Where to Find Yubari Melon in Sapporo: 4 Top Spots & Prices

My trip to Sapporo wasn't just for the cool weather; it was a dedicated quest for the legendary Yubari melon!

With the season winding down by late August (for 2026), finding these elusive melons was a bit of a treasure hunt. Still, I managed to spot them in a few supermarkets and specialty stores.

Buying a whole melon can be pricey and quite a commitment, so I opted for pre-cut slices, enjoying one almost every day.

1. Daiichi Susukino Store

You'll find this spot in the Daiichi Market, directly connected to Susukino Station's B1F (basement first floor).

On my first evening, I arrived just before their 8 PM closing time, only to find the melon section completely empty – in fact, the entire fruit stand was sold out! Even side dishes, bread, and various bento boxes were gone.

But I wasn't about to give up!

On the third day of my Sapporo trip, I returned to Daiichi. This time, I made sure to arrive around 4 PM, and what a difference! All the food displays were fully stocked. Wow!

You can see the abundance of side dishes and other foods, right? Seeing this gave me hope, and I dashed to the fruit corner.

And there it was... melon!

Not all melons here are Yubari melons; there are other varieties too. While there are labels to differentiate them, the price often gives it away. A generous slice was 1,380 yen (that's about ~$9!), and a half melon went for 2,580 yen.

I grabbed one and headed back to my accommodation to try it.

With no knife or utensils, I just tore into it like a watermelon. It happened to be the day I was staying in a capsule hotel with a strict no-food policy, so I had to eat it in a shared workspace.

Everyone else was busy working on their laptops, while I was there, pulling out a plastic bag and devouring a Yubari melon. They probably thought I was crazy!

But let me tell you, it was absolutely worth every ounce of embarrassment.

It tasted like an incredibly sweet, juicy cantaloupe, but on a whole new level.

2. Biei Tour (Farm Tomita)

Why did I go on the Biei tour? You guessed it – for more Yubari melon!

Farm Tomita sells melon slices. A single slice here was 590 yen. It was a pretty small portion, about one-third the size of the melon slice I had at Daiichi.

Sweet, yes, but not quite eye-openingly so. Imagine a perfectly ripe cantaloupe, but with a natural sweetness so intense it's like it's been sprinkled with sugar. The melon bread was also delicious!

3. Otaru

I also took a day trip to Otaru. To see the scenery? Nope, to eat melon.

As you walk along Otaru's main street, you'll come across a fruit shop.

It says, "This is real Yubari Melon," right? It's the real deal. A single, perfectly cut slice was 1,000 yen – a fair price.

I chose the slightly cheaper melon in a cup, rather than the 1,000 yen slice. While it tasted great, the portion was very small, which was a bit disappointing. I'd recommend opting for the freshly cut slice over the cup if you're looking for more value.

4. Sandria

I heard a rumor that Sandria sells amazing melon sandwiches, so I rushed there early in the morning. A line just for sandwiches? (There's also a Sandria machine inside Sapporo Station, and people queue there too!).

I waited for 30 minutes! Seriously, that's a long time for a sandwich!

Where's the best place to savor this sandwich, I wondered? (If I say that, people will call me old-fashioned, right? Well, I am an old-fashioned guy!)

I found a spot in Nakajima Park, gazing at Hoheikan, and unwrapped my melon sandwich.

Honestly, judging by the melon's taste alone, the melon in Sandria's sandwich was the absolute best of the four places. It was unbelievably sweet, so rich it felt like my taste buds were melting. It was an explosion of flavor, far surpassing any fruit I'd ever tasted.

The soft, sweet cream melted in my mouth instantly. I had a moment of doubt, wondering if it was really worth a 30-minute wait, but after that first bite, my mind was changed. I dare say it's the best sandwich of my life.

And that's the story of my Yubari melon obsession in Sapporo!