YATA Sake Bar

YATA Sake Bar is a small standing sake bar with two locations, one in the colorful Susukino area of Sapporo and one near Sapporo Station.

I visited the Susukino location and to be honest, I did get lost. As it’s a tad hard to find the first time. But all the bigger is the excitement when you do find it. It is on the first floor hidden towards the back. Have a look at the pictures below and you cannot go wrong.

Why do I love it? Well for one YATA Sake Bar’s minimal design is inviting and stylish, but what makes this place stand out is the staff, which is beyond knowledgable. Expect thermometers to measure the perfect sake temperature, that’s how serious “Sake business” is here.

But don’t worry, it’s still plenty of fun! As locals and visitors mingle at the counter and you get the chance to meet people in a casual environment over a sake or two.

What to order at YATA Sake Bar?

The selection at this small bar is sublime, with many Hokkaido breweries being stocked. Ask the staff and they will gladly recommend one that is to your liking. And if you are a bit peckish they do small dishes at 500¥ each. I recommend the corned beef as well as the cheese, you will be surprised how amazing they pair.

In terms of sake, the selection is ever-changing. But what I do recommend is, get the same sake twice. One time hot and one time cold, you will be amazed by the change of flavor profile…

This is hands down my favorite place to try sake in Sapporo and whether you try it for the first time or know what you are doing, you will enjoy this place!

If you did miss it but are heading back to Tokyo, they also have a bar there. Another chance not to just try great sake but also great hospitality.

Web

https://junmaishu.net/sakebar/sappro/

Address

Susukino: 7-7-28 Minamisanjo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido M-s Building 1F

Sapporo Station:  5 Chome Kita 4 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0004

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