Dokushaku Sanshiro
独酌 三四郎
A representative Asahikawa izakaya founded in 1947, famous for the local specialty Shinkoyaki, and once featured in the Michelin Guide Hokkaido.
Founded in 1946, this izakaya was featured in the Michelin Guide Hokkaido 2012 and later appeared in the Asahikawa episode of "Kodoku no Gurume" in 2016. The signature Shinkoyaki (grilled young chicken) is boneless and cut into bite-sized pieces, basted with a master sauce that has been continuously replenished for decades, and grilled to order (expect a short wait). The eel rice bowl uses the same sauce, and the herring in the sashimi platter is also highly praised. The landlady holds a sake sommelier (Kikizakeshi) qualification, offering an excellent selection of Japanese sake. With only about 20 seats, it is often fully booked in advance, so reservations are highly recommended. Located about a 10-minute walk from Asahikawa Station, with no parking.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat 17:00–21:30 (L.O. 20:50, sources vary slightly), closed Sun, Mon, and public holidays
Nearby sights
- Heiwa-dori Kaimono Koen Shopping Park
- Tokiwa Park
- Asahikawa Winter Festival
- Asahi Bridge
- Miura Ayako Memorial Literature Museum & Mihonrin Forest
- Takasago Sake Brewery
- Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Memorial Museum
- Snow Crystal Museum