The City of Gourmet Food
Come and discover Hakodate in Hokkaido. Known as the “City of Gourmet Food,” it is overflowing with mouthwatering eats–from freshly caught seafood and excellent sashimi, to Japanese pub fare, shio ramen, and various specialty desserts.
Their fatty salmon and tuna, sweet hairy and king crab, and amazing squid sashimi are among what tourists from Japan and overseas always rave about while here. You will surely be impressed by the taste and freshness of their seafood.
On a corner close to Hakodate Station can be found the bustling Hakodate Asaichi (Morning Market), tempting visitors with an array of delectable fresh Hakodate produce. The Morning Market boasts approximately 250 stores offering take-home souvenirs, in particular, seafood products. Try the mouth-watering "seafood rice bowl" here to start your day with a bowl of steaming rice topped with freshly-caught seafood. Enjoy a spot of shopping at the market and be sure to check out the live crabs and shellfish in their massive tanks.
Their fatty salmon and tuna, sweet hairy and king crab, and amazing squid sashimi are among what tourists from Japan and overseas always rave about while here. You will surely be impressed by the taste and freshness of their seafood.
On a corner close to Hakodate Station can be found the bustling Hakodate Asaichi (Morning Market), tempting visitors with an array of delectable fresh Hakodate produce. The Morning Market boasts approximately 250 stores offering take-home souvenirs, in particular, seafood products. Try the mouth-watering "seafood rice bowl" here to start your day with a bowl of steaming rice topped with freshly-caught seafood. Enjoy a spot of shopping at the market and be sure to check out the live crabs and shellfish in their massive tanks.
