Kokon Yamahisa is a 15-seat counter-only modern Japanese restaurant in Chuo Ward, Sapporo, with omakase from around ¥12,650, closed Wednesdays.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Seats
- 15
- Reservations
- Tabelog
- Booking
- Tabelog
- Category
- Counter only
- Cuisine
- Modern sushi
- Price
- Upscale
Kokon Yamahisa occupies the second floor of the Taiyo Building in Sapporo's Chuo Ward, a few minutes' walk from the Nishi-Hachōme tram stop on the Sapporo City Tram Yamabana Line. The dining room is built around a single open counter facing the kitchen, seating 15 guests total, with no private room option.
The kitchen offers two set omakase courses built on washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine) with what the restaurant describes as a modern, freer approach to classic technique. The interior follows a white-based, understated wa-modern design, and the counter position lets diners watch preparation between courses.
Service runs dinner only, Thursday through Monday (closed Wednesday), with seating from 17:30. Pricing falls in the upscale tier, with a reported average spend of about ¥12,650 per person; exact course pricing should be confirmed directly, as it can vary by season. There is no English-language menu, so non-Japanese speakers may want to check with the restaurant in advance about language support. Children are not accepted, and there is no on-site parking, so the tram or a short taxi ride is the practical way to arrive.
Reservations run through Tabelog rather than a house booking system, and the restaurant's own phone line is listed for direct inquiries. Given the single counter and limited seat count, booking ahead is advisable, particularly for weekend dinners.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Kokon Yamahisa?
- Reservations are handled through Tabelog; the restaurant also lists a direct phone number for inquiries.
- How much does the omakase cost?
- Average spend is reported at about ¥12,650 per person, though exact course pricing should be confirmed with the restaurant.
- Is there an English menu?
- No English menu is available, so non-Japanese speakers may want to confirm in advance how to navigate the courses.
- Can I bring children?
- No, the restaurant does not accept young children.
- How many seats does the restaurant have, and is there parking?
- There are 15 seats, all at a single open counter, and there is no on-site parking; the Nishi-Hachōme tram stop is about a three-minute walk away.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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