subway station 〒060-0062 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 2 Jonishi, 4 Chome, PIVOT Rooftop terrace |
The Resort Rooftop is beer garden that is open only during the summer. It is arguably one of the best ways to enjoy one of the many beer gardens spotted around the city during the warmer months. It is a great spot for groups especially as it is spacious, and in the open air it is a relaxing spot to enjoy a beer and some food. Unlike other beer gardens, reservations are needed. Without a reservation, you cannot enter the garden. And unlike other beer gardens, there is an ‘all you can drink’ only. For a set rate of two hours, you can drink as much as you want.
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The beer garden up on the roof of the eleventh floor is divided into different sections. There is table seating under a tent which has heating. For an extra ¥500 there is a comfortable sofa area (which is recommended), and for an extra ¥1000 you can reserve the VIP area which has sofa seats, a heater, and is under cover. There is also a drinking booth where there are three kinds of beers, cocktails and soft drinks. In terms of food, you can order a mixed BBQ, a a Ghengis Khan course, or a Samgyeopsal course with grilled meat. The food you cook yourself over an open BBQ at your table. Of course, if you just want to drink, then just order the flat all you can drink course!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥3000 |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 23:00 (last order 22:30) Sapporo station location, Apia 17:00 - *1:00 Sapporo Susukino location *Saturdays is open until 3:00 in the morning |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-209-1205 Sapporo station location, Apia 050-3462-2081 Susukino location |
| Notes | Japanese seafood restaurant, menu in Japanese only (though has pictures) Seating 92, credit card accepted, non smoking from 11:30 to 15:30Sapporo Apia Seating 47, credit card accepted, private rooms available Susukino |
| Location / Getting There | Located in Apia on the B1 floor underground. Its a 3 minute walk from Sapporo station or a 3 minute walk from Sapporo subway station. 〒064-0806 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 6 Jonishi, 4 Chome, Takase Building Located in Sapporo, Susukino (entertainment district). A 3 minute walk south from Susukino subway station, or a 7 minute walk from Nakajima Koen subway station. 〒064-0806 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 6 Jonishi, 3 Chome, 1F ・ 2F New Olympia Building |
While in Sapporo and looking for some Japanese food for dinner and lunch, Umi E provides some good Japanese dishes to get into. The restaurant name ‘Umi E’ translates to ‘To the Sea’ and this restaurant/izakaya definitely has a lot of seafood to choose from. There are two locations in Sapporo. The first and larger restaurant can be found in Apia West which is on the basement walkway between Sapporo station and the Sapporo subway station. The other Umi E, is in the entertainment district of Susukino. Both of these restaurants are set up in traditional Japanese style which has a nice feel when dining.
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Although the menu is Japanese, it has pictures showing each item so its not too difficult to order! The menu at Umi E is pretty vast so there is something for everyone. Their set meals are a good idea as you can sample a bit of everything so these are recommended. The seafood menu includes sushi, sashimi, crab, shellfish and fish which come in the meal though can be ordered separately. Apart from the seafood, they have salads and meat dishes, plus noodle dishes, tempura and soups. The drink menu has alcahol and soft drinks. So, for some nice traditional Japanese food, Umi E is an izakaya worth checking out.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥300 - ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | Depending on store |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | https://www.mos.jp/ |
| Notes | English menu available, fast food burger restaurant |
| Location / Getting There | There are over hundred Mos Burger stores in Hokkaido. At least one Mos Burger is in each major town. |
Mos Burger is a huge fast food restaurant chain that is second only to MacDonalds in Japan. It first opened its stores back in 1972, and now has stores overseas in half a dozen countries including Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, and South Korea. The ‘Mos’ in Mos Burger stands for Mountain, Ocean, and Sun. In Hokkaido there are hundreds of stores throughout, with at least one store in every main city and town. The burgers at Mos Burger are pretty simple and are a favorite for locals who enjoy dropping in for a quick meal.
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The menu at Mos Burger is written in English as well as Japanese, and you’ll find most of the staff have some English ability. The burgers here cost slightly more than other fast food restaurants but they have a large menu range. There are twenty different types of burgers including beef, chicken, seafood, and pork. They have an interesting salad burger which has a lettuce wrap instead of burger buns which is unique to Mos Burger. They also have a soy burgers which are made with mainly soy protein. Side dishes include french fries, onion rings, chicken nuggets and fried chicken. Drinks include soda and milkshakes. Plus, there are kids toys that come with some of the sets.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥800 - ¥1400 |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 20:00 |
| Closed | Monday |
| Contact | 011-522-5533 http://nafd.co/index.html |
| Notes | Cafe, seating 18, English menu available, parking for 4, car needed to get there or taxi, inside & outside seating |
| Location / Getting There | Located in the hills of west Sapporo, near Asahiyama park. It's a 10 minute drive from Maruyama subway station. 〒064-0808 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 8 Jonishi, 3−10 |
In the hills of west Sapporo, there are some nice little cafes offering views over Sapporo. Nollys Botanical Cafe is one of these coffee shops. It is a nice comfortable cafe with nice views through its large windows. It is on the second floor above a flower and crafts store. Nollys also serves as a shop selling up art & crafts, garden goods, and flower products called Nollys/Araza. It is an especially nice cafe to visit in the spring and summer time with its outdoor seating. It also makes for the perfect stop in, especially if you have been to the Horomitoge Lavender Gardens which are around the other side of Asahiyama Park.
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The menu is in English as well as Japanese, making it easy to order for those traveling. They have various coffees to choose (both ice and hot) which you can enjoy on their own or with one of the dishes from the food menu. They have half a dozen dishes which include a spicy baked curry, a home made quiche, and a pasta lunch. These lunches can come in a set, and for an extra ¥400 you can get drink plus a dessert. These delicious dishes are served with a soup or a salad. Nollys is a great place to have a coffee and to do a little shopping for some nicely designed handmade crafts.
