Sapporo Seafood Brunch Tour: Taste Fresh Hokkaido
Discover the flavors of Hokkaido on a guided tour of Sapporo's Nijo Market. Taste fresh seafood, enjoy a sushi brunch, and explore local specialties and history.
What to order at Sushi Hidetaka
- Must order
- Aged tuna nigiri progression; the room runs two-week, three-week and five-week-aged cuts.
- Editor tip
- Counter only; reservations open six weeks ahead. Cash or card accepted.
CuisineJapanese Sushi
Price¥¥¥¥
Tasting menu¥22,000-32,000
Neighborhoodsusukino
ChefHidetaka Yamada
Book ahead6 weeks
Last verified
Must order: Aged tuna nigiri progression; the room runs two-week, three-week and five-week-aged cuts.
Tip: Counter only; reservations open six weeks ahead. Cash or card accepted.
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Location
Address: Chuo-ku, Sapporo 064-0807, Japan
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Tip: Reservations via Tableall; counter only.
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Order: Sankan three-crab course: one whole king-crab leg, hairy-crab sashimi and snow-crab nabe.
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