A good location to visit for an experience of a local
Market. The place is nice and clean. There are many seafood restaurants here. We came before 8am and there were queues in front of most of the restaurants already.
Other than restaurants there are many stalls
Selling everything from seafood to dry goods to fruits. The stall staff were all very friendly and warm.
Overall a good interesting place with good vibes to visit in Sapporo.
Went to Nijo market around 1pm to look for the red Hanasaki crab which is in season: May-August. Chanced upon a stall （有）山下水産。Selected a medium size Hanasaki crab and bargained with seller. All friendly and good! The workers warmed it up and cut the crab 😄. Lots of meat and tasted very good. There’s sweetness in the meat and everybit is flavorful. It was enough for three of us (adults). Definitely a must try in Sapporo.
Very near to the shopping street. Easy access and friendly people. Cheapest place in town if you are looking to buy dry seafood products for your cooking. Come during October cooling and very nice time to come.
We visited Nijo Market during our time in Sapporo and loved every bit of it. The atmosphere was lively and filled with the scent of fresh seafood. Stalls were lined with beautiful displays of crabs, scallops, sea urchins, and more—it was a feast for the senses even before tasting anything.
After browsing around, we decided to sit down for lunch at one of the small stalls inside the market. We ordered fresh kaisendon and grilled seafood—everything was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The seafood bowl was overflowing with tuna, salmon roe, sweet shrimp, and uni, and it was easily one of the best meals we had during our Hokkaido trip. The staff at the stall were warm and welcoming, even helping us with recommendations.
The kids also enjoyed walking around afterward, checking out other stalls and watching the seafood being cleaned and grilled on the spot. There’s a very local, down-to-earth feel about the whole place, which made the experience even more enjoyable.
Nijo Market is more than just a place to buy seafood—it’s a window into Hokkaido’s food culture and a great spot for a satisfying, authentic lunch in Sapporo.
Lots of options for restaurants and fresh fish. Quite a few if the restaurants on the northern side have queues, but head west and you’ll find options that are less densely populated. Good to visit, even better to eat at.
Situated in Sapporo's vibrant center, Nijo Market is renowned for its vast array of fresh local produce and seafood, including crabs, salmon eggs, sea urchins, and numerous fresh and prepared fish varieties.
Situated in the heart of Sapporo, Nijo Market lies just three blocks south of the TV Tower at Odori Park and is a convenient five-minute stroll from Odori Station, served by the Nanboku, Toho, and Tozai Subway Lines.
Nijo Market is renowned for its variety of stalls offering fresh seafood, vegetables, and local Hokkaido specialties, particularly its celebrated seafood donburi, which features sea urchin and salmon eggs.
The market hosts several restaurants, including a collection of small drinking places and eateries along a narrow corridor known as Noren Yokocho. Visitors can enjoy fresh seafood breakfasts, among other dishes.
It is especially true if you're a seafood lover or someone interested in experiencing the local food culture of Sapporo. It offers a unique opportunity to sample fresh seafood, interact with local vendors, and soak in the lively atmosphere of a Hokkaido market.
