Popular Autumn Foliage Spots! Top 5 Recommended Restaurants to Visit in Otaru and Niseko | Hokkaido Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Reservation Guide-

Update-date: Dec 02 2024

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Popular Autumn Foliage Spots! Top 5 Recommended Restaurants to Visit in Otaru and Niseko | Hokkaido

Among the popular tourist destinations in Hokkaido, Otaru and Niseko are visited by many people from both Japan and abroad throughout the year. Autumn is also a season when the area is noted for its breathtaking autumn foliage. We have selected five restaurants in Otaru and Niseko that you should definitely visit. Each restaurant offers a memorable experience with a variety of dishes made from local ingredients.

See full listings of restaurants found in and around Hokkaido and Otaru.

1. Japanese Cuisine & Vegan [Miracle Yukiya]

A miracle restaurant where everyone can enjoy delicious meals, transcending allergies and religious restrictions

Located just steps away from Niseko Station, visible from home, Miracle Yukiya is a restaurant that caters to dietary restrictions due to allergies or religious reasons, serving delicious meals. The interior, reminiscent of an old Japanese house, offers a nostalgic and relaxing space. In one corner of the restaurant, they also sell perfect souvenirs such as rice, cookies, and rusks.

The restaurant uses original gluten-free and dairy-free products manufactured on-site. Their menu features dishes made with rice flour noodles and bread, as well as Halal-certified chicken. Dishes such as the immune-boosting "Medicinal Germinated Brown Rice Soba" and "Duck Pot Roast with Udon/Medicinal Soba" convey the joy of sharing a meal together at the same table.

Miracle Yukiya

Open: [Wednesday-Sunday, National Holidays] 11:00 am - 4:30pm (L.O. 4:00 pm) , Cafe & Tea / Takeout 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed: Monday, Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 1,250 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk (158m) from JR Niseko Station
Address: 113, Chuodori, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido
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2. Wine Bar [GRILL&WINE T's]

Enjoy a unique Western-style menu paired with a selection of fine wines

Located just a 4-minute walk from Otaru Station, GRILL&WINE T's boasts a stylish exterior that catches the eye. It is a wine bar where one can enjoy creative dishes crafted by a chef who has honed their skills in 12 cities across 7 countries, along with a carefully selected range of wines, Japanese sake, and shochu. The restaurant features a wood-themed counter facing an open kitchen and serene table seating, creating a homely atmosphere where guests can relax.

The chef, who expresses a desire to explore the culinary delights of Shiribeshi based in Otaru, creates a Western-style menu that conveys a unique sense of the seasons. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes that tantalize the senses, including an array of cold dishes, hot dishes, charcoal-grilled items, pasta, and risotto. A rich selection of wines, including local Yoichi wine as well as those from Italy and France, is available. The pairing of these wines with the dishes is superb, allowing guests to enjoy a perfect marriage of flavors.

GRILL&WINE T's

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm *Food L.O. 9:00 pm, Drink L.O. 9:30 pm
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from the exit of Otaru Station on the Hakodate Main Line *Behind Nagasakiya (Don Quixote)
Address: 2-14-9, Inaho, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido
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3. Teppanyaki Kokoro (Grand Park Otaru)

A gourmet space for adults to enjoy Hokkaido ingredients on a teppanyaki grill

A gourmet space for adults to savor Hokkaido ingredients on a teppanyaki grill

Located just a 5-minute walk from Otaru Chikko Station in the Bay Area, Teppanyaki Kokoro (Grand Park Otaru) on the 2nd floor of the seaside resort hotel offers a delightful experience of iron plate cooking using fresh, luxurious ingredients from Hokkaido. The serene counter seats are designed in a semi-circular shape, allowing diners to face each other, making it perfect for dates. It promises a memorable time that will be cherished.

Featuring ingredients such as Shiraoi beef, abalone and scallops caught near Otaru, and fresh vegetables, all from Hokkaido, the live cooking right before your eyes dramatically enhances your appetite. Enjoy the seasonal flavors unique to Hokkaido with the "Tomoshibi Course", which allows you to savor the bounty of the region, or the "Isaribi Course", where you can also taste lobster, for an elegant dinner experience.

Teppanyaki Cocoro (Grand Park Otaru)

Open: [Monday, Wednesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 25,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Otaru Chikko Station on the JR Hakodate Main Line / Immediately from Sasson Expressway Otaru IC
Address: 2F, Grand Park Otaru, 11-3, Chikko, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido
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4. Crab and Meat Dishes [Wagyu Kurosawa Otaru Station Front Restaurant]

From snow crab to Wagyu beef, enjoy a selection of premium ingredients

Just a 2-minute walk from JR Otaru Station, located off Chuo Street into the Otaru Miyako Street shopping district, Wagyu Kurosawa Otaru Ekimae offers a selection of carefully chosen domestic ingredients, including snow crab, eel, and Wagyu beef. A highly recommended dish is the "Kanisuki Gozen," featuring eight plump snow crab legs and large scallops, creating a visually impressive meal. The secret broth used for sukiyaki blends the delicious flavors of snow crab and the sweetness of vegetables, allowing diners to enjoy a taste with great depth.

The restaurant features both counter and table seating, and is renowned for its comfort, allowing guests to relax and stretch their legs. Foreign visitors are warmly welcomed, and the menu includes instructions on how to enjoy the dishes, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. The restaurant invites everyone, from solo diners to large groups, to come and visit.

Wagyu Kurosawa Otaru Ekimae Branch

Open: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from JR Otaru Station. Enter the arcade of "Otaru Miyakodori Shopping District" from Chuo-dori Street, and it's on your left side. The straight line distance is about 100m.
Address: 2-11-9, Inaho, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido
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5. Seafood & Tempura [Gyokichi]

Experience Hokkaido's seasonal flavors with rice bowls and set meals

[Gyokichi] is a dining spot that offers a variety of donburi and set meals, generously utilizing fresh local ingredients, including those from Yoichi. The menu features a wide variety of dishes, including hearty bowls like seafood donburi, katsudon, and tendon, as well as sushi plates crafted by chefs with experience in sushi restaurants throughout the prefecture. Additionally, seasonal limited-time bowls such as the "Red and White Sea Urchin Bowl" using fresh sea urchin from Yoichi to Otaru, and the "Seafood Parent-Child Bowl" with winter salmon and homemade ikura are also available.

The interior of the restaurant features a calm atmosphere with wood grain and white as the base colors, and is equipped with everything from counter seats to flexible table layouts. It caters to a wide range of dining scenarios, from individuals to families. This restaurant offers a seasonal menu that makes the most of ingredients available throughout the year.

Ryokichi

Open: 10:30 pm - 4:00 pm (L.O. 3:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY
Access: Take the Hokkaido Chuo Bus Yoichi Line from Otaru Eki-mae to Okawa Shoggako. It's a 2-minute walk from the bus stop.
Address: 9-27-2, Okawa-cho, Yoichi-cho, Yoichi-gun, Hokkaido
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Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.