| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | Depends on store but generally from 10:00 - 22:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | https://www.genkisushi.co.jp/ |
| Notes | Cheap sushi chain, parking available, card accepted, good for families and groups |
| Location | Various stores around Japan. |
Genki Sushi is a huge chain of restaurants in Japan. The company was first established in 1968. The main purpose of the company was to bring sushi to the masses. And they have certainly achieved that goal. Genki Sushi has established over thirty sushi restaurants not only in Hokkaido but throughout the main island of Honshu. Genki Sushi stores have also popped up overseas! So, why is this chain of sushi restaurants so popular and become so successful? The answer lies in the cost and efficiency. You can a dozen plates of sushi and still keep the price around the ¥1000 mark. The sushi here is not as good as most sushi restaurants but it isn’t far off, so if you want a cheaper but still tasty sushi experience, Genki Sushi is a great option!
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The sushi here is served in pairs and it is all the same price which is about ¥100 a plate. Ordering is done all by a touch screen so you don’t have to wait for a waitperson or the chef if he is busy. The touch screen has English, Chinese, and Korean translations. Simply click on the sushi you want and place your order. The sushi is delivered via automation along a track in the shape of a bullet train. If you do have any trouble you can always call for staff. Other items include noodles, soups, beer and desserts. To find further restaurants around Hokkaido, check the map below!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 02:00 Monday to Thursday & Sunday 11:00 - 03:00 Friday & Saturday |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-271-7397 |
| Notes | Bar and dining, counter seating, table seating, card accepted, seating 55 |
| Location | Located in central Sapporo. It is just a 5 minute walk from Susukino Subway station. Once exiting the station head east towards Soseigawa Park. 1 Chome-2-1 Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0063 |
Beifutei is one of those bars that have an old atmosphere to it, like the inns of old. The interior is made up of dark wood which has seen many years. The leather couches that make up the dining booths are comfortable. These booths are perfect for small groups to enjoy some good beer and good bar food. There are tables out the back and there is ample counter seating. This bar is a late night bar and is usually quite full even in the later hours. The food here is a fusion of western bar food and Japanese noodles.
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On the menu there are some fantastic dry noodle dishes. There are some spicy elements that can be enjoyed and these dishes really do go well with beer. Other dishes you can enjoy include are delicious fish and chips that pack an English style punch. The beer here flows well plus there are other drinks to be had. Wine and cocktails and spirits can all be enjoyed here at Beifutei. Being open until 3:00am on the weekends is very handy especially for those who don’t want the party to end. Great food and good beer can be found here!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1100 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 15:00 Lunch 17:00 - 23:00 Dinner |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-757-3116 North 24 store 011-213-7778 Kotoni |
| Notes | Indian restaurant, delivery, 2 stores in Sapporo, no parking |
| Location | There are 2 stores in Sapporo. Both are within a 2 minute walk from subway stations. One being at north 24 (Kitanijuyojo Station). The other being in Kotoni (Kotoni subway station exit 2) 001-0024 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Kita Ward, Kita 24 Jonishi, 4 Chome−2−10 Sumibiyaki Gen 5 Chome-4-17 Kotoni 1 Jo, Nishi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 063-0811 |
Mohan Dish has two restaurants in the city of Sapporo. They both have the same items on the menu. They have dozens of delicious Indian meals to enjoy and you will have no problem finding your favorite dishes. Mohan Dish has is open both for lunch and for dinner and each have their own special set meals. Over forty spices are used and selected to create the authentic taste of India. To go with the meal, they have a total of eleven different types of naan to mop up and dip into your curry.
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The set meals include a choice of three side dishes. One being a naan set, another the rice set, and the third being a half and half including both. Spice levels range from mainly zero to five. If you want to go for a higher spice level, then you can talk to the staff. For large groups, you can opt for a party plan. This is ¥2700 per person, and comes with an alcoholic drink and a number of dishes and naan. Whether it is lunch or dinner, extras on the menu include delicious tandoori chicken, salads and vegetables. For drinks you can enjoy some mouth cooling lassis.
| Admission | Free |
| Opening Hours | Open 24 hours |
| Closed | - |
| Notes | Beach, camping area, paid parking, BBQ spot, swimming spot, small bars in the summer |
| Location / Getting There | Otaru dream beach is about a 40 minute drive north west from Sapporo. A car is preferable. For those taking public transport, you need to take a train (Hakodate Line) to Otaru and get off at Hoshioki station. From there it is a 50 minute walk so a taxi would be better. Alternatively, the bus near Hoshioki station is No.81, and that is 5 stops, and from then it is a 30 minute walk to the beach. 3, 70 Zenibako, Otaru, Hokkaido, 047-0261 Japan |
There are two main beaches that the locals of Sapporo go to during the summer. One being Aso Beach Ishikari and the other is Otaru Dream Beach. Ishikari Beach is a quieter and more relaxing place to spend a summer day, where as Otaru Dream beach is a busier spot with more of a party atmosphere. This is mainly due to the fact there are more beach bars that line the sand. These bars serve as small places that serve food and BBQ supplies plus offering tables for beach goers to cook their own food. They also serve alcohol for those to enjoy.
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The ‘beach bars’ are slightly run down and serve only as temporary bars and eateries for a couple of months. They are open until the evening and sometimes kick on until late at night. There is also the occasional beach party event. There is no real accommodation around this long beach but there is a camping ground on the beach. This costs around ¥1000 but if you come late, then you can avoid this. Also parking for cars is about ¥500 for the day. There are signs and collectors near the entrance. This beach is mainly for a younger crowd who enjoy the BBQs and although it is not a particularly clean beach, it is a fun beach. If you are looking for something quieter, Then Ishikari Beach is a better option.
| 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) | ¥3000 7 dish plan with all you can drink plan - ¥4000 8 dish plan with all you can drink plan - ¥4500 |
| Opening Hours | 17:00 - 23:00 |
| Closed | Sundays |
| Contact | 011-640-8181 |
| Notes | Seafood izakaya, seating 33, private room available, all you can drink plan available, course available, credit card accepted |
| Location | The izakaya can be found in Sapporo near the suburb of Maruyama. It is only a 2 minute walk from 'Nishi 18 Chome' subway station. Take exit two and walk two blocks south. 〒060-0061 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 1 Jonishi, 18 Chome-1-22 Shintaku Heights Minami Odori F Building 1F |
Mau is a fantastic seafood style izakaya located in Sapporo. This restaurant serves up some great seafood dishes plus some unique ones that are specialties at Mau. A lot of the seafood here is freshly handpicked from the seafood market in Sapporo. Along with the food here, they have a lot of Japanese alcohol and beer to enjoy. It is recommended that customers try one of the party plans. These plans allow you to sample up to seven or eight dishes while enjoying an all you can drink plan for 2 hours.
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Some of the seafood that you can get here includes giant snow crab. Plus you can find some fantastic tuna here. The whole tuna here is used which includes mouth watering sashimi, plus tuna steaks. There is seafood from all around, including shellfish and crab. Apart from the seafood here, they have thinly sliced pork from Okinawa that can be enjoyed in a hot broth. In terms of alcohol there is Sapporo classic on tap plus there are some nice craft beers here from northern Hokkaido. For those who enjoy sake then there are quite a few bottles to choose from! Mau is a fantastic place to enjoy some great Hokkaido cuisine.
