Sushi Minato
鮨みなと
Sushi in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, 12 min walk from Asahikawa Station
Our analysis
- #3of 95 sushi restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko)
- 50%of high-end restaurants in Hokkaido have a lower dinner budget
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 2
In our ranking, Sushi Minato is 3rd of the 95 sushi restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko). 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 13% of its sushi restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; one of 4 in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2022, and 2025. 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, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) 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 Miyakawa | #1 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online in English (Tableall) | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Nishi-Nijūhatchōme | — |
| Sushi Sai Wakichi | #2 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Maruyama-Kōen | Mon |
| Sushi Minato | #3 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 12 min, Asahikawa | Sun |
| Sushi Dokoro Arima | #4 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Tanuki koji Station | Sun |
| Sushi Sohei | #5 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Maruyama-Kōen | Wed |
| Sushi no Kura | #6 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Tanuki koji Station | 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, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Sushi Minato
- Call 0166-22-7722 (+81-166-22-7722 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Sushi nearby you can book online
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 40 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Services | Take-out |
Getting there
12 min walk (940 m) from Asahikawa Station.
- Leave Asahikawa Station and walk north-east for 50 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 60 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 90 m.
- Turn right onto Heiwa-dōri kaimono-kōen and walk 60 m.
- Turn left onto Heiwa Avenue and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 120 m.
- Bear right onto Shōwa Street and walk 100 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 10 m.
- Turn left at Lawson onto 2nd Street and walk 120 m.
- Turn right and walk 130 m.
- Turn left onto 3rd Street and walk 10 m.
You arrive at Sushi Minato.
Look for
鮨みなと
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨みなと北海道旭川市三条通5-左9
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 9 -, Hokkaido 070-0033 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 10 minutes walk from Asahikawa Station. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2022
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Minato cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Minato closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Sushi Minato?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Minato?
Asahikawa Station, about 12 minutes on foot (940 m).
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.