Kaiten-Sushi Nemuro Hanamaru: Locations, Crowds, Reservations and Queue-Skipping Tips for Tokyo and Sapporo Branches

Post date: 2025-05-14 | Categories: Japan Travel

NEMURO HANAMARU conveyor belt sushi from Nemuro, Hokkaido is one of Japan’s most popular budget-friendly sushi chains among tourists. Having tried it twice before in Sapporo, I was impressed by the freshness of their seafood, especially the shellfish. Outside Hokkaido, “Nemuro Hanamaru” only has branches in Tokyo, including one at Ginza Tokyu Plaza. During my recent Tokyo trip while staying in Ginza, I decided to visit the Ginza branch for dinner. Here’s a comprehensive guide to Nemuro Hanamaru conveyor belt sushi locations in Tokyo and Sapporo, along with tips for reservations and saving time in queues.

Most branches of “Nemuro Hanamaru” are located in Hokkaido, primarily in Sapporo besides its hometown Nemuro City, with two additional branches in Hakodate. Outside Hokkaido, they only have branches in Tokyo and Yokohama, with no presence yet in other cities like Osaka or Fukuoka. Therefore, foreign visitors who want to try it typically need to visit either Sapporo or Tokyo.

“Nemuro Hanamaru” offers three types of dining experiences: conveyor belt sushi (回転寿司), standing sushi bars (立食い寿司), and seafood rice bowl shops (一夜干しと海鮮丼), with the conveyor belt sushi being the most popular.

Among “Nemuro Hanamaru Conveyor Belt Sushi” branches, four are particularly popular: two in Sapporo and two in Tokyo. These branches attract large crowds mainly because they’re located in tourist areas, with most customers being foreign visitors. Other branches in residential areas are generally less crowded. So if you want to dine here without long waits, consider visiting non-touristy locations.

Table of Contents

I. Nemuro Hanamaru Tokyo Branches
- 1. Ginza Branch
- 2. KITTE Marunouchi Branch
- 3. Tokyo Metro Korakuen Branch
II. Nemuro Hanamaru Sapporo Branches
III. Nemuro Hanamaru Hakodate Branches
IV. Queue-Skipping and Reservation Tips

I. Nemuro Hanamaru Tokyo Branches

“Nemuro Hanamaru” has 10 branches in Tokyo: 3 conveyor belt sushi restaurants, 1 seafood rice bowl shop, and 6 standing sushi bars. Among the three conveyor belt sushi locations, the busiest is the Ginza branch at Ginza Tokyu Plaza, followed by the KITTE Marunouchi branch near Tokyo Station. The third location at Tokyo Metro Korakuen Station sees fewer visitors as it’s less frequented by tourists.

1. Nemuro Hanamaru Conveyor Belt Sushi Ginza Branch

The Ginza branch is located on the 10th floor of Ginza Tokyu Plaza near JR Yurakucho Station in Ginza 5-chome, making it Tokyo’s busiest “Nemuro Hanamaru” location. For dinner, arrive early as tickets are usually gone by 5:30pm. During my visit, tickets were already sold out by 6:30pm on the first night, but I successfully got one at 5pm the next day, with seating around 7:45pm after a 2+ hour wait.

Ginza Branch Exterior

Ginza Branch Location Map(Click image to open Google Maps)

Ginza Branch (回転寿司根室花まる銀座店) Information

Address: 10F, Ginza Tokyu Plaza, 5-2-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Website: https://www.sushi-hanamaru.com/store/details/s12.html
Hours: 11:00 ~ 23:00
Reservations: Use the self-service ticket machine outside (first-come, first-served), no phone reservations
Nearest Stations: Tokyo Metro Ginza/Hibiya/Marunouchi Lines Ginza Station, Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line/JR Yamanote Line Yurakucho Station

Besides the 10th-floor conveyor belt sushi restaurant, there’s also a standing sushi bar at B2F of Ginza Tokyu Plaza. If you can’t get a ticket for the main restaurant and don’t mind eating standing up, try the Standing Sushi Nemuro Hanamaru Ginza Branch.

2. KITTE Marunouchi Branch

The KITTE Marunouchi branch is located on the 5th floor of KITTE Marunouchi opposite Tokyo Station’s south exit. While still popular, it’s generally less crowded than the Ginza branch, making it easier to get a ticket with shorter wait times.

KITTE Marunouchi Branch Exterior

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KITTE Marunouchi Branch Location Map(Click image to open Google Maps)

KITTE Marunouchi Branch (回転寿司根室花まる KITTE丸の内店) Information

Address: 5F, KITTE Marunouchi, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Website: https://www.sushi-hanamaru.com/store/details/s11.html
Hours: 11:00 ~ 22:00
Reservations: Use the self-service ticket machine outside (first-come, first-served), no phone reservations
Nearest Stations: Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Tokyo Station, JR Yamanote Line Tokyo Station

3. Tokyo Metro Korakuen Branch

The Tokyo Metro Korakuen branch is located on the 5th floor of the Tokyo Metro Korakuen Station building. Being outside tourist areas, it sees few visitors and typically requires no waiting.

Tokyo Metro Korakuen Branch Exterior

Nemuro Hanamaru Tokyo Metro Korakuen Branch

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Tokyo Metro Korakuen Branch Location Map(Click image to open Google Maps)

Tokyo Metro Korakuen Branch (回転寿司根室花まるメトロエム後楽園店) Information

Address: 5F, Tokyo Metro Korakuen Station, 1-2-3 Kasuga, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Website: https://www.sushi-hanamaru.com/store/details/post_5.html
Hours: 11:00 ~ 23:00
Reservations: Walk-in only
Nearest Station: Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Korakuen Station

II. Nemuro Hanamaru Sapporo Branches

Originating from Nemuro City in eastern Hokkaido, “Nemuro Hanamaru” naturally has its main operations in Sapporo, Hokkaido’s capital. There are 13 branches in Sapporo: 7 conveyor belt sushi restaurants and 6 seafood rice bowl shops. Among the conveyor belt sushi locations, the busiest is the JR Tower Stellar Place branch above Sapporo Station, followed by the Daido Life Sapporo Building Miredo branch on Sapporo Ekimae-dori. Other branches see fewer visitors.

1. Nemuro Hanamaru Conveyor Belt Sushi JR Tower Stellar Place Branch

The JR Tower Stellar Place branch is located on the 6th floor of Stellar Place Sapporo above Sapporo Station. As Sapporo’s busiest location, I’ve visited this branch twice before.

JR Tower Stellar Place Branch Exterior

Nemuro Hanamaru JR Tower Stellar Place Branch

JR Tower Stellar Place Branch Location Map(Click image to open Google Maps)

JR Tower Stellar Place Branch (回転寿司根室花まる JRタワーステラプレイス店) Information

Address: 6F, JR Tower Stellar Place, Sapporo Station
Website: https://www.sushi-hanamaru.com/store/details/s03.html
Hours: 11:00 ~ 22:00
Reservations: Use the self-service ticket machine outside (first-come, first-served), no phone reservations
Nearest Stations: JR Sapporo Station, Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku/Tozai Lines Sapporo Station

2. Daido Life Sapporo Building Miredo Branch

The Daido Life Sapporo Building Miredo branch is located in the basement of the Daido Life Sapporo Building at the intersection of Sapporo’s Odori and Kita 3-jo streets, near attractions like Sapporo Station, the Former Hokkaido Government Office, and the Clock Tower. While still popular with tourists, it sees fewer visitors than the JR Tower Stellar Place branch.

Daido Life Sapporo Building Miredo Branch Exterior

Nemuro Hanamaru Daido Life Sapporo Building Miredo Branch

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Daido Life Sapporo Building Miredo Branch Location Map(Click image to open Google Maps)

Daido Life Sapporo Building Miredo Branch (回転寿司根室花まる大同生命札幌ビル miredo店) Information

Address: B1F, Daido Life Sapporo Building, Kita 3-jo Nishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Website: https://www.sushi-hanamaru.com/store/details/_miredo.html
Hours: 11:00 ~ 22:00
Reservations: Use the self-service ticket machine outside (first-come, first-served), no phone reservations
Nearest Stations: JR Sapporo Station, Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku/Tozai Lines Sapporo Station

3. Cocono Susukino Branch

The Cocono Susukino branch is located in the basement of Cocono Susukino near Susukino Station, adjacent to Tanuki Koji shopping street. Having just opened on January 31, 2024, this branch remains relatively unknown and sees few tourists.

Cocono Susukino Branch Exterior

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Cocono Susukino Branch Location Map(Click image to open Google Maps)

Cocono Susukino Branch (回転寿司根室花まるココノススキノ店) Information

Address: B1F, Cocono Susukino, Minami 4-jo Nishi 4-chome 4-1-1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Website: https://www.sushi-hanamaru.com/store/details/cocono.html
Hours: 11:00 ~ 21:00
Reservations: Walk-in only (may switch to ticket system if crowds increase), no phone reservations
Nearest Station: Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line Susukino Station

Of Nemuro Hanamaru’s seven conveyor belt sushi branches in Sapporo, only the above three are located in downtown tourist areas. The other four are in suburban locations with parking available, making them suitable options for those driving.

III. Nemuro Hanamaru Hakodate Branches

“Nemuro Hanamaru” has two branches in Hakodate, both conveyor belt sushi restaurants, with one newly opened on April 30, 2024.

1. Kiralis Hakodate Branch

The Kiralis Hakodate branch is located in the basement of Kiralis Hakodate shopping center near Hakodate Station, right next to the Hakodate City Tram Hakodate-ekimae stop. Despite its convenient location near Hakodate Morning Market, it sees relatively few visitors as most tourists dine at the market.

Kiralis Hakodate Branch Exterior

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Kiralis Hakodate Branch Location Map(Click image to open Google Maps)

Kiralis Hakodate Branch (回転寿司根室花まるキラリス函館店) Information

Address: B1F, Kiralis Hakodate, 20-1 Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate
Website: https://www.sushi-hanamaru.com/store/details/s16.html
Hours: 11:00 ~ 21:00
Reservations: Walk-in only, no phone reservations
Nearest Stations: JR Hakodate Station, Hakodate City Tram Hakodate-ekimae Station

2. PoleStar Hakodate Branch

The PoleStar Hakodate branch is located in the PoleStar shopping center opposite JR Goryokaku Station. Despite being the closest JR station to the famous Goryokaku Fort (2.5km away), most tourists don’t use this station to visit the fort, making this branch primarily serve local residents.

PoleStar Hakodate Branch Location Map(Click image to open Google Maps)

PoleStar Hakodate Branch (回転寿司根室花まるポールスター函館店) Information

Address: 1F, PoleStar C, 1-2-1 Minato-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido
Website: https://www.sushi-hanamaru.com/store/details/polestar.html
Hours: 11:00 ~ 21:00
Reservations: Walk-in only, no phone reservations
Nearest Station: JR Goryokaku Station

IV. Nemuro Hanamaru Reservation and Queue-Skipping Tips

“Nemuro Hanamaru” conveyor belt sushi’s main appeal lies in its fresh ingredients (especially shellfish) at affordable prices, making its tourist-area branches extremely popular. For lunch or dinner at these locations, expect long waits, and tickets often run out early, potentially leaving you empty-handed.

If you plan to dine at popular branches like the Ginza branch, KITTE Marunouchi branch in Tokyo, or the JR Tower Stellar Place branch and Daido Life Sapporo Building miredo branch in Sapporo, make sure to arrive early.

None of the “Nemuro Hanamaru” branches accept phone reservations. At these busy locations, a self-service ticket machine is now used to distribute queue tickets, which are available until slots are full. Upon arriving at the branch, simply enter your group size into the machine to receive a queue number. Once you have your ticket, there’s no need to wait on-site. You can leave and return when your number is about to be called, so feel free to go shopping or explore nearby without wasting time standing in line.

After obtaining a queue ticket from the machine, you can scan the QR code on it using your smartphone to open a webpage. There, you can set up email notifications or use Line for alerts. Once done, you’re free to shop or do other activities until you receive the notification that your turn is approaching.

In addition to email notifications, the webpage also displays the number of people ahead of you in the queue. If you’re worried about missing your turn, you can check periodically. However, neither the email notifications nor the webpage updates are entirely accurate—they tend to be slightly ahead of the actual progress. For example, if you receive a notification or see that your number is up, there might still be a few groups ahead of you. So, there’s no need to rush when you get the alert. If you’re nearby, take your time heading back, as there’s a 15-minute grace period even after your number is called.

One important note: When you return, make sure to check in with the staff. The system will only display and call queue numbers that have checked in.

Aside from arriving early to get a queue ticket, you can also opt for less crowded branches. The official branch webpage provides real-time updates on the number of people waiting at each location.