Day Trips from SapporoMisaki in Shakotan: Sea Urchin Bowls from a Fisherman-Run Restaurant
By Chaporo, a Sapporo local Published 
Quick answers
- Run by a sea urchin fisherman: no additives, sweet and not briny
- Shakotan sea urchin from June to August; other Hokkaido urchin the rest of the season
- Sea urchin bowl 3,900 yen in 2024, 5,800 yen in 2025: the price follows the catch
- Open late April to October, 9:00–15:00; parking for 20 cars
Misaki is a restaurant in Shakotan run by a sea urchin fisherman, on Road 913 about 1 km past the Shimamui Coast and Cape Shakotan (not to be confused with Misaki no Yu, the hot spring). Shakotan is Hokkaido's sea urchin coast, and Misaki's raw sea urchin bowl is piled high with it.
The sea urchin bowl
It melts in your mouth. There is no fishy smell, only a faint scent of the sea, and it is not salty, so even people who do not like the brininess of sea urchin should enjoy it.
The price follows the catch: it was 3,900 yen in 2024 and 5,800 yen in 2025, and in 2026 it was listed at about 5,600 yen. From June to August it is Shakotan sea urchin; the rest of the season, other Hokkaido sea urchin. In summer there is also a red (bafun) sea urchin bowl, 20 a day.
You buy a meal ticket first, and the staff bring your food; afterwards, return your dishes to the counter. At weekends and on holidays, no second orders.
Season, hours and parking
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Season | Late April to the end of October (2026: April 28 to October 31) |
| Hours | 9:00–15:00 |
| Closed | The 2nd and 4th Wednesdays; the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays may also be closed, so call ahead |
| Parking | Free, about 20 cars, plus overflow car parks |
| Phone | 0135-45-6547 |
See the official site (in Japanese).
How to get there
From Sapporo: about two and a half hours, via the Sapporo-Otaru Expressway and the Shiribeshi Expressway to Yoichi, then Route 229 around the peninsula. Roadside Station Space Apple Yoichi, 5 minutes from Yoichi IC, is a good break.
Near Misaki
Shimamui Coast and Cape Shakotan: The Tunnel Viewpoint and the LighthouseA local's guide to Shimamui Coast on Cape Shakotan: the tunnel that opens onto the Shakotan blue sea, the walk up to the lighthouse viewpoint, the path closure until April 2027, parking and how to get there from Sapporo.
Cape Kamui: The Walk to the Tip, Gate Hours and the 2026-27 ClosureA local's guide to Cape Kamui on the Shakotan Peninsula: the walk along the ridge over the blue sea, the Nyonin-kinsei gate and its legend, gate hours by month, the trail closure until April 2027, and parking.
Shakotan and Cape Kamui Day Trip from Sapporo by Car: A Local's RouteA local's day trip from Sapporo to Shakotan by car: Cape Ogon, Shimamui Coast, a sea urchin bowl, Cape Kamui and a sea-view onsen, with tolls, opening hours, closures and the bus alternative.
FAQ about Misaki in Shakotan
Q1. How much is the sea urchin bowl?
It follows the catch: 3,900 yen in 2024 and 5,800 yen in 2025.
Q2. When is Misaki open?
From late April to the end of October, 9:00 to 15:00.
Q3. When is Shakotan sea urchin in season?
June to August.