Hakodate Asaichi (Hakodate Morning Market)

Hakodate Asaichi is the perfect place for visitors who work up an appetite while sightseeing or wish to enjoy local specialties for breakfast.
Located just a short walk from Hakodate Station, the market covers an area of approximately 33,000 square meters and is home to around 250 shops selling everything from fresh seafood such as squid and sea urchin to processed seafood products, vegetables, and fruits.
Originally established as a postwar street market selling vegetables, it has since grown into a lively marketplace that not only supports the local community’s daily food culture but also delights tourists visiting Hakodate.
In addition to the traditional open-air stalls, the “Hakodate Morning Market Plaza” allows visitors to enjoy shopping comfortably even on rainy or snowy days. Some shops also offer opportunities to speak directly with producers, who gladly share recommendations on how best to enjoy their products, making it especially enjoyable to sample foods while exploring the market.
Furthermore, the “Hakodate Asaichi Donburi Yokocho Market” features restaurants serving freshly prepared rice bowls topped with seasonal seafood caught that very day, ramen shops using seafood-based broths and toppings, and souvenir shops selling local specialties. The area is always bustling with energetic vendors and large numbers of visitors.
Please note that although the market opens early in the morning, many shops close between 2:00 and 3:00 in the afternoon.