Sushi Miyakawa

What Sushi Miyakawa Is

Opened in November 2022 in Sapporo's Chuo Ward, Sushi Miyakawa is the work of chef Masaaki Miyakawa. The venue's own framing — "simple yet dedicated, focused solely on bringing out the true flavors of seafood" , is an accurate description of the omakase format you will encounter here. This is not a restaurant built around showmanship or elaborate garnish. The case for booking rests on the quality of Hokkaido's cold-water seafood and the precision brought to it at the counter.

Hokkaido's position as Japan's primary seafood prefecture is relevant context. The island's cold Sea of Japan and Pacific waters produce sea urchin, snow crab, scallop, salmon roe, and herring at a quality and freshness that chefs in Tokyo work hard to source. Eating sushi in Sapporo, at a counter of this calibre, means the supply chain is shorter than almost anywhere else in the country. That geographic advantage is built into the price.

Price and Format

The course is priced at JPY 32,000 inclusive of consumption tax and service charge , roughly USD 210 at current rates. That sits at the upper end of Sapporo's sushi market but is materially cheaper than comparable omakase counters in Tokyo or Osaka. For context, Harutaka in Tokyo operates at a similar quality tier with a higher price point, and Sushi Shikon in Hong Kong runs considerably more expensive for a three-Michelin-star equivalent experience. Miyakawa's pricing makes it one of the more accessible entry points to serious omakase in Japan.

There is no lunch service. Dinner runs in two sessions: the first from 17:00 to 19:15, the second from 19:30 onward. Wednesday is the weekly closing day. If you want a longer, unhurried evening, the second session is the practical choice , confirm timing directly with the restaurant before visiting, as hours can change.

The Room and the Counter

The counter seats seven. A private room is available for parties of two, which makes this workable for a couple who want separation from the main counter , a rarer feature at small sushi venues. Smart casual dress is required; shorts, flip-flops, and sweatpants are explicitly not permitted. The room is non-smoking throughout. No parking is on-site; the nearest public option is a short walk away. The venue is approximately five minutes on foot from Nishi 28th Street Station on the Tozai Subway Line.

Credit cards are accepted (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Amex, Diners). Electronic money and QR code payments are not.

Beverage Program

No drink list data is available in the venue record. At counters of this format and price in Japan, sake pairings are the standard offering , expect a curated selection rather than an extensive wine list. If a specific pairing or beverage preference is important to your booking decision, contact the restaurant directly at 011-613-2221 or via the venue's website before confirming.