Katsu Kani no Hanasaki
活カニの花咲
Crab in Along Yamahananishi Railway Line, Hokkaido, 1 min walk from Hōsui-Susukino Station
Our analysis
- #1of 12 crab restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko)
- ¥39,600least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥40,000–49,999Book online: TableCheck
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 6
In our ranking, Katsu Kani no Hanasaki is 1st of the 12 crab restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko). Its least expensive dinner course is ¥39,600 (on Tabelog), 164% above the ¥15,000 median of the 8 crab restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 3 of the 12 crab restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room, a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Korean |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Menu with photos, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Katsu Kani no Hanasaki
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 011-532-3393 (+81-11-532-3393 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- 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.
Seasonal Course | Perfect for Sightseeing or Family Meals: A Plan to Fully Enjoy the Famous Live King Crab.
12 dishes · 3 hr 30 min at the table · 2–18 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- King crab
- Sashimi
- Salmon roe
¥39,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$260
Cheapest
Setana (Abalone) Course | Perfect for Anniversaries or Travel: A Plan to Savor Live King Crab and Fresh Live Abalone.
13 dishes · 3 hr 30 min at the table · 2–18 guests
- Abalone
- King crab
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Salmon roe
What is served (16)
- Course Details (13 Dishes)
- 【Course Contents】
- Seasonal Appetizers
- Oysters from Akkeshi
- Ibara Crab Roe in Soy Sauce
- Kazuno Herring Roe from Atsuta
- Sautéed Taraba Crab Roe
- Asparagus from Hokkaido
- Live Sea Cucumber
- Hokkaido Shima Ebi… and more
- Live Abalone (Charcoal Grilled or Sashimi)
- Full Course Performance of Live Taraba Crab
- Sashimi
- Rare
- Medium
- Grilled
¥49,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$330
¥9,900 more than the one above
Hamanaka (Sea Urchin) Course | Perfect for Anniversaries or Travel: A Plan to Enjoy Live King Crab and Exquisite SelecteMost booked
13 dishes · 3 hr 30 min at the table · 2–18 guests
- Sea urchin
- King crab
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Salmon roe
Drinks extra
¥50,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$340
¥1,100 more than the one above
VIP Course | Special Celebration Plan with Live King Crab, Selected Sea Urchin, and Live AbaloneMost booked
13 dishes · 3 hr 30 min at the table · 2–18 guests
- King crab
- Sea urchin
- Abalone
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Salmon roe
Drinks extra
¥60,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$400
¥9,900 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥60,000–79,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 32 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 32 people |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area There is a smoking area inside the restaurant / Smoking seats: 20 seats. We have 3 private rooms for smoking. Please contact the restaurant for more information. 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. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Casual and formal |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Multilingual menu available (English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean), English-speaking staff, Menu with photos |
| Opened | July 1982 |
Getting there
1 min walk (80 m) from Hōsui-Susukino Station, Exit 7.
Also near: Susukino (Exit 3): 5 min · Tanuki koji Station: 7 min
- Leave Hōsui-Susukino Station by Exit 7 and walk north-east for 80 m.
Katsu Kani no Hanasaki is on your left.
On your left
Look for
活カニの花咲
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
美松村岡ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
5F
4 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
活カニの花咲北海道札幌市中央区南五条西2-1-1 美松村岡ビル 5F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-1-1 Minami 5 Jonishi Chuo-ku Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0805 |
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| Directions | To get to Katsu Kani no Hanasaki:. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nijō Market, 460 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Katsu Kani no Hanasaki cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥40,000–49,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Katsu Kani no Hanasaki have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), and Korean.
Can I bring children to Katsu Kani no Hanasaki?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Katsu Kani no Hanasaki?
Hōsui-Susukino Station, about 1 minute on foot (80 m). Susukino Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Katsu Kani no Hanasaki have a dress code?
Casual and formal
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.