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    Taiyo Whale Sapporo Ekimae Ten

    太陽の鯨札幌駅前店

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    Queue Protocol

    Line Up First

    Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.

    Payment Acceptance
    Credit Cards

    Tap or insert Visa, Mastercard, or JCB directly at the counter or digital kiosk.

    Typical Wait

    Usually under 15 minutes

    Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.

    Best for

    1-minute walk from Sapporo Station north exit, this izakaya serves miso ramen and dumplings in the Kita Ward area. Suits diners seeking casual meals with happy-hour pricing near the station.

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    Miso

    Miso
    Izakaya
    Dumpling
    ¥1,000–1,999 lunch · ¥2,000–2,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Happy hour runs daily until 18:00 with draft beer at 290 yen and gyoza at 280 yen.

    Operational note: Drinking pub and gyoza house near Sapporo Station; late-night shime ramen after drinks; table seating; official website
    Live announcements:@whale_sapporoshingroup.jp
    Card accepted

    Location

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    5 min from Sapporo

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Izakaya
    Dumpling
    Ramen

    Broth

    Miso

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999 lunch · ¥2,000–2,999 dinner

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    Recommended order

    Miso

    食券

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    Getting there

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    5 min from Sapporo

    JR Hokkaido Shinkansen, JR Hakodate Main Line, Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line, Sapporo Municipal Subway Tozai Line

    Hours

    Opening hours are not yet confirmed.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Happy hour runs daily until 18:00 with draft beer at 290 yen and gyoza at 280 yen.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Drinking pub and gyoza house near Sapporo Station; late-night shime ramen after drinks; table seating; official website

    Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:

    @whale_sapporoshingroup.jp

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    Order your bowl

    味噌ラーメンをください

    Miso ramen o kudasai

    Customise your noodles
    麺かためでMen katame de (firm noodles)
    麺やわらかめでMen yawarakame de (soft noodles)
    替え玉くださいKaedama kudasai (extra noodles)
    Useful phrases
    おいしい！Oishii! — Delicious!
    お会計お願いしますOkaikei onegai shimasu — Check, please
    ごちそうさまでしたGochisousama deshita — Thank you for the meal (said when leaving)
    大盛りでOomori de — Large portion, please
    少なめでSukuname de — Smaller portion, please

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    Questions about Taiyo Whale Sapporo Ekimae Ten

    What is the nearest station to Taiyo Whale Sapporo Ekimae Ten?
    Sapporo, about a 5-minute walk away. Sapporo is served by JR Hokkaido Shinkansen, JR Hakodate Main Line, Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line and Sapporo Municipal Subway Tozai Line.
    What should I order at Taiyo Whale Sapporo Ekimae Ten?
    Miso. Noodles: izakaya, dumpling and ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Taiyo Whale Sapporo Ekimae Ten?
    Lunch runs ¥1,000–1,999 and dinner ¥2,000–2,999. Cards are accepted.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Taiyo Whale Sapporo Ekimae Ten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Taiyo Whale Sapporo Ekimae Ten accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Taiyo Whale Sapporo Ekimae Ten.