Since its one-off publication in 2012, the second edition of the Hokkaido MICHELIN guide sees a total of 431 eateries recognised. The full selection of restaurants and hotels was announced online on the Michelin website today, four days ahead of the print guidebook's official launch on 19 May.
There are two new entrants to the guide's highest ranking three-star category this year.
The first is Japanese restaurant Hanakouji sawada. The cosy 36-seater on the third floor of the Asai building in the city of Sapporo earned another star this year, elevating it from two to three-starred status. Joining Hanakomichi Ishida and French restaurant Moliere, who retains its three stars, is another new entrant Sushi Miyakawa.
Sushi Miyakawa is a new entry in the Hokkaido MICHELIN guide 2017, with three stars to its name.
Other new entries to the guide include Tempura araki with two Michelin stars, and Kokon Yamahisa with one Michelin star. In all, a total of 76 restaurants received stars this year, with 22 new entries to the red book.
116 venues are also listed under the Bib Gourmand category, which recognises restaurants for serving affordable meals. Two examples that made the list this year are ramen specialty store Tomikawa Seimensho and Soba Restaurant Ikkyuan.
Browse the full list of Michelin-recommended restaurants in Hokkaido here.
Written by
Meryl Koh
Meryl Koh is former Digital Associate Editor with the Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau. Her hunger for heart-felt connections and breaking stories is fuelled by a good cup of coffee, occasionally spiked with a shot of whisky.
The latest MICHELIN Guide Guangzhou celebrates a rising wave of young culinary talent, with all three MICHELIN Special Awards going to post-90s professionals.
Explore the just-revealed full list of 654 MICHELIN-Star restaurants in France 2025, listed by number of Stars, then alphabetically by region, "departement", and town or city. The 68 new Stars for the 2025 edition appear in red.
The MICHELIN Guide has arrived in the Philippines, setting its sights on Manila and Environs & Cebu for its highly anticipated 2026 debut. With our expert Inspectors already exploring the country’s vibrant dining scene, Filipino cuisine is poised to take centre stage on the global culinary map.
Osaka might be a detour off the typical Japan itinerary, but the so-called “Nation’s Kitchen” is an obvious stop for the MICHELIN-minded traveler. At the One Key InterContinental Osaka, everything that makes this city special, all in one place.
From sky-high penthouses and private infinity pools to MICHELIN-starred dining, these Tokyo hotels are the ultimate playgrounds for the fabulously flush.
Discover our complete guide to this year’s MICHELIN-starred restaurants in Paris, unveiled last March. And don’t forget to keep an eye out next spring for the 2026 selection, all tried and tested by our Inspectors. Bon appétit!
Why choose between a luxurious stay and a world-class meal when you can have both? These MICHELIN Key hotels in Japan and Thailand are home to MICHELIN-Starred restaurants, offering the perfect blend of impeccable hospitality and cuisine.
With just enough time to plan a trip before cherry blossom season this spring, we're taking a closer look at one of the best hotels in Kyoto. Once you’ve found your sea legs in Japan, you might try a hyper-traditional ryokan. Until then, consider the One Key Ace Hotel.
In The MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2025, history was made: for the first time, a dessert-focused restaurant earned a MICHELIN Star. At Yama, Chef Koichi Katsumata redefines fine dining through an eight-course dessert experience, proving that sweets can be just as sophisticated as savory cuisine.