At
Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba,
the seasonal
Hokkaido Fair
is being held on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
from
July 3 to September 27, 2026.
The buffet brings together a wide range of specialties inspired by Hokkaido,
including
Hokkaido beef roast beef,
Kushiro-style kattedon seafood bowls,
Sapporo soup curry,
Sapporo miso ramen,
and Asahikawa soy sauce ramen.
It is a fun way to enjoy many different flavors of northern Japan
without leaving Tokyo.
We visited the dinner buffet
and tried as many dishes as possible.
Here is our firsthand review of the
2026 Hokkaido Fair at GARDEN DINING.
GARDEN DINING at Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
is one of the landmark hotels in Tokyo’s Odaiba area.
The Hokkaido Fair is served at
GARDEN DINING,
a bright and spacious buffet restaurant
filled with natural light and greenery.
The tables are comfortably spaced,
so the restaurant feels relaxed rather than crowded.
Sofa seating can also be convenient
for families traveling with younger children.
Highlights of the 2026 Hokkaido Fair Buffet
We tried many of the main dishes at the Hokkaido Fair.
There was everything from
scallops
and roast beef
to seafood bowls,
ramen,
and soup curry.
Hokkaido Vegetable Cheese Fondue
One of the new dishes for 2026 was
Hokkaido vegetable cheese fondue.
Guests can choose vegetables
and sausages
and dip them into the creamy cheese sauce.
We especially liked the Hokkaido vegetables,
including young corn
and asparagus.
My favorite was the asparagus.
Grilled Hokkaido Scallops with Butter Soy Sauce
The
grilled Hokkaido scallops with butter soy sauce
were another highlight.
According to the restaurant during our visit,
the dish had originally been limited to one serving per guest,
but was later changed to
all-you-can-eat.
The scallops were rich and savory,
with the aroma of butter and soy sauce.
Hokkaido Beef Roast Beef Served by the Chef
The
Hokkaido beef roast beef
is served directly by the chef.
The meat was
very tender and juicy
and easy to eat.
One guest next to us even asked the chef for ten slices.
After tasting it ourselves,
we completely understood why.
Kushiro-Style Kattedon with Plenty of Ikura
One of our favorite dishes was
Kushiro-style kattedon.
You can build your own seafood bowl
with ingredients such as tuna
and squid,
then add
as much ikura salmon roe as you like.
Because you can adjust the ingredients
and portion size yourself,
it is easy to make exactly the kind of bowl you want.
Sapporo Miso Ramen and Asahikawa Soy Sauce Ramen
The ramen station featured two Hokkaido styles:
Sapporo miso ramen
and
Asahikawa soy sauce ramen.
For the miso ramen,
we added butter
for an even richer and creamier flavor.
The Asahikawa-style soy sauce ramen
had a noticeable seafood-based flavor.
It made us want to try the real thing in Asahikawa one day.
Sapporo Soup Curry
Another classic Hokkaido dish is
Sapporo soup curry.
The curry was nicely spiced
and packed with vegetables.
We even enjoyed it without rice.
It is fun to compare it with the ramen
if you have room for both.
Hot Meat Dishes and Gratin
There were also many warm meat dishes.
The lamb was served with
a fruity and slightly tart
haskap berry sauce.
We really enjoyed the combination.
The hot gratin
was rich and cheesy.
Colorful Cold Dishes and Salads
The cold appetizer section
was another highlight.
The dishes were beautifully arranged over ice.
One dish combined
Hokkaido corned beef,
aged Kita Akari potatoes,
kale,
feta cheese,
and almonds.
The salty corned beef
and creamy feta
worked well with the slightly bitter kale.
Another cold dish featured
Asahikawa barley
and octopus,
with corn and Tokachi edamame.
The texture of the barley
made it especially interesting.
There were also
vichyssoise,
fresh salads,
and three types of homemade bread.
Hakodate Salmon Carpaccio
Hokkaido and salmon go hand in hand,
so we were happy to see
Hakodate salmon carpaccio.
It was served with grated daikon
and a citrus sauce,
which made it fresh and light.
White Corn and Cheese Caprese
Another unusual appetizer was
white corn and cheese caprese.
Hokkaido white corn
was blended with cheese
and served with colorful tomatoes
and olives.
It was a combination we had never tried before,
with a gentle sweetness from the corn.
Make-Your-Own Pancakes with Honeycomb Honey
Outside the Hokkaido-themed dishes,
GARDEN DINING also has some fun buffet features.
At the pancake station,
you simply hold your hand over the sensor
and a pancake is automatically cooked in front of you.
Even more impressive,
guests can
take honey directly from the honeycomb.
We added plenty of honey
to a freshly cooked pancake
and served it with gelato
and fruit.
This would also be fun to try
with children or grandchildren.
Hokkaido-Inspired Desserts
The dessert section featured
eight different cakes
during our visit.
One of our favorites was the
caramel cheesecake made with Hokkaido cream cheese.
The slight bitterness of the caramel
worked beautifully with the rich cheesecake.
There was also
tiramisu made with Hokkaido mascarpone.
We also found a cake made with
Hokkaido haskap berries,
a fruit that is not commonly seen outside northern Japan.
The cakes were relatively small,
which made it easier to try several different flavors.
I especially liked the panna cotta
with red bean paste,
which felt almost like a Japanese-style dessert.
SORACHI 1984 Beer and Non-Alcoholic Drinks
For drinks,
we toasted with
SORACHI 1984,
a beer connected with Hokkaido-grown Sorachi Ace hops.
Its refreshing flavor
paired well with many of the buffet dishes.
For guests who prefer non-alcoholic drinks,
there was also
Bottega Baci organic pomegranate soda.
It had a light,
sweet-and-tart flavor.
Is the 2026 Hokkaido Fair at Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba Worth It?
Compared with the previous year,
the 2026 Hokkaido Fair included some noticeable changes,
such as
all-you-can-eat scallops
and the addition of
Hokkaido vegetable cheese fondue.
Our personal favorites were
the Hokkaido beef roast beef
and the kattedon topped with plenty of ikura.
The bowls and ramen portions were relatively small,
which made it easy to sample many different dishes
without committing to a large serving of each.
There were also plenty of lighter dishes,
including seafood,
salads,
and cold appetizers.
For travelers who enjoy trying many regional Japanese specialties at once,
this is a fun seasonal buffet experience in Tokyo.
Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba Hokkaido Fair 2026｜Dates, Hours and Prices
- Dates: July 3–September 27, 2026, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
- Venue: GARDEN DINING, 1st floor, Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
- Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (last order 1:30 p.m.)
- Dinner: 5:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. (last order 7:30 p.m.)
Prices during the 2026 event:
- Lunch: ¥5,800 on weekdays / ¥7,300 on weekends and public holidays
- Dinner: ¥7,800 on weekdays / ¥8,800 on weekends and public holidays
- Senior and child pricing is also available
Prices include tax and service charge.
Because schedules,
menus,
and prices may change,
please check the official information before visiting.
Check the official Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba Hokkaido Fair page
