Japanese (28)
Niseko Gourmet
Offering a great selection of gourmet meals for groups large or small. From Japanese breakfast to 7 courses feasts or shared Japanese 5 course dinners and many more options to choose from!
Phone number: 0136-55-6885
Email: reservations@niseko-gourmet.com
Robata Naniwatei Niseko
The finest in Japanese kaiseki ryori comes to Niseko. One of the most popular traditional Japanese restaurants in Sapporo opened the doors of its Niseko branch in 2016 and food and snow lovers rejoiced.
Serving set menus of the freshest sashimi and local seafood in an exquisite setting, this restaurant has raised the bar for fine dining in the resort. Reservations essential all season long.
Phone number: 0136-22-3388
Nihonbashi Sushi (Kutchan)
Nihonbashi has a reputation for serving the biggest portion sizes of sushi and sashimi, for very reasonable prices, in a traditional Japanese setting. This sushi restaurant has been serving the population of Kutchan for over 30 years, and is a local favourite.
Phone number: 0136-22-2717
Moku no Sho
This restaurant is located a 25 minute drive from Grand Hirafu, within a boutique Japanese-style hot spring hotel. This beautiful restaurant provides a relaxing and authentic backdrop to very traditional Japanese meals.
Phone number: 0136-59-2323
Loft Club
Another flavor of Hokkaido! Genghiskhan is a very popular grilled lamb barbeque. A very busy restaurant loved by locals and they open year round. Reservation is required.
Phone: 0136-44-2883
Hanayoshi (Niseko)
Regarded by many as the best sushi in the Niseko area, this restaurant tends to be extremely busy during peak season. Located in the middle of Niseko town, you will need to take a taxi to get there.
Phone number: 0136-44-3444 (Japanese speaking only)
Ezo Seafood
One of the most popular and sought after restaurant seats in town. Hokkaido is blessed with the best seafood in Japan and Ezo Seafood offer live seafood, it doesn't come fresher than this! Book very early or you'll miss out!
Abucha 2nd
This lively restaurant is amongst the most popular in the resort. It has a vast and varied menu that covers most corners of Japanese food from sushi to yakitori and shabu shabu. They also have a great menu selection for children making it one of the best places for families and large groups. They get booked up almost instantly for Christmas and New Year period so keep a close eye on their reservation opening date.
Phone number: 0136-22-5620
Steak Rosso Rosso
The best steaks in Hirafu! This popular restaurant is a meat lovers dream, perfectly cooked prime Aussie steaks or the best of Japanese sake-fed wagyu served in a warm stylish setting. Early bookings are encouraged, especially for Christmas and Chinese New Year.
Phone number: 0136-21-7100
Bang Bang
One of the longest serving restaurants in Hirafu, predating the resort's current fame. With over 30 years of experience on the grill, owner Masa-san is a true shokunin of the coals and the yakitori that comes out of his kitchen is some of the best you will ever eat. This restaurant is booked up for months in advance so please ask us for their special order forms at your earliest chance.
Phone number: 0136-22-4292
An Dining
Casual Western/ Japanese cuisine style for breakfast and lunch, upscale Japanese for dinner. Definitely the best Japanese food in Hirafu, and one of the top restaurants in town. Chef Maeda san head a popular restaurant in Brisbane's Australia Eagle Street Pier area before coming to Hokkaido.
Phone number: 0136-22-5151
Rakuichi
This amazing restaurant proposes a simple but exceptional concept: hand-made soba. The craft of the soba master, Mr. Tatsuru Rai, is exceptional and he has achieved world wide acclaim. The restaurant open and take booking all year around.
Phone number: 0136-58-3170
Tsubara Tsubara
A true taste of Hokkaido! Soup Curry was a Hokkaido invention and its deep warming broth is the perfect accompaniment to Hokkaido's cold weather.
Tsubara Tsubara has been flying the soup curry flag in Niseko for years and has a great range of curries and spice levels on the menu, plus child size portions.
Phone: 0136-23-1116
Shokusai Hirafu
Located on the first floor of Alpen Hotel, this sushi restaurant is very convenient to book, or to walk in for sushi at lunchtime. The salmon roe bowl or sea urchin bowl is especially recommended.
Phone number: 0136-22-1117
Bar Moon
In a very rustic atmosphere, you will be presented with classical izakaya dishes such as karage (fried chicken) and gyozas. This traditional Japanese restaurant is located just above “Moon Bar” which is a favourite amongst locals and seasonal staff.
Phone number: 0136-55-5433
Ebisutei
One of the most well-known places in Niseko. Popular with locals and visitors, this small long-standing establishment famous for its “Yatai (屋台)” or food stall atmosphere. Booking is only taken 30 days in advance and making a reservation is highly recommended.
Phone: 0136-22-6544
Gokoro
This very popular place, visited by locals, serves homemade noodles. Only open for lunch. Get in early to try the limited Mount Yotei udon (羊蹄山ぶっかけ) which is only limited to 10 a day.
Phone: 0136-23-3939
Ichimura
Japanese handmade soba made from organically grown buckwheat from neighboring Kyowa town. Also one of the best place to get crisp fresh vegetables tempura.
Phone: 0136-23-0603
Yamanchu
One of the very few true yakitori (grilled skewers) restaurants in Grand Hirafu area.
Phone: 090-9528-4166
Ren
This little Japanese restaurant offers an amazing snapshot of Japanese cuisine, with ingredients locally sourced from the Hokkaido reason. In addition to ramen, tempura, sushi, salads, deep fried and grilled foods, Ren also offers a vegetarian, vegan and gluten free menu - you only need to ask. Located near the NAC center, it is a great stop in any foodie tour of Grand Hirafu!
Ren offers lunch from 12:00-15:00 and dinner from 18:00-23:00
Contact: 0136-55-8978
Mina Mina
This traditional Japanese Izakaya is a great option to experience the local culture. Come in and order a few things off their menu, or opt for the highly recommended hot pot set menu. Speak to the friendly staff about the best paring of sake with your meal, or enjoy a cocktail to end the day.
Contact number: 0136 23 3437
Kakashi
The authentic ambience of this charming little izakaya restaurant makes it a must visit when in Niseko. As one of the first restaurants to be opened it has a well earned reputation for incredible food! Highly recommended are the hokke, karaage and vegetarian dishes.
Contact number: 0136-23-2622
Koharuya
This place is a real gem in Niseko, tucked down in the lower village. Dishes are prepared fresh for each table and the food is fantastic. The sake on menu is also not be missed to make the most of this Japanese dining experience. Just a few of the things on order are: Teriyaki chicken, yakitori chicken, salted pork skewers, home made gyozas, vegetable skewers, squid, sashimi and more.
Contact Number: 0136-25-4009
JAM
Owned locally, this little izakaya is a great spot to hit while you're here. They offer a great range of local sake and whisky. Their friendly and welcoming atmosphere draws in a number of returning customers. Highly recommended are the tuna and avocado salad, and the ishiyaki bimbimba.
Contact Number: 0136-23-0700
Kougetsu
Kougetsu is a family run Japanese Izakaya and Bar. Using only the highest quality ingredients, prepared freshly, with their own recipes. The menu includes a variety of Japanese tapas including sashimi and rolled sushi, salads, home made gyoza, and other local delicacies from the farm and sea.
Contact Number: 0136-22-6028
Crab Dining Kanon
Enjoy a crab course dinner paired with the perfect Japanese Sake. Dishes are prepared with 3 kinds of grab and locally sourced vegetables.
Contact Number: 090-2695-4945
Kitchen
Kitchen is a modern izakaya style fine dining experience, run by Michelin-starred chef Kamimura-san, and featuring a rotating menu with quality local ingredients and excellent variety.
Contact Number: +81(0)136 213 200
Upashi Seta
Upashi Seta is a locally run, reasonably priced izakaya with unbeatable lunch specials, it is also completely dog friendly with a signature 'paw latte' and dog snacks!
Contact Number: 070 4444 3814
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