| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 15:00 Lunch 17:00 - 19:30 Dinner |
| Closed | Wednesdays |
| Contact | 011-511-8339 http://www.ohkami-soup.net/ |
| Notes | Ramen restaurant, seating 14, car parking for one |
| Location / Getting There | This restaurant is located in Sapporo. It is a 5 minute walk from Nakajima Park subway station (Nakajima Koen) Japan, 〒064-0811 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 11 Jonishi, 1 Chome−5-1 Takairebunheim 1F |
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Wolf Soup ramen is also known as Ookami Soup. Ookami (which means wolf in English) is an award winning ramen restaurant in Sapporo that specializes in miso ramen and ONLY miso ramen. And no, the ingredients do not contain any wolf! The name reflects on nature and life, which is a running theme through many ramen restaurants. This small restaurant has received awards for its outstanding miso ramen, so if you enjoy ramen, this place is well worth a taste check! As stated, they have only miso ramen on the menu but this restaurant is frequented by many people.
Wolf Soup Ramen opened its doors in 2002 and since then, has enjoyed success. The ingredients that go into their bowls are from mainly Hokkaido. Specifically, many of their vegetables such as potatoes, ginger, garlic and onions are all from provinces within Hokkaido. The noodles themselves, being one of the ingredients, are blended from strong wheat in Hokkaido. Blended brown and white miso used in their dishes are stored in wooden barrels of Shinshuyama Manmiso giving the miso a sharp taste. This single store can be found across from Nakajima Park. It’s best to walk or catch the subway here as there is only parking for one car.
| Admission | Free |
| Dates | Mid August around the 13th - 15th 3 days |
| Contact | - |
| Starting times | All day |
| Location / Getting There | Various locations throughout every city. |
Obon is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of ancestors. It has been celebrated in Japan for over 500 years and is known as a time for family. It is a time of family reunion, where the graves of ancestors are visited and cleaned. It also includes a celebration involving a Bon dance (Bon Odori). This festive dance was originally a folk dance to welcome the spirits of the dead. The dance takes place around a high wooden scaffold called a ‘yagura’. Musicians, playing a Japanese drum (taiko), and singers sit at the top of this yagura to perform for the line of dancers below.
These small festivals are held throughout each city in various places and districts. If you are in Sapporo, the main Bon Festival is held in Odori Park. Plus, there is another in front of the Park Hotel. At these Bon dances, there are stalls selling food and drink and this goes all day. In the evening the lanterns come to life and the music starts. Anybody is welcome to join the line dance that circles the yagura. This is a great way to get involved with centuries of Japanese culture and make for a great spot to get some video or photos.
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 19:00 |
| Closed | – |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | Stationary, art supplies, office supplies, picture framing, Japanese goods, cards, two restaurants, no parking, credit card accepted, tax free store (for purchases over ¥5400), wheelchair access |
| Location / Getting There | Located in central Sapporo. 2 minute walk from Odori subway station 3 Chome Minami 1 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0061 |
If you are an artist looking for art supplies, a student or teacher needing supplies for school, an office worker looking for something to spruce up the office, or even a place to grab some lunch, Central has it all! Central which is located (conveniently) in central Sapporo is right next to Parco. There are six floors in this large building. This place is hugely convenient and will cater to any supplies you need. Importantly, if you are looking pictures to be framed, then there is a framing corner to get that done. Central is really the Mecca for art supplies.
Going floor by floor let’s start at the bottom. The B1 basement floor has a huge variety of colored paper, printing paper, and personal seal stamps to buy, and a small restaurant to have some lunch. The ground floor has birthday cards, stickers and toys. The second floor has all school supplies and office supplies, things for the desk, diaries and ledgers. The third floor is packed full of art supplies, and it has a framing corner and picture frames. The fourth floor has a ramen restaurant, and Japanese arts and crafts. This floor is a secret spot for a great souvenir. The seventh floor is next for public access and has an art gallery here.
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 20:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0134-21-5000 http://www.wingbay-otaru.co.jp/ |
| Notes | Supermarket, clothing stores, restaurants, fast food stores, entertainment areas, movie theatre, furniture stores, 5000 parking, swimming pool, wheelchair access |
| Location / Getting There | Wing Bay Otaru is right across from Otaruchikko Train Station on the JR Otaru line. 25 minute train ride from Sapporo station 〒047-0008 11 Chikko, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido |
The JR train line on the way to Otaru passes some great coastline. Along this JR line there are various stops before the final destination of Otaru. Two stations before the Otaru train station, you can find the Wing Bay Otaru department store. Opened in 1999, this huge department is about 1.5km long. It is one of the largest shopping complexes in Japan. The centre is 4 stories and has ample parking. In terms of shopping there are plenty of outlet shops, including mens, womens, and kids clothing stores. There is also a Nittori which is a huge furniture and home furnishing store.
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Apart from all these shops, Wing Bay Otaru shops has a huge hotel overlooking the marina. There is a cinema, a swimming pool, a bowling alley and a sports club, plus a large play centre for the kids. To fuel the body for shopping and all these activities there are about thirty different restaurants ranging from Mos Burger to gourmet dining. There is also a supermarket to pick up some fresh food. It is here you can get some boxed lunches. Why not grab one and head out to the park overlooking the water or eat outside along the boardwalk.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥750 - ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | Open 24 hours |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-530-5900 Central Sapporo https://www.matsuyafoods.co.jp/matsunoya/ |
| Notes | Self ordering machine, no smoking, various locations throughout Hokkaido, English Chinese Korean Japanese menu |
| Location / Getting There | Central Sapporo location, its a 3 minute walk from Odori subway station. 2 blocks north from Odori park. 3 Chome-3-11 Kita 1 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0001 Sapporo, Susukino location. A 1 minute walk from Susukino subway station 〒064-0804 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 4 Jonishi, 3 Chome-1-1 Third Green Building |
Tonkatsu is one of the many Japanese dishes that can be found throughout the country. Tonkatsu is a Japanese dish which started in the 19th century. It is a dish that consists of breaded, deep fried pork cutlet, usually served with rice and a shredded cabbage. Tonkatsu Matsunoya is a chain of restaurants throughout Japan. There are eight stores throughout Sapporo, with two being in central Sapporo. These restaurants are good value, as they are quick, cheap, and delicious! And ordering is easy as well, for tourists as well as Japanese.
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To order is on a self serve basis. There are some touch screens which have the menu on them for customers. The menu comes in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean. Simply choose your dish, take the ticket and wait for your number to come up. It’s that simple. The dishes are tasty, and the menu has some great sets which come with miso soup and rice. Perfect on a cold day! If you don’t like pork, there is the option of seafood (oyster, flatfish, shrimp) that is deep fried and equally good!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥3000 |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 23:00 (last order 22:30) Sapporo station location, Apia 17:00 - *1:00 Sapporo Susukino location *Saturdays is open until 3:00 in the morning |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-209-1205 Sapporo station location, Apia 050-3462-2081 Susukino location |
| Notes | Japanese seafood restaurant, menu in Japanese only (though has pictures) Seating 92, credit card accepted, non smoking from 11:30 to 15:30Sapporo Apia Seating 47, credit card accepted, private rooms available Susukino |
| Location / Getting There | Located in Apia on the B1 floor underground. Its a 3 minute walk from Sapporo station or a 3 minute walk from Sapporo subway station. 〒064-0806 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 6 Jonishi, 4 Chome, Takase Building Located in Sapporo, Susukino (entertainment district). A 3 minute walk south from Susukino subway station, or a 7 minute walk from Nakajima Koen subway station. 〒064-0806 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 6 Jonishi, 3 Chome, 1F ・ 2F New Olympia Building |
While in Sapporo and looking for some Japanese food for dinner and lunch, Umi E provides some good Japanese dishes to get into. The restaurant name ‘Umi E’ translates to ‘To the Sea’ and this restaurant/izakaya definitely has a lot of seafood to choose from. There are two locations in Sapporo. The first and larger restaurant can be found in Apia West which is on the basement walkway between Sapporo station and the Sapporo subway station. The other Umi E, is in the entertainment district of Susukino. Both of these restaurants are set up in traditional Japanese style which has a nice feel when dining.
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Although the menu is Japanese, it has pictures showing each item so its not too difficult to order! The menu at Umi E is pretty vast so there is something for everyone. Their set meals are a good idea as you can sample a bit of everything so these are recommended. The seafood menu includes sushi, sashimi, crab, shellfish and fish which come in the meal though can be ordered separately. Apart from the seafood, they have salads and meat dishes, plus noodle dishes, tempura and soups. The drink menu has alcahol and soft drinks. So, for some nice traditional Japanese food, Umi E is an izakaya worth checking out.
