Restaurant in Sapporo, Japan
Seven seats, one course, book by phone.
Sushi Miyakawa is Sapporo's most credentialled omakase counter — seven seats, reservation-only, and a Tabelog Silver Award in 2024, 2025, and 2026. At JPY 32,000 all-inclusive, it delivers serious Hokkaido seafood at a price point well below comparable Tokyo counters. Book by phone on the first business day of the month for the following month's slots.
Seven counter seats. Reservation-only. New bookings open by phone at 11 AM on the first business day of each month. If you are planning a serious sushi meal in Sapporo, Sushi Miyakawa is the counter to target — it holds a Tabelog Silver Award for 2024, 2025, and 2026, a score of 4.52, and a place in the Tabelog Sushi EAST Top 100 for 2025. The Opinionated About Dining list ranked it #60 in Japan in 2025, up from #87 in 2024. That trajectory matters: this is a restaurant getting harder to book, not easier.
Opened in November 2022 in Sapporo's Chuo Ward, Sushi Miyakawa is the work of chef Masaaki Miyakawa. The venue's own framing — "simple yet dedicated, focused solely on bringing out the true flavors of seafood" , is an accurate description of the omakase format you will encounter here. This is not a restaurant built around showmanship or elaborate garnish. The case for booking rests on the quality of Hokkaido's cold-water seafood and the precision brought to it at the counter.
Hokkaido's position as Japan's primary seafood prefecture is relevant context. The island's cold Sea of Japan and Pacific waters produce sea urchin, snow crab, scallop, salmon roe, and herring at a quality and freshness that chefs in Tokyo work hard to source. Eating sushi in Sapporo, at a counter of this calibre, means the supply chain is shorter than almost anywhere else in the country. That geographic advantage is built into the price.
The course is priced at JPY 32,000 inclusive of consumption tax and service charge , roughly USD 210 at current rates. That sits at the upper end of Sapporo's sushi market but is materially cheaper than comparable omakase counters in Tokyo or Osaka. For context, Harutaka in Tokyo operates at a similar quality tier with a higher price point, and Sushi Shikon in Hong Kong runs considerably more expensive for a three-Michelin-star equivalent experience. Miyakawa's pricing makes it one of the more accessible entry points to serious omakase in Japan.
There is no lunch service. Dinner runs in two sessions: the first from 17:00 to 19:15, the second from 19:30 onward. Wednesday is the weekly closing day. If you want a longer, unhurried evening, the second session is the practical choice , confirm timing directly with the restaurant before visiting, as hours can change.
The counter seats seven. A private room is available for parties of two, which makes this workable for a couple who want separation from the main counter , a rarer feature at small sushi venues. Smart casual dress is required; shorts, flip-flops, and sweatpants are explicitly not permitted. The room is non-smoking throughout. No parking is on-site; the nearest public option is a short walk away. The venue is approximately five minutes on foot from Nishi 28th Street Station on the Tozai Subway Line.
Credit cards are accepted (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Amex, Diners). Electronic money and QR code payments are not.
No drink list data is available in the venue record. At counters of this format and price in Japan, sake pairings are the standard offering , expect a curated selection rather than an extensive wine list. If a specific pairing or beverage preference is important to your booking decision, contact the restaurant directly at 011-613-2221 or via the venue's website before confirming.
The OAD ranking improvement from #87 to #60 in a single year is a meaningful signal. For comparison, HAJIME in Osaka and Gion Sasaki in Kyoto operate at the highest tier of Japan's restaurant recognition ecosystem. Miyakawa is not yet at that level, but its upward trajectory since opening in late 2022 is faster than most counters at this price point.
Reservation only. Phone lines open at 11 AM on the first business day of each month for the following month's slots. Call 011-613-2221. With seven seats and two sessions per evening, available spots fill fast , plan at least a month out, ideally more if your travel dates are fixed. Booking difficulty is rated Easy relative to top-tier Tokyo counters, but that reflects the category, not the venue's actual availability. Do not treat this as a walk-in option.
For a broader view of where Sushi Miyakawa sits in the city's dining options, see our full Sapporo restaurants guide. For where to stay, our Sapporo hotels guide covers the main options near Chuo Ward.
| Detail | Sushi Miyakawa | Arima | Sushi Tanabe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisine | Sushi (omakase) | Sushi | Sushi |
| Price (dinner) | JPY 30,000–39,999 | , | , |
| Seats | 7 counter + private room (2) | , | , |
| Booking | Phone, 1st business day of month | , | , |
| Lunch | No | , | , |
| Closed | Wednesday | , | , |
| Cards accepted | Visa, MC, JCB, Amex, Diners | , | , |
| Access | 5 min walk, Nishi 28th St Station | , | , |
| Awards (2025–26) | Tabelog Silver, OAD #60 | , | , |
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There is no a la carte menu. Sushi Miyakawa serves omakase only , a fixed course at JPY 32,000 inclusive of tax and service. You eat what the chef prepares, which at a Hokkaido counter of this tier will centre on the season's leading cold-water seafood: sea urchin, salmon roe, scallop, and similar regional produce are the expected foundation. If you have a strong aversion to any seafood category, contact the restaurant in advance at 011-613-2221.
Dinner only. There is no lunch service. The restaurant runs two dinner sessions: 17:00–19:15 and 19:30 onward. If you want more time and a less rushed experience, the second session is the better choice. The first session is the right option if you have evening plans elsewhere or prefer an earlier meal.
Plan a minimum of one month out. Reservations for the following month open by phone at 11 AM on the first business day of each month. With only seven counter seats per session, slots disappear quickly after opening , especially on weekends. If your travel dates are fixed, call on the first available booking day for that month rather than waiting.
Yes , all seven seats are counter seats, so the counter is the main dining format here. There is also a private room available for parties of two if you prefer a more enclosed setting. The restaurant does not accept walk-ins; all counter and private room seats require a reservation.
The omakase format is built around seafood, and the restaurant's own framing explicitly focuses on seafood flavours. Significant dietary restrictions , particularly shellfish allergies or vegetarian requirements , are likely to be difficult to accommodate. Contact the restaurant directly before booking: phone 011-613-2221 or visit sushi-miyakawa.com. Do not assume flexibility at a seven-seat counter with a fixed course.
| Venue | Price | Value |
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| Sushi Miyakawa | — | |
| Arima | — | |
| Hanakoji Sawada | — | |
| Menya Saimi | — | |
| Nukumi | — | |
| Sushi Tanabe | — |
How Sushi Miyakawa stacks up against the competition.
There is no à la carte at Sushi Miyakawa — the format is a single omakase course at JPY 32,000 inclusive of tax and service. Chef Masaaki Miyakawa's stated philosophy is to let the seafood speak for itself, so expect Hokkaido-sourced product to drive the menu. If you want choice or flexibility, this counter is not the right fit.
Dinner only — Sushi Miyakawa does not offer lunch service. Sessions run 5:00–7:15 PM and from 7:30 PM onwards, Tuesday through Sunday (closed Wednesdays). Book the first session if you prefer a fixed end time; the second session runs open-ended.
At minimum one full month. Reservations open by phone at 11 AM on the first business day of each month for the following month's slots — with only seven counter seats, availability goes fast. Call 011-613-2221 at opening time; mid-month enquiries for the same month are effectively futile.
The entire dining room is the counter — all seven seats face the chef. A private room is available for parties of two if you prefer separation, but it is the same counter-style experience. Walk-ins are not accepted; every seat requires a reservation.
No dietary restriction policy is documented for Sushi Miyakawa. At a seven-seat reservation-only counter running a single set course, the kitchen has limited room to accommodate significant modifications. Confirm directly by phone (011-613-2221) before booking, particularly for shellfish or fish allergies given the Hokkaido seafood focus.
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