Chitose, Shiraoi (Hokkaido)
Local Guide
4 Recommended Restaurants for Dinner in Chitose: From Genghis Khan to Seafood

Chitose City offers a variety of restaurants where you can taste the flavors of Hokkaido, from Genghis Khan to seafood, and we have selected some of the best places for dinner from within walking distance of JR Chitose Station or a 10-minute drive from the New Chitose Airport.

Taking advantage of the close proximity to the airport, ingredients are flown in from all over Japan.

Our specialty
Our specialty "Anago" (conger eel) 400 yen per piece (tax not included)

This sushi restaurant has been a local favorite for over 20 years in Chitose's Shinbashidori shopping street. You can enjoy plenty of local Hokkaido seafood, such as sea urchin from Otaru (Otaru) in the summer, chip (hime-masu) from Lake Shikotsuko (Shikotsuko), and tachi (cod milt) in the winter.
Furthermore, taking advantage of its proximity to New Chitose Airport, the restaurant sources the finest ingredients from all over Japan by air every day, with conger eel being the most popular item among regular customers. We are particular about wild conger eel, and purchase from Toyosu Market, including those from Edo-mae and Tsushima in Nagasaki Prefecture. They select and nigiri the best fish of the season.

Omakase Course" featuring the specialties of our chefs.

Omakase Course
Omakase Course" available only at the counter: 3 courses of 5,500 yen, 7,500 yen, and 9,000 yen (tax not included)

The most popular course is the "omakase course" available only at the counter. The menu changes depending on the day's purchases, but the chef will serve you sashimi, a small bowl of cooked food, grilled dishes, nigiri, and other dishes at just the right time. There is no charge and no service fee.
In 2014, "I want to create the ultimate ideal restaurant," he opened "Kitanohana Hayashi" next to the restaurant, which has only eight counter seats. This restaurant is by reservation only and offers only a 10,000 yen omakase course (from October 2019, the price will be changed to 12,000 yen). Early reservations are recommended due to its popularity, as it was rated two stars in the "Michelin Guide Hokkaido 2017 Special Edition.

Sushi Restaurant Hokuminohana
  • Address 1-1 Saiwaicho, Chitose-shi, Hokkaido MAP
  • Direction 13 min. walk from JR Chitose Station, 10 min. drive from New Chitose Airport
  • Hours of Operation 17:30-23:00 (L.O.22:30)
  • Closed Sunday
  • TEL 0123-23-5126
  • Parking Free of charge

The theme is "Eating Deliciously in Hokkaido.

The course menus are prepared with ingredients that arrive on the day of the course and are well received. Photo:
The course menus are prepared with ingredients that arrive on the day of the course and are well received. Photo: "Rumoi bone-in sole and Tenshio shijimi mire blazes".

A Hokkaido restaurant founded in 2006 that focuses on locally sourced ingredients. Based on home-style cuisine from Northern Italy and France, this restaurant has a reputation for dishes that bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients.The restaurant places particular emphasis on Angus beef and “Hime-gyu” (female Japanese Black cattle) from Miyakita Ranch in Kitahiroshima; 100% Hokkaido-raised cattle fed exclusively on locally sourced feed and raised without antibiotics; and one-year-old male Ezo deer from Akan.We also serve “Hino-dori” chicken from Akabira, as well as seafood dishes prepared with fish and shellfish sourced from Tomakomai and Rumoi. Everything is homemade—from the appetizers and main dishes to the naturally leavened bread and desserts.

Omakase menu prepared with ingredients delivered that day

Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026, this popular restaurant is beloved by the local community
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026, this popular restaurant is beloved by the local community

In addition to fresh vegetables sourced from our partner farmers, we recommend the “Omakase Course” for a well-rounded dining experience that pairs our meat and seafood dishes. As a general rule, all members of a group must order the same course. If you have any allergies or food preferences, please let us know when making your reservation.We also offer a selection of 300 wines, featuring a wide variety of small-batch bottles primarily from Hokkaido, Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Tuscany, and Piedmont.

Restaurant Akioka
  • Address 4-4-1 Sakae-cho, Chitose-shi, Hokkaido MAP
  • Direction Approx. 6 min. walk from JR Chitose Station, 10 min. drive from New Chitose Airport
  • Business Hours Lunch: 12:00 PM–3:00 PM (Last Order 1:30 PM) *Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only
    Dinner: 5:00 PM–10:00 PM (Last Order 7:30 PM) *Reservations required by the previous day; irregular holidays
  • Closed Closed on weekends and holidays
  • TEL 080-3290-0031
  • Parking Free of charge
  • Notes Reservations required. Private rooms available for 2–3 and 3–7 guests.
    Course Reservations: TableCheck 24 hours
    (À la carte reservations, reservations for single guests, and same-day reservations are by phone only)

Freshness is assured by direct delivery from the butcher's workshop.

The most popular dish: “Thick-Cut Raw Lamb Steak”
The most popular dish: “Thick-Cut Raw Lamb Steak”

Jingisukan restaurant is located on Guion Street in downtown Chitose City. The meat comes directly from a butcher store specializing in lamb, so the quality of the meat is second to none. Rare parts of lamb, such as "lamb tongue," which is rarely distributed, are also on the menu.
The most popular dish is the "thick-cut cured lamb steak" served medium rare. The 2cm-thick raw lamb is so tender that everyone is surprised and says, "I have never had such juicy lamb meat. The freshness of the lamb means there is no odor, and once you try it, you will surely become a fan of lamb meat.

Finish off your Genghis Khan meal with udon noodles!

Counter seating is also available for one person.
Counter seating is also available for one person.

The "Agari Udon Sukiyaki-style" is recommended as a way to end the Genghis Khan meal. Udon noodles and green onions are placed in the groove of the pot and cooked with a special sauce, then dipped in beaten egg. It is exceptionally tasty and easy to eat even after a hearty meal of meat. Please try it.
For those who just want to eat and drink to their heart's content, an all-you-can-eat and drink plan is also available. There is also a sister yakiniku restaurant nearby, "Takibiya," where you can taste not only mutton but also Japanese black beef and Shiraoi beef as well.

Chitose Rum Kobo Yamajin
  • Address 3-16-3 Shimizu-cho, Chitose-shi, Hokkaido MAP
  • Direction 10 min. walk from JR Chitose Station, 9 min. drive from New Chitose Airport
  • Business Hours 5:30 PM–9:50 PM (Last order at 9:20 PM)
  • Closed Tuesdays
  • TEL 0123-29-5529
  • Parking Free (Parking is available at the sister restaurant "Bonfire House")
  • Notes *Cash only

Draft beer and Genghis Khan are the best combination!

“Seasoned Premium Lamb Tenderloin Genghis Khan” (back), “Premium Raw Lamb” (front)
“Seasoned Premium Lamb Tenderloin Genghis Khan” (back), “Premium Raw Lamb” (front)

This beer restaurant is attached to the Kirin Beer factory. You can enjoy factory-draft beer such as "Lager" and "Ichiban Shibori" and Jingisukan (Japanese mutton barbecue). The most popular dish is the "Seasoned Lamb Fillet Jingisukan. This rare meat is marinated in a special sauce, making it a dish that is sure to be enjoyed with rice. The "Special raw lamb" is also popular, and is recommended to be tasted simply with salt and pepper. Both of these dishes are delicious enough to please even the locals who are accustomed to eating Jingisukan, and of course, they go great with beer.

Many repeat customers are proof of the deliciousness of the food!

Large restaurant with 180 seats. It is crowded during the green season.
Large restaurant with 180 seats. It is crowded during the green season.

Restaurant Haube is often used by package tours. Many Guest/customers are so impressed by the unexpectedly delicious food that they come back to try it again.
If you are with friends or family, you can also enjoy taking a factory tour of the Kirin Beer Hokkaido Chitose Factory. After learning all about the beer making process, you can taste the freshly brewed beer and Jingisukan, which tastes exceptionally delicious. The Restaurant is crowded during the summer, so it is best to call ahead to make reservations, especially on weekends.

Kirin Brewery Hokkaido Chitose Factory Restaurant Haube
  • Address 949-1 Kaminagato, Chitose-shi, Hokkaido MAP
  • Direction 8 min. walk from JR Chotoshi Station, 16 min. by car from New Chitose Airport
  • Business Hours 11:30 AM–9:00 PM (Last Order 8:30 PM)
  • Closed 4th Monday of the month (open if Monday is a national holiday), Year-end and New Year holidays
  • TEL 0123-23-0101
  • Parking Free of charge

MAP

Hoshino Resorts facilities nearby
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