Takao
Italian in Maruyama Park & Bankei Area, Hokkaido, 6 min walk from Maruyama-Kōen Station
Our analysis
- #2of 10 Italian restaurants in Sapporo
- 50%of high-end restaurants in Hokkaido have a lower dinner budget
- 2×Tabelog 100
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 3
In our ranking, Takao is 2nd of the 10 Italian restaurants in Sapporo and 3rd of 18 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 higher than that of 69% of its Italian restaurants. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. It takes bookings by phone only; 3 of the 18 Italian restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) can be booked online in English.
How it compares
Italian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parco Fiera | #1 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Inaho | Mon, Tue |
| Takao | #3 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Maruyama-Kōen | — |
| Cucina Italiana Magari | #4 | ¥18,150 | ¥18,150 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Nishi jugo chome | Thu |
| Trattoria da Okumura | #6 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Tanuki koji Station | — |
| SESSiONE | #7 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Hōsui-Susukino | Sun |
| Ristorante Canofilo | #8 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥4,598 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 3 min, Hōsui-Susukino | — |
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 | Not listed |
| Payment |
How to book Takao
- Call 050-5456-6924 (+81-50-5456-6924 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
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The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Sundays | — |
|---|
- ■Business hours
- From 18:00 onwards
- Reservations start at the designated time.
- *Private lunch service available for groups of 8 or more, with the same menu as dinner.
- ■Closed on
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 12 are not admitted |
| Dress code | It is not possible to visit the store in shorts or sandals. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | English menu |
| Opened | December 2015 |
Getting there
6 min walk (500 m) from Maruyama-Kōen Station, Exit 4.
Also near: Nishi-Jūhatchōme (Exit 1): 11 min · Nishisen roku jo: 16 min
- Leave Maruyama-Kōen Station by Exit 4 and walk east for 120 m.
- Bear right at Hokusei Shinkin Bank and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 260 m.
Takao is on your left.
On your left
Look for
Condo Maruyama KIRARI
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
北海道札幌市中央区南3条西23-2-10 Condo Maruyama KIRARI 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 23-2-10 -, Hokkaido 060-0063 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Within a 5-10 minute walk from Maruyama Koen Station on the Tozai Subway Line. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Italian EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Italian EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does Takao 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.
Does Takao have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Takao?
Children under 12 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Takao?
Maruyama-Kōen Station, about 6 minutes on foot (500 m). Nishi-Jūhatchōme Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does Takao have a dress code?
It is not possible to visit the store in shorts or sandals.
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.