Sapporo in Hokkaido has many conveyor-belt sushi restaurants where you can enjoy fresh seafood. We have carefully selected six conveyor-belt sushi restaurants that are loved by locals and popular among tourists. All of them offer the freshest ingredients and the best sushi made by the best sushi chefs in the world.

15 stores in Hokkaido and 3 stores in Tokyo

Founded in 1989 in Kitami City, Triton is Hokkaido's representative conveyor-belt sushi restaurant. The reason for its popularity is the size and freshness of the ingredients. The fresh seafood is selected by skilled buyers at the market every morning, and the fish is thoroughly processed in the restaurant to maintain its freshness.

Our commitment to freshness and our extensive menu

Raw salmon" 350 yen, a surprisingly large piece of fish

The popular "Nama Salmon" is freshly caught and freshly cured on the spot after being landed. The "Kaisen Bakudan Gunkan" (242 yen), available in limited quantities, is a bold plate of tuna and salmon with a variety of other ingredients, and is popular for its bright appearance and rich flavor. Other unique menu items include "Octopus Salad," "Salmon Avocado Roll," and many more.

The charm of "Triton," which is particular about its ingredients

Triton was founded in 1989 in Kitami City, Hokkaido

Triton is particular not only about the size of its ingredients, but also about its rice and seaweed. Carefully selected domestic rice is used to make the rice glossy, and the nori, which is carefully selected for its origin, has a rich seashore flavor. This dedication to each and every piece of sushi is one of the reasons why Triton continues to be a popular restaurant.

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Nemuro Hanamaru's "Homemade sockeye salmon marinated in soy sauce" 418 yen

Nemuro Hanamaru, which originated in Nemuro, a major fish producing area in the east of Hokkaido, is a popular restaurant with many customers lined up every day at JR Tower, Coconoskino, and other locations in central Sapporo. The fish served at Nemuro Hanamaru is freshly prepared and locally caught whenever possible. Along with the freshest ingredients, the restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes to enjoy.

Confident in preparation and thorough management of freshness

Nikaidate Scallop" 418 yen (1 piece)

Nemuro Hanamaru's commitment to freshness is realized by having its own processing plant, prepping fish just after it is landed, and thoroughly controlling the temperature after it arrives at the store. The Nishino branch uses an open kitchen, allowing the public to see the preparation and cooking process. Visitors can enjoy the vivid handiwork of the artisans. Fresh ingredients such as the classic "Nikaidate Scallop" and "Aburi Engawa Burnt Soy Sauce Nigiri" will whet your appetite at a glance.

"Nemuro Hanamaru" offers high quality sushi anytime.

The restaurant is filled with lively shouts

Nemuro Hanamaru uses Hokkaido rice, which is essential for sushi, and cooks it 20 to 30 times a day to ensure the same quality until the very last minute when the restaurant closes. The sushi that rotates through the lanes is also thoroughly researched to ensure freshness, and the timing of which items are served at what time.

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Kushiro City, the birthplace of "Nagoyakatei," is one of the largest fishing grounds in Japan.

Nagoyakatei is a popular conveyor-belt sushi restaurant born in Kushiro City in eastern Hokkaido, which opened its Sapporo Hassamu branch in 1997 and now has nine outlets in Sapporo. The restaurant uses fresh fish purchased from the Sapporo Outside Market every morning and prepares the fish frequently during business hours to ensure the freshness of its delicious sushi.

The dynamic "spilling salmon roe" and a wide variety of menu items

Kushiro salmon roe (1,155 yen) is made with local Kushiro salmon roe.

The symbolic menu of Nagoyakatei, "Kobore-ikura (spilling salmon roe)," is worth a look. The entire restaurant is filled with Kushiro salmon roe, and the entire restaurant can be enjoyed with bells and drums. The menu also offers more than 150 different kinds of items, including a wide variety of items that require a little extra care, such as pickled tuna, fresh scallops, and "winged mackerel" raised in a special fishing ground. In particular, the fresh scallops from Hokkaido stand out for their sweetness and texture, and once you try them, you will never forget their taste.

Consistency finished with the finest rice and high quality seaweed.

Sushi-ya no zukebonbon-tuna (pickled tuna): 506 yen

Nagoyakatei is also particular about the rice that is essential for sushi. Every year when the rice is newly harvested, the restaurant compares different brands and selects the best blend. The amount of water used to cook the rice and the steaming time are adjusted according to the season, ensuring that the rice is always of the highest quality. Furthermore, we use high-quality laver grown in the prime areas of the Ariake Sea in Saga Prefecture, whose rich aroma and vivid color enhance the appeal of our sushi. These particularities give our consistently consistent sushi a deep flavor.

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7 stores in Hokkaido and 13 stores outside of Hokkaido

Founded in Hakodate in 1998, Gourmet Kaitenzushi Kantaro has gained popularity for its sushi using fresh seafood from Hokkaido, and will open its first Sapporo location in 2022. Featuring a perfect balance of large, meaty fish and small rice, the restaurant is loved by both tourists and locals alike.

We are confident in the freshness of our shellfish! Homemade vinegared mackerel is also popular!

Three shellfish: fresh scallops, live scallops, and live whelks (539 yen)

We are especially particular about the freshness of our shellfish, purchasing live shellfish from Hokkaido every morning and cooking them in the restaurant. Freshly peeled scallops and whelks have an irresistible plump texture and natural sweetness. Also popular is the homemade vinegared mackerel made from mackerel with more than 20% fat content. Quickly frozen at -30°C, it is served at the highest quality throughout the year.

Unique and original menu, popular with families.

Lively atmosphere inside the restaurant

In addition to sushi, the restaurant also focuses on desserts. In particular, the Hakodate Musume, which combines vanilla ice cream and hot pumpkin, is a perfect contrast between the cold ice cream and the warm pumpkin. It is characterized by the gentle sweetness created by the pumpkin paste with Hakodate milk ice cream and cream. Hakodate also offers a wide variety of unique menu items not found anywhere else, such as the "Hakodate Roll" and the "Kaiho Spill Roll.

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Kitadatei has five restaurants in Chitose, Asahikawa, and other cities in Hokkaido.

On March 1, 2024, Kitadatei, a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant popular in Asahikawa and Chitose, will open in the Yamahana district of Sapporo. Located right next to Route 230, it is conveniently accessible by car. The restaurant offers fresh seafood directly shipped from various fishing ports, and its freshness is an attractive feature.

Fresh items carefully selected by professional connoisseurs.

Kochi San-nuki Assortment" of chicken grunt, fresh bonito, and horse mackerel, 480 yen

The reason for the delicious taste of Hokutatei's seafood is that the restaurant has a network of middlemen in various regions who purchase freshly landed seafood with a keen eye. The seafood is pre-processed on site and shipped directly to the restaurant, keeping it fresh. The restaurant also offers a wide variety of family-friendly menu items such as Shiraoi beef sushi and children's lunch.

An extensive lineup of rare fresh fish from outside of Hokkaido is also available.

Nodoguro, a premium fish shipped directly from Shimane, 760 yen

Rare fish directly shipped from Kochi and Shimane, both outside of Hokkaido. You can also enjoy fish that are unfamiliar to Hokkaido, such as "nodoguro," a high-end fish, "isaki" (Japanese common squid), and "medina" (horse mackerel). In particular, Kochi's specialty, raw gatsuo (skipjack), is served at its peak of freshness thanks to the help of local brokers. It is characterized by its firm texture and rich sweetness.

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Hakodate Isaribi is a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant that, as its name suggests, offers fresh seafood directly shipped from Hakodate in southern Hokkaido. Located next to a supermarket in Sapporo's Minami Ward, the restaurant attracts a wide range of customers, including people on their way home from shopping and tourists. It features reasonable lunch sets and a total of 14 types of 99 yen menus.

Value-priced lunch sets starting at 660 yen

Popular "D Lunch Gourmet 8-piece set" 880 yen

The most popular lunch menu can be ordered from 11:00 to 17:00 daily. There are four types of sets, including kaisendon (bowl of rice topped with seafood), all of which come with miso soup with shrimp broth and are very reasonably priced, ranging from 660 yen to 880 yen. Since the same fresh ingredients as those used in the regular menu are used, customers can enjoy high quality at a very reasonable price. The "Kita no Ikigai Sankanzomizari" (3 pieces of live shellfish from the north), which includes live hokki, live scallops, and live tsubu, is also very popular.

A wide variety of menu items and free coffee service will satisfy you!

Hakodate "Fresh Yarika" 429 yen

In addition to the standard sushi items, the restaurant also offers a wide variety of unusual items and items that have been prepared with a little extra care. For example, the Hakodate fresh squid, seared octopus with salt and lemon nigiri, and pickled salmon are all must-try items. There is also a free coffee service after the meal, which can be enjoyed from 11:00 to 20:00.

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All prices include tax. Some items may be in limited supply due to weather conditions or seasonal variations.
Information as of July 2024. Please check each store's official website and SNS for the latest information.