【Sapporo・Hidden Sushi】Luxurious Moments at ‘Sushi Kin’ Where Celebrities Dine
🗾 Introduction
In a quiet corner of Sapporo’s Nakajima Park area, there’s ‘Sapporo Sushi Kin’, a sushi restaurant that has been loved by locals for many years. At this shop, slightly removed from the tourist hustle and bustle, you can leisurely enjoy the luxury of all-you-can-eat sushi by reservation. There’s no flashy signboard—it’s truly a “known only to those in the know” local famous shop.
📍 Basic Information
Shop Name: Sapporo Sushi Kin
Address: Minami 8-jo Nishi 7-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Nearest Stations: Within walking distance from Nakajima Park Station, Susukino Station, Higashi Honganji-mae Station (Streetcar)
Access: 5 minutes walk from Streetcar “Higashi Honganji-mae”
Hours & Closed Days: Recommended to confirm by phone reservation
Payment: Cash only for all-you-can-eat plans
Barrier-free: Need to climb narrow stairs. Not suitable for those with weak legs
🍤 Highlights & Experience
Real Experience Report
Visit Period and Companions
July 2024, visited with my wife, just the two of us. Atmosphere suitable for both couples and solo sushi enjoyment.
Order Contents and Impressions
The appetizer “White Corn Cold Soup” was strongly sweet, smooth texture, exceptional. The all-you-can-eat sushi is a style where you order your preferred neta by calling out to the owner each time. Every piece of sushi was incredibly fresh, especially the uni and botan ebi had a melting deliciousness. Due to the deliciousness, I also ordered additional sashimi. Time required was about 1.5 hours. Sat at the counter and had light conversation with the owner couple, and also received a surprise service of Shine Muscat grapes.
Atmosphere and Service
Passing through the modest entrance, a calm interior spreads out. Each time sushi is served over the counter, the owner couple’s smiles and polite words accompany it, creating a special time. A comfortable space that’s high-class but not overly tense.
Notable Points
- High completion from appetizers, moving even before eating sushi
- Anecdotes that celebrities (Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish) have visited
- Completely reservation-only, avoiding crowds for leisurely enjoyment
- Few tourists, strong local atmosphere
💡 Practical Information
Notes
- Payment is cash only depending on the plan
- Shop is on the 2nd floor via stairs, not barrier-free
- Interior is calm, so smartphone use should be moderate
📝 Summary
‘Sapporo Sushi Kin’ is a sushi restaurant that has been loved by locals for many years. At this shop, slightly removed from the tourist hustle and bustle, you can leisurely enjoy the luxury of all-you-can-eat sushi by reservation. There’s no flashy signboard—it’s truly a “known only to those in the know” local famous shop.
Recommended Points
- High completion from appetizers, moving even before eating sushi
- Anecdotes that celebrities (Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish) have visited
- Completely reservation-only, avoiding crowds for leisurely enjoyment
- Few tourists, strong local atmosphere
- Suitable for both couples and solo sushi enjoyment
Map & Reservation
This article contains information as of June 2025. Business hours and fees may change, so please check in advance.
