Tag: Central Hokkaido
Golf & Darts Bar Nice Shot
Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥700 per hour - darts & billiards (weekdays) ¥800 per hour - darts & billiards (weekends) ¥4000 per hour - Golf simulation |
Opening Hours | Mon to Fri - 15:00 to 5:00 Weekends - 13:00 to 5:00 |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-290-6302 https://www.sugai-dinos.jp/sports/norbesa/darts/ |
Notes | Golf simulator, billiards tables, electronic darts Credit cards accepted, Smoking, ATM, Wi-fi, Party plan, all you can drink available Booking ahead recommended for weekends |
Location / Getting There | 2 minute walk from Susukino station. Top floor of Norbesa building, under the ferris wheel. 6th floor Hokkaido, Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Minami 3-jo Nishi 5-Chome 1-1 NORBESA 6th floor |
If you are looking for some billiards, darts, or even to have an indoor golf game, then the ‘Golf & Darts Bar’ is for you. It can be easily found on the 6th floor of the Norbesa Building in Sapporo. Simply look for the giant ferris wheel on top of the building. The ‘Golf & Darts Bar’ is next to the ‘Dinos Bowling’. The bar has three billiard tables, five electronic dart machines, and two large golf simulators. It’s a great spot for parties and groups, there is a bar there and a small food menu. Party plans are available for groups, plus there is an ‘all you can drink’ option.
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There are two kinds of party plans, the first being a ‘darts & all you can drink plan’ for ninety minutes which will cost ¥2600 per person. The other being the ‘billiards & all you can drink plan’ for ninety minutes. This course will cost each person ¥2700. It is wise to book ahead, especially for the billiard tables as there are only three of these. The drink menu includes beer on tap, Coronas, and Carlsberg. There is a whiskey menu that accompanies this. There is also a cocktail menu and for shots, Jägermeister!
Plantation
Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥600 - ¥1500 |
Opening Hours | 11:00 - 21:30 (last order 21:00) |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-827-8868 |
Notes | Coffee shop seating 30, parking 10 English speaking staff, English menu smoking section available |
Location / Getting There | 10 minutes walk from Exit 4 of Kikusui Station on the Tozai Line Subway 8-2 2 2-1 Kikusui Shiroishi-ku Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido |
Plantation is a local Sapporo coffee shop that is part of the Morihico company. It is located in Kikusui, east of central Sapporo and not too far from Toyohira River. The coffee shop is located in a large ivy covered warehouse, and has a brilliantly designed interior with coffee machinery, couches and tables. The dining area is located on the second floor, with a small shop on the ground floor. Here you can purchase coffee goods to take home and enjoy. The friendly staff are fantastic and speak Japanese and English.
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Plantation has a good selection of coffees with their very own freshly produced ‘Plantation Blend’ and ‘Specialty Coffee’. There are half a dozen coffees from which to choose from. The food menu varies depending on the day, but you can find pastas, a Japanese curry & rice, a Thai curry, or a ‘Croque Monsieur’ toasted cheese sandwich. And of course, every coffee shop must have a dessert menu. Plantation has cheese cakes, parfaits, cakes, affogato (coffee poured over vanilla ice cream), and seasonal cakes such as pistachio or tarte à l’orange.
Toyohira River
Length | 72 kilometres |
Things to do | Tennis courts, Baseball courts Basketball courts, Park golf Soccer fields, Bicycle path BMX track |
Getting There | Runs along eastern side of Sapporo station. Closest station to Toyohira River is 'Nakajima Park Station'. From here it is a 5 minute walk east. |
Toyohira River originates in Mt.Oizari, (Oizaridake) and winds its way down past Jozankei, to Sapporo before combining with the mighty Ishikari river before ending up in Ishikari bay. The lengthy river measures at 72 kilometers, and is the main river that flows past the city of Sapporo. The river is flanked by two paths that run along its banks. These paths are popular for runners, joggers, and cyclists who can enjoy the views for kilometer after kilometer. And of course, there are lots of fishing spots!
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If you are not jogging, taking a stroll, or walking the dog, there is plenty to do along river. There are a few open tennis courts set up to enjoy, basketball courts, a BMX track, play areas for the kids, plenty of baseball grounds and park golf courses that are available through spring, summer, and autumn. There is a tonne of open space that can be enjoyed by everybody. Throughout the year, there area a couple of events held along the river. During the summer they have a firework event, and in October there is the Sapporo Marathon.
La Maison Ensoleille Table
Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 - ¥2500 |
Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:00 |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-209-5106 |
Notes | Western style restaurant Seating 56. Non-smoking English menu available, parking available at shopping centre English speaking staff, wheel chair access Credit card accepted |
Location / Getting There | Located above Sapporo station on the 6th floor. 1 minute walk. Stellar Place 6F Chuo-ku, Sapporo Kita 5 J West 2-5 |
On the 6th floor of Stellar Place, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from. Located in the middle is the ‘La Maison Ensoleille Table’. It is a western style restaurant that not only serves up lunches and dinners, but it has an extensive collection of cakes and pastries that will go well with the teas and coffees that are also on the menu. The cakes are splendidly laid out at the front of the restaurants entrance. They also have a seasonal food and drink menu to enjoy as well.
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The menu has a few pasta dishes with some great sauces, risottos, and some oven dishes such as an oven baked beef stroganoff or the stewed mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce with hamburger. La Maison Ensoleille Table is also one of the few places that serves up an eggs benedict with salmon (which technically makes it an ‘egg royale’). The desserts here are fantastic such as the french toast caramel apple pie. You can enjoy these desserts with a selection of herbal teas, coffees and other beverages.
Clock Curry
Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥2000 |
Opening Hours | 11:30 - 22:00 |
Closed | Mondays |
Contact | 011-642-2678 |
Notes | Curry restaurant Seating 28, Non-smoking Japanese menu only, parking available No Wifi, car needed |
Location / Getting There | 25 minute walk from Maruyama station. South of Maruyama Park 9 Chome-2-25 Maruyama Nishimachi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0944, Japan |
Clock Curry is a fantastic Japanese style curry restaurant. It is hidden away up in the hills of west Sapporo, and is a popular secret spot for the locals who know a good curry. The menu has over a dozen curries to choose from, such as chicken, beef, pork, seafood, sausage and cheese. Extra toppings are available to add to your dish. The set comes with a salad and a beverage and is a good size for a meal. The drink menu has coffee, juices and for alcohol beverages, there is beer & spirits.
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Clock Curry can be found in the residential area of Maruyama. Your own transport is preferable as it is quite far from public transport. It’s a 30 minute walk from Maruyama station. It is not far from Maruyama Zoo and is definitely an option for lunch after a visit. Next to Clock Curry, you can find a French delicatessen ‘Charcuterie et Traiteur Terre’ that sells unique French edibles to take home. This shop is open from 11:00 to 22:00, and is a nice little place to peruse.
Bei Lao Hu ‘White Tiger’
Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥2000 |
Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:00 (last order 22:15) |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-209-5127 |
Notes | Chinese restaurant Seating 56 Non-smoking English menu available Credit cards accepted |
Location / Getting There | Located on 6th floor of Stellar Place above Sapporo station 2 Chome Kita 5 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0005, Japan |
Bei Lao Hu Dining, also known as ‘The White Tiger’ restaurant is part of Stellar Place dining and is a popular Chinese restaurant. It is part of a larger chain that Ren Ren Ren Dining also belongs to. It is here that you can find some delicious Chinese cuisine. The White Tiger’s speciality is its dim sums, and these are worth a taste! The front of their restaurant has a huge display sampling their dishes, so perspective diners can get a good idea of the dishes available for dinner or lunch, even before entering.
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Bei Lao Hu ‘White Tiger’ Dining has plenty of seating, so it’s a good restaurant fro families and small groups. The menu has plenty of stir dried dishes, such as the Beef in Oyster Sauce, Stir Fried Liver, or the Stir Fried Seafood & Vegetables. And of course, there are plenty of noodle and rice dishes that you can feast upon. The White Tiger has lunch sets and dinner sets. The drink menu has soft drinks, juices, and beers that you can enjoy with your meal. While perusing through Stellar Place dining, the White Tiger is one of two Chinese restaurants.