Tag: Central Hokkaido
Sky J
Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | Lunch ¥2500 Dinner ¥6500 - ¥12000 |
Opening Hours | Breakfast 6:00 - 10:00 (L0 9:30) Lunch 11:30 - 15:30 (LO 14:30) Dinner 17:30 - 20:30 (LO 20:30) Bar Time 20:30-23:00 (LO 22:30) |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-251-6377 Reservations //www.tablecheck.com/shops/jrhotels-tower-skyj/reserve |
Notes | French dining Seating 60, parking at JR Tower, English menu available, Non smoking Private rooms available, Bar area, Dinner reservations required |
Location / Getting There | 3 minutes on foot from JR Sapporo Station East ticket gate and south exit 〒060-0005 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 5 Jonishi, 2 Chome−5−番地 JRタワーホテル日航札幌 35F |
Whether you are looking for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Sky J Restaurant offers stunning food with equally stunning views. Sky J is one of two fine dining restaurants located on the 35th floor in JR Tower. At 150 meters above ground, you can get beautiful look down over the city of Sapporo, especially at night with the glistening lights. The food at Sky J is fantastic. For morning and lunch, you can enjoy buffet-style cooking. Dinner is a delicious selection of French cuisine made to perfection with seasonal ingredients. Dinner reservations are needed.
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Chef's Special | ¥12,960 (including tax) 6 course meal with bread, plus tea & coffee |
Seasons | ¥10,260 (including tax) 6 course meal with bread, plus tea & coffee |
Creations | ¥6,500 (including tax) 6 course meal with bread, plus tea & coffee |
Anniversary course | An additional ¥1500 on any of the 3 plans, includes an aperitif for toasting, a cake with message (12cm in diameter), commemorative photo, plus a free lunch coupon for one. |
One & Only (for couples) | ¥ 7,407 for 2 people (including tax) Assorted plate or cake, 90 minute all you can drink service, commemorative photo |
Night View Pair Plan (for couples) | ¥ 3,704 (including tax) Mini bottle of sparkling wine, a cake with message, commemorative photo |
Second party Plan | ¥ 3,333 (including tax) Sparkling wine for a toast, assorted cheeses & hams, fruit, 90 minute all you can drink plan |
Jodoshu Shinzenko Temple
Admission | Free |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-511-0262 |
Notes | Buddhist temple |
Location / Getting There | Located in central Sapporo, 2 minute walk from Hosuisusukino subway station. 6 minute walk from Susukino & Nakajima park subway station. 1-chōme-2 Minami 6 Jōnishi, Chūō-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0806 |
Throughout the city of Sapporo, there are around a dozen buddhist temples that visitors can take a look at. These beautiful temples are iconic of Japan and its long history. For tourists they are great spots to get some great photos to take home. Jodoshu Shinzenko Temple is one of these temples. It is located in central Sapporo, in the southern district of Susukino. There are four other temples within a ten minute walking distance from Jodoshu Shinzenko. The gates are open to the public, where you can enter and take a stroll around the courtyard.
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The temple of Shinzenko has over a hundred years of history, being built in 1884. It is here, the teaching of the jodo sect focuses on the “ritual recitation of the Nembutsu” (meaning the follower is opening themselves up to light and salvation). Followers believe this recitation benefits not just the speaker, but the entire world as well. There are three floors inside the temple itself and include up to one thousand burial urns. Throughout the year, the temple has special Buddhist ceremonies on their calendar. Being in the entertainment district, the temple is not a far walk from the Susukino and Nakajima Koen subway stations making it an easy place to access.
Bar Stingray
Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥500 - ¥700 per drink ¥500 - ¥800 food |
Opening Hours | 18:00 - 2:00 |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-520-8960 https://r.gnavi.co.jp/h805600/ |
Notes | Rock bar, Seating 35, smoking, pool table (free), duke box, food available, all you can drink plan available no WiFi, live music underneath |
Location / Getting There | 3 minute walk north from Nakajima Koen subway station. 〒064-0808 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 8 Jonishi, 4-422-51 8 • 4 Sound Building 1st floor |
In Sapporo, located on the southern end of Susukino (the nightlife district), you can find the Stingray bar. It’s a cool bar sporting a retro look with early rock themes. They have a pool table, pinball machine and a duke box to rock out on. There is plenty of seating and standing room for small groups or large parties. Alternatively, pull up a stool at the counter, have a beer and chat to the friendly bar staff. Bar Stingray is located above ‘Studio 810’ which is a live house for bands.
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Whenever a band has a gig at Studio 810, Bar Stingray will live feed it on their screens in the bar area, so you can enjoy a drink and get an idea of which band is playing downstairs. When it comes to the beer menu, they have Sapporo and Carlsberg on tap. Bottled beers include Budweiser, Corona, Heineken, Suntory, and Asahi. They also have Japanese sakes from around Japan, such as Lotus and Mitake to enjoy, plus wines and spirits. The food menu includes usual bar fare, including hamburgers, spicy tacos, and duck pastrami. There is a party plan, and Bar Stingray can be rented out for group parties.
Pantera Negra Global Dining
Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥3000 |
Opening Hours | 17:00 - 6:00 |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-272-3238 http://panteranegra-sapporo.com/ |
Notes | Dining and bar, seating 150, space available for wedding parties, credit cards accepted |
Location / Getting There | Located in central Sapporo, a 3 minute walk from Susukino subway station. Chuo-ku, Sapporo Minami 3- jo Nishi 5-Chome Paraca Parking 101 Building 1F |
Pantera Negra is a large bar and dining area that is a popular place for having a few drinks and food. Due to its large size, it is often hired out for after parties and wedding parties. The bar and restaurant is divided into two areas. On entering the premises, you can find the main dining space and bar to the left. Out the back area, the room is divided into two levels set out with plush couches, chandeliers, and rich burgundy curtains. During the summer, there is a small outside seating area. Whatever the area, you can enjoy an intimate drink on a date, or enjoy a party with friends.
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The food menu has some delicious dishes from some diverse countries. For example, a Mexican barbecue, a Thai herb & beef rice, tandoori chicken, pizza & pastas, Indonesian fired rice, deer carpaccio, or quesadillas! To make a booking for parties or celebrations, you can access www.hotpepper.jp. There are half a dozen different party plans to suit any occasion. The drink menu has all spirits, local and foreign and beers & wines. There is an all you can drink option here as well. On a night on the town, and open until late, Pantera Negra is a great place to start out, or a place to finish up.
Women's course ¥3000 | 150 minutes all you can drink, 8 dishes including dessert, reservation required |
Pantera course ¥3000 | 120 minutes all you can drink, Corona included, 8 dishes including dessert, reservation included |
Anniversary course ¥3500 | 150 minute all you can drink, Corona & mojito included, 8 dishes including cake, reservation required |
25 original course ¥3500 | For 25 people or more, 120 minutes all you can drink, Corona included, 8 dishes |
2nd party course ¥2500 | 120 minute all you can drink, hors d'oeuvres served with drinks, reservations & on the day walk in ok |
Wedding party course ¥3000 | Buffet & champagne tower, 120 minutes all you can drink, free for bride & groom, DJ booth, screens, champagne service, welcome board, bingo games, mini wedding cakes, reservations required (up to 200 people) |
Premium Course ¥3500 | 180 minute all you can drink, 8 dishes including dessert, reservations required |
Hokkaido University Festival
Dates | 1st weekend of June (3 days) |
Opening Hours | 9:00 - 22:00 |
Contact | kagai@academic.hokudai.ac.jp |
Notes | Alcohol not permitted, no parking |
Location / Getting There | 5 minute walk from Sapporo station. Take the north exit from the station, head one block north. The university is on the left hand side 5 Chome Kita 8 Jonishi, Kita Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0808 |
The Hokkaido University Festival, also known as Hokudai-sai, is a three day event that is held at the start of June. It is a popular festival for the locals of Sapporo. The event allows the students to show the public their skills and cultural backgrounds. The event is actually compromised of ten festivals which are held down the main street of the campus in stalls, plus some of the surrounding buildings. One of the main attractions is the International Food Festival where you can sample foods from all over the world! These stalls are run by the international students attending the university.
Besides the International Food area, there are further stalls set up along the road. These stalls sell Japanese cuisine, and include games and events. There are student performances on stage, a rock festival, haunted house, and a cosplay event. Simply take a long stroll down the main road that runs through the campus and take in the sights and smells. The stalls run for a few hundred meters so there is a lot to see! The event starts during the first week of June and runs through the weekend. If you are in Sapporo around that time, make sure to put the Hokkaido University Festival into your schedule.
Sapporo Ramen Jikidenya
Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥750 - ¥1200 |
Opening Hours | 11:00 - 16:00, 17:00 - 21:00 |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-211-1792 |
Notes | Ramen store, English menu available, seating 22 |
Location / Getting There | Located in Maruyama Class shopping centre 2nd floor. 5 minute walk from Maruyama subway station. West Sapporo 27 Chome-1 Minami 1 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0801 |
In Maruyama class, located on the 2nd floor of the shopping centre named Maruyama Class, are about half a dozen different restaurants to choose from. Sapporo Ramen Jikidenya is one of these restaurants. It is a ramen restaurant and has five different ramen bowls that are on their menu. The menu comes in English and each dish is pictured making it very convenient to order. The bowls of ramen come in the traditional flavors of miso, soy sauce, and salt ramen.
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Sapporo Ramen Jikidenya also has a spicy ramen option with soy sauce or miso. The side dishes or toppings that go with your meal are cheap and can enhance the flavor. You can also upgrade your bowl to a larger size. Smaller dishes include a pork rice bowl with soft boiled egg, rice bowl with seasonal cod roe (fish eggs) and butter, spicy tofu, and boiled gyouza (dumplings). Juice and beer is available to drink plus the free water that comes with each table. Sapporo Ramen Jikidenya is a non smoking restaurant.