| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥3000 - ¥6000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 22:00 Sapporo station store 11:30 - 23:00 Susukino store |
| Closed | December 31 |
| Contact | 011-222-0018 Sapporo station store 011-551-0018 Susukino store https://www.kani-honke.co.jp/top.html |
| Notes | Crab restaurant Menu in Chinese, English, Korean, Thai Chinese and English speaking staff Credit card accepted Wifi available Large groups of up to 40 is ok Reservations available |
| Location / Getting There | 5 minute walk from the south exit of 'JR Sapporo Station' or take the no.13 exit from 'Sapporo Subway station'. 4 Chome-1-3 Minami 6 Jōnishi, Chūō-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaidō 064-0806 5 minute walk from 'Susukino subway station' 4 Chome-1-3 Minami 6 Jōnishi, Chūō-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaidō 064-0806 |
Front entrance
Kani Honke is a successful chain of crab restaurants that are located throughout Japan. In Hokkaido, you can find two of these restaurants in Sapporo city. One being two blocks from Sapporo station. The other being on the main street running through Susukino (the entertainment district). Both these crab restaurants cater for tourists as well locals. They have Chinese speaking staff as well as menus in various languages. The restaurants have multiple levels, so there is plenty of room for large groups! For reservations, contact their website (which is also in multiple languages).
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Boiled snow crab!
There are various crab dishes on offer, of different sizes. All contain succulent crab meat that will wow any guest. You can order individual dishes or go for the large group dishes. They have mouth watering snow crab or king crab on the menu. Some of the recommended dishes include boiled snow crab with vinegar, steam crab dumplings, or the butter roasted king crab to name a few. There is also ‘Kanishabu’ or ‘Kanisuki’ which is crab cooked in a broth in or without its shell. With the fried crab, the waitress will cook it for you on a grill which is a nice touch. And of course, to go with your selection of crab dishes, there is a selcetion of beer, wine, or Japanese sake!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥2000 - ¥3000 |
| Opening Hours | 18:00 - 3:00, 18:00 - 1:00 (food) 17:00 - 1:00 (Sundays), 18:00 - 24:00 (food Sundays) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-272-1150 |
| Notes | Seating 40 French and yakitori bar English menu |
| Location / Getting There | 3 minute walk from Susukino station 〒064-0804 Hokkaidō, Sapporo-shi, Chūō-ku, Minami 4 Jōnishi, 5 Chome−5 |
Hot sake
Bird Watching is a cozy little bar that also excels in yakitori (skewered meat) and French cuisine. With three floors and large windows, you can enjoy views of the downtown area while sipping on a variety of spirits and wines and partaking in some unique cuisine. The bar is a perfect spot for small groups or couples. The drink menu has some great sake, whiskeys, wines (red and white), cocktails and ‘Yuzu sake’. Yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit. It’s tart and bitter, citrus-like, tangy and fresh, making it a refreshing and delicious sake which is a must try!
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A talented chef
The food at Bird Watching is also a delicious mix of French and Japanese styles. You can order individual meat skewers of various kinds, or a selection of delicious French plates such as carpaccio, quiche, or potage. Alternatively, if you want to try a bit of everything than there are various set menus you can try. The three sets range from ¥1900 to ¥3900. These include small French dishes, yakitori, salads, and desserts. With three floors there are lots of cozy small tables to sit and enjoy the Bird Watching bar.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥2000 - ¥3000 |
| Opening Hours | 17:00 - 7:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 050-3464-2481 https://eight-8susukino.owst.jp/en/ |
| Notes | Western dining Seating 70 Japanese & English menu Smoking & non smoking |
| Location / Getting There | 3 minute walk from Susukino subway station 〒 064-0805 Hokkaidō, Sapporo-shi, Chūō-ku, Minami 5 Jōnishi, 4th alto Altoville |
Spare ribs in Guinness beer stew
8 Dining Cafe is a Western style restaurant based in the entertainment district of Sapporo. The menu is expansive and the food is great, and at a reasonable price! It is a popular spot for groups and couples alike. Tables for groups of ten to thirty can be reserved. For reservations simply check the website on the link. At this restaurant there is an all you can drink option as well as a set course plan! The set course meals change with seasonal ingredients. These are a good option for parties and groups.
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Bar area
The menu has plenty to choose from, from finger food to large meals. For small entrées, they have toro salmon and avocado carpaccio, pickled vegetables, a nice selection of salads, and a fantastic cheese and dried fruit platter. For meat, they have some great dishes. Beef fillet steak and foie gras, duck in orange sauce, or spicy fried chicken. And of course, they have seafood, pastas and pizzas to go around. Also check out the dessert menu as well! For drinks, there is a selection of wines, beer, whiskey, teas, cocktails and soft drinks.
| General Admission | Free |
| Sculpture Garden Entry | ￥700 adults ￥560 over 65 Free for junior high students and younger ￥1000 annual fee |
| Art Museum Entry | Admission varies on exhibition |
| Opening Hours | 9:45 - 17:00 *closes at 5:30 from June 1 to August 31 |
| Closed | Mondays: November 4 to April 28 |
| Contact | 011-592-5111 |
| Notes | ￥500 Parking normal cars ￥1200 Parking large cars |
| Location / Getting There | 40 minutes by car from Sapporo station on route 453 1 hour by car from New Chitose airport Buses run from Makomanai station every 15 minutes. Chuo bus stop no.2 2 Chome-2-75 Geijutsunomori, Minami-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaidō 005-0864 |
One of the well known sculptures at the park
The Sapporo Art Park also known as ‘Geijutsu no Mori’ is a large expanse of land that incorporates gardens, a sculpture park, art galleries, art workshops, a restaurant and shops. Located on forty hectares, it is a terrific place to walk around, take in some art, do some shopping, or take in the fresh air. Throughout the year there are events and craft workshops such as woodwork, glassmaking, pottery, and textiles. There are also places for acting and music, as well as facilities for overnight stays. All this in the gardens and forest area, makes for a great experience out of town.
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Near the entrance of the park
So, how to get there? There are two ways to get to the art park. By public transport take the subway on the Nanboku Line (green line). Get off at Makamonai Station. Take the ‘Soranuma’ or ‘Takino’ bus from the bus stop no.2 which is at the front of Makamonai station. You can get off at ‘Geijutsu no Mori Iriguchi’ or the ‘Geijutsu no Mori Center’. Alternatively, if you have your own transport, it is a forty minute drive from central Sapporo. Head onto route 453 which is the Sapporo to Shikotsu route. The turn off will be on the right.
La Foglia cafe
If you are driving from New Chitose Airport, it is a one hour drive. Head along the Hokkaido Expressway Kitahiroshima Interchange.Lastly, on your walks around the park, you may need to refuel at some point. There are plenty of places to have a picnic if you want to bring your own lunch. There is a cafe ‘La Foglia’ that has tea, as well as homemade confections. The cafe offers relaxing views over the park. The restaurant on the grounds is called ‘Hatake no Haru’. It is a buffet style restaurant that uses local produce from Hokkaido. It is here you can find a delicious lunch. For more details on the restaurant, see below.
Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)￥1500 Junior high school and over
￥1300 Seniors
￥900 Children
Free for toddlers, three and under
Opening Hours 11:00 - 17:00
Closed -
Contact 011-215-1778
http://hatake-no-haru.com/
Notes All you can eat buffet
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 19:00 - 4:00 |
| Closed | Sundays |
| Contact | 080-6095-4712 |
| Notes | Japanese menu only Seating 7 Smoking |
| Location / Getting There | 5 minute walk from Susukino subway station 〒 064-0805 Hokkaidō, Sapporo-shi, Chūō-ku, South 5 West 6 Chome. Gojyo Shimachi |
Sausage & vegetables in tomato base curry
Soup Curry Algo is a small soup curry restaurant located in Sususukino, Sapporo. Due to its small size, its recommended for groups of up to four at the most. Run by the friendly owner, you can enjoy a good selection of soup curries that are on offer. The menu is only in Japanese, though the owner will be happy to try and translate for you. This soup curry is located down a small alley and is not the easiest to find, but once there you can enjoy a good dinner or late night feast!
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Outside sign
This soup curry restaurant doesn’t have the spice range of other soup curries but the ingredients are great, and this soup curry restaurant has a tomato based soup curry flavor option that other restaurants don’t have! They have a chicken leg and vegetable, a delicious basil sausage and vegetables, seafood, pork and vegetable or bacon, and a special soup curry with udon noodles. For an extra ￥100 you can get extra toppings for your curry. All soup curries come with a rice dish. Beer, spirits, and lassis are also on the drink menu.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥2000 - ¥2500 |
| Opening Hours | 15:00 - 24:00 |
| Closed | Sundays |
| Contact | 011-222-7799 |
| Notes | Bar and small dishes Outside seating Seating 25 |
| Location / Getting There | 7 minute walk from Odori subway station or Susukino subway station Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Chuo-ku South 2 - west 5-31 U'SLAB 1F |
Inside bar area
Sakanova is a Sapporo beer bar that can be found on the ground floor of the U’Slab building. The U’Slab building is made up of four restaurants, each with their own specific style of food, whether it be Asian or European. Sakanova is a casual and cozy bar that has an outside seating option which is fantastic during the warmer months. It is here you can enjoy some good beer with accompanying dishes. At this bar, there are some good bottled Hokkaido beers that are available to sip on. They also have some European beers as well.
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Spicy smoked octopus in olive oil
The menu is in Japanese or English, so ordering is no problem. The menu has a Spanish flair with a lot of small dishes to try. You can dine on some seafood dishes such as anchovies, sardines, salmon or sea urchin. Think of these delicacies drizzled with olive oil with bread to mop up with. There are a few tofu dishes with added spice and some vegetarian dishes. Sakanova also has a delicious Thai curry which adds diversity to its menu. Meat dishes include duck, pork, and chicken, so there is plenty to choose from, not only for vegetarians but also those with carnivorous persuasions. Enjoy!
