| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 - ¥3000 |
| Opening Hours | 18:00 - 03:00 |
| Closed | Sundays |
| Contact | 050-5263-8772 |
| Notes | Late night bar, Spanish bar & restaurant, seating 20, smoking, no parking, card accepted |
| Location | Located in central Susukino. The bar is along the main street of Susukino (eki mae dori). From Susukino subway station it is a 3 minute walk south. The bar is on the left hand side of the road. 〒064-0806 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 6 Jonishi, 3 Chome, New Olympia Building 1F |
Bar España is a very popular bar located in the centre of Susukino. It is also part of a small chain run by a friendly local businessman. The other bar being the equally popular Bar España Carne. The bar is on the main street that runs through the nightlife district. It is usually full and bustling with those on a night out on the town. They have some great Spanish wines here plus cocktails and beer on tap. There is an ‘all you can drink’ option if need be. The bar is also popular because of the Spanish cuisine served up here. For those who enjoy a good paella, the paella here won an award back in 2018.
The food here is quite good. Other dishes of note include raw oysters from the Sakai family. These oysters from Akkeshi are popular winter speciality at Espana. Perfect to go with both wine and beer. More Spanish dishes include Iberian grilled pork, a classic dish ahijo (shrimp and garlic boiled in olive oil), grilled mushrooms with prosciutto ham, and a Spanish omelette. The layout is nice but small. For those in groups of four or more it is a good idea to book in advance. For couples it makes for a great date spot. Bar Espana is a must try especially in the warmer months with their outside seating. Disfrutar!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 09:00 - 21:30 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-209-3447 |
| Notes | Restaurant & cafe, seating 40, no smoking |
| Location / Getting There | The restaurant is in the underground shopping arcade Apia. Located in Apia Foodwalk. The restaurant is only a 2 minute walk from Sapporo station. 〒060-0005 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 5 Jonishi, 4 Chome-Apia B1F |
The Aunt Stella brand comes from a kindergarten teacher in Pennsylvania, whose name was (you guessed it), Stella. Her fragrant and delicious cookies often won the village sweets contest. Her nephew continued the brand and the Aunt Stella flavor made its way to Japanese shores. Aunt Stella’s is great little restaurant/coffee shop/cookie shop that is part of the underground shopping complex, Apia. Apia is right under Sapporo station so it’s a busy area for shopping and having lunch. Aunt Stella is in the ‘foodwalk’ section as one of the first of many restaurants and coffee shops that can be found here.
Aunt Stella’s has an impressive chain of sixty stores around Japan. There is only one in Hokkaido and that happens to be right by Sapporo station. Here you can get a nice lunch or an equally good cookie! At this restaurant they have some very nice pasta lunch dishes. You can get a coffee and a cookie of your choice as part of the set. But the main attraction at this store is of course the cookies. There are over a dozen handmade cookies that can be eaten in store or taken home. Simply take your pick and then you can order a beverage to sit down and enjoy a nice coffee or tea with a friend.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥2000 - ¥3000 |
| Opening Hours | 17: 00 - 22: 00 Weekdays 17: 00 - 23: 00 Sundays / Holidays |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-211-6100 |
| Notes | Beer bar, seating 64, outside seating, smoking allowed, credit card accepted, parties ok, all you can drink plan available |
| Location / Getting There | Suntory Jigger Bar is located in the Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade on the 6th block. It is a 6 minute walk from Susukino subway station. 〒060-0063 7-chome, Minami 3-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido F-DRESS 7 BLD 1F |
Suntory is a famous brewer and distillery company throughout Japan. They are best known for their whiskey. They have numerous bars around Japan related to the name. Suntory Jigger Bar opened back in 1984 and can be found in the Tanuki Koji shopping arcade along the 7th block. The bar has counter and outside seating and due to its ample space is the perfect setting for large parties as well. The bar is a comfortable space to enjoy a drink and some good food in a nice setting reminiscent of a good western bar. The name ‘jigger’ refers to the measuring device for pouring shots and cocktails and here you can find over 200 cocktails to enjoy.
There is an all you drink plan for parties, and depending on your plan, includes various cocktails and of course beer (Suntory). The food that comes on the menu, is second to none and is beautifully presented to feast down on. The menu includes a mouth watering handmade pizza (local favorite), plus a cheese platter, olives, and Cajun chicken which is must try. They also have a couple of pasta dishes and numerous side dishes that compliment the beer. With outside seating in the warmer months and a private back room for parties, this is a great bar to check out. Convenient too as it is near the very center of Sapporo, a stones throw away from Odori and Susukino!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 ¥3500 - ¥5000 course |
| Opening Hours | 06:30 - 22:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-1231-2776 |
| Notes | Seating 60, no parking, no smoking, party plan & all you can drink plan available, bar area |
| Location / Getting There | Located in the Tanukikoji shopping arcade in block 5. It is part of Hotel Vista. It is a 6 minute walk from Odori subway station. 5 Chome-１６番地１Ｆ Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0063 |
Wa Oyobare is a large restaurant located in the busy shopping arcade of Tanuki Koji. This arcade runs through the heart of Sapporo. There are many along each block, and you can find Wa Oyobare on the 5th block. It is on the ground floor of Hotel Vista. They have a mix of Japanese and Western cuisine. Due to the large size of the restaurant, it is good for large groups. All the more so, as this restaurant is usually not busy. If you want to go for a party plan, its best to call and reserve first though.
They have a lunch course and a dinner menu. There are also party courses as well. Anywhere from ¥3500 to ¥5000. These include an all you can drink plan (nomihodai). This plan goes for two hours but if you want, you can extend the drinking for an extra ¥1000 per person. They have some nice simple Japanese dishes and also some western dishes such including meats and salads. There is a large bar area near the front and this is well stocked.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 21:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-1231-2776 |
| Notes | Korean restaurant, paid parking underground parking, no smoking, alcohol served |
| Location / Getting There | The store is located in Sapporo underground shopping arcade, Aurora town. It is only a 3 minute walk from Odori subway station, near TV Tower. |
Saja Garden is a Korean restaurant in central Sapporo. It can be found amid the hustle and bustle of Aurora Town directly under Odori Park. Aurora town is a busy underground shopping arcade that links in with the Chikako Underground Tunnel, Odori Subway station, and has access to Odori Park. This restaurant is among half a dozen other restaurants in the arcade. The inside is a comfortable, though the space is small and hence not great for large groups, and there are many Korean favorite dishes to choose from. It is also part of the Ginza Lion restaurant chain.
The restaurant is actually placed right next to a Ginza Lion restaurant and is part of this store. Due to this, the alcohol served here is in par with the Ginza brand, which means Sapporo classic or Ebisu. In terms of food you can find Korean classics such as ‘bibimbap’ (white rice topped with sautéed and seasoned vegetables, kimchi and a raw egg), ‘koopa’ ( a spicy soup rice dish), and ‘sundubu jigai’ (a stew made with soft tofu). They also have cold noodles as well as ramen noodles. There is not a huge selection of dishes open the menu, but all of the meals are served in hot stone bowls to add to the dining experience. The price here is reasonable.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥250 - ¥500 |
| Opening Hours | 08:00 - 22:00 10:22 - 22:00 *Depending on location |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | http://onigiri-arinko.com/ |
| Notes | Rice ball snack restaurant, no smoking, 6 locations in Sapporo, coffee & side dish available |
| Location / Getting There | 8 locations, please see map below for reference and access |
In the city of Sapporo, if you are in search of a quiet place to grab a quick bite to eat you can try out Arinko Onigiri. There are six Arinko shops in Sapporo. You can find them in popular spots such as Sapporo Station, the popular Sitatte, the Pole Town shopping walkway, or Aurora Town to name a few. An ‘Onigiri’ is simply a rice ball. It is steamed rice wrapped in dried seaweed (nori) and is usually molded into a triangle shape or oval shape. Within the center of the rice the onigiri has various fillings. Onigiri has an ancient history. It was during the Heian period (794-1185), balls of rice called tonjiki were eaten on picnics and while traveling. Onigiri was traditionally stuffed with umeboshi.
Originally, these rice balls were often wrapped in dried bamboo sheathes for handling while on the move. The custom of covering them in dried nori started around the mid-1800s. Since the umeboshi days, you can find a plethora of fillings such as salmon, cheese, cod roe, egg, pork, and numerous fish. With all this mind, take some time out to enjoy this quick snack that goes back hundreds of years. At Arino Onigiri you can munch down on some nice (and cheap) Onigiri. These are served with piping hot miso soup, making for a delicious paring.
