Japan’s Seafood Paradise 🦀 Fresh Crab at Nijo Market, Sapporo

Nijo Market (二条市場 / Nijō Ichiba) is one of the most popular seafood markets in Sapporo, Hokkaido, and a great stop for fresh seafood, breakfast, and local souvenirs.

Address:
Japan, 〒060-0052 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 2 Johigashi 1 Chome / South 3 East 1-2

Hours:
Typically 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily (individual restaurants may open earlier or stay later)

Why visit:

* Fresh king crab, scallops, uni (sea urchin), ikura (salmon roe), oysters
* Famous kaisendon (seafood rice bowls)
* Local snacks, dried seafood, melons, souvenirs
* Easy walk from Odori Station (~5 mins) and near Odori Park

Best things to eat there:

1. Uni + Ikura Donburi (sea urchin + salmon roe bowl)
2. Grilled scallops or crab legs
3. Fresh oysters
4. Hokkaido melon or fruit desserts

Travel tip:
Go early morning (7–10 AM) for the freshest seafood and fewer crowds. By late morning/lunch, it gets much busier with tourists. Reddit travelers note it can be a bit touristy, but still convenient and fun for first-time visitors to Sapporo.

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