+2Susukino · Girls Bar
Toh Yokocho in Susukino
Susukino Station10:00 - 06:00
- Cards OK
Price on request
Hokkaido's nightlife centers on Susukino, with kyabakura, girls bars, snack bars, and concept cafes. Easy access from Sapporo Station.
Updated Jul 8, 2026
Sapporo's nightlife centers on the neon-lit Susukino district, radiating from the main intersection. Exit the subway at Susukino Station and you're immediately surrounded by countless signs.
Susukino is one of Japan's largest entertainment districts, about three times the size of Tokyo's Kabukicho. Step off the main street and narrow alleys are packed with bars and clubs.
The main draws are kyabakura (hostess bars) and girls bars. Kyabakura tend to be upscale, around ¥10,000 for the first hour. Girls bars are more affordable, with cover charges of ¥1,000–2,000. Snack bars cater to an older crowd, with karaoke. Concept cafes (con-cafe) are growing in popularity, especially anime and maid themes.
Host clubs are also a feature of Susukino, offering male host entertainment. Prices are higher than kyabakura, with bottle service extra.
Access is easy via the subway. Taxis are plentiful. Weekends are busy, so reservations are recommended. English-friendly venues are limited but increasing.
Hokkaido runs on table-service venues: kyabakura (hostess clubs), girls bars, and snack bars. You pay a set fee by the hour, with nomination (shimei) and drink charges on top, so check each venue’s all-in price before you sit down.
Hokkaido is generally fine for a night out. The main risk is bottakuri, a padded bill at the end. Stick to venues that post their prices, skip street touts steering you into ‘free’ bars, and confirm the set fee plus any nomination or bottle charges before you order.
Popular services in Hokkaido include girls bars (flat drink charge, conversational setting), karaoke snack bars, and hostess clubs with shimei nomination options.
Visa / Mastercard / JCB accepted at most venues
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