Ishimame
Makkari, Niseko / Rusutsu area, Sapporo
Restaurant in Sapporo, Japan
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Price
$10–20per person
Why go
Award-listed soba counter in rural Makkari, about two hours from Sapporo, serving lunch four days a week until noodles run out. Tabelog Soba EAST 100 recognition since 2017, JPY 1,000–1,999 pricing, no reservations, and a 12-seat room make it a reliable detour for Niseko-bound travelers and buckwheat specialists willing to commit to the drive.
About Ishimame
Ishimame is a Sapporo venue with a 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, and Sunday, and closed Tuesday through Thursday. Its current recognition is a 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 reason to note it among Sapporo options. Beyond that recognition, information about Ishimame is limited to its city, price range, and operating days and hours. Details such as seating layout, reservation policy, payment methods, menu items, chef details, transport guidance, or service format are not available.
For planning, the most useful facts are straightforward. Ishimame operates from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM on its open days, with closures on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The spending range is JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999. Diners should check directly for any unlisted details before making a special trip.
Logistics and Timing
Plan around the schedule: Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The venue is closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Details regarding reservations, access, seating, parking, payment, or sell-out timing are not available, so those points should not be assumed.
Its price range and 2025 Tabelog 100 - Soba - EAST recognition are known.
Summary: Ishimame is in Sapporo; price range JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999; open Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 11:30 AM–3:00 PM; closed Tuesday through Thursday; listed in Tabelog 100 - Soba - EAST - 2025.
Planning details
- Location
- 206-8 Yashiro, 字 Makkari, Abuta District, Hokkaido 048-1605, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/hokkaido/A0106/A010603/1005543
- Phone
- +81 136-45-3691
Venue details
Ambiance
An intimate 12-seat country house restaurant with a relaxing, quietly rustic atmosphere, set amid fields with views of Mt. Yotei, drawing soba enthusiasts who are happy to wait for a calm, unhurried lunch.
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At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining
Signature Dishes
- kakesoba
- kashiwa soba
- sobagaki
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 206-8 Yashiro, 字 Makkari, Abuta District, Hokkaido 048-1605, Japan
Planning details
Location
206-8 Yashiro, 字 Makkari, Abuta District, Hokkaido 048-1605, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
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
Restaurant context
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, and Pirka are out-of-metro dining options that serve different formats, Western grill, comfort food, and 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.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Ishimame?
No specific dress code is known for Ishimame. Casual, comfortable clothing is a reasonable choice unless the venue states otherwise directly.
Is Ishimame good for solo dining?
Seating layout or service format are not known, so solo-dining suitability should not be assumed. Its Sapporo location, JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 price range, limited daytime hours, and 2025 Tabelog 100 - Soba - EAST recognition are known.
Is Ishimame good for a special occasion?
Ishimame may interest diners looking at a Sapporo venue recognized in Tabelog 100 - Soba - EAST - 2025. However, details about reservations, room style, seating, or celebration services are not available.
How far ahead should I book Ishimame?
What are alternatives to Ishimame in Sapporo?
For other dining in Sapporo, consider comparing schedules, price ranges, and availability. Ishimame’s Sapporo location, JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 price range, opening hours, and 2025 Tabelog 100 - Soba - EAST recognition are known.
