Spots in Central Sapporo Area

  • Ganso Ramen Yokocho, Shimijimi
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Minami 5-jo nishi 3-6 Original Ramen Yokocho
    This ramen uses broth made from Abashiri-caught shijimi clam stock. It has a shop in Sapporo's iconic sightseeing spot, Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho. Their dish of pride, Kossari Shijimi Ramen, is marked by its use of white chicken broth along with the shijimi stock. Naturally, it pairs with iwanori seaweed, and the match with medium-thickness crinkly noodles adds a whole new level of taste enjoyment. The Shijimi Shio Ramen adds a salt broth to bring out the natural richness of the clam stock, and is the perfect meal after drinking.
  • Cheesecake Shop Buono Buono
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    4.0
    11 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Minami 6-jo nishi 24-1-18
    A cheesecake shop identifiable by its regal exterior. The shop has continued to make high quality cheesecakes whose superior flavor is revealed in their simplicity since it opened in 1993. The shop's most popular product is its rich and creamy Kase cheesecake. This vaunted gem has a smooth texture and the faintest citrus aroma. Made according to the same recipe as when the restaurant was founded, customers can buy by the slice or purchase a whole cake. The shop carries over 15 varieties of cakes, standard, including no-bake varieties which have even strong fruit juice and citrus notes, baked cheesecakes which go great with wine, and cheesecakes combined with whipped cream layers.

    土曜のお昼過ぎに訪問。 ノーゲスで少し心配でしたが、ショーケースには美味しそうなチーズケーキがずらり。ゴルゴンゾーラとバスクを注文。 ゴルゴンゾーラはチーズ好きにはたまらない濃厚さでgood!バスクの滑らかさは感動しました!他のもたべたい。

  • Susukino Natural Onsen Tokakyo
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Minami 7 Nishi 3
    This hot spring bathhouse is part of Jasmac Plaza, a general community plaza including a hotel, cafe, party space, salon and more. The second through fourth floors have baths filled with natural spring water pumped up from 800 meters below ground. The baths are massive in scale, with indoor baths, cypress outdoor baths, and such wide spaces that you'll forget you're in the city. Step back from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy a few moments of peace. The sodium mild chloride spring water is said to help with nerve pain and muscle soreness, as well as treating chronic skin diseases and recovery from fatigue.
  • Nozawa
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    4.0
    19 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Minami 7 Nishi 6-2
    A 7-minute walk from Susukino Station, this hidden gingisukan restaurant serves fresh, odorless, raw lamb, which is served over a seven-wheel oven and is characterized by its tenderness. It is served with konnyaku (konnyaku is a Japanese jelly-like food made from konnyaku and konnyaku is a Japanese food made from konnyaku) and Hokkaido asparagus and eggplants.

    ここは美味しいしジンギスカンが食べれます。 営業時間が18時から24時までと短いです。 メニュー豊富です。 友達同士や会社仲間と行くのがお薦めです

  • Arataki Tonkotsu Araton Main Shop
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Kita 10-jo nishi 21-15-1 Sapporo Market Shokudo Osa Yanai
    This ramen shop is near the southern parking lot of Sapporo's Central Wholesale Market. Like the name says, they offer broth made with pork and fish bones. The dipping broth opens up with the aroma of fish stock, which melds perfectly with the rich base of pork broth. The shop's master built his skills in a popular Tokyo ramen shop before bringing his experience here. The fish used changes with the season, so one of the real charms of this shop is seeing how the flavor subtly changes through the year. The shop closes when they run out of broth, so we recommend coming early to make sure you get a bowl!
  • Kita no Ryoba #3
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Kita 11-jo nishi 21 Sapporo Market
    "This venerable shop is part of Sapporo's Central Wholesale Market, which gathers seasonal foods from all over Hokkaido. Of the four ""Kita no Ryoba"" shops inside the market, this is the oldest. They offer foodstuffs selected with decades of experience and care, so even inexperienced tourists can shop here with confidence. The shop takes advantage of its connection to the marketplace to sell the freshest seafood at the most reasonable prices. They also offer seafood bowls made with items direct from the market which you can eat on the spot. They have both counter and table seating, so families and groups are welcome, too."
  • Kita no Ryoba #1
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Kita 11-jo nishi 21 Sapporo Market
    This shop is part of Sapporo's Central Wholesale Market. It is one of the largest in the market, which is a popular spot even for group tours. They offer a selection of fresh, seasonal seafood that only a truly big handler can sell! Not only do they offer seafood like crabs, sea urchin, kombu kelp and processed foods, but farm produce like melons and corn. Most of their foods can be sampled, as well, so it's perfect to take your time and really enjoy the selection while you shop. The lively shop also offers fresh seafood rice bowls to enjoy.
  • Sakanaya no Daidokoro
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Kita 11-jo nishi 22-1-26
    This diner is part of Sapporo's Central Wholesale Market, which gathers seasonal foods from all over Hokkaido. It is located on the second floor of the wholesale center in the center of the market, and offers the freshest seafood around. They recommend their filling Omakase Kaisendon, the chef's choice seafood rice bowl. It's a colorful treat made with sea urchin, salmon roe, octopus, tuna, and crab legs. They take advantage of their market location to offer plump, fresh seafood year round. The market is always bustling, but this shop maintains a calm atmosphere for a relaxing change, perfect for tour groups or families. They also have a large selection of manga to read at your leisure.
  • Sushi and Chinese Restaurant Fukurokuju
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Kita 1 Nishi 3-3-24 Sapporo Chuo Building 3F
    "This restaurant offers a novel pairing of sushi and Chinese food. The spacious ""Wa-modern"" style interior is a perfect space to enjoy fresh seafood and authentic Chinese dining. The Hotei style is to start off with fresh seafood sushi, and finish up with authentic Chinese cuisine that brings out the rich flavors of its ingredients. This shop really shines in how it can showcase the changing flavors of the same ingredients prepared in different ways. The sushi chef and Chinese cook stand behind sushi-shop style counter in different uniforms, for a unique viewing experience. The popular Hotei flagship dish, zangi style fried chicken, is available not only at the main shop and Akarenga branch, but here as well."
  • Ramen Sapporo Ichiryuan
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Kita 4-jo nishi 1
    "This ramen shop is a certified ""Kita no Megumi Aishoku Restaurant,"" a government certification that identifies restaurants that focus on crafting cuisine from Hokkaido-produced ingredients. The shop is located in the basement floor of a building attached to Exit 23 of the subway Sapporo Station. They offer up house-made noodles in their carefully crafted ramen. The shop's most popular dish is the Genki no Deru Miso Ramen (energizing miso ramen). It's topped with scrambled eggs mixed with Hokkaido grown ground pork sauteed with gyoja ninniku, or Siberian onion, gathered from the mountains of Hokkaido. The garlic and nira chives are prepared so that you won't have garlic breath afterward! The rich flavor and nutritious ingredients make this bowl a real pick-me-up dish, just like the name says!"
  • Tsuruhashi Fugetsu Daimaru Sapporo Restaurant
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Kita Gojonishi 4-7 Omaru Sapporo 8F
    This okonomiyaki and yakisoba chain has locations all over Japan. This location offers up their crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside okonomiyaki in the eighth-floor food area of the Daimaru Sapporo Branch department store, connected to Sapporo Station. This okonomiyaki is mostly made of cabbage, with very little batter, so it's extra satisfying! Their original sauce is made from a recipe that hasn't changed since the chain's founding, and it matches their mild mayonnaise perfectly. Since the staff cooks it up right in front of you, it's perfect for guests of all ages.
  • Hokkaido Ramen Okuhararyu Kura Main Shop
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Kita 2-jo nishi 1 Peer 21-1F
    This is the main shop of a popular ramen chain that has locations as far as Tokyo and Fukuoka. They offer miso ramen made with care in a building across from the Hokkaido Television Broadcasting studio. Their popular Awase Miso Ramen mixes hearty white miso with clean red miso in a delicate harmony. The rich soup matches perfectly with medium-thick noodles and massive char siu pork slices, which cover fully 1/3 of the bowl's surface. Under that char siu the noodles are topped with sauteed carrots, chives, and beansprouts. People come from all over for a taste of just how great mixed miso can be.
  • Moerenuma Park, Forest of Cherry Trees
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Higashi-ku Moerenumakoen 1-1
    "This art park in Moerenuma Park was created as a base for the ""Circular Greenbelt Concept"", intended to encircle the City of Sapporo with parks and greenery. The park was created on the design of Isamu Noguchi, a world-renowned sculptor, based on the concept of ""the whole being a single sculpture"". There are about 1,900 cherry trees, mostly sargent cherries, and the park is a popular spot for cherry blossoms in Sapporo in the spring. There are seven playground equipment areas hidden in the cherry blossoms, and all of them are designed by Isamu Noguchi."
  • Glass Pyramid
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Higashi-ku Moerenumakoen 1-1
    This monument is the symbol of Moerenuma Park. The glass that reflects the appearance of the outdoor environment is impressive, and shows the beauty of green grass field under the blue sky in summer, or snow-covered fields in the winter.
  • Sea Fountain
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Higashi-ku Moerenumakoen 1-1
    "This is a fountain in the center of Moerenuma Park, a dynamic ""water sculpture"" that spouts up to 25 meters high. There is a 40-minute long program and a 15-minute short program, which are operated three to four times a day. It is illuminated at night and you can enjoy a wondrous view differing from the daytime."
  • Moere Beach
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Higashi-ku Moerenumakoen 1-1
    This water playground in Moerenuma Park was designed by Isamu Noguchi, a world-famous sculptor. The park, 2000 square meters in size, is created on an image of the seaside. Enjoy a relaxing stroll on the promenade centered around the gently sloping bowl-shaped site. Many people put up beach tents and relax. The water that springs from the center of the pond creates a beautiful rippling effect and extends to the edge paved with coral. Even the deepest part at the center is only 45-centimeters deep, so small children are able to play safely.
  • Buta King (Sapporo Kanjo Shop)
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Higashi-ku Fushiko 1-5-6-13
    This Jiro-inspired ramen shop is on Kanjo-dori Street. Look for the large flag inscribed with the shop's rather eye-catching name. The shop's pride is their take on Sapporo's orthodox miso broth. The chewy noodles are made with high water levels in the dough, and the end result is a surprisingly light bowl of ramen. Just like the main style, you can customize your topping with extra vegetables, garlic, and pork back fat. Their big-serving size Obuta Ramen is topped with thick sliced char siu pork in a towering peaked stack for a dynamic visual treat. It can take time to actually get down to the noodles, so make sure to leave space in your schedule, and your stomach, before accepting this challenge!
  • Peuplier
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    4.5
    8 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Kita-ku Kita 12-jo nishi 2-1-7
    This sweets shop is located about a threeminute walk from Kita 12-jo subway station. The interior overflows with classic elegance, and the showcase is lined with an array of treats. Their most popular item is the rich chocolate cake, made with mildly bitter chocolate, it's a hit not only with chocoholics, but goes down easy for those who usually don't go for the dark delight, as well. Their show window highlights treats like shortcake, mont blanc, gateau fraise and fruit tarts, all of which are available to eat in or to go.

    タルトタタンが無性に食べたくなって、購入しました。 感じの良いお店で、入口を入って正面にはお店デザインのTシャツがディスプレイされていました。 スイーツのコーナーにはお目当てのタルトタタンを発見し、クレームキャラメルとガトーバスクも購入しました。 フレンチスイーツは良いですね!フランスを思い出しながら頂きました。 お店のインスタ見て、また行こうと思います。

  • Anne Charlotte Sapporo Main Shop
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Kita-ku Kita 35 Nishi 10-3-15
    This patisserie is about a 20-minute drive from Sapporo Station. They offer a range of standard sweet treats in an adorable brick building. The owner and chef trained on orthodox entremets in the Champagne region of France. With Hokkaido's climactic similarity to France, and for the high quality ingredients, he moved here and has gone on to win the Sapporo Sweets 2008 award, awarded by the Sweets Kingdom Sapporo Promotion Association. The shop's flagship product is the Namacream Decoration, a shortcake loaded with whipped cream and strawberries, is perfect for birthday cakes.
  • Bensaitei
    Shopping
    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Kita-ku Kita 6-jo nishi 4
    This venerable shop, founded by Higoya (now Sapporo Station Standing Sales), a follower of the first person to sell bento boxes at Sapporo station, Bunzo Takada. The food is all made by hand every morning at the head plant, about a five-minute walk from Sapporo Station for delivery and sales at all the shops in the station. They make more than station lunchboxes, they also offer delivery bentos and hors d'oeuvre delivery, and manage standing soba shops. The plant also has an eat-in space where you can enjoy over 10 varieties of bento box, as well as meal sets like ginger pork, tonkatsu pork cutlet, and more.

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