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When hanging out with friends, family, or as a couple, you often get in the mood for a casual meal during the day, as well as a nice dinner at night. This useful list of 12 restaurants in Hakodate has great options for both lunch and dinner!
Hakodate is renowned as the squid capital of Japan. Their famous specialty is iki ika (squid that has been sliced up while alive). Its transparent meat and crunchy texture are like no other squid that you've ever had! You can see the lights from fishing boats floating on the sea within the fantastic night view of Hakodate. In the morning, these boats come back to shore with hauls of squid, which are then served up at various locations. When in Hakodate, you can't miss out on their incredibly fresh squid! Here is a round-up of the best restaurants where you can partake in this delight.
Tokyo Area Near Tokyo Kyoto and Osaka Area Hokkaido Area Northern Honshu (Tohoku) Central Honshu (Chubu) Western Honshu (Chugoku) Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa and Southeast Islands
Japan's largest city, Tokyo, is the center of culinary culture in Japan.
Coastal areas, mountains and valleys surrounding Tokyo are bursting with tourist destinations, such as hot springs and ski slopes, where many unique foods are only available locally.
The cities of Kyoto and Osaka, together with their surrounding areas, have greatly influenced Japan's culinary culture since the 7th Century.
The island of Hokkaido is home to wide-ranging produce of the finest quality, such as rice, meat, vegetables, fish and fruit.
The northern end of Japan's main island, Honshu, is renowned for its seasonal fruit and vegetables, nation-leading harvest of fish.
Chubu is in the center of Japan's main island, Honshu, and its culinary culture reflects its position between Japan's western and eastern halves.
Chugoku, on the southwest of Japan's main island, is rich with diverse produce.
The mild climate of Shikoku is ideal for growing citrus fruit such as sudachi.
Western culture was first introduced to Japan through Kyushu, Japan's third largest island, where the influence of Portuguese and other western cuisine influenced the creation of a colorful culinary tradition.
Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost prefecture, is a treasure trove of distinctive dishes and drinks that have become popular throughout Japan, including Okinawa soba, unique sushi toppings and Awamori distilled liquor.
