A tavern, Sumigoya, is situated on Gyokei Street a little down from the Honcho intersection. The interior is clean and neat, and the proprietor is devoted to making his guests feel as comfortable as possible.

The seafood at Shunka is not just in season, it is as fresh as it gets - everything they offer has arrived at the markets that day.

When the bitterly cold Hokkaido winter comes, walk through the curtain of Robata Daibo in the food village of Daimon Yokocho and enjoy the fish of the season.

In a corner of the Hakodate Morning Market by JR Hakodate Station, you'll find Kaikobo, an outlet shop selling live crab and seafood. You can't miss the giant tanks by this shop popular for the freshness of its seafood.

Ymataichi owner's son, an experienced chef, prepares the live squid, consisting of organ meat and a few cute eyes. You can see his skill in his exquisite presentation.