Kin Zushi
Chūō, Sapporo
Restaurant in Sapporo, Japan
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Price
JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
Tabelog 100 Sushi EAST 2025 sushiya near Bus Center Station delivering Hokkaido fish omakase at JPY 10,000–14,999 dinner, JPY 6,000–7,999 lunch. The 59-seat layout (counter, tables, private rooms) and family-friendly policy make it a practical choice for groups and value-conscious diners who want recognition-backed quality without Tokyo-tier pricing or multi-week booking drama.
About Kin Zushi
Kin Zushi is a Sapporo sushi venue listed in the Tabelog 100 Sushi EAST 2025 selection. Verified public details are limited, but the available basics are useful: published price ranges are JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 6,000–7,999, the dress code is casual, opening hours are 12–8 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. Book it if you want a recognized Sapporo sushi address with a clear early-evening closing time. Skip it if you need late dining or if you require details that are not publicly verified here, such as seating layout, menu format, take-out, dietary accommodations, or a specific service style.
The Fish and the Format
Kin Zushi’s confirmed profile is narrower than many guides suggest. It is a sushi venue in Sapporo with casual dress and published price bands of JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 6,000–7,999. The confirmed hours are straightforward: 12–8 PM Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. Beyond that, avoid assuming a particular counter setup, private-room availability, tasting-menu structure, beverage program, parking arrangement, or take-out service unless you confirm directly with the restaurant before booking.
How It Sits Among Sapporo's Sushi Field
Kin Zushi occupies a recognized place in Sapporo dining thanks to its Tabelog 100 Sushi EAST 2025 listing. That recognition is the clearest verified hook; more specific claims about rank, score, seating capacity, dish selection, or booking difficulty are not confirmed here. Compared with other Sapporo dining options, the appeal is simple: a sushi venue with published mid-to-premium price ranges, casual dress, noon-to-8 PM service on operating days. Quick reference: 12–8 PM Monday–Saturday, closed Sunday. For the full Sapporo dining landscape, see our full Sapporo restaurants guide.
Who Should Book and When
Kin Zushi is best suited to diners who want sushi in Sapporo and are comfortable with an early closing time. The verified schedule runs from noon to 8 PM Monday through Saturday, so it is not a late-night option. The published price ranges are JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 6,000–7,999, but this page does not verify a specific lunch menu, dinner menu, omakase format, seat type, or private-room setup. If those details matter, confirm them directly before you go.
Planning details
- Location
- 7 Chome Kita 2 Johigashi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0032, Japan
- Website
- sapporosushiken.com/kinzushi
- Phone
- +81 11-221-2808
Venue details
Ambiance
Traditional neighborhood sushi shop with a simple, unpretentious interior featuring a 12-seat counter and small table area, creating a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere rather than a formal fine-dining feel.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Nigiri omakase
- Assorted sushi platters (12, 14, or 16 pieces)
Planning details
Location
7 Chome Kita 2 Johigashi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0032, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- boulangerie coron Honten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- CAN CUN, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Hige Danshaku, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Toripaitan Soba Yuu, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Ame wa, Yasashiku NO,2, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
Against Sapporo's neighbourhood dining options, Kin Zushi sits in a different price tier entirely. Boulangerie coron Honten, CAN CUN, Hige Danshaku, Toripaitan Soba Yuu, Ame wa, Yasashiku NO,2 all clock in under JPY 2,000 per head, making them quick-bite or casual-meal territory rather than omakase competitors. Those spots excel at ramen, curry, bakery goods, solid choices if you're budgeting JPY 1,000–2,000 for a meal, but they don't offer the formal sushi experience or Tabelog 100 validation that justifies Kin Zushi's JPY 10,000+ dinner spend.
The comparison is more useful if you're deciding where to allocate your sushi budget across a Sapporo trip. Kin Zushi's lunch pricing (JPY 6,000–7,999) bridges the gap between neighbourhood affordability and splurge-dinner omakase, delivering Tabelog-recognized quality at a check that won't dominate your daily food spend. The broader seating capacity and family-friendly policy also differentiate it from purist sushi counters that seat 8–12 and enforce stricter guest policies. Book here if you want formal omakase without the exclusivity friction, or if you're traveling with children and need private-room flexibility. If your priority is sub-JPY-2,000 efficiency, stick with the ramen and curry spots listed above, they're excellent at what they do, but they're solving a different dining need.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kin Zushi good for a special occasion?
It may be, if you want a recognized sushi venue in Sapporo with casual dress and published price ranges of JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 6,000–7,999. Specific details such as private rooms, seating layout, child policies, service format are not verified here, so confirm directly if those are important for your occasion.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kin Zushi?
The verified hours are 12–8 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. Published price ranges include JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 6,000–7,999, but this page does not verify which range applies to a specific meal period or menu format. Choose a time that fits the early closing schedule and confirm current offerings directly.
What should a first-timer know about Kin Zushi?
Kin Zushi is in Sapporo, has a casual dress code, is listed in the Tabelog 100 Sushi EAST 2025 selection. Hours are 12–8 PM Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. Details such as seating type, menu structure, parking, child policies are not verified here.
What should I order at Kin Zushi?
This page does not verify specific dishes, seasonal items, omakase structure, or à la carte availability. Treat Kin Zushi as a Sapporo sushi venue and ask the restaurant directly about the current menu when booking or on arrival.
Is Kin Zushi worth the price?
That depends on what you value. The verified price ranges are JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 6,000–7,999, the venue is included in the Tabelog 100 Sushi EAST 2025 selection. More specific value judgments about seating, menu format, beverage pairings, or comparisons with CAN CUN or Hige Danshaku are not verified here.
