"Masaaki Miyakawa's three-star omakase — book this eight-seat hinoki counter for Hokkaido's finest edomae sushi in Sapporo."
About Sushi Miyakawa
Sushi Miyakawa sits near Maruyama Park in Chuo-ku, west of central Sapporo, and opened in 2014. Chef Masaaki Miyakawa, a Hokkaido native, trained at Tokyo's Sushi Yoshitake and ran its Hong Kong counter — earning three stars there — before coming home to open his own room. In the 2017 MICHELIN Guide it became the first sushi restaurant in Hokkaido to win three stars, which it has carried since.
It stands at the top of Sapporo's counters. Compare the edomae Sushi Shinonome, the crab specialist Kani Sienne Kitanohanare and the tempura counter Tempura Araki, or browse the wider sushi picks.
The Kitchen
There is one way to eat here: the omakase, course by course at the counter. Miyakawa works the northern sea's catch in the edomae manner — Hokkaido sea urchin, aged and cured tuna, simmered conger, and a procession of nigiri pressed to order — against warm shari seasoned with red vinegar. The rhythm is unhurried and the focus total; you watch each piece formed and eat it within seconds.
This is a top-tier sushi spend: the omakase runs around ¥32,000 a head, served across an eight-seat hinoki counter by reservation, dinner only.
The Room
The room is spare and quiet — earthen walls, blond hinoki, lighting kept low — built so nothing distracts from the counter. Just eight seats face the chef, with service measured to the pace of the meal. The mood is hushed and grown-up, made for an unhurried, special-occasion dinner rather than a casual bite. Seats are scarce and book out far ahead.
Not for
Not for a quick, casual or budget meal, or large groups — this is an eight-seat omakase counter from around ¥32,000 a head, booked far ahead for an unhurried dinner.
Frequently Asked
What is Sushi Miyakawa known for?
It is a three-Michelin-star sushi counter in Sapporo, the first in Hokkaido to win three stars, known for an omakase built on the northern sea's catch served across an eight-seat hinoki counter.
How many Michelin stars does Sushi Miyakawa have?
Three — awarded in the 2017 MICHELIN Guide, making it the first sushi restaurant in Hokkaido to hold three stars, a rating it has carried since.
Who is the chef at Sushi Miyakawa?
Chef Masaaki Miyakawa, a Hokkaido native who trained at Tokyo's Sushi Yoshitake and earned three stars at its Hong Kong outpost before opening his own counter in 2014.
How much does Sushi Miyakawa cost?
It is a top-tier spend: the omakase course runs around ¥32,000 a head, served dinner-only at the counter by reservation.
Where is Sushi Miyakawa?
At Kita 4 Jonishi 25-2-2 in Chuo-ku, near Maruyama Park, west of central Sapporo in Hokkaido.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Sushi Miyakawa
Book well ahead via a reservation service or your hotel concierge; seats are limited to eight and demand is high.
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Practical Information
AddressKita 4 Jonishi 25-2-2, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 064-0824, Hokkaido
NeighbourhoodNear Maruyama Park in Chuo-ku, west of central Sapporo
CuisineSushi
PriceOmakase only, around ¥32,000 a head; an eight-seat hinoki counter, dinner by reservation
Dress CodeSmart; smart casual
SeatingAn eight-seat hinoki counter; omakase only, booking far ahead essential
ReservationBooking far ahead essential; omakase only, dinner
