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Update-Date: May 7, 2025

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7 Delicious Izakaya in Sapporo, Hokkaido

Surrounded by different seas rich in marine resources-the Pacific Ocean on the southeast side, the Sea of Japan on the west side, and the Okhotsk sea in the north-Hokkaido offers plenty of seafood like ikura (salmon roe), crab, and salmon itself. This article presents a collection of 13 izakaya (Japanese pubs) in Sapporo, the heart of Hokkaido, where you can enjoy the best marine products.

1. Ebisu Shoten Minami 4 Nishi 3

15 Delicious Izakaya in Sapporo, Hokkaido

Ebisu Shoten Minami 4 Nishi 3 is a casual Japanese izakaya in Susukino, Hokkaido’s bustling shopping district. Known for its affordable prices, the restaurant serves Osaka-style dishes like kushikatsu skewers. With no seat charge and straightforward pricing, it’s a welcoming spot for all. Open from 3:00 PM, it allows early enjoyment of over 100 drink options, including beer, sours, cocktails, sake, shochu, and whiskey. Modern conveniences include QR code-based ordering, with access to exclusive, off-menu specials. The lively atmosphere is enhanced by decorations like a large fishing flag and Osaka’s lucky god, Billiken. Experience the authentic flavors of Osaka in this vibrant, cozy izakaya.

Ebisu Shoten Minami 4 Nishi 3

Open: 3:00 pm - 3:00 am (L.O. 2:30 am)
Closed: None. Closed during the year-end and New Year holidays.
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Susukino Station on the Subway Namboku Line / 1-minute walk from Susukino intersection
Address: 1F, No.2 Green Bldg., Minami 4 jo Nishi 3, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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2. Ebisu Shoten Minami 2 Nishi 5

Located a three-minute walk from Odori Station, Ebisu Shoten Minami 2 Nishi 5 is an izakaya that offers a wide variety of food and drinks at reasonable prices. One of the most popular dishes is kushikatsu, a specialty dish of Osaka. The "Original Ebisu Kushikatsu" is made with a variety of ingredients and is served freshly fried, so you can enjoy its crispy texture.

13 Delicious Izakaya in Sapporo, Hokkaido

The restaurant also offers a wide variety of dishes made with fresh ingredients from Hokkaido. The "Ebisu Kurofune Platter," which uses six types of fresh seafood, including tuna and shrimp, is a dish that is both visually appealing and filling. The restaurant has a bright and lively atmosphere. There are tables available for groups, as well as counter seats for those who want to stop by alone.

Ebisu Shoten Minami 2 Nishi 5

Open: 11:30 am - 1:00 am (Food L.O. 12:00 am, Drink L.O. 12:30 am)
Closed: December 31 - January 1
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Odori Station on the Tozai Line or Susukino Station on the Namboku Line
Address: 5-2-1, Minami Nijo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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3. Suzunoya

Located a 3-minute walk from Susukino Station, Gyutan Shunsai Suzunoya is a restaurant where you can eat dishes that make the most of Hokkaido beef tongue, seasonal seafood, and vegetables. The recommended dish is the "Extra Thick Charcoal Grilled Tongue." This dish brings out the natural flavor and tenderness of the meat by aging the beef tongue.

The restaurant has a homey atmosphere, with both table seating and counter seating. While the restaurant is bustling with regular customers, the atmosphere is also warm and welcoming for tourists, making it a great place to drop in during your trip. The alcohol selection includes a wide range of local sake, mainly from Hokkaido, carefully selected from around the country, as well as over 30 types of shochu, as well as wine and fruit liquor.

Suzunoya

Open: [Monday to Thursday] Normal hours: 5:00pm - 2:00am [Friday, Saturday & Eve of PH]Dinner - 5:00pm - 3:00am
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: A 3-minute walk from either Susukino station on the Namboku line of the municipal subway, or Hosui-Susukino station on the Toho line.
Address: 5-3 Bldg. 1F, Minami Gojonishi 3chome, Chuo-ku,Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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4. Irodoriya Sapporoekimaeten

Located a five-minute walk from Sapporo Station, Saiya Sapporo Ekimae is a restaurant where you can casually enjoy luxurious Japanese cuisine. Here you can enjoy dishes such as the "Extraordinary Bukkake Hokkaido Chirashi Masu Sushi" and the "Luxurious Stepped Sashimi Platter of Six Kinds" made with tuna and salmon. There is also a wide selection of hot pot dishes on the menu, such as the miso-based "Salmon Miso-Style Seafood Ishikari Nabe" and Hokkaido Kinki Nabe and Crab Nabe.

The restaurant also offers a variety of great value all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink course meals to suit your budget and preferences. The restaurant has a relaxing Japanese atmosphere and is equipped with a number of large and small private rooms, making it a great place for groups, families, and couples to enjoy themselves.

Irodoriya Sapporoekimaeten

Open: [Sunday,Saturday,Holidays] 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 10:30 pm)[Weekday,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 10:30 pm)
Closed: * Irregular holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 2,999 JPY
Address: B1F, 45 Kitashijo Nishi 5, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Map
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5. Kyushu Akari

Located a two-minute walk from Susukino Station, Kyushu Akari is a restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Kyushu cuisine. "Hakata Specialty Motsunabe (Soy Sauce)" is a famous hot pot dish in Fukuoka Prefecture, packed with the rich flavor of rich, fresh ingredients. They also offer course meals that include motsunabe. Other Kyushu specialties include "Lean Horse Meat Sashimi" and "Hakata Specialty Sesame Amberjack."

The spacious restaurant is fully private, with sunken kotatsu tables. You can inquire in advance about reserving a private room for a specific number of people. They offer a wide selection of alcoholic beverages, including local sake and shochu from all over Japan, and three all-you-can-drink plans are available, including options with sake or draft beer.

Kyushu Akari

Open: 11:00 am - 2:00 am
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 3,500 JPY
Address: Hokkaido Sapporo City Chuo District Minamishijo Nishi 2-7-5 ホシビル5F Map
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6. Yakitori Oden Zen

Located just a minute's walk from Sapporo Station, Yakitori Oden Zen is a beloved local izakaya. Zen's specialty oden selection features ingredients simmered in a special broth made by mixing a rich broth, which is replenished daily, with a lighter broth made from kelp and other ingredients. The recommended ingredient is the extra-thick daikon radish, which has been thoroughly infused with flavor. Other dishes include charcoal-grilled yakitori and the classic Hokkaido chicken dish, zangi.

The casual atmosphere of the restaurant includes counter and table seating, as well as private rooms and sunken kotatsu seating where you can kick off your shoes and relax. The restaurant also offers a monthly changing course menu featuring seasonal ingredients, and an all-you-can-drink menu that includes local sake.

Yakitori Oden Zen

Open: (Weekdays, Saturday, days before holidays) Dinner 3:00pm- 11:30pm last order 11:00pm)*Weekdays- 11:00am-3:00pm is lunch, 3:00pm- 11:30pm is dinner, without non-stop business hours.
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY / [Lunch] 750 JPY
Access: 1 minute's walk from Exit 8, Sapporo Station, Namboku Line, Sapporo Municipal Subway. 2 minute's walk from JR Sapporo Station.
Address: B1F, MMS Sapporo Ekimae Bldg. (former Sapporo Nikko Bldg.), 4 Kita Shijo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Map
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7. Kaisenya Hakodate Main Branch

15 Delicious Seafood Izakaya in Sapporo, Hokkaido

In the Susukino shopping district you can also find this place that serves live squid directly delivered from Hakodate, a port city in southern Hokkaido. The restaurant's signature dish is [Katsu Ika Odori Zukuri] (1,800 JPY). However, if you want to try many sashimi types, then order [Hakodate Assortment (for 3 - 4 people)] (3,980 JPY). The ice bowls, crafted by the chef himself, are worth seeing. If you prefer cooked seafood, try [Hakodate Tokujo Kaisen Hamayaki] (3,980 JPY) that will allow you to grill your own fish directly over charcoal. [Tako Tsubo Katsu Takoashi Ippon Odoriyaki] (799 JPY) is also a popular dish, available for one serving per person.

Kaisenya Hakodate Main Branch

Open: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from Susukino Station on the Namboku subway line.
Address: First Seijusha Building, 3-chome Minami-Shichijo-Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido (Map)
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If you found the ideal izakaya in Sapporo on this list, then go for it! And don't forget to try the best products of the season: crab in spring, uni (sea urchin) in summer, salmon in fall and scallops in winter!

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.

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