| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥1600 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:00 (Last order 22:15) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-209-5102 |
| Notes | Japanese restaurant, non smoking Seating 52, credit cards welcome Menu comes in English, korean, and Chinese |
| Location / Getting There | Located in Stellar Place Dining on the 6th floor. Above Sapporo station 2 Chome Kita 5 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0005 |
Delicious udon noodles
If you are looking for some Japanese cuisine, Kasyunan is a Japanese restaurant that primarily concentrates on soba and udon noodles plus other Japanese side dishes. The restaurant is located on the sixth floor of the popular shopping mall, called Stellar Place. With plenty of seating, and with its extensive menu, Kasyunan is a good choice for lunch or dinner. The two main noodle dishes in Japan are soba (thin buckwheat noodles), or udon (thick wheat flour noodles). They both come hot, or cold.
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Fantastic tempura
The menu comes in a variety of languages, and is pictured, which helps when ordering. The Japanese menu has more on it than the translated menu, so make sure you look at both menus for a full selection! The noodle dishes come with extra toppings or as a side dish as part of a set. The set lunches and dinners are fantastic. Besides the soba and noodle dishes, there are fish dishes, crispy tempura dishes, vegetable dishes, and curry dishes. All are set out in Japanese bowls and dishes. The rice bowls have an option of four different toppings. Kids meals are also available for the young ones. The drink menu has juices, soft drinks, beers, and wines.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥800 - ¥1200 per drink |
| Opening Hours | 14:00 - 22:00 (Winter) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0136-23-1608 mick@micksniseko.com |
| Notes | Seating 20 Wine, spirits & beer bar Wines available to order |
| Location / Getting There | Located in central Niseko on the main street. 167-3 Yamada, Kutchan, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0081 |
Huge selection of wine
During the day, Niseko is a winter wonderland for snowboarders and skiers. During the winter evenings, it’s a great spot to unwind and share a drink with friends and family. Mick’s Bar is a popular bar and one of the bars running through the Niseko circuit. Mick’s bar mainly excels in wine, but they also serve up craft beers, whiskey, sake, and if you are looking for something to nibble on, they have delicious cheeses and cured meats. You can order by the bottle, by the glass, and these wines are also available on order. The friendly owner, Mick, knows his stock and is happy to assist!
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Fantastic cheese platter
The large selection of Mick’s wines come from around the globe, including Australia, New Zealand, Italy, France, Portugal, Spain and another half a dozen more countries. Wines start out at ¥2500 a bottle. After a cold winter day, there are also bottles of sake to warm you up. And of course, what goes better with wine, but with a delicious assortment of cheeses. You can savor a Shiawase Hard Cheddar, Takara Smoked Eden, or a Takara Ash Rolled Cheese, just to name a few. The cheese plate here is highly recommended! Mick’s is a great choice for couples, or for small groups.
| Low Season (Per Person, Per Night) | ¥6000 - Triple. ¥7000 - Double. ¥10,000 - Single |
| Mid Season (Per Person, Per Night) | ¥7000 - Triple. ¥8000 - Double. ¥13,000 - Single |
| High Season (Per Person, Per Night) | ¥10,000 - Triple. ¥12,500 - Double. ¥17,000 - Single |
| Arrival | 10:00 check-out 15:00 check-in |
| Contact | (+81) 0136-22-5573 Andrew@theredskihouse.com (for bookings) stay@theredskihouse.com http://www.theredskihouse.com/ |
| Restaurant Kitchen Food | No No Guest Kitchen. (Staff only) Breakfast Available : 7:30 - 9:00am |
| Wi-fi | Yes |
| Parking | No |
| Notes | 7 rooms up to 15 people maximum Shared bathroom facilities (male & female) Towels, slippers provided Central heating Non smoking Shuttle service available Free local phone calls Coffee facilities |
| Location | Located in central Niseko. Adjacent to Shuttle Bus Stop No.3 Extremely convenient access to and from the slopes. 170-199 Aza Yamada Kutchan-cho 044-0081 Abutu-gun Hokkaido, Japan |
Comfortable rooms
The Red Ski House is a family run bed and breakfast with the aim of providing comfortable western style accommodation within a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in the powder heaven that is Niseko, Japan. The Red Ski House is situated in the picturesque middle village area of Hirafu, a quiet part of the village with many good restaurants and bars just a stroll away. Facilities at the lodge include TV and DVD’s in the living room, a selection of books and games, ironing facilities, ski & board equipment room, laundry & drying facilities, luggage storage and hairdryers.
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Shuttle bus
The Red Ski House has a large kitchen for cooking up some meals and a huge dining room area where you can sit, eat, and chat about your day on the snow. During the ski season, a shuttle bus service runs continuously from the lodge to the ski lifts all day. They also have a pick up service from the welcome center, and Kutchan station (booking necessary). Your Australian and Japanese hosts Andrew and Kaori have local knowledge of Niseko and can help with bookings, rental equipment, lessons, and are only too happy to help make your Niseko ski holiday the best ever !
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥1800 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-209-5113 |
| Notes | Steak restaurant Fresh bread buffet Non smoking |
| Location / Getting There | Various locations throughout Sapporo and Hokkaido |
Steak set with sauce
Ikinari Steak is a huge chain of steak stores that are located throughout Japan, Hokkaido included. There are four stores in Sapporo (check map above), with another four located throughout Hokkaido, in the towns of Asahikawa, Kushiro, and Obihiro (see map below). What makes Ikinari steak such a popular brand, is their diverse menu at affordable prices. Though you may not be getting pricy, thick steaks, you will be getting a decent lunch or dinner, especially if you have a meat craving. 
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Tomato based pasta
As with all Japanese steak sets, you will receive a few vegetables, plus a sauce to dip or pour over your steak (the blue cheese sauce is quite nice for an extra hundred yen). Side dishes include a choice of rice or bread. With Ikinari Steak, you will also be given a small hot plate on which you can sear your steak (after cutting), to your desired texture. All the menus have generally the same choice of cut of meat, though each shop varies slightly in its desserts, and side menus. If you don’t like steaks, then there are pastas and a few alternative dishes on the menu!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1200 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 22:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-271-3700 |
| Notes | Mince steak restaurant Seating 40 Non smoking English menu Cards accepted |
| Location / Getting There | Located in Factory shopping centre in the 'Atrium' 4 Chome Kita 2 Johigashi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan |
Ushitei is a delicious chain of restaurants of grilled mince steaks, that are served with a selection of cooked vegetables in an array of sauces to choose from. The Ushitei chain was originally opened in 1981 in Sapporo, under a different name. In the early days, the main ingredient was steak, but since then, the mince steak was added as a “Sauté of Meat” dish. This combination with their special sauces and side dishes makes for a great lunch or dinner.
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When ordering at Ushitei, the mince hamburg steaks range from 150 grams to 350 grams in sizes. The dishes come with a side rice dish. The set menu option comes with a drink and with a soup option. There are a number of soup dishes to choose from, as well as the hamburg sauce. Take your choice of three sauces to dip into. And for an extra couple of hundred yen you can order toppings to add to your dish! The drink menu has juices, coffees, and select beers that will go with your sizzling meal. Enjoy!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥900 - ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:00 (last order 22:15) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-271-8161 |
| Notes | Omelette & rice restaurant Seating 73 Non smoking |
| Location / Getting There | Located on the 6th floor of Stellar Place shopping mall above Sapporo station. 2 Chome Kita 5 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0005 |
Pomme’s No Ki, which translates to `Tree of Pomme’ is a delicious omelette and rice restaurant that can be found in the Stellar Place shopping center dining area. The dining area is located conveniently above hustle and bustle of Sapporo station. This quick and easy (and reasonably priced restaurant) is a good chance to try an ‘omelette & rice’ dish, which is a popular cuisine in Japan. Omelette & rice, or better known as ‘Om Rice’ comes with a variety of toppings to make for a nice lunch or dinner.
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There are two main menus that can be found at Pomme’s restaurant. There is the the ‘Grand Menu’ where you can find dishes such as the chicken and spinach cream sauce, mentaiko & mayonnaise, or the seafood & tomato cream doria. The other menu is a seasonal menu. It is on this menu, that you can find unique dishes that are available for a limited time! These dishes change with the seasons. With plenty of seating and for a taste of omelette & rice, ‘Tree of Pomme’ is worth a try.
