Japan
Hokkaido
Snow, seafood, and dairy done right.
A note from the editor
Often overlooked by first-time Japan travelers, Hokkaido has so much to offer. Its capital Sapporo has a thriving food scene, stylish cafes and boozy nightlife. The prefecture is a top producer of wheat and dairy, and home to ports reeling in fresh seafood, crabs and uni included, year-round. We highlight the essentials and hidden gems, focusing on Sapporo, Otaru and Niseko.
— Irene Koo, founder & editor
What's inside
Everything this guide covers
- Restaurants & establishments63
- Local food & drinks6
Kaisen-don · Soup Curry · Genghis Khan · Kegani · Unagi · Ankake Yakisoba
- Scoop collections6
Hokkaido’s Best Izakayas · Must-Eats for Seafood Lovers · Iconic Hokkaido Desserts · Essential Hokkaido Souvenirs · Something Soupy on a Cold Winter’s Day · Raiding the Convenience Stores in Hokkaido
- Eat-ineraries3
Sapporo Eats: Nijo Market, Miso Ramen and Milk Desserts · Slow Day in Sapporo · Day Trip to Otaru
- Interactive mapIncluded
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Bar Gyu+
Tucked away behind an old Coca-Cola vending machine is the entrance to Bar Gyu+, Niseko's …
Baristart Coffee
(バリスタート コーヒー) Situated on a small street at the edge of Odori Park is Baristart Coffee, a …
Barnes
(バーンズ) Barnes is a popular shop that is famous for their soft-serve ice cream. Located nea…
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