Sapporo Ryotei Elm Garden (Location: Sapporo, Hokkaido; Operated by: Masuda Planning Co., Ltd.) is hosting a limited-time winter special event, "Yukiakari no Restaurant," through February 28, 2026. Set in approximately 1,000 tsubo (about 3,300 square meters) of Japanese garden, this immersive dinner experience celebrates the venue's 80th anniversary since its predecessor "Elm Sanso," combining fine dining, history, and digital art to showcase Hokkaido's appeal.
Sub-Zero Fantasia: The Ice Sushi Bar at -6°C
A fantastically illuminated "Ice Sushi Bar" appears in the lit-up Japanese garden spanning approximately 1,000 tsubo. In the crisp air averaging -6°C, artisans serve sushi across an ice counter. This initiative transforms Sapporo's winter cold into an added value that can only be experienced at this time and place.
Tradition Meets Innovation: 80 Years of History Through Digital Art Kaiseki
In the main dining room, digital art adorns the tables. The restaurant presents Hokkaido's 80-year culinary history, from post-war to modern times, through Japanese cuisine using seasonal ingredients, with projection mapping enhancing the immersion into this narrative journey.
80 Years of Tradition: Connecting Hokkaido's Culinary Appeal to the Future
Since its founding in 1946, Elm Garden has welcomed guests from Japan and abroad. This project merges the traditional Japanese culinary techniques they've preserved with a modern reinterpretation of Hokkaido's food culture and contemporary digital presentation. As a representative ryotei of Sapporo, they offer a new winter dining experience to tourists and locals alike.
Event Overview
Name: Yukiakari no Restaurant "Sanju no Mori to Okami no Kyoen"
Period: January 9, 2026 to February 28, 2026
Hours: 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM (Last entry 8:00 PM)
Location: Sapporo Ryotei Elm Garden (5-10 Minami 13-jo Nishi 23-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido)
Access: Approximately 10 minutes by car from Maruyama Koen Station on the subway / Approximately 15 minutes by car from Odori Park
Official Website: https://www.elm.cc/yukiakari2026/
Menu: Yukiakari Signature Kaiseki ¥35,000, Yukiakari Kaiseki ¥25,000 (tax included, 10% service charge separate)
Reservations & Inquiries: 011-551-0707 (Closed Tuesdays)
About Sapporo Ryotei Elm Garden
This facility is a ryotei and wedding venue with approximately 1,000 tsubo of Japanese garden in Sapporo's Maruyama area. They offer high-quality Japanese cuisine featuring Hokkaido ingredients while guests enjoy seasonal views.
