Top 5 Recommended Sushi Restaurants to Enjoy Hokkaido's Seafood Delicacies｜Hokkaido Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Oct 31 2024

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

Top 5 Recommended Sushi Restaurants to Enjoy Hokkaido's Seafood Delicacies｜Hokkaido

Blessed with abundant nature, Hokkaido is a treasure trove of various ingredients. The area is also rich in seafood, attracting many tourists who look forward to enjoying delicious fish dishes. If you happen to visit Hokkaido, why not try some sushi, where you can savor fresh seafood? Sushi crafted by skilled artisans will undoubtedly become an unforgettable memory of your trip to Japan.

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

Sushi Niebana

A sushi restaurant in Susukino that is dedicated to the 'flavor' of both 'strength' and 'serenity'

Located just a 3-minute walk from Susukino Station, Sushi Niebana is a restaurant where guests can enjoy sushi made with seasonal ingredients sourced primarily from Hokkaido and across the country. The sushi offers a dynamic 'strong umami' that makes an immediate impact, as well as a gentle 'quiet umami' that slowly permeates the senses. The "Tuna Nigiri," which is aged over time to achieve a melting texture, is a must-try dish.

The interior of the restaurant, with its 8 counter seats, boasts a chic and calm atmosphere. The dim lighting creates a comfortable and relaxing space. Opening the door adorned with traditional Japanese lattice craftsmanship, one finds a selection of carefully chosen wines lined up to complement the sushi. Enjoy the sushi crafted with skilled artisan techniques and the wine, while savoring the gently flowing time.

Sushi Niebana

Open: Dinner 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 28,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Susukino Station on Namboku Line
Address: 1F, New Keiwa Bldg., 6-9-3, Minami5jonishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
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Otaru Masazushi Zenan

Enjoy the taste of a long-established sushi restaurant while overlooking the Otaru Canal

Located a 20-minute walk from Otaru Station, Otaru Masazushi Zenan is a long-established sushi restaurant on Otaru's famous Sushi Street. The ingredients are sourced from their own seafood store, ensuring utmost freshness. Guests can enjoy sushi made with natural tuna and freshly caught shrimp, as well as tempura. The restaurant also offers a wide selection of local Otaru sake and 80 types of Okinawan awamori, complementing the sushi perfectly.

The restaurant located near the Otaru Canal is bathed in soft lighting, creating a relaxing atmosphere. From the counter seats, one can watch skilled chefs craft sushi with carefully selected seasonal ingredients. The side counter seats offer a view of the Otaru Canal below, where one can enjoy the scenery of each season. The ambiance at dusk and the snowy landscape in winter are particularly exceptional.

Otaru Masazushi Zenan

Open: [Monday - Wednesday, Friday - Sunday, National Holiday, Day Before National Holiday] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Thursdays
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: About 3-4 minutes' by taxi from JR Otaru station. By Chuo Bus (Yamate Line) it is right next to the Honkyokumae stop.
Address: 1-2-1 Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido
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Sushi Restaurant Saika

Enjoy the seasonal bounty of Hokkaido's seas to your heart's content.

Enjoy the seasonal bounty of Hokkaido's seas to their heart's content

At Sushi Restaurant Saika, located just a 5-minute walk from Otaru Station, guests can enjoy sushi made with seasonal seafood primarily sourced from Hokkaido, as well as from various other regions across Japan. In addition to individual dishes, the restaurant also offers set courses that include small side dishes, allowing diners to savor fresh seasonal seafood. The recommended sushi set, "Hama Nasu," changes its offerings depending on the season, featuring 12 pieces including rich tuna and sweet, flavorful scallops.

The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere, making it an inviting space where one does not need to feel tense just because it is a sushi restaurant. It's perfect for casual sushi dining, so families with small children can feel at ease. In addition to table and counter seats, there is also a private room at the back of the restaurant, recommended for those who prioritize privacy. There are also tatami mat seating areas where guests can relax comfortably.

Sushi Restaurant SAIKA

Open: [Monday-Wednesday, Friday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,500 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from JR Otaru Station, near the arcade
Address: 2-11-3, Inaho, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido
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Sushi Hanayoshi

Savor the seafood at Niseko's international sushi restaurant

Located just a 10-minute walk from Niseko Station, Sushi Hanayoshi is a restaurant where guests can enjoy a selection of the finest seafood. The restaurant sources its superbly fresh ingredients from nearby Iwanai Port and Suttsu Fishing Port, as well as from across Hokkaido, offering various courses to taste. The sushi rice, made with Akita Komachi rice and red vinegar, pairs excellently with the toppings, and the sushi has a delicate texture that melts gently in the mouth. Please enjoy these dishes along with a wide selection of local sake, including the renowned "Niseko".

The restaurant is located in Niseko, a popular tourist destination for visitors to Japan. It attracts people from various countries including Asia, America, and Australia, and has English-speaking staff on hand. While the interior is purely Japanese in style, the atmosphere of the restaurant is international. It is comfortable and relaxing, which is why there are many repeat customers.

Sushi Hanayoshi

Open: [Wednesday - Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 1:30 pm (L.O. 12:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Monday, Tuesday, Irregular Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 10 minutes walk from Niseko Station on JR Hakodate Main Line
Address: 65, Fujimi, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido
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Sushi Minato

Edomae sushi with delicate craftsmanship enjoyed in Asahikawa

Located just a 10-minute walk from Asahikawa Station, Sushi Minato is a Michelin-listed restaurant frequented by sushi aficionados from across the country. Utilizing traditional Edomae sushi preparation techniques, the restaurant excels in bringing out the deliciousness of the ingredients in each piece of sushi. The ingredients are carefully selected daily from Hokkaido and other regions, ensuring the freshest seasonal seafood. The restaurant is renowned for its sushi, where the skill of the artisan shines through, enhancing the natural flavors, aromas, and textures of the ingredients.

The restaurant features a serene, purely Japanese-style ambiance. The highlight, as the master chef insists, is the dignified counter seating. True to the master chef's words, 'Seeing the artisan at work is part of the joy of sushi,' guests can enjoy the exquisite skill of the chef right before their eyes. The restaurant also recommends private rooms with relaxing tatami mat seating and tables, where guests can unwind without concern for their surroundings.

Sushi Minato

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Holidays, Days before holidays] Normal hours 18:00-00:00
Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY
Access: 10 minute walk from Asashikawa Station.
Address: 3 Jodori 5-chome Left 9, Asahikawa, Hokkaido
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