Elm Garden
エルムガーデン
Kaiseki in Along Yamahananishi Railway Line, Hokkaido, 14 min walk from Nishisen juyo jo Station
Our analysis
- #3of 8 kaiseki restaurants in Along Yamahananishi Railway Line
- ¥4,800least expensive lunch course; median ¥11,100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed TuesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Elm Garden is 3rd of the 8 kaiseki restaurants in Along Yamahananishi Railway Line and 16th of 79 in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko). Its least expensive lunch course is ¥4,800 (on Tabelog), 57% below the ¥11,100 median of the 12 kaiseki restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 22 of the 79 kaiseki restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) can be. Good for a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥4,800 on Tabelog and ¥5,280 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥7,800 on Tabelog and ¥8,580 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Along Yamahananishi Railway Line with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Garden | #16 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥4,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 14 min, Nishisen juyo jo | Tue |
| Shinshin An | — | ¥10,000 | ¥4,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Nishisen juichi jo | Wed |
| Saryo Takino Ya | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Nakajima-Kōen | Sun |
| Kappou Kisuo | — | ¥18,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Hōsui-Susukino | Sun |
| Shinshin An Tenshin | — | ¥13,200 | ¥6,380 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Nishisen juichi jo | Wed |
| La Maison de Kudo | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | — | 9 min, Nishisen juichi jo | Wed |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Elm Garden
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5872-0562 (+81-50-5872-0562 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko).
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Kaiseki Shakunage Course
Lunch · 3 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
What is served (15)
- Appetizer
- Scallops with Aibetsu Maitake Mushrooms and Yuzu Steamed
- Assorted Appetizers
- Braised Autumn Vegetables with Soboro Sauce
- Kara-age of Skate Cheeks
- Chawanmushi with Hokkaido Mushrooms
- Grilled Vegetables with Lactic Acid Fermented Pork Miso
- Main Dish
- Chestnut Mushroom Rice
- Assorted Sweets
- Pumpkin Pudding
- Grape Tart
- Apple Vanilla Mousse
- Chestnut Yokan
- Sweet Potato
¥4,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$30
Cheapest
Lunch Kaiseki Maple Course
Lunch · 3 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
What is served (16)
- Appetizer
- Hokkaido Mushroom Chawanmushi
- Soup
- Scallop with Aibetsu Maitake and Yuzu Steamed
- Sashimi
- Shimaaji (Striped Jack)
- Grilled Dish
- Autumn Flavor Mugwort Rice Flour Crepe
- Main Dish
- Tokachi Pork Grilled with Hoba Miso
- Rice
- Chestnut and Mushroom Rice
- Dessert Assortment
- Pumpkin Pudding
- Grape Tart
- Apple Vanilla Mousse
¥7,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥3,000 more than the one above
Limited Autumn Kaiseki from October 21 (Wed) to November 6 (Fri):
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
¥10,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥2,200 more than the one above
Lunch Kaiseki Harunire Course
Lunch · 3 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Beef
What is served (16)
- Appetizer Assortment
- Braised Autumn Vegetables with Soboro Sauce
- Deep-Fried Skate Cheeks
- Chawanmushi with Hokkaido Mushrooms
- Lactic Fermented Pork and Vegetable Miso Grilled
- Sashimi
- Shima Aji (Striped Jack)
- Soup
- Scallop and Maitake Mushroom Steamed with Yuzu
- Grilled Dish
- Yomogi Rice Flour Crepe with Autumn Flavor
- Main Plate
- Japanese Pufferfish and Tomato Jelly
- Strong Dish
- Tokachi Beef Grilled with Hoba Miso
- Rice
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥1,000 more than the one above
Chef's Omakase Kaiseki
2–4 guests
- Kaiseki
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥1,000 more than the one above
Recommended for Special Celebrations: Chef's Omakase Kaiseki (Service Charge Not Included)
2–4 guests
- Kaiseki
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥3,000 more than the one above
For Our Valued Guests: Chef's Omakase Kaiseki (Service Charge Not Included)Most booked
2–4 guests
- Kaiseki
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 112 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 112 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a smoking area. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Open terrace, Live music, Wheelchair access, Projector available, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Sommelier available, English menu, English-speaking staff |
Getting there
14 min walk (1,130 m) from Nishisen juyo jo Station.
Also near: Nishisen juroku jo: 17 min · Nishisen juichi jo: 17 min
- Leave Nishisen juyo jo Station and walk north-west for 0 m.
- Turn right onto Fukuzumi soen dori and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 140 m.
- Turn right and walk 130 m.
- Turn right and walk 50 m.
- Turn left and walk 280 m.
- Turn left and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 400 m.
You arrive at Elm Garden.
Look for
エルムガーデン
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
エルムガーデン北海道札幌市中央区南十三条西23-5-10
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 23-5-10 Minami 13 Jonishi Chuo-ku Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0913 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It takes about 7 to 8 minutes by car from Maruyama Park Station on the Tozai Subway Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Elm Garden cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Elm Garden have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Elm Garden closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays.
Can I bring children to Elm Garden?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Elm Garden?
Nishisen juyo jo Station, about 14 minutes on foot (1,130 m). Nishisen juroku jo Station is about 16 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.