🗺️ Hakodate Morning Market函館朝市

Hakodate Morning Market is a massive market covering approximately 10,000 tsubo (about 33,000 square meters) and is a must-visit attraction in Hakodate. With 150 member stores from the federation and around 100 other shops, there are about 250 stores selling Hokkaido ingredients and offering delicious dishes. Member stores display stickers of the market's mascot, "Ichihime Asako," as a sign of recommended shops. The Hakodate Market can be roughly divided into four areas. The "Hakodate Morning Market Plaza" primarily features Hokkaido specialties such as crabs and various seafood ingredients, as well as handmade salted fish. The "Eki Ni Market" offers the unique experience of squid fishing facilities specific to Hakodate, along with entertainment options like a mini aquarium, making it highly praised for the enjoyable shopping and dining experience. Additionally, there is a "Direct Sales Market" where producers sell fruits and vegetables directly, allowing visitors to purchase high-quality vegetables cultivated from Hokkaido's rich land and mountain products. Lastly, the "Kaisendon Yokocho Market" focuses on seafood bowls, with numerous restaurants offering sushi, boiled crabs, ramen, and other local delicacies. Here, you can indulge in fresh seafood at market prices, enjoying the delicious flavors that only a market can provide.

In the massive market with around 250 shops lined up, franchise stores provide a more安心 (safe and secure) shopping experience. They sell local specialties from Hakodate, such as crabs and squid, offering a different kind of enjoyment compared to regular shopping. The selection of fruits, vegetables, and restaurants is also abundant! You can indulge in delicious seafood at the reasonable prices unique to the market.