Cafe Bidama

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Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person)	¥1200 - ¥2000
Opening Hours	11:00 - 19:00
Closed	Mondays
Contact	011-611-2121 http://www.biidama.jp/
Notes	Cafe & Restaurant, seating 40, coffee & alcohol served, private rooms available, Japanese menu only (with pictures)
Location / Getting There	5 minute walk from Maruyama Koen subway station. Near Maruyama class shopping centre. 26-chōme-2-36 Minami 2 Jōnishi, Chūō-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0062

Entrance

The suburb of Maruyama is a nice area with lots of coffee shops and restaurants. Cafe Bidama is a large coffee shop located in the heart of Maruyama, right by Maruyama class shopping centre, making it easy to access. It has inside as well as outside seating making it a pleasant place to have a coffee, lunch, or a few drinks. The cafe/restaurant has two floors, with private rooms located on the second floor. Cafe Bidana has select coffee, teas, and they even have beer on the menu.

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The hamburg set

The food menu has quite a lot to choose from that especially suits for a brunch. There is french toast with fruit, eggs benedict, a butter chicken curry with toast, and a cheddar cheese & maple syrup french toast. Cafe Bidama have their own style of okonomiyaki (a popular pan-fried dish that consists of batter and cabbage). They have a shrimp & avocado type, and a prune type okonomiyaki. There are lunch sets as well including a hamburg set which comes with miso, salads, and rice. At cafe Bidama, you can pick up a magazine there, settle in to a nice chair and enjoy a lunch & coffee.

: Outside seating

: Hamburg lunch

: English tea

: Salad and pickles

: A nice cuppa

: Plenty of places to take a seat

Max Valu

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Contact	http://www.mv-hokkaido.co.jp/
Notes	Supermarket chain located at various cities throughout Hokkaido
Location / Getting There	Stores found in Sapporo, Asahikawa, Ashibetsu, Ebetsu, Hakodate, Kushiro, Kutchan, Muroran, Noboribetsu, Obihiro, Otaru, Tomakomai, Rumoi

Everything you need

MaxValu is a huge chain of supermarket stores that can be found in a dozen cities and towns throughout Hokkaido. Some of its stores are also known as ‘The Big’. MaxValu was first established back in March 1961. With around ninety stores throughout Hokkaido, and employing over a thousand people, they are one of the main supermarket chains on the island. the stores are generally the same across the board, opening from around 7:00 to 8:00 and close at 21:00 or 22:00 at the earliest. Some stores are open 24 hours.

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Some grocery shopping

These supermarkets are mostly set out the same. You can find an ATM at the entrance to the stores, which is convenient for its customers. They also have parking, wheelchair access (barrier free), delivery service, and a rechargeable smart card called ‘Waon’. The ‘Waon’ card is a Japanese electronic money system introduced by the Aeon company in April 2007. Cashiers will always ask if you have a points card when making your payment. Also, you will need to ask the cashier for a plastic bag (if you have no bag) at the cost of an extra ¥1 or ¥2.

Smile Garden Cafe

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Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person)	¥1000
Opening Hours	10:00 - 17:00
Closed	Tuesdays
Contact	0142-75-3077
Notes	Restaurant & small goods store, seating 40, Wifi available, English menu with pictures
Location / Getting There	Southern edge of Lake Toya. Located in central Toya Onsen district. 35-17 Tōyakoonsen, Toyako, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 049-5721

Cheese curry lunch set

Smile Garden Cafe can be found in the Parlor Fukuda building. It is a large restaurant that happily serves up lunch to the visitors and guests of the Lake Toya Onsen area. Being in the centre of town it is easily to drop in while seeing the sights, and enjoying the area. This restaurant also serves as the entrance to the classic car gallery next door, simply ask the friendly staff. This large restaurant has plenty of seating and is good for families or large groups.

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Homely surroundings

The restaurant has pictures and has English translations making it easy to order your meal. The menu has mainly rice and pasta dishes such as delicious rice curries, chicken doria (a Japanese style casserole dish with cream sauce), pilafs, and pizzas. The lunch set menu has three options which comes with a drink, a salad, and a chocolate cake dessert! You can savor your meal in homely surroundings. You can also enjoy cakes and the tea & coffee menu. Smile Garden Cafe also has a small stand, selling homemade items that you can take a look at.

Sky J

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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

Botan Shrimp Tartare with Caviar

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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Succulent Hokkaido beef fillet

There are a dozen different courses to choose from depending on your budget. The top end being the Chef’s Selection which is a six course meal with tea and coffee. There is also a ‘Seasons’ menu, a ‘Creation’ menu, a party plan (includes an all you can drink menu), and Night view course are offered. If you only want to enjoy a quiet drink, then the bar area will more than suffice. They serve wine and whiskey produced in Hokkaido, plus a full arrangement of cocktails. What better way to enjoy a drink or meal than in plush surroundings with a splendid view.

: Grilled sole in a walnut butter sauce. Devine

: Enjoy the night views

: Cold potage of green peas

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

: The prefect end to a meal

: Corner view

: Romantic for 2

: Amuse-bouche

: Tea and sweets

: Great views

: Sky J interior

: Complimentary drink

: Bar area

: Bar area

Pantera Negra Global Dining

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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

Front dining area

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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Fantastic barbacoa

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

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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

International food festival

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.

: Turkish cuisine

: Frogs!

: Myanmar tent

: Delicious BBQ

One of the cosplayers

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.