So
素
Kaiseki in Maruyama Park & Bankei Area, Hokkaido, 5 min walk from Maruyama-Kōen Station
Our analysis
- 50%of high-end restaurants in Hokkaido have a lower dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 50% of the high-end restaurants in Hokkaido in this guide, and lower than that of 15% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 22 of the 79 kaiseki restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Maruyama Park & Bankei 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Himeshara | #9 | ¥33,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 9 min, Nishisen ku jo Asahiyama koen dori | Wed |
| Sushi Ao | #20 | ¥18,700 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Maruyama-Kōen | Wed |
| Wada | #22 | ¥16,500 | ¥16,500 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 2 min, Maruyama-Kōen | Wed |
| Maruyama Dan | — | ¥11,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 9 min, Maruyama-Kōen | — |
| So | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Maruyama-Kōen | — |
| Santoku Rokumi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Maruyama-Kōen | Sun |
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 |
How to book So
- Call 080-2247-1858 (+81-80-2247-1858 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge: 10% |
| 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 | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Counter seating |
Getting there
5 min walk (360 m) from Maruyama-Kōen Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Nishi-Nijūhatchōme (Exit 3): 6 min · Nishi-Jūhatchōme (Exit 1): 17 min
- Leave Maruyama-Kōen Station by Exit 1 and walk west for 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 180 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 120 m.
So is on your left.
On your left
Look for
素
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
素北海道札幌市中央区北一条西28-2-18
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 28-2-18 Kita 1 Jonishi Chuo-ku Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0001 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Tozai Line, Maruyama Park Station, Exit 1, 5 minutes on foot. |
From the restaurant's website
| Michelin Guide | Hokkaido 2017: two stars |
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As stated on ryoriya-so.mods.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does So cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to So?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to So?
Maruyama-Kōen Station, about 5 minutes on foot (360 m). Nishi-Nijūhatchōme Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does So have a Michelin star?
According to its website, So was awarded two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide Hokkaido 2017. This is what the restaurant states on its own website; the Michelin Guide itself is the authority.
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.