Sushi Natsume Honten
Chūō, Sapporo
Restaurant in Sapporo, Japan
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Price
$100–150per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Tabelog 100 Sushi EAST 2025 omakase counter in Susukino serving Hokkaido-focused nigiri at JPY 20,000–29,999. The seven-seat counter and four private rooms offer accessible booking (two to three weeks ahead) and technical precision without Tokyo wait times. Best for diners who value fish quality over elaborate presentation.
About Sushi Natsume Honten
Sushi Natsume Honten is a Sapporo venue with a price range of JPY 20,000–29,999. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Sushi - EAST - 2025 selection, giving diners a point of recognition to weigh alongside budget and schedule.
Plan around the basics: Sapporo location, smart casual dress code, and daily hours from 5 PM to 11:30 PM.
Counter Seating and Service Format
Use the evening operating window, Sapporo location, smart-casual dress code, JPY 20,000–29,999 price range, and Tabelog 100 - Sushi - EAST - 2025 recognition when deciding whether the venue fits your plans.
Booking and Timing Strategy
Sushi Natsume Honten is open from 5 PM to 11:30 PM every day of the week. With no lunch hours, plan around dinner unless the venue advises otherwise.
The most reliable planning approach is to work from the core details: Sapporo, smart casual dress, evening hours, and a JPY 20,000–29,999 price range.
For diners comparing options in Sapporo, Sushi Natsume Honten offers Tabelog recognition and a clear price range rather than detailed guidance about room layout or menu structure. If those details match your priorities, it is a credible candidate for an evening meal in Sapporo.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5–11:30 PM · Tuesday: 5–11:30 PM
- Location
- Japan, 〒064-0804 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 4 Jonishi, 5 Chome−10 第４藤井ビル 7F
- Reservations
- Book on TableCheck
- Website
- sushi-natsume.com/honten
- Phone
- +81 11-231-0725
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, wood-forward interior with an intimate counter, small private rooms, and a relaxed yet refined atmosphere that feels friendly rather than formal.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- Omakase, Counter dining, Tasting menu, A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Beer
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Opened
- 2010
Signature Dishes
- Omakase sushi course
- Seasonal sashimi platter
- Grilled seasonal fish
- Dobin mushi
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒064-0804 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 4 Jonishi, 5 Chome−10 第４藤井ビル 7F
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5–11:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 5–11:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–11:30 PM
- Thursday
- 5–11:30 PM
- Friday
- 5–11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 5–11:30 PM
- Sunday
- 5–11:30 PM
Location
Japan, 〒064-0804 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 4 Jonishi, 5 Chome−10 第４藤井ビル 7F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Local Chinese Food Shifan, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
- soup curry Suage+, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Kirin, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
- Shinohei, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- Chinese Momiji, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 20,000–29,999, Sushi Natsume Honten occupies a middle tier in Sapporo's dining landscape. Shinohei sits closer in price at JPY 10,000–14,999 and may offer a more approachable entry point for diners testing Hokkaido omakase for the first time. For significantly lower spends, Local Chinese Food Shifan (JPY 5,000–5,999) and Kirin (JPY 2,000–2,999) deliver strong regional cooking without the omakase commitment. Soup curry Suage+ (JPY 1,000–1,999) anchors the budget end and works well for casual meals between higher-spend dinners.
The value calculus at Sushi Natsume Honten hinges on your tolerance for structured omakase formats and willingness to engage with Hokkaido fish at premium pricing. Shinohei may suit diners who want a similar fish focus with more flexibility on pacing and order selection. If you're looking for variety across a Sapporo trip, consider splitting your budget between one omakase night here and multiple meals at mid-tier spots like Chinese Momiji (JPY 3,000–3,999), which offers regional Chinese flavors without the ceremonial structure.
Sushi Natsume Honten is a favorable booking option for visitors who can plan two to three weeks ahead and are comfortable making phone reservations in Japanese or basic English. Walk-ins remain possible at lower-tier venues like Kirin and Suage+, making them better fallback options for spontaneous meals. For diners prioritizing ease of access and flexibility, the broader Sapporo dining scene rewards exploration beyond the omakase tier, but if Tabelog 100 credibility and Hokkaido fish sourcing are your decision drivers, this counter justifies the premium.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sushi Natsume Honten good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a special occasion if the price range and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. The price is JPY 20,000–29,999, and the venue is in the Tabelog 100 - Sushi - EAST - 2025 selection.
Is lunch or dinner better at Sushi Natsume Honten?
Dinner is the natural option. Sushi Natsume Honten is open daily from 5 PM to 11:30 PM, so plan around evening service unless the venue advises otherwise.
Is Sushi Natsume Honten worth the price?
At JPY 20,000–29,999, Sushi Natsume Honten is in a higher price range for Sapporo dining. Reasons to consider it include its Sapporo location, evening hours, smart-casual dress code, and Tabelog 100 - Sushi - EAST - 2025 recognition.
What should a first-timer know about Sushi Natsume Honten?
First-timers should know the basics: Sushi Natsume Honten is in Sapporo, the price range is JPY 20,000–29,999, the dress code is smart casual, and hours are 5 PM to 11:30 PM daily.
