Kin Zushi
Chūō, Sapporo
Restaurant in Sapporo, Japan
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Price
$50–100per person
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. Published price ranges are JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 6,000–7,999, the dress code is casual, and 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 seating layout, menu format, take-out, dietary accommodations, or a specific service style are essential to know before booking.
The Fish and the Format
Kin Zushi’s 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 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. Compared with other Sapporo dining options, the appeal is simple: a sushi venue with published mid-to-premium price ranges, casual dress, and 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 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. If you need details on a specific lunch menu, dinner menu, omakase format, seat type, or private-room setup, 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
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Omakase, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Beer
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Opened
- 1934
Signature Dishes
- Nigiri omakase
- Assorted sushi platters (12, 14, or 16 pieces)
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 7 Chome Kita 2 Johigashi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0032, Japan
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, and 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, and 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. If private rooms, seating layout, child policies, or service format are important for your occasion, confirm directly before booking.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kin Zushi?
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. 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, and is listed in the Tabelog 100 Sushi EAST 2025 selection. Hours are 12–8 PM Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. For seating type, menu structure, parking, and child policies, ask ahead.
What should I order at Kin Zushi?
For specific dishes, seasonal items, omakase structure, or à la carte availability, ask the restaurant directly about the current menu when booking or on arrival.
How far ahead should I book Kin Zushi?
For booking lead times, contact the restaurant directly. Because Kin Zushi is a recognized Sapporo sushi venue and closes at 8 PM, it is sensible to confirm availability in advance, especially if your schedule is fixed.
Is Kin Zushi worth the price?
That depends on what you value. Published price ranges are JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 6,000–7,999, and the venue is included in the Tabelog 100 Sushi EAST 2025 selection. If seating, menu format, beverage pairings, or comparisons with CAN CUN or Hige Danshaku matter to you, look into those details before booking.
