Nijo Market

Nijo Market has been running since 1903, and its narrow blue-roofed arcade just five minutes from Sapporo TV Tower packs about 60 seafood stalls into a compact stretch. King crab, sea urchin, scallops, and salmon roe sit on ice while vendors call out to passers-by and offer samples. Several small restaurants inside serve kaisendon, seafood rice bowls, at prices that make for one of Sapporo's most satisfying breakfasts. Arrive between 7 and 9 AM for the liveliest atmosphere and freshest selection. Shops close mid-afternoon, and the market shuts entirely over New Year.