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Nijo Market
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Nijo Market

Getting around: About a 10-15 minute walk from Sapporo Station, or take the subway to Odori Station and walk a few minutes.
Hours: Most stalls open roughly 7am-6pm, though hours vary and some close on rotating days.

Nijo Market is Sapporo's historic fresh food market, dating back over a century, with stalls selling Hokkaido's famed seafood — crab, uni (sea urchin), salmon roe, and scallops — alongside produce and prepared food stalls where you can eat what you've bought on the spot. It's smaller and generally less crowded than Sapporo's larger department store food halls, giving a more traditional market atmosphere.

It's a good spot for a seafood breakfast or lunch, particularly kaisendon (seafood rice bowls) using the day's fresh catch.

Nijo Market FAQs

What's the best thing to eat at Nijo Market?

Fresh Hokkaido seafood like crab, sea urchin, salmon roe, and scallops, often served as a kaisendon (seafood rice bowl) at stalls within the market.

Is there an entrance fee?

No, it's a free public market; you pay only for what you buy.

How far is it from Sapporo Station?

About 10-15 minutes on foot.

How long should I spend there?

About 45 minutes to an hour, longer for a full meal.

Is it busy in the morning?

Yes, mornings tend to have the freshest selection and most active atmosphere.

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