| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 21:00 |
| Closed | – |
| Contact | 0167-22-4340 |
| Notes | Supermarket, Japanese restaurant, ATM on site, parking |
| Location / Getting There | Located in central Furano 2 Shintomicho, Furano, Hokkaido 076-0033 |
The Forest Shopping Centre is convenient spot that can be found in the centre of Furano. In the city of Furano there are many great restaurants to visit, but if you are camping in one of the many campgrounds in the area and looking to stock up on some supplies, or even just some snacks for the road, then the Forest Shopping Centre is extremely convenient. The centre is made up of two stories. The ground floor is the main supermarket. It is here you can grab supplies and groceries. During the warmer months, they have a lot of local produce including delicious melons.
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The top floor has a few stores including a Japanese restaurant. The restaurant, Shiki No Megumi, is a delicious place where you can stop in and have a delicious lunch after shopping. The menu includes some Japanese dishes of soba noodles, tempura, and seafood, all at a fair price. The Forest Shopping centre, also has an ATM on the ground floor which is very handy and can be set to English if need be. There is ample parking at the centre for 250 cars. Also, if you are looking for cooking gear, outside supplies, or even household items, there is a Homac right next door!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 14:30 17:30 - 21:00 |
| Closed | Mondays |
| Contact | 0167-22-4338 http://suzukake-furano.com/ |
| Notes | Japanese restaurant, seating 24, private room available, wifi, credit card accepted |
| Location / Getting There | Located in central Furano across from 'Furano Marche 2' shopping area. 8-22 Saiwaicho, Furano, Hokkaido 076-0024 |
While in the scenic town of Furano there are a few restaurants around to check out. Across from the souvenir and food plaza called Furano Marche you can find Suzukake. Suzukake is a nice restaurant that serves up some delicious Japanese dishes using fresh produce from the surrounding areas. There is a nice selection of vegetable and meat dishes plus some succulent seafood dishes which is what Hokkaido cuisine is famous for. This restaurant has seating for couples and small groups. For larger parties, there is a private room that can be hired out plus a special set menu.
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The extensive menu has various Japanese cuisine such as tempura, soba noodles, nigiri sushi, shrimp and cutlet curries, a Furano pork dish, grilled fish, and a delicious Furano vegetable and omelette curry. The servings are large and will please any customer. If you are looking for something to go with your meal, then Suzukake has an equally extensive drink menu. Local beers, sochu, whiskey and a dozen sakes from Hokkaido are all on the menu. Soft drinks are also available. While in Furano, and looking for a Japanese lunch or dinner, Suzukake is a great option.
| Dates | Last weekend of May |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 14:00 |
| Contact | 0164-53-3332 (Mashike Town Office Commerce and Industry Tourism Division) |
| Location / Getting There | 1 minute walk from Mashike bus station. 2 hour 15 minute drive from Sapporo. Mashike station Ekimae Street Surroundings (Masuke Machi Bentencho 1) |
Get your shrimp!
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Inside the fishing museum
Many of the public arrive early and get shrimp in take away packs so get in quick. The festival finishes surprisingly early at 14:00. There are lots of stalls selling different kinds of food, especially seafood. You can buy shrimp, octopus and shell fish for a cheap price. Goes well with the beer! The festival also focuses on local sake and the breweries in the area. They have a sake tasting area as well as sake competition which can be seen on a large stage. There are local performers and attraction throughout the streets, so make sure to bring a camera.
Mashike town
There are three ways to get to Mashike. The most convenient and probably the cheapest would be to get a hire car from Sapporo. If you don’t have a lot of time, it is an easy drive up in the morning and head back in the evening. It’s a great drive and you can stop off along the way and see Shiragane Waterfall, and the Yuhinooka Rest Stop. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sapporo Station to Rumoi (2 hrs & 50 min) and then take a taxi (20 km) to Mashike. This will put you back about ¥10,000 return. Via train from Sapporo, take the ‘Lilac Limited Express’ or the ‘Kamui Limited Express’ to Fukugawa (1 hour 5 min). Trains run every 4 hours to Owada (50min) and then a taxi to Mashike (25km). Total cost via this route is about ¥12,000 there and back.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥2500 - ¥5000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 5:00 Friday to Sunday 11:30 - 15:00 17:00 - 5:00 Monday to Thursday |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-213-1416 https://crabeentre.owst.jp/ |
| Notes | Seafood restaurant Outside seating 6, Inside seating 6, 2nd floor seating, Table seating 20 Sofa seating 30, No parking English menu available, reservations advised for groups |
| Location / Getting There | Sapporo, Susukino. 5 minute walk from Susukino subway station. Corner of Eki Mae Dori. 4-chōme-1-10 Minami 6 Jōnishi, Chūō-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0806 |
The oyster set
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Fish eggs on garlic bread
The second floor has five tables with seating for four. The window seating here gives views down the busy city street. The third floor up is for parties and large groups, and has couch seating. The food here is fantastic, with their oyster set being a must try. Equally delicious is the fish eggs on garlic bread! There are some set courses available that range from ¥4000 to ¥5500, where you can enjoy a selection of meats & seafood. Beer and wine is on the drink menu. The bar offers discounts and an all you can drink plan to have with your meal.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1200 - ¥2500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 22:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0139-42-2525 |
| Notes | Seafood shop seating 30, parking English menu available |
| Location / Getting There | Central Matsumae. 5 minute walk from Matsumae Castle & in Yano Onsen 温泉 049-1512 Hokkaido, Matsumae-gun, Matsumae, Fukuyama, 123 Hot spring inn Yano |
Come in for a bite
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Fantastic ‘Tuna Dinner’ set
Matsumae is a popular tourist spot for local and for tourists abroad. Yano caters to both, as their menu comes in Japanese and in English. It also has pictures of its dishes so its easy to order. Yano has some great seafood sets such as a tuna set, a fried shrimp set, or the crab cream croquette set. Other dishes include a spaghetti dish, curry set, or a hamburg set.Their crème de la crème though is the ‘Specialty of Matsumae’ set which has an assortment of local seafoods. The drink menu has soft drinks, teas & coffees, and beer.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥2500 - ¥4000 |
| Opening Hours | 18:00 - 3:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-513-7800 https://azumasi.owst.jp/ |
| Notes | Oyster restaurant Seating 20 Smoking allowed Wifi available Credit cards accepted |
| Location / Getting There | 8 minute walk from Susukino subway station. 〒064-0806 Hokkaidō, Sapporo-shi, Chūō-ku, Minami 6 Jōnishi, 4 Chome−4−1 |
Oyster Ajillo
Azumasi is a delicious little beer and oyster bar where you can sit and enjoy some great food and drink with friends or even alone! It can be found in Susukino, the night life district of Sapporo. The bar/restaurant has counter seating plus a two tables for up to six people each. Azumasi has a lot of small dishes, but its primary limelight is on its fresh oysters. The oysters are fresh from Akkeshi, in Hokkaido. You can enjoy these oysters raw, baked, pickled, steamed in a white wine, fried, or dipped in a hot broth ‘shabu shabu’ style!
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Counter seating
Other dishes, besides the selection of oyster dishes include grilled scallops, yakisoba (fried noodles) in a special home made sauce, and a succulent omelette. The drink menu offers beer, spirits, soft drinks, plus a selection of sakes, and Italian and South African wines. There are set and party plans on offer at Azumasi, ranging from around ¥2000 to ¥5000. These plans include an ‘all you can drink’ for 2 hours, with five or six dishes. This is a great option for couples and small parties. If you enjoy oysters, then Azumasi is a great option!
