Toya Arts & Crafts

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥500 - ¥2000
Opening Hours10:30 - 21:00
Closed-
Contact0142-82-3031
NotesRestaurant, coffee shop & gallery space, English menu available,
No parking, outside seating (smoking), seating 40, credit card accepted
Location /
Getting There
Located on the south west side of lake Toya, in the Lake Toya Hot Spring district
40-11 Toyakoonsen, Toyako, Abuta District, Hokkaido 049-5721

 

Delicious roast chicken meal

After taking in the sights of Lake Toya and are looking for a nice place to have a coffee, lunch, or dinner, or even a few drinks, then look no further than Toya Arts & Crafts. They are located across from Select 108 shopping and the Toya Tourist Hotel. Toya Art & Craft use local, seasonal ingredients that are combined to make some simply mouth watering dishes. They have a mix of different cultural dishes, including an Indian Spicy Pork Curry, Seafood Bouillabaisse, Roast Chicken, a Sashimi Seafood Bowl (from Friday to Sunday), or the Farmers Seasonal Salad Bowl. All ingredients are locally grown and fresh.


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Relax with a coffee

For appetizers there are Italian Olives, Fried Potato With Truffle Salt, or Fried Chicken. Inside there are artworks for customers to enjoy. As the name suggests, Toya Art & Crafts focuses on local craft blended with good local produce, wine & coffee. They have some delicious organic wines, and Hokkaido craft beers to choose from such as an Otaru Pilsner or the North Island Brown to name a few. Finally, with outside seating, you can sit back and enjoy a nice cup of tea, or coffee. The large tables inside are available for reservations making the restaurant a good place for parties as well as for small groups or couples.



Road Station Ishikari “Atsuta Museum”

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
-
Opening Hours9:00 - 19:00
Closed-
Contact0133-78-2300
NotesRest stop, Museum, Food available, Souvenir store, Observation deck, Parking available
Location /
Getting There
Found on the Ishikari coastal road, route 231. It's a 1 hour drive from Sapporo.
12-4 Atsutaku Atsuta, Ishikari-shi, Hokkaidō 061-3601

 

道の駅 石狩「あいろーど厚田」

Observation deck

On the western coast of Hokkaido, along the scenic coastal drive on route 231, you can find the Road Station Ishikari, and the Atsuta Museum. There are two places to stop at, one being the Ai Road Yuhinooka Rest Stop which is an older building with free coffee and “bentos” (lunch box sets). The Ishikari Road Station is the more recent, modern and larger building is on the opposite side of the road from the Yuhinooka Rest Stop. It has three floors that contains a souvenir store, a museum, a food court, and an observation deck to take in views of the coastline.


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道の駅 石狩「あいろーど厚田」

Energy for the drive from Ishikari Fumiichi

The small museum has information on the surrounding flora and fauna. With miniatures, small exhibits, and photographs, its an interesting place to have a wander around. For those wanting to grab a bite to eat, there are a couple of food stalls on the middle floor. The ‘Ishikari Fumiichi’ store has a few fish meals, Chinese dumplings, and beers to buy. ‘Home’ is a bakery & pizza restaurant that has delicious pastries, pizzas, and fresh juices available. And the popular ‘Gelato Lico Lico’ sells (you guessed it) gelatos. Simply order your meal from the vending machines and go to the counter. There are plenty of tables to rest, eat, and drink.



Ai Road Yuhinooka Rest Stop

あいロード夕日の丘観光案内所

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
-
Opening Hours9:00 - 19:00
ClosedDepending on season
Contact0133-78-2000
NotesRest stop, Free coffee,
Lunch boxes available, Coastal views, Rest rooms
Location /
Getting There
Found on the Ishikari coastal road, route 231. It's a 1 hour drive from Sapporo.
12-4 Atsutaku Atsuta, Ishikari-shi, Hokkaidō 061-3601

 

Pull up a seat and enjoy the view

Ishikari Bay which is on the west coast of Hokkaido, and is a part of the Sea of Japan, is a treasured spot to take a coastal drive along route 231. The road bends and twists as it follows the coastline and there is a lot to see along the way. The Ai Road Yuhinooka Information Centre is halfway up the coast and its the perfect spot to pull in and take a rest. It is on the right hand side approaching the hill crest. There are usually more than a few motorbikes in the parking lot as the 231 is a great ride for touring.


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あいロード夕日の丘観光案内所

Seafood lunch set

The small building and porch offers views over the bay, and the views of the sunsets here are particularly stunning. There are a couple of photography spots to get some photos. Inside, they have quaint seafood lunch box sets that are available to purchase. Also, there is ice cream and drinks. The best part, though, is that this rest stop offers free coffee! There are benches and tables to sit and eat and enjoy the sea breeze. Across the road is the recently built ‘Airodo Atsuta Rest Stop’ and although this newer, larger building is more frequented, the Ai Road Yuhinooka, is a great little place to check out.



Plantation

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥600 - ¥1500
Opening Hours11:00 - 21:30 (last order 21:00)
Closed-
Contact011-827-8868
NotesCoffee 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

 

Comfy interior

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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Delicious Affogato

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.



La Maison Ensoleille Table

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥1500 - ¥2500
Opening Hours11:00 - 23:00
Closed-
Contact011-209-5106
NotesWestern 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


Choose a slice with your coffee

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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Eggs benedict with ham & salmon

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.



Cafe Lounge Mauni Hill

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥1500
Opening Hours11:00 - 15:00
ClosedMonday & Tuesday
Winter - Mid November to April
Contact0133-62-3955
https://www.cafemauni.com/
NotesCar needed
Seating 50
Outside and inside seating
Ocean views
No smoking
Location /
Getting There
45 minute drive from Sapporo station
〒 061 - 3372 Hokkaido Ishikari city Bentenchochya number lined area

 


Homely interior

Cafe Lounge Mauni Hill is situated on the Ishikari coast line, just under an hour drive from central Sapporo. Its a beautiful cafe and restaurant that offers views out to Ishikari bay. It is next to Hamanasunooka Park, which is a sanctuary for bird life. This comfortable restaurant, with its couches, and spacious interior is a great spot to relax, take in the views, and have a coffee or a spot of lunch. This two story building also has outside seating where you can enjoy the sounds of the ocean. Due to its remote location, your own transport is needed to get there.


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Delicious curry

The restaurant serves up mainly spaghetti dishes for lunch. They have a seafood spaghetti, plus a carbonara, curry pasta, anchovy spaghetti, or a tomato base pasta. Cafe Lounge Mauni Hill also has a curry and rice with papadums. And after your meal, you can order from the coffee menu and enjoy a nice cup while taking in the views through the large windows. They also have a select dessert menu on which to indulge in, if you are wanting something sweet. Being on the beach, there are plenty of places to stroll around end enjoy the nature.