Sushi Dokoro Akatsuki -akatsuki-
鮨処 暁 -akatsuki-
Sushi in Sapporo Station Area, Hokkaido, 5 min walk from Sapporo Station
Our analysis
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Wednesdays and SundaysBook by phone
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 3
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,000 (on Tabelog), 17% below the ¥18,000 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 22 of the 95 sushi restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,000 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Sapporo 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 Tanabe | #23 | ¥18,480 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2021 | 4 min, Sapporo | Sun |
| Sushi Kazu | #26 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2022 | 8 min, Shinkawa | Mon |
| Sushi Dokoro Akatsuki -akatsuki- | — | ¥15,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Sapporo | Wed, Sun |
| Sushi Natsume Honten | — | ¥14,300 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Shiseikan shogakko mae | — |
| Sushi Tenchijin | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2022 | 3 min, Shiseikan shogakko mae | — |
| Yutaka Zushi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2022 | 3 min, Susukino | Sun |
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, Chinese |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Sushi Dokoro Akatsuki -akatsuki-
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5596-4918 (+81-50-5596-4918 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.
Dinner Omakase Seasonal Delicacies Course ◆ A plan to enjoy Edomae Nigiri and seasonal exquisite dishesMost booked
Dinner · 14 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
- Tempura
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Cheapest
Dinner Omakase Hokkaido Enjoyment Course ◆ Actively using Hokkaido ingredients and blending with seasonal produce!Most booked
Dinner · 18 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
- Nigiri sushi
¥23,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥8,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥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. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 19:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 19:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 19:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 19:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 19:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| 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 |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Dress code | Please refrain from wearing strongly scented perfumes. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Sommelier available, English menu, Multilingual staff available (English, Chinese) |
| Opened | April 2025 |
Getting there
5 min walk (370 m) from Sapporo Station.
Also near: Bus Center-Mae (Exit 5): 8 min · Ōdōri (Exit 27): 11 min
- Leave Sapporo Station and walk east for 100 m.
- Turn left and walk 200 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
Sushi Dokoro Akatsuki -akatsuki- is on your right.
On your right
Look for
鮨処 暁 -akatsuki-
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
リリーベル札幌
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨処 暁 -akatsuki-北海道札幌市中央区北三条東2-2-3 リリーベル札幌 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-2-3 Kita 3 Johigashi Chuo-ku Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0033 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | ■Directions from JR Sapporo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Sapporo Clock Tower, 560 m, about 9 min walk
- Sapporo Station, 650 m, about 11 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Dokoro Akatsuki -akatsuki- cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 10% will be added.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Sushi Dokoro Akatsuki -akatsuki- have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Sushi Dokoro Akatsuki -akatsuki- closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Sushi Dokoro Akatsuki -akatsuki-?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Dokoro Akatsuki -akatsuki-?
Sapporo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (370 m). Bus Center-Mae Station is about 10 minutes away.
Does Sushi Dokoro Akatsuki -akatsuki- have a dress code?
Please refrain from wearing strongly scented perfumes.
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.