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A food wonderland morning market where Hakodate's delicious food gatherers.
Hakodate Asaichi is a huge market of about 33,000㎡.
Some 250 stores, including about 150 member stores of the federation and 100 other stores, sell and serve Hokkaido foodstuffs. Member stores display a sticker of "Asaitchan ," the mascot of the Hakodate market, as their recommended store sign.
Hakodate Market can be roughly divided into four areas.
"Hakodate Asaichi Hiroba" offers a wide variety of seafood, including crab, a specialty of Hokkaido, and handmade salted and dried fish. The "Ekini Ichiba" has a facility where visitors can experience Hakodate's unique squid fishing, a mini aquarium, and other amusements, making it a popular place to shop and dine while having fun.
In addition, at the "Sanchoku Ichi," producers sell their produce directly to the shopper.
Visitors can purchase high-quality vegetables grown in Hokkaido's mountains and rich soil.
Last but not least is the "Donburi Yokocho Ichiba. The market is lined with restaurants serving mainly seafood rice bowls, sushi, boiled crabs, ramen noodles, and other Hakodate specialties. Visitors can taste fresh seafood at reasonable prices, which can only be found at markets.
Fresh products can be purchased at the store, which offers a wide variety of Hakodate marine products.
Hakodate morning market is said to be the origin of squid fishing. You can catch Spear squid from January to May, and Pacific flying squid and Japanese common squid from June to December.
Kaisendon, a bowl of rice topped with fresh seafood at a reasonable price that can only come from a restaurant located in a market.
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)
It depends on each store.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
Yes, you can enter freely.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
WiFi is available in most major areas. ※It’s generally free to use (may differ by store)
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Are coin lockers available?
Located inside the Donburi Yokocho Market.
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The morning market is famous for its fresh seafood. The variety is impressive—king crab, sea urchin, salmon, and more. You can order a seafood rice bowl here, and everything tastes so fresh and delicious.
You can see live king crabs, hairy crabs, and snow crabs—the famous three kinds—right in front of you. Since it's the source, the prices are much cheaper. The salmon roe and sea urchin seafood bowls are especially a great deal—big portions and super satisfying.
