Best Restaurants in Hokkaido(441)
COURSE MENUArata Naru Bondz Susukino Honten
A warm atmosphere, friendly tableside service, and 10 different cuts of fresh — not frozen — mutton await visitors to this jingisukan restaurant in Sapporo’s nightlife district of Susukino.
COURSE MENUHokkai Shabu Shabu Susukino
Visit the place where Hokkaido lamb hotpot first began. For over 50 years, Hokkai Shabu Shabu’s original Susukino branch has been serving up New Zealand lamb shabu-shabu style, exemplifying the “taste of the north country”.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Mikami
Sushi is elevated to another level here at Sushi Mikami. Guests take their seats at the counter to observe sushi chefs craft nigiri with a blend of three types of rice, paired with seafood sourced both from Hokkaido and all over Japan.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushidokoro Keiji
Get the ultimate sushi experience in one of Sapporo’s most exclusive restaurants. Enjoy expertly-crafted sushi paired with perfectly-chilled drinks in an ultra-private atmosphere, perfect for group dinners and date nights.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Bar Tamura
Overlooking the iconic red brick of the Former Hokkaido Government Office Building, quality is king at this premium wagyu yakiniku establishment in Sapporo, evidenced by the fresh cuts of meat.
COURSE MENUSapporo Kani-ya Main Branch
The Sapporo outlet of this venerable Hokkaido crab restaurant continues to deliver on its mission to serve Japan’s finest crabs, particularly the hon-tarabagani red king crab, presented in a number of different styles.
COURSE MENUHokkaido Kani-Shogun Sapporo Main Branch
The giant red king crab on the storefront brings customers in, and the vast spread of luxurious crab dishes keeps them coming back for more. Red king crab, horsehair crab and snow crab are all prepared in a number of ways.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushidokoro Arima
Expert knife work turns the dishes at this Michelin-starred sushi restaurant into little pieces of geometric art.
SEAT RESERVATIONMoliere
Using classic French technique, Chef Nakamichi Hiroshi uses Hokkaido’s rustic flavors like Tokachi wagyu beef and Yezo venison to paint a luscious culinary picture of the region’s bounties.
SEAT RESERVATIONL’enfant qui reve
Michelin-starred French cuisine in the heart of Moerenuma Park’s glass pyramid. “The child who dreams” makes heavy use of ingredients from all over Hokkaido and boasts over 80 vintage wines in its cellar.
SEAT RESERVATIONKamimura
When Michelin-starred Kamimura Yuichi commits, he goes all in. His French high diner has been high on the list among food critics and out-of-town travelers for its genre-blurring degustation menu.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Kato Hinzan Niseko
Depending on the season, this Niseko restaurant founded by Hokkaido’s King of Crab sources its seafood from different regions, showing its dedication to providing its guests with the best that the nation has to offer.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushidokoro Yoshi
Nearly 20 years of service can’t lie; the sushi and small bites at Sushidokoro Yoshi are putting Otaru on the map for more than its fishing history.
SEAT RESERVATIONIsezushi
With a Michelin-starred past, a renowned Hokkaido restaurant offers Ezo-mae-style sushi using the freshest ingredients from Tsukiji to Otaru.
SEAT RESERVATIONRakuichi
Internationally renowned soba master Rai Tatsuru hosts just 12 diners at a time for an intimate 2-hour kaiseki experience at Rakuichi, possibly Niseko’s most coveted dining destination.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Hanayoshi
Born to a family of soba restaurant owners, Hanayoshi’s chef Yoshioka Ryohei has been preparing artful sushi with hand-picked seafood and sake since 2006 in his hometown of Niseko.
SEAT RESERVATIONSukiyaki Kappo Hiyama Niseko
Located in the Muwa Niseko Hotel, Sukiyaki Kappo Hiyama Niseko's comforting sukiyaki and attentive service is a warm refuge amidst Hokkaido’s icy climes.
SEAT RESERVATIONElm Garden
Experience a memorable dining journey at Elm Garden, where the captivating beauty of Sapporo’s changing seasons sets the stage for a magical, Hokkaido-inspired kaiseki course.
SEAT RESERVATIONSumiyakitori Sato
An omakase-style yakitori specialist that draws out the full anatomical potential of the coveted Otaru Jidori chicken, chef Sato Seiichi’s venue is every bit stalwart and dedicated.
SEAT RESERVATIONYakiniku Branch
Sapporo's Yakiniku offers a modern twist on Japanese BBQ with signature clay pot rice and premium beef, situated in the heart of Chuo Ward.
SEAT RESERVATIONSuyama
Kyoto elegance at its finest, in the middle of Hokkaido.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Miyakawa
Hokkaido’s best sushi restaurant, and one of the best in the whole world, according to the Michelin judges.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Minato
Fans of fatty tuna simply must try the fish at this celebrated Sapporo sushiya.
SEAT RESERVATIONRESTAURANT maccarina
Hide away in the natural surroundings of Makkari while dining on fine French cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONKukizen
Enjoy a change of scenery, and some outstanding sushi, just an hour from Sapporo.
SEAT RESERVATIONSapporo Genghis Khan (Main Shop)
Savor the highest quality beef and mutton grilled over charcoal at Sapporo Genghis Khan in Sapporo.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Kappo Kakihachi
Sapporo boasts access to some of Japan’s best seafood, with the cold waters of Hokkaido yielding many of the rarest delicacies. At Sushi Kappo Kakihachi, these are crafted into picture-perfect nigiri, and enjoyed in a welcoming, laid back atmosphere.
COURSE MENUNiku-no-Kappo Tamura Odori Bisse
Hokkaido-grown wagyu and ingredients claim the spotlight at this Sapporo yakiniku restaurant blending traditional kappo cuisine with premium meat dishes.
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Japan’s northernmost main island is a wild land of mountains, untamed wilderness, and breathtaking wildlife. This unique land of Hokkaido has an equally unique culinary culture, with some of the best sushi restaurants in the Japan drawing upon the vast oceans stretching out from its coasts. Expect fantastic oysters, world-beating sea urchin, salmon roe in abundance, and succulent crabs.
But it’s not just about wilderness and tradition; the capital city Sapporo has a fantastic restaurant scene with everything from iconic Japanese institutions to modern European bistros. These Hokkaido restaurants are as varied as they are prestigious!
Here you’ll find centuries-old ryokan inns competing with Italian and French restaurants of the highest caliber. Meanwhile, small-time family ramen shops and izakaya dish out unique northern renditions of the Japanese classic dishes.
After a long day exploring the wilderness, carving up the pistes, or relaxing in the hot springs, you’ll have plenty of great restaurants to choose from. Take a look at our range of the best restaurants in Hokkaido, and reserve your spot today.