My wife and I have stayed at Nakamura-ya about a dozen times in the last four years. It is a friendly place in an excellent location (walkable from the station, between Hokkaido University Botanical Gardens and the Former Hokkaido Government Building) in a street lined with magnificent red oak trees. Compared to hotels in Sapporo — which tend to be overpriced — it offers excellent value.

On the downside some of the rooms are small and the (Japanese) breakfast is not great, but there are plenty of other places nearby where you can eat.

A week long trip in Sapporo was an unimaginable delight, and the credit won't go to the beautiful city of Sapporo alone. The time I spent in Nakamuraya was delightful. The room was cozy and well-decorated, the staff was very courteous (even by Japanese standards), the breakfast was delicious and the services and facilities offered were excellent.
Next time I'm in Japan, I'll be sure to reserve there again :)

I stayed here together with 3 other friends in a fairly large room. Even when our futons were laid out for the evening there was plenty of room for our bags in an anteroom.

The ensuite facilities were small (although normal for Japan) but there was also a communal onsen.

A japanese-style breakfast was included in the price.

Service was pleasant but unintrusive - we were served tea on arrival, and our beds were made up for us each night (and put away the next morning) while we were out of the room.

The location is not immediately adjacent to any station but is about 10mins walk from the main Sapporo train station. It is around 10-15mins walk from the commercial centre and the entertainment district of Susukino.

Unfortunately wireless internet was not available in rooms although it was available in the hotel lobby.

Arriving late in Sapporo, we were really happy to find a place that wasn't a faceless tower block. The staff were delightful, very welcoming and helpful, and it was lovely to get in to a traditional room with charming service. The facilities were good, the room was spotless, and there was a nice breakfast, but my overriding memory is of the kind and attentive staff. Not a grand place but had a lovely feel, I would return any time.