Japanese Cuisine Otowa
日本料理 をとわ
Kaiseki in Odori Park Area, Hokkaido, 1 min walk from Ōdōri Station
Our analysis
- #19of 79 kaiseki restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko)
- ¥13,800least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 28 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Japanese Cuisine Otowa is 19th of the 79 kaiseki restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko). Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,800 (on Ikyu), 16% below the ¥16,500 median of the 21 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 seat at the counter and a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥13,800 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website; ¥18,800 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Odori Park Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taku Zushi | #7 | ¥18,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Tanuki koji Station | — |
| French restaurant Banquet | #12 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2021 | 7 min, Nishi-Jūhatchōme | Mon, Tue |
| Japanese Cuisine Otowa | #19 | ¥13,800 | ¥13,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Ōdōri | Sun |
| Sushi Isono | — | ¥22,000 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Nishi hatchome | Mon |
| Hachihachi | — | ¥30,250 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Nishi jugo chome | — |
| Sushi Kanichi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Nishi-Jūhatchōme | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Japanese Cuisine Otowa
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5593-5983 (+81-50-5593-5983 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Madoka Course (Casual Course with 7 Dishes)
7 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Sashimi
What is served (7)
- Appetizers
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Side Dish
- Takikomi Rice
- Dessert
¥13,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
Kohaku Course (Seasonal Ingredients Omakase Standard Course with 8 Dishes)Most booked
8 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (9)
- Example Flow:
- Appetizers
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Main Plate
- Side Dish
- Takikomi Rice
- Dessert
¥18,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥5,000 more than the one above
Aromatic Matsutake Course Limited Time 9/10 (Thu) to 10/10 (Sat) (6 Dishes)
6 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Matsutake mushroom
- Seasonal ingredients
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥3,200 more than the one above
Renka Course (8 Dishes with Seasonal Ingredients Upgrade)
8 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (9)
- Example Flow:
- Appetizers
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Main Plate
- Side Dish
- Takikomi Rice
- Dessert
¥23,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥1,500 more than the one above
Zarai Course (Premium Seasonal Ingredients, 8 Dishes)Most booked
8 dishes
- Seasonal ingredients
¥28,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
¥4,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | A service charge of 10% will be added during dinner time. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 28 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 12 people |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area Ashtrays installed outside the store entrance The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Dress code | Please refrain from wearing shorts and sandals. |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Wheelchair access, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | BYO drinks, Sommelier available |
| Opened | June 2014 |
Getting there
1 min walk (100 m) from Ōdōri Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Nishi Yonchome: 3 min · Tanuki koji Station: 4 min
- Leave Ōdōri Station by Exit 2 and walk south for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
Japanese Cuisine Otowa is on your right.
On your right
Look for
日本料理 をとわ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
日本料理 をとわ北海道札幌市中央区大通西5丁目2-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-2 Odorinishi Chuo-ku Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0042 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | From Odori Subway Station: 1 minute walk from Exit 2. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Odori Park, 330 m, about 6 min walk
- Sapporo Clock Tower, 440 m, about 7 min walk
- Sapporo Station, 1.0 km, about 16 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Japanese Cuisine Otowa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 10% will be added during dinner time.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Japanese Cuisine Otowa closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Japanese Cuisine Otowa?
Ōdōri Station, about 1 minute on foot (100 m). Nishi Yonchome Station is about 3 minutes away.
Does Japanese Cuisine Otowa have a dress code?
Please refrain from wearing shorts and sandals.
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.