Hakodate Morning Market

The basics

Hakodate Morning Market spans around four city blocks near the train station. Vendors sell seafood including crab, sea urchin, salmon roe, and scallops sourced from the surrounding sea. Restaurants serve fresh seafood breakfasts such as uni-ikura donburi (a rice bowl piled with seafood). Many sightseeing tours of Hakodate begin with a visit to the Hakodate Morning Market and include free time to soak up the atmosphere by strolling around or getting a bite to eat.

Things to know before you go

• The market comprises three buildings: Donburi Yokocho Market, Ekini Market, and Hakodate Asaichi Hiroba. More vendors line the surrounding streets.
• Visitors can pick up a vendor map at the Information Counter in the food court off Asaichi Odori Street.
• Beyond seafood, you’ll find a variety of local goods such as Hakodate-grown melons, persimmon, and seasonal vegetables.
• While some vendors accept cards, many operate on a cash-only basis.

How to get there

Hakodate Morning Market is a 1-minute walk from JR Hakodate train station—the west exit is closest. It’s within easy walking distance of attractions such as Kanemori the Red Brick Warehouse complex, which makes it a great first stop on a sightseeing tour around Hakodate.

When to get there

The market is open every day, year-round, from early morning until early afternoon, making it a good choice for breakfast or lunch. It’s at its most vibrant in the early morning when you’ll get the widest choice of the freshest food.

Why to visit Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse

A 15-minute walk from the market, Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse is a complex of turn-of-the-20th-century brick warehouses converted into restaurants and stores. The historic waterfront complex has a vibrant atmosphere and the chance to sample more of Hakodate’s local specialties.