| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 10:30 - 23:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-391-1571 Ebetsu 011-860-1887 Shiroishi |
| Notes | Fried chicken restaurant, parking available, 2 locations in Sapporo, take out available |
| Location | One location at Ebetsu. For public transport it is a 20 minute walk south from Ebetsu strain station (Hakodate line). 〒067-0073 Hokkaido, Ebetsu, Yayoicho, ３５−9 For the Shiroishi location, it is by route 12 and a 20 minute drive from central Sapporo. If using public transport it is a 12 minute walk from Nangonana chome subway station (Tozai line). 8 Kita-1-8 Hondori, Shiroishi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 003-0027 |
Karayama is a large chain of restaurants throughout Japan. There are two locations in Hokkaido and they happen to be in Sapporo and in the adjoining city of Ebetsu. Karayama specializes in ‘karaage’. Karaage is essentially bite-size pieces of chicken thigh dusted with flour and deep-fried in hot oil. This popular dish is eaten in many Japanese households. Karayama has numerous karaage recipes and have a good lunch and dinner set menus. For example there is a karaage curry dish, or a fried chicken with egg on rice. This store is very affordable and you can find some delicious dishes here.
| Dates | 2nd weekend in July |
| Contact | 011-391-2160 ichi@yakimono21.org |
| Location / Getting There | 3 minute walk from JR Ebetsu Station. |
Just one of many stores
The Ebetsu “Yakimonoichi” Ceramic Art Fair is an annual festival held in the heart of Ebetsu. Ebetsu is a town on the outskirts of Sapporo (about a 20 minute drive) and is famous for its brick making. The ceramic art fair sees hundred of artists and craftspeople congregate to sell their wares over the summer weekend. Stalls and tents are set up throughout the streets, where customers can peruse at their leisure looking for a bargain out of the thousands of hand crafted items.
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The festival is relatively easy to find. Take the JR train to Ebetsu station. You will be able to see the fair from the station, just follow the crowds! If you are driving, there is only parking near the city hall which is a 10 minute walk away. The artists range from amateur to professional and there are thousands of ceramic items to choose from, whether it be some kitchenware or a small trinket to decorate the home. Prices, of course, vary depending on the artist. Don’t be afraid to barter a better price, as it’s all part of the fun!
The main event of the festival is the domino topple. About 2000 red bricks are set up on one of the streets and toppled over domino style! The festival ranges over half a dozen streets, so there are a lot of shops to see. In the summer heat there are plenty of places to sit and rest. As with all the festivals there are food stalls and vans set up to serve tasty lunches. Local food and more exotic curries are available. The Ebetsu Yakimonoichi Festival is a great place to buy some hand crafted ceramics, walk around, or to grab a beer and sit in the summer sun!
