Kawahara Ke
河はら家
Kaiseki in Susukino, Hokkaido, 3 min walk from Hōsui-Susukino Station
Our analysis
- ¥11,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥13,200
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 12
Inside 2
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥11,000 (on Tabelog), 17% below the ¥13,200 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Gurunavi; 22 of the 79 kaiseki restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 6 or 8), a late dinner (open until midnight), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Susukino 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawajin Honten | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Hōsui-Susukino | Sun |
| Sonata | — | ¥11,880 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Nishi hatchome | Sun |
| Yakiniku Ten | — | ¥11,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Susukino | Mon |
| Kawahara Ke | — | ¥11,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Hōsui-Susukino | Sun |
| Sawaka | — | ¥9,500 | ¥6,200 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Nakajima-Kōen | Tue, Wed |
| Sapporo Susukino Jingisukan Suffolk-tei Atsushi Ishida | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Hōsui-Susukino | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine |
How to book Kawahara Ke
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Gurunavi.
- Call 050-5594-0602 (+81-50-5594-0602 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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).
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
On-the-Day Reservations Available
7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–12 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Shiki no Shukufuku Course ◆ Enjoy a total of 7 dishes that express special moments as heartwarming blessings <Half Spark
Special Offer
7 dishes · 2–12 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥1,000 more than the one above
Fugu Course ◆ Enjoy a popular plan featuring 5 dishes including Sashimi and Hot Pot <Includes 1 cup of Fugu Fin Sake>
Reservation Required 4 Days in Advance
5 dishes · 2–15 guests
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Sashimi
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥1,200 more than the one above
Wabi-Sabi Bliss Course ◆ Enjoy 8 Seasonal Omakase Dishes Made with Quality Ingredients
8 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–12 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥3,300 more than the one above
Soft-Shelled Turtle Course ◆ Enjoy 7 exquisite dishes including hot pot and fried turtle, prepared using unique methods
7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–15 guests
- Sashimi
What is served (6)
- Appetizers
- Sashimi
- Soft-shelled Turtle Chawanmushi
- Soft-shelled Turtle Hot Pot
- Soft-shelled Turtle Kara-age
- Rice Porridge with Rich Dashi Flavor
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Fugu Course ◆ Enjoy a popular plan featuring 6 dishes including Sashimi and Hot Pot, and Fried Fugu <Includes 1 complime
Reservation Required 4 Days in Advance
6 dishes · 2–15 guests
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Sashimi
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Japanese Bliss Course ◆ Enjoy 8 Seasonal Omakase Dishes Made with Quality Ingredients
Saturday Limited
8 dishes · 1–12 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Shirako Enjoyment Fugu Course ◆ A popular plan to savor 7 dishes including exquisite shirako, sashimi, and tecchiri <Inc
Reservation Required 4 Days in Advance
7 dishes · 2–15 guests
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Sashimi
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
Special Kaiseki Hokkaido Experience Course ◆ Enjoy 10 Dishes of Chef's Omakase Japanese Cuisine Featuring Hokkaido Ingre
10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
¥11,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Wednesday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Thursday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Friday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Saturday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 15 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 15 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Take-out, Delivery |
| Opened | July 2023 |
Getting there
3 min walk (220 m) from Hōsui-Susukino Station, Exit 5.
Also near: Susukino (Exit 3): 3 min · Tanuki koji Station: 5 min
- Leave Hōsui-Susukino Station by Exit 5 and walk west for 20 m.
- Bear left at Susukino Granbell Hotel and walk 110 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
You arrive at Kawahara Ke.
Look for
河はら家
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
大松ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
河はら家北海道札幌市中央区南5条西3-1 大松ビル 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-1 -, Hokkaido 064-0805 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 2 minutes walk from Susukino Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line. |
From the restaurant's website
| Owner | 河原 正太 |
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As stated on kawaharake.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kawahara Ke cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kawahara Ke closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Kawahara Ke?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Kawahara Ke?
Hōsui-Susukino Station, about 3 minutes on foot (220 m). Susukino Station is about 4 minutes away.
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.