In this magazine, we will introduce three of the top restaurants in Hokkaido, recognized by the global standard for gastronomy, the 'Michelin Guide'. You can book all of these restaurants now on WAUG at a discounted price, so let's explore them together with peace of mind.


1. Hakodate: Tasting History, Ryotei Fumoto

If you want to taste the historic tradition of the southern port city of Hakodate, 'Ryotei Fumoto' is the answer. This is not a simple restaurant, but a high-end ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant) that fully captures the four seasons of Hakodate through 'kaiseki', the essence of traditional Japanese cuisine.

Fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients, sourced directly from the Hakodate morning market each day, are transformed into picturesque dishes by the hands of a master chef with decades of experience. Each delicate dish, savored in a classic atmosphere, is the most elegant way to understand the depth of the city of Hakodate.


2. Sapporo: Confronting the Ingredients, Wada

'Wada', one of the most difficult-to-book restaurants in Sapporo, is a place that showcases the essence of 'kappo' cuisine. The core of kappo dining lies in the sense of presence and communication, as the chef prepares dishes right in front of the guests at a counter seat.

The star of the show here is not flashy technique, but the 'ingredient' itself. The chef presents the best seasonal ingredients Hokkaido has to offer and maximizes their inherent flavor with minimal cooking methods. The experience of watching these ingredients transform into the ultimate taste at the chef's fingertips provides an intellectual pleasure, like watching a perfect performance.


3. Sapporo: The Pinnacle of Technique, Tempura Toraya

How can a seemingly simple dish like tempura reach the level of a Michelin star? Sapporo's 'Toraya' presents the perfect answer to that question.

Here, you can experience a different dimension of tempura, where the ingredient's natural moisture and flavor are perfectly preserved within a thin, light batter. Shrimp and seasonal vegetables, fried one by one right before your eyes. A single piece of tempura, fried at the perfect moment, will completely change your standards for the dish known as 'tempura'.

To ensure your gourmet trip to Hokkaido is perfect, WAUG offers a 'Michelin Restaurant Priority Reservation Service'.

Experience the best taste of Hokkaido on WAUG right now.