Hakodate Morning Market

Hakodate Morning Market (函館 朝, Hakodate Asaichi) is usually held daily from 5am (from 6am in winter) to midday, it's not difficult to find it, just turn left after exiting the entrance Main exit of Hakodate Station and tada!

The market spans about four blocks, with nearly 280 shops, products on sale include a variety of fresh seafood such as crab (kani), salmon roe (ikura) and sea urchin eggs (uni). , as well as Hokkaido's local produce and specialties. This place is always buzzing with customers even in the early hours of the morning, fresh seafood is brought in in the morning, and it's no wonder that after midday everything is sold out. Shopping at Hakodate morning market is a very enjoyable experience!

You can see freshly caught squids swimming vigorously around the pre-built tanks in the market, a really popular pastime among tourists is to try fishing for these squids. After you get the result, the chef will directly prepare squid sashimi for you, this super fresh squid has a transparent color and delicious crunch. Should be dipped with soy sauce with ginger, as well as try the squid roll mixed with soy sauce.

"Donburi Yokocho Ichiba" is a restaurant district located inside Hakodate Morning Market, there are about 20 eateries serving breakfast with fresh locally caught seafood, such as sushi or 'seafood rice' - fish roe. Salmon, scallops, salmon, tuna… all kinds of seafood combined together are stacked high on a bowl of white rice. It is one of the most popular dishes for both locals and visitors to enjoy the freshest ingredients here.

If you're a foodie looking to explore northern Hokkaido, add Hakodate Morning Market to your list for the ultimate Japan experience.

• The market is open year round.
• Operating hours (depending on store): 5:00 (May to December) - 6:00 (January to April) and closes at 14:00.
• Website: https://www.uu-hokkaido.com/corporate/hakodate-asaichi.shtml