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Hakodate Morning Market

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Hakodate Morning Market

A food wonderland morning market where Hakodate's delicious food gatherers.

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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.

Highlights

  • At the huge market with approximately 250 stores, member stores provide a particularly safe and enjoyable shopping experience.
  • Hakodate's specialty, crab sales and squid fishing are just a few of the many ways to enjoy more than just shopping.
  • There is also a wide variety of vegetable and dining options. The market offers delicious foods at reasonable prices.

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  • Fresh products can be purchased at the store, which offers a wide variety of Hakodate marine products.

    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.

    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.

    Kaisendon, a bowl of rice topped with fresh seafood at a reasonable price that can only come from a restaurant located in a market.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)
A

It depends on each store.

Q

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
A

Yes, you can enter freely.

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?
A

WiFi is available in most major areas. ※It’s generally free to use (may differ by store)

Q

Are coin lockers available?
A

Located inside the Donburi Yokocho Market.

Reviews

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Some reviews are AI-translated.

  • BobbyJenny
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    Hakodate Morning Market is a well-known morning market in Hakodate, and its biggest attractions are the fresh seafood and lively market atmosphere. As soon as you walk in in the morning, you'll see all kinds of seafood vendors and can also try Hakodate's famous seafood rice bowls. The bowls are piled high with seafood and look incredibly appetizing.

    What I was most looking forward to on this visit was eating a bowl of fresh seafood over rice. It had a generous variety of fish with a fresh, slightly sweet flavor, and paired with piping-hot miso soup, it was really satisfying. Besides enjoying the food, you can also buy crab, dried goods, and all kinds of Hokkaido souvenirs.

  • Linda Liao
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    If you want to experience a different side of Hakodate, you should definitely visit the Hakodate Morning Market! The dazzling array of fresh seafood and dried goods is a feast for the eyes, and the warm, friendly vendors make exploring the market even more enjoyable. I recommend buying some scallop candy as a souvenir. If you browse farther from the entrance, you can sometimes find better prices and take home both the flavors of Hokkaido and fond memories!

  • Star
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    The squid-fishing experience is one of the most famous activities at Hakodate Morning Market, but it felt a little cruel to me, so I decided not to try it. I just had some melon instead, and it was incredibly sweet and delicious! Next time, I’d like to have one of the rice dishes sold at the market for breakfast.

  • Nina
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    The crabs all looked really impressive, but the prices were on the high side, so it’s best to compare prices before buying.
    The vendors were all quite friendly, and some even spoke Chinese, so ordering wasn’t too stressful.

  • 李文生
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    The seafood is seriously unbelievably fresh. You can tell they’re not messing around.

Details

Name in Japanese
函館朝市
Postal Code
040-0063
Address
9-19 Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido
Telephone
0120-858-313
Closed
Open every day
Hours
Jan. -Apr. / 6:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
May-Dec. / 5:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
Admission
Free
Directions
Approx. 1 min. walk from JR Hakodate Station
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)
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