Sapporo, Hokkaido, is home to many conveyor-belt sushi restaurants where you can enjoy fresh seafood. We've carefully selected six conveyor-belt sushi restaurants that are loved by locals and popular with tourists. Each restaurant boasts exceptionally fresh ingredients and a consistent sushi menu that showcases the skill of their chefs.

15 stores in Hokkaido and 3 stores in Tokyo

Founded in Kitami City in 1989, Toriton is a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant that represents Hokkaido. The reason for its popularity is the size and freshness of the ingredients. The seafood is selected by skilled buyers at the market every morning, and to maintain freshness, it is thoroughly prepared in the store.

Commitment to freshness and a wide variety of menu items

The size of the topping will surprise you: "Raw Salmon" 350 yen

The popular "Raw Salmon" is killed immediately after being caught, ensuring exceptional freshness. The limited-edition "Seafood Bomb Gunkan" (242 yen) is a hearty dish made with tuna and salmon mixed with a variety of ingredients, and is popular for its vibrant appearance and rich flavor. There are also plenty of other unique menu items, such as "Octopus Salad" and "Salmon Avocado Roll."

The appeal of Triton, which focuses on materials

Triton was founded in Kitami, Hokkaido in 1989.

Toriton is particular about not only the size of the toppings, but also the sushi rice and seaweed. They use carefully selected domestic rice to create a glossy sushi rice, and the seaweed, which is sourced from a particular region, has a rich seashore flavor. This attention to detail in each and every sushi is one of the reasons why Toriton continues to be such a popular restaurant.

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Nemuro Hanamaru's "Homemade Sockeye Salmon Roe Marinated in Soy Sauce" 418 yen

Originating from Nemuro, a major fish-producing region in eastern Hokkaido, Nemuro Hanamaru has many branches in Sapporo city center, including JR Tower and Kokonosukino, and is a popular restaurant with long lines of customers every day. The fish served is strictly controlled for freshness and is sourced locally in Nemuro whenever possible. The restaurant's appeal lies in the wide variety of menu items available, along with the freshest ingredients.

We are confident in our preparation and thoroughly manage freshness

"Two-story scallop" 418 yen (1 piece)

Nemuro Hanamaru's commitment to freshness is realized by having its own processing plant where freshly caught fish are prepared and temperature is strictly controlled even after it arrives at the store. The Nishino store has an open kitchen, allowing visitors to see the preparation and cooking process. You can enjoy watching the skilled hands of the chefs. The fresh ingredients, such as the classic "two-story scallop" and "seared flounder with burnt soy sauce nigiri," will whet your appetite at a glance.

Nemuro Hanamaru always serves high-quality sushi

Energetic shouts echo throughout the store.

Nemuro Hanamaru is particular about the sushi rice, an essential ingredient for sushi, and uses Hokkaido rice. The rice is cooked 20 to 30 times a day, and the same quality is maintained until the very last moment of closing time. In order to maintain the freshness of the sushi that goes around the conveyor belt, the timing of which toppings are served has been thoroughly researched.

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Kushiro City, where "Nagoyakatei" originated, is one of the leading fishing grounds in Japan

"Nagoyakatei" is a popular conveyor belt sushi restaurant that originated in Kushiro City, eastern Hokkaido. The Sapporo Hassamu branch opened in 1997 and currently operates nine branches in Sapporo. They use fresh fish procured from the Sapporo Outer Market every morning and diligently prepare the fish even during business hours to ensure that the sushi remains fresh and delicious.

Hearty "Kobore Ikura" and a wide variety of dishes

"Kobore Ikura" made with local Kushiro salmon roe, 1,320 yen

The signature dish at "Nagoyakatei," "Kobore Ikura" (Overflowing Salmon Roe), is definitely worth a try. The restaurant is piled high with Kushiro salmon roe, and you can enjoy a performance with bells and drums that gets the whole restaurant excited. There are also over 150 different dishes on the menu, including plenty of carefully prepared toppings such as marinated bluefin tuna, raw scallops, and "Winged Mackerel" raised in a special fishing ground. The raw Hokkaido scallops, in particular, have a distinctive sweetness and texture that will leave you unforgettable once you've tried them.

Made with carefully selected rice and high-quality seaweed

"Natural marinated tuna from a sushi restaurant" 407 yen

Nagoyakatei is also particular about the rice, which is essential for sushi. Every year, they taste different brands during the new rice harvest to select the optimal blend. They adjust the amount of water used when cooking and the steaming time depending on the season, ensuring that they always serve the highest quality sushi. They also use high-quality nori seaweed grown in a prime location on the Ariake Sea in Saga Prefecture, which enhances the sushi's appeal with its rich aroma and vibrant color. These meticulous details give each and every sushi a deep flavor.

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7 stores in Hokkaido and 13 stores outside Hokkaido

Founded in Hakodate in 1998, Gourmet Conveyor Belt Sushi Hakotaro gained popularity for its sushi made with fresh seafood from Hokkaido, and opened its first branch in Sapporo in 2022. Known for its exquisite balance of large, meaty toppings and small rice, the restaurant is beloved by tourists and locals alike.

We are confident in the freshness of our shellfish! Our homemade marinated mackerel is also popular.

"Three Shellfish" - Raw Scallops, Live Surf Clams, and Live Whelk - 1,064 yen

They are particularly particular about the freshness of their shellfish, purchasing live shellfish from Hokkaido every morning and cooking them in-house. The freshly shucked scallops and whelks have a plump texture and natural sweetness that is irresistible. Their homemade marinated mackerel, made with mackerel containing over 20% fat, is also popular. They flash-frozen it at -30°C, ensuring the highest quality is available year-round.

Popular with families thanks to its unique and original menu

The store has a lively atmosphere

In addition to sushi, they also focus on desserts. In particular, the "Hakota Musume," which combines vanilla ice cream with hot pumpkin, offers an exquisite contrast between the cold ice cream and the warm pumpkin. It is characterized by a gentle sweetness created by the pumpkin paste mixed with Hakodate milk ice cream and cream. They also have a wide variety of unique menu items, such as the "Hakota Roll" and the "Sea Treasure Overflow Roll."

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Kitakitai has five stores across Hokkaido, including Chitose and Asahikawa.

Kitakitai is a popular restaurant in Asahikawa and Chitose that opened its first store in Sapporo in 2024. Located right off National Route 230, it is easily accessible by car. It serves fresh seafood delivered directly from fishing ports around the country, and its freshness is what makes it so appealing.

Fresh ingredients delivered directly to you through our unique connections

Extremely fresh sockeye salmon (a type of sockeye salmon) "Lake Shikotsu Chip" 506 yen

The reason for the deliciousness of "Hokuhokutei" is that they have a network of middlemen in various regions and are able to purchase freshly caught seafood with an eye for quality. The seafood is prepared locally and sent directly to them while still fresh, allowing them to offer the freshest ingredients. They have a connection with the Lake Shikotsu Fisheries Association and are the only conveyor-belt sushi restaurant that directly purchases the freshest Himemasu (salmon chips).

A wide variety of fresh fish that are rare even for Hokkaido residents

Hokkaido Hakkou: White meat with rich fat, 418 yen

The restaurant offers a wide selection of fresh Hokkaido seafood that even Hokkaido residents rarely have the chance to try, including star anise, which is popular in southern Hokkaido, and salmon, which is generally imported but is instead domestically raised in the underground waters of Mount Daisetsu.They also stock a wide variety of fresh fish from outside the prefecture, such as Kochi and Shimane, so even Hokkaido residents who are used to conveyor belt sushi will be thrilled by this restaurant.

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As its name suggests, Hakodate Isaribi is a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant that serves fresh seafood delivered directly from Hakodate in southern Hokkaido. Located inside a supermarket in Minami Ward, Sapporo, it is popular with a wide range of customers, including tourists and those returning from shopping. It is known for its reasonable lunch sets and a menu of eight dishes all priced at 132 yen.

Great value lunch sets starting from 792 yen

Popular "C Lunch Greedy 10-piece Set" 792 yen

The lunch menu, available every day from 11:00 to 17:00, is a popular choice. There are four types of set menus, including a seafood bowl, all of which come with miso soup with a strong shrimp broth, and are very reasonably priced, starting from 792 yen. The same fresh ingredients as the regular menu are used, so you can enjoy high quality at an excellent value. There are also plenty of set menus that allow you to enjoy several types of ingredients on one plate, and the popular "Northern Live Shellfish 3-piece Platter" is a dish that includes live surf clam, live scallop, and live whelk.

A wide variety of menu items. Enjoy cheap coffee after your meal!

Kokanee salmon from Lake Shikotsu: 451 yen

In addition to the standard sushi toppings, they also have a wide variety of unusual and carefully prepared toppings. For example, raw spear squid from Hakodate, seared octopus with salt and lemon, and pickled salmon are all must-try delicacies. There is also a wide selection of a la carte dishes and sweets, and after-meal coffee is available for 110 yen.

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*All prices include tax. Please note that some products may be in limited stock depending on the weather and season. *Menus and prices are current as of July 2025. Please check the official website or social media of each store for the latest information.

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