[Must-visit in Sapporo] Hokkaido Nijo Market 🦀 A paradise for seafood lovers

Nijo Market in downtown Sapporo. While small, it boasts a dense network of stalls and a diverse selection of restaurants, perfect for buying fresh catch, souvenirs, or simply enjoying the seafood.

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🍣 Must-Try Restaurants

1. Oiso (Oiso Shokudo)

👉 Specializing in seafood donburi, their portions are generous, the ingredients are fresh, and the prices are relatively affordable. Their signature "Three-Colored Donburi" offers salmon roe, crab meat, and sea urchin all in one bowl, creating a truly layered experience.

2. Kaisendon Yokocho

👉 This small restaurant, nestled in a market alley, often offers surprising hidden gems on its menu. Their thickly sliced fish is highly recommended, as is their "Mixed Seafood Donburi," which offers a culinary delight of Hokkaido's signature seafood in one bowl.

3. Ajikudo Takadaya

👉 In addition to sashimi, this restaurant also offers grilled fish set meals and hot soup dishes. If someone in your group doesn't eat raw food, feel free to bring some in and enjoy Hokkaido seafood.

4. Nijo Market Shokudo

👉 A classic, long-standing establishment in the market, many locals come here for breakfast. Their signature "King Crab Miso Soup" is a must-try; the broth is rich and bursting with crab flavor, and it pairs perfectly with a bowl of rice.

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⚠️ Notes
1. Business Hours
Most shops open around 7 AM and are busiest around noon, so it's recommended to arrive early to enjoy a fresh breakfast. Some shops close early after noon, so those craving seafood donburi should avoid arriving too late.
2. Transparent prices, but be sure to compare prices
The same seafood may vary in price at different shops within the market. It's recommended to browse around before deciding; don't rush. 3. Cash is the main currency, though some accept credit cards.
Most restaurants and vendors only accept cash, so be sure to have plenty of Japanese yen (especially 1,000 and 5,000 yen bills).
4. Duty-free and delivery services
Some vendors offer duty-free shopping and even frozen delivery to Japan or the airport. Travelers looking to bring back crab or salmon roe should take advantage of these.
5. Avoid peak travel times. Markets with many tour groups can get crowded, especially on holidays. For a leisurely meal, visit on weekday mornings.

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While Nijo Market isn't as large as the larger wholesale markets outside of Sapporo, it's conveniently located in the city center, making it ideal for independent travelers. Whether you're looking for a delicious seafood donburi or want to take home some seafood souvenirs, you can find it all here.
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