Restaurant in Sapporo, Japan

Ishimame

Name: Ishimame
Address: 206-8 Yashiro, 字 Makkari, Abuta District, Hokkaido 048-1605, Japan, Sapporo, JP
Telephone: +81 136-45-3691

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Hokkaido Soba House

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About Ishimame

Award-listed soba counter in rural Makkari, an hour from Sapporo, serving lunch three days a week until noodles run out. Tabelog Soba EAST 100 recognition since 2017, JPY 1,000–1,999 pricing, no reservations, a 12-seat room make it a reliable detour for Niseko-bound travelers and buckwheat specialists willing to commit to the drive.

Ishimame is a Sapporo venue with a verified price range of JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 and limited daytime hours. It is open from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM on Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, closed Tuesday through Thursday. The verified recognition currently is its listing in Tabelog 100 - Soba - EAST - 2025.

Soba Recognition in Sapporo

Ishimame appears in the Tabelog 100 - Soba - EAST - 2025 list, giving diners a clear, confirmed reason to note it among Sapporo options. Beyond that recognition, the verified public details are intentionally limited: the page can confirm the city, the price bracket, the operating days and hours, but not seating layout, reservation policy, payment methods, menu items, chef details, transport guidance, or service format.

For planning, the most useful confirmed facts are straightforward. Ishimame operates from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM on its open days, with closures on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. The verified spending range is JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999. Diners should check directly for any details not listed here before making a special trip.

Logistics and Timing

Plan around the confirmed schedule: Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The venue is closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Because no verified details are available here for reservations, access, seating, parking, payment, or sell-out timing, those points should not be assumed.

Ishimame is best treated as a Sapporo venue with a concise verified profile rather than a page built around unconfirmed travel, seating, or service claims. The confirmed details are its price range and its 2025 Tabelog 100 - Soba - EAST recognition.

Summary: Ishimame is in Sapporo; verified price range JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999; open Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11:30 AM–3:00 PM; closed Tuesday through Thursday; listed in Tabelog 100 - Soba - EAST - 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear to Ishimame?

No specific dress code is verified for Ishimame. Casual, comfortable clothing is a reasonable choice unless the venue states otherwise directly.

Is Ishimame good for solo dining?

The verified data does not confirm seating layout or service format, so solo-dining suitability should not be assumed. The confirmed details are its Sapporo location, JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 price range, limited daytime hours, 2025 Tabelog 100 - Soba - EAST recognition.

Is Ishimame good for a special occasion?

Ishimame may interest diners looking at a Sapporo venue recognized in Tabelog 100 - Soba - EAST - 2025. However, no verified details are available here about reservations, room style, seating, or celebration services.

How far ahead should I book Ishimame?

No verified reservation policy is available in the available data. Confirm directly with Ishimame before planning around a booking.

What are alternatives to Ishimame in Sapporo?

For other dining in Sapporo, consider comparing schedules, price ranges, availability. This page can only confirm Ishimame’s Sapporo location, JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 price range, opening hours, 2025 Tabelog 100 - Soba - EAST recognition.

Location

206-8 Yashiro, 字 Makkari, Abuta District, Hokkaido 048-1605, Japan

Sapporo, Japan

Also Consider

Boulangerie JIN, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Vale Bar & Grill, Notable alternative
Melt, Notable alternative
Ezo, Notable alternative
Pirka, Notable alternative

At JPY 1,000 to 1,999, Ishimame sits in the same price tier as Boulangerie JIN but delivers soba rather than pastry; JIN operates in Sapporo proper with easier access and broader hours, while Ishimame requires a rural drive and sells out by early afternoon. For travelers splitting time between Sapporo and Niseko, the house becomes a logical lunch stop, the award pedigree and low price offset the logistical friction. If you're staying in central Sapporo and prioritizing convenience, JIN offers comparable value without the 90-minute round trip.

Vale Bar & Grill, Melt, Ezo, Pirka are out-of-metro dining options that serve different formats, Western grill, comfort food, regional cuisine, but share the rural-detour profile with Ishimame. The soba house wins on price and award recognition; the others may offer more flexible hours or reservation systems. If buckwheat is the priority and you're already driving through the Yotei corridor, Ishimame is the clear pick. If you need dinner service or guaranteed seating, consider the other out-of-metro venues with booking infrastructure.

For Sapporo-based diners unwilling to commit to the Makkari drive, the city's downtown soba counters offer similar formats with easier logistics, though few match Ishimame's Tabelog 100 consistency at this price point. The rural location and no-reservation policy make the house best suited to flexible itineraries and travelers who treat the drive as part of the experience rather than a barrier.