Hakodate Morning Market
The Freshest Seafood at Dawn
Hakodate Asaichi is a popular spot that is only a 1-minute walk from Hakodate Station. The market traces its roots back to 1945, just after the end of the war, when farmers in the neighborhood began selling vegetables and fruits standing in front of Hakodate Station. The market is lined with approximately 250 stores selling a wide variety of fresh Hokkaido produce, including crab, salmon, and other seafood, as well as vegetables and fruits sold directly from farms. Other items include delicacies, snacks, and daily necessities. Some stores run out of stock by midday, so it is best to visit early.
At the “Live Squid Fishing Pond” in the “Ekini Market,” where seasonal seafood is available, you can enjoy the special experience of catching your own squid and tasting it as sashimi. Other popular spots include “Hakodate Asaichi Hiroba,” which has a produce area, direct sales, and even a food court, and “Donburi Yokocho Market,” where you can enjoy fresh seafood rice bowls.
In recent years, new services such as “Select Asaichi,” a unique certification system, “Tamatebako,” a special assortment of products, and the “Smartphone Asaichi” mail-order website have been developed one after another.
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- With friends
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- Shopping
- Solo trip
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- Girls' trip
- Couple
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- Travel style
- Markets, morning markets, farm-fresh produce
- Souvenirs
- Experiences, tours
- Food culture
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- Best for a girls' trip
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General Information
- Postal code
- 〒040-0063
- Address
- 北海道函館市若松町9-19
- Telephone Number
- 0138-22-7981（Hakodate Asaichi Cooperative Union）
- Open
- (Jan.-Apr.) 6:00-14:00
(May-Dec.) 5:00-14:00
*Depends on the store - Closed
- Open all year round (Depends on the store）
- Car Park
- *Free service when using the Morning Market Association member stores; other affiliated parking lots are available.
- Directions
- ●On foot: About 5 minutes from JR Hakodate Station
●By car: 30 km from Onuma Koen IC of Hokkaido Expwy via Route 63 and Route 278, about 50 minutes - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
