Sushi Ao
すし あお
Sushi in Maruyama Park & Bankei Area, Hokkaido, 5 min walk from Maruyama-Kōen Station
Our analysis
- ¥18,700least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 2
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥18,700 (on Tabelog), 13% above the ¥16,500 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings by phone only; 22 of the 95 sushi restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter.
How it compares
Sushi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Zen Honten | #28 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Maruyama-Kōen | Tue, Wed |
| Sushi Ao | — | ¥18,700 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Maruyama-Kōen | Wed |
| Sushi Musou | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Maruyama-Kōen | — |
| Sushi Dokoro Toge | — | ¥16,500 | ¥5,500 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Maruyama-Kōen | Wed |
| Sushi Okuno | — | ¥18,700 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Maruyama-Kōen | Sun |
| Sushi Yashiro | — | ¥13,200 | ¥6,600 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2022 | 8 min, Maruyama-Kōen | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Sushi Ao
- Call 050-5456-2111 (+81-50-5456-2111 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Start time: all guests start the meal together, so arrive a little early; late arrivals may miss courses.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course with Edomae Sushi and Seasonal Delicacies, Enjoy 19 Dishes Crafted with Skill and SensibilityMost booked
19 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Snow crab
- Tempura
- Shabu-shabu
What is served (16)
- 【Omakase Course - 19 Items】
- Special Dishes
- Pieces of Sushi
- Side Dish
- Soup
- Egg
- Dessert
- 【Example of a Day】
- Steamed Egg Custard with Seiko Crab
- Salt-Seared Spanish Mackerel
- Tempura of Barracuda and Plum
- Karasumi Mochi
- Buri Shabu-Shabu
- Pieces of Sushi
- Pickles
- Japanese Omelette
¥18,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
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 | No service charge |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–19:30, 20:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 17:00–19:30, 20:00–22:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | Please refrain from coming in beach sandals and similar footwear. Please avoid excessive perfume and strongly scented products, as they can affect the delicate aromas of our dishes. We kindly ask that you refrain from smoking or taking phone calls during the course of your meal, in consideration of other guests and to ensure a smooth dining experience. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | May 2025 |
Getting there
5 min walk (370 m) from Maruyama-Kōen Station, Exit 5.
Also near: Nishi-Jūhatchōme (Exit 1): 8 min · Nishi-Nijūhatchōme (Exit 3): 13 min
- Leave Maruyama-Kōen Station by Exit 5 and walk east for 100 m.
- Bear left onto Nishi25chome dori and walk 60 m.
- Turn right at BUZZ CAFE for Kids & Mums and walk 110 m.
Sushi Ao is on your left.
On your left
Look for
すし あお
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
プレミエール円山 102
Written this way on the building
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
すし あお北海道札幌市中央区大通西24-2-3 プレミエール円山 102
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 24-2-3 Odorinishi Chuo-ku Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0042 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 3-minute walk from Exit 5 of Maruyama Park Station on the Sapporo City Subway Tozai Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Ao cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (No service charge) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Sushi Ao have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Sushi Ao closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Ao?
Maruyama-Kōen Station, about 5 minutes on foot (370 m). Nishi-Nijūhatchōme Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does Sushi Ao have a dress code?
Please refrain from coming in beach sandals and similar footwear. Please avoid excessive perfume and strongly scented products, as they can affect the delicate aromas of our dishes. We kindly ask that you refrain from smoking or taking phone calls during the course of your meal, in consideration of other guests and to ensure a smooth dining experience.
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.