| Admission | - |
| Park Golf | ¥1000 - ¥2000 depending on season |
| Restaurant | ¥1000 - ¥2000 per person |
| Opening Hours | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | https://www.vm-net.ne.jp/elk/ |
| Notes | Park golf, walking paths, Italian restaurant, winery, small parking available |
| Location / Getting There | *By car : from central Sapporo, it takes around 30–40 minutes depending on traffic. Head south on Route 230 toward Jozankei. Near Fujino, turn at the Fujino 3-2 intersection and continue about 2 km into the hills. Free parking is available on site. *By public transport : take the Namboku Subway Line to Makomanai Station, then transfer to the Jotetsu Bus bound for Jozankei or Fujino. Get off at “Fujino 4-jo 2-chome,” then it’s about a 7-minute walk to the park. 663 Fujino, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 061-2271 |
Nestled on the quiet outskirts of Sapporo, Elk no Mori Park offers a peaceful escape. Surrounded by forests and open green spaces, the park is known for its calm atmosphere, walking trails, and seasonal scenery that changes dramatically throughout the year. In spring and summer, the area comes alive with deep green foliage and fresh mountain air, while autumn paints the park in rich reds, oranges, and golds. Beyond its peaceful walking trails, Elk Nomori Park also has a park golf course and is home to beautiful flower gardens, a small local winery, and a cozy countryside café restaurant that make the area feel like a hidden retreat in the hills of southern Sapporo. Entry is free and there are lots of little nooks and gardens to sit and enjoy.
Set among the vineyards and flower gardens of Elk no Mori Park, カフェ＆レストランヴィーニュ offers a peaceful countryside dining experience just outside the city. The cozy restaurant is known for its handmade pasta, pizza, and seasonal dishes made with fresh Hokkaido ingredients. Large windows overlook the gardens and surrounding greenery, creating a relaxing atmosphere where visitors can enjoy a quiet lunch or coffee while taking in the natural scenery.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 19:00 |
| Closed | Sundays |
| Contact | 011-7264-988 |
| Notes | 50, small table and counter seating, credit card accepted, parking space for 2, smoking allowed |
| Location | This cafe is in northern Sapporo. It is a 6 minute walk from North 24 subway station. After exiting the station at exit 1, walk north 4 blocks and 3 blocks west. It is just by the main street that runs north to south. 〒001-0026 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Kita Ward, Kita 26 Jonishi, 5 Chome−2−1 Kosei House 1F |
Soiree is a pretty interesting cafe and diner on a corner in northern Sapporo. It is run by a nice elderly couple. Although they speak no English they are very friendly and accommodating. This cafe is reminiscent of those old sixties diners. They have large counter seating plus some small tables lining the windows that face the street. They have blinds instead of curtains which creates the scene. It is not a really easy coffee shop to access and most of their clientele will be regulars who live in the area. They have some nice cafe food here and decent coffee. Smoking is allowed here, hence the sixties feel. On the menu, there are some pastas, hamburger steaks, plus fried chicken and curries. Each dish looks pretty appetizing! This is an old cafe but the layout and style makes it for a cool dining experience. Enjoy!
The coffees here are sufficient. The best thing about this place is the food and the atmosphere. The coffee is cheap and the lunch sets are affordable. You are looking at around ¥1000 which is a good price for a lunch or dinner.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 21:00 |
| Closed | Wednesdays |
| Contact | 090-2558-8882 |
| Notes | Cafe, seating 20, arts & crafts store, small parking available, car needed, no smoking |
| Location | This restaurant can be found at the The Nordic Winds Tobetsu road station which is about a 35 minutte drive east from Sapporo. It is in the Tobetsu region, along route 337. 7474411 Tobetsubutou, Tobetsu, Ishikari District, Hokkaido 061-3773 |
Perch is a great homely coffee shop in Sapporo. It has been set up in one of the houses in area and serves not only as a cafe, but as a bar and also as an arts and crafts store! On the first floor there are comfortable chairs plus tables for larger groups, and a kitchen area where the friendly owner cooks up some nice lunches and homemade desserts. For lunch or dinners they have pastas, smoked sausages, and a delicious keema curry. There is also a selection of spirits and wines if you are looking for something stronger than coffee.
The desserts here are fantastic. The caramel pudding is homemade, as well as the cheesecake. Both are equally delicious and are the perfect accompaniment to a nice cup of coffee or tea. As well as the dining area, there is a tatami room as well that has some nice handmade crafts for sale. A nice little Japanese touch to the place. On the 2nd floor you can find some more items, handmade dolls and cups and saucers, plus Japanese memorabilia to purchase. Perch is a nice cafe/bar and is very affordable making it a good place for a quiet lunch or dinner or it even serves as a party venue for large groups if need be!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 21:00 |
| Closed | Mondays to Thursdays |
| Contact | 011-596-6308 |
| Notes | Cafe, coffee shop, parking, small shop, seating 25, card welcome |
| Location | The coffee shop is located on Kanjo Dori Avenue on the west side of Sapporo. The coffee shop is by Maruyama cemetery and Maruyama Park. To get to the cafe, it is a 10 minute walk south west from Maruyama subway station. 27 Chome-4-1 Minami 5 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0805 |
This is a nice little coffee shop on the outskirts of Sapporo on the west side. It is not a far walk from Maruyama subway station and is also easily accessed by car. The coffee shop is two stories plus a small gift store behind it. The food here is very good and you can find some hearty meals such as hamburger steaks, pastas and a selection of meats. This coffee shop is great spot for lunch. A lot of the seating here is catered for couples or for small groups of up to four.
There are quite a lot of nice coffees here to enjoy. The small windows here overlook the main road but there is a large forest area that overlooks the cafe offering some greenery. There is counter seating down the bottom as well. There are a few items on sale here including cups and some t-shirts to buy. Out the back, you can find more of these goods. If you have driven here, there is a small parking area which caters for about six cars. This is a comfortable cafe with good food and is one of many in the near area.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1100 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 013-327-5260 |
| Notes | Pasta restaurant, take-out, no delivery, card accepted, parking available, car needed |
| Location | This restaurant can be found at the The Nordic Winds Tobetsu road station which is about a 35 minutte drive east from Sapporo. It is in the Tobetsu region, along route 337. 7474411 Tobetsubutou, Tobetsu, Ishikari District, Hokkaido 061-3773 |
Cafe Terzina is located in the The Nordic Winds Tobetsu road station. This building is designed in a European fashion, emulating Sweden which the town has a close friendship with. Within this large hall, you can find places to shop and a few places to eat. The other small eateries (Smile Cafe & Restaurant Ari) are for take away and smaller dishes. Cafe Terzina is a larger Italian restaurant with nice views over the farmlands through the large windows. It is a “relaxing environment in Sapporo but far enough away to forget the city”. Cafe Terzina serves up some well priced Italian pastas using seasonal ingredients from Tobetsu.
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The restaurant is headed by a Japanese chef, who in 1991, moved to Venice, Italy. He is a big advocate of “Hokkaido Italian cuisine” using Hokkaido ingredients. The menu here has a great lunch menu which has three choices. A casual lunch which is a main dish with bread. The A course which also comes with an appetizer platter. And the B course which comes with the appetizer platter and a dessert. They have some nice pastas, plus a famed baked risotto. The desserts here are also have an Italian flair. You can find all this for under ¥2000 so it’s a good bargain. And after lunch, you can walk around the area and do a little gift shopping.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 14:30 17:00 - 22:30 Susukino 11:30 - 15:00 17:00 - 21:00 Sapporo |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-530-0965 Susukino 011-223-6865 Sapporo http://www.salvatore.jp/restaurant/sapporo/menu/ |
| Notes | Italian restaurant, buffet style, no smoking, bar area, no parking, party plan, card accepted |
| Location / Getting There | There are 2 locations in Sapporo. One in Susukino, along Tsukisamu-dori on the 1st floor. It is a 1 minute walk from Susukino subway station. 〒064-0804 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 4 Jonishi, 1 Chome-2-2-1 Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sapporo Susukino 1st floor The 2nd location is right by Sapporo station. It is accessed via Paseo and the restaurant is under the bridge next to Yodobashi camera. It is just a 1 minute walk from Sapporo station. Head through Daimaru or Paseo West dining and continue under the bridge. 〒060-0806 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Kita Ward, Kita 6 Jonishi, 5 Chome-1-address 1F Satsueki Bridge |
Salvatore Cuomo is a famous celebrity chef in Japan. He was born in Naples, Italy in 1972 to an Italian father and a Japanese mother. He has been credited with catapulting Neapolitan pizza to fame in Japan. Another claim to fame is the large wood fire pizza oven that is a prominent feature in the restaurants. Today he operates and supervises more than 77 Pizza Salvatore restaurants throughout the country. There are two of these in Hokkaido and they are both in Sapporo. One being right near Sapporo Station and next to Yodobashi Camera. The other is in the Susukino district.
At the Salvatore Cuomo restaurants they have, obviously, a large selection of pizzas. These are cooked in the iconic wood fire oven. There is also a buffet style course that gives diners a selection of pizzas, pastas and salads to choose from. The other option is to choose just a set meal. This comes with a salad and drink. At these restaurants they have party plans. These range from ¥2500 to ¥4500 per person and include an all you can drink plan plus a variety of dishes. These restaurants were hugely popular when they first opened and continue to be a good spot to get some lunch or dinner.
