| Length | 72 kilometres |
| Things to do | Tennis courts, Baseball courts Basketball courts, Park golf Soccer fields, Bicycle path BMX track |
| Getting There | Runs along eastern side of Sapporo station. Closest station to Toyohira River is 'Nakajima Park Station'. From here it is a 5 minute walk east. |
Toyohira high up near Jozankei
Toyohira River originates in Mt.Oizari, (Oizaridake) and winds its way down past Jozankei, to Sapporo before combining with the mighty Ishikari river before ending up in Ishikari bay. The lengthy river measures at 72 kilometers, and is the main river that flows past the city of Sapporo. The river is flanked by two paths that run along its banks. These paths are popular for runners, joggers, and cyclists who can enjoy the views for kilometer after kilometer. And of course, there are lots of fishing spots!
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Sapporo half marathon along the river
If you are not jogging, taking a stroll, or walking the dog, there is plenty to do along river. There are a few open tennis courts set up to enjoy, basketball courts, a BMX track, play areas for the kids, plenty of baseball grounds and park golf courses that are available through spring, summer, and autumn. There is a tonne of open space that can be enjoyed by everybody. Throughout the year, there area a couple of events held along the river. During the summer they have a firework event, and in October there is the Sapporo Marathon.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 - ¥2500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-209-5106 |
| Notes | Western style restaurant Seating 56. Non-smoking English menu available, parking available at shopping centre English speaking staff, wheel chair access Credit card accepted |
| Location / Getting There | Located above Sapporo station on the 6th floor. 1 minute walk. Stellar Place 6F Chuo-ku, Sapporo Kita 5 J West 2-5 |
Choose a slice with your coffee
On the 6th floor of Stellar Place, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from. Located in the middle is the ‘La Maison Ensoleille Table’. It is a western style restaurant that not only serves up lunches and dinners, but it has an extensive collection of cakes and pastries that will go well with the teas and coffees that are also on the menu. The cakes are splendidly laid out at the front of the restaurants entrance. They also have a seasonal food and drink menu to enjoy as well.
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Eggs benedict with ham & salmon
The menu has a few pasta dishes with some great sauces, risottos, and some oven dishes such as an oven baked beef stroganoff or the stewed mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce with hamburger. La Maison Ensoleille Table is also one of the few places that serves up an eggs benedict with salmon (which technically makes it an ‘egg royale’). The desserts here are fantastic such as the french toast caramel apple pie. You can enjoy these desserts with a selection of herbal teas, coffees and other beverages.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 22:00 |
| Closed | Mondays |
| Contact | 011-642-2678 |
| Notes | Curry restaurant Seating 28, Non-smoking Japanese menu only, parking available No Wifi, car needed |
| Location / Getting There | 25 minute walk from Maruyama station. South of Maruyama Park 9 Chome-2-25 Maruyama Nishimachi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0944, Japan |
Delicious beef curry
Clock Curry is a fantastic Japanese style curry restaurant. It is hidden away up in the hills of west Sapporo, and is a popular secret spot for the locals who know a good curry. The menu has over a dozen curries to choose from, such as chicken, beef, pork, seafood, sausage and cheese. Extra toppings are available to add to your dish. The set comes with a salad and a beverage and is a good size for a meal. The drink menu has coffee, juices and for alcohol beverages, there is beer & spirits.
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Clock Curry interior
Clock Curry can be found in the residential area of Maruyama. Your own transport is preferable as it is quite far from public transport. It’s a 30 minute walk from Maruyama station. It is not far from Maruyama Zoo and is definitely an option for lunch after a visit. Next to Clock Curry, you can find a French delicatessen ‘Charcuterie et Traiteur Terre’ that sells unique French edibles to take home. This shop is open from 11:00 to 22:00, and is a nice little place to peruse.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:00 (last order 22:15) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-209-5127 |
| Notes | Chinese restaurant Seating 56 Non-smoking English menu available Credit cards accepted |
| Location / Getting There | Located on 6th floor of Stellar Place above Sapporo station 2 Chome Kita 5 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0005, Japan |
Prawns and vegetables
Bei Lao Hu Dining, also known as ‘The White Tiger’ restaurant is part of Stellar Place dining and is a popular Chinese restaurant. It is part of a larger chain that Ren Ren Ren Dining also belongs to. It is here that you can find some delicious Chinese cuisine. The White Tiger’s speciality is its dim sums, and these are worth a taste! The front of their restaurant has a huge display sampling their dishes, so perspective diners can get a good idea of the dishes available for dinner or lunch, even before entering.
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Famous 5 flavor Dim Sums
Bei Lao Hu ‘White Tiger’ Dining has plenty of seating, so it’s a good restaurant fro families and small groups. The menu has plenty of stir dried dishes, such as the Beef in Oyster Sauce, Stir Fried Liver, or the Stir Fried Seafood & Vegetables. And of course, there are plenty of noodle and rice dishes that you can feast upon. The White Tiger has lunch sets and dinner sets. The drink menu has soft drinks, juices, and beers that you can enjoy with your meal. While perusing through Stellar Place dining, the White Tiger is one of two Chinese restaurants.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 19:00 - 7:00 Monday - Wednesday 19:00 - 8:00 Thursday - Saturday 11:30 - 14:30 & 18:30 - 1:00 Sundays & public holidays |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-562-5077 |
| Notes | Roast beef don & soup curry restaurant Seating 8 Secluded restaurant, smoking, no credit cards no wifi, no parking, open all night, Menu in English, Chinese & Korean |
| Location / Getting There | Located in Susukino, Sapporo. 3 minute walk, south from Susukino subway station, 2nd floor of Susukino Chuo Building Minami 6 Jonishi Chuo Ward Sapporo Hokkaido |
Chicken soup curry with vegetables
If you are in the entertainment district of Sapporo, and are looking for a late dinner, or one of those extremely late “grab a bite after a night out” scenarios, then Kuma-chan could answer those needs. It is a tiny, comfy restaurant settled in downtown Susukino. It is tucked away on the second floor on the main street, and can be found by its sign on the sidewalk. It is self run by the owner, and due to the small size, reservations are not possible. The menu is straight forward and comes in a few languages, so it is easy to order.
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Cozy Kuma-chan
Kuma-chan which translates to “little bear” has two main dishes on its menu. Roast Beef Donburi & soup curry. Donburi or ‘Don’ is a Japanese “rice bowl dish” consisting of either fish, meat, vegetables or other ingredients simmered together and served over rice. At Kuma-chan they have the Roast Beef Don which comes with raw egg, lettuce, and dried seaweed (nori). Mix it all together and enjoy! The roast beef for these dishes comes in 100, 150, 200 0r 300 grams. Kuma-chan also has soup curry. Take your pick of half a dozen soup curry dishes including chicken, vegetable, lamb or the Kuma-chan special. Topping are extra and the spice level ranges from one to seven. Rice comes with all soup curry bowls. Teas, juices, lassis, beer, and Zimas are on the drink menu.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥1600 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:00 (Last order 22:15) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-209-5102 |
| Notes | Japanese restaurant, non smoking Seating 52, credit cards welcome Menu comes in English, korean, and Chinese |
| Location / Getting There | Located in Stellar Place Dining on the 6th floor. Above Sapporo station 2 Chome Kita 5 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0005 |
Delicious udon noodles
If you are looking for some Japanese cuisine, Kasyunan is a Japanese restaurant that primarily concentrates on soba and udon noodles plus other Japanese side dishes. The restaurant is located on the sixth floor of the popular shopping mall, called Stellar Place. With plenty of seating, and with its extensive menu, Kasyunan is a good choice for lunch or dinner. The two main noodle dishes in Japan are soba (thin buckwheat noodles), or udon (thick wheat flour noodles). They both come hot, or cold.
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Fantastic tempura
The menu comes in a variety of languages, and is pictured, which helps when ordering. The Japanese menu has more on it than the translated menu, so make sure you look at both menus for a full selection! The noodle dishes come with extra toppings or as a side dish as part of a set. The set lunches and dinners are fantastic. Besides the soba and noodle dishes, there are fish dishes, crispy tempura dishes, vegetable dishes, and curry dishes. All are set out in Japanese bowls and dishes. The rice bowls have an option of four different toppings. Kids meals are also available for the young ones. The drink menu has juices, soft drinks, beers, and wines.
