You can see a pool with a lot of live squids in the middle of the square when you browse Hakodate Asaichi. It’s a popular and fun activity for not only kids but adults. The squid boats at Hakodate catch them in the morning and put them into the pool. After paying the fee, the staff will teach you how to do it. Then it’s your turn to enjoy the pleasant squid fishing at Hakodate Asaichi.
How To Squid Fishing
As the staff only speak Japanese, I’m here to quickly teach you how to do it.
Step 1: Target
There are plenty of squids in the pool, choose one you want to catch.
Step 2: Catching squid
Put the hook close to the squid’s fin as close as you can. Then waiting for the timing to hook the fin. When you catch the squid, pull the pole up to leave the squid out. At this moment the squid will spray water which is quick fun as well.
NOTICE: Squid is a kind of marine species, which will produce an ink-like spray sometimes.
Step 3: Eat
Bring the squid you catch to the chef. He will trim and julienne it. Then enjoy the fresh dish that local people called squid soba right away.
Information
Opening hour: 6:30 – 13:30 close when squid are all sold out (varies according to the season)
Closed: 3rd Wednesday (Jan. – June, Oct., Nov.), Jan. 1 – 5, when squid fishing is canceled due to bad weather
Fee: Varies according to the season (￥600 – per squid)
Contact: 0138-22-5330
Address: 9-19 Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate (in the Ekini market at Hakodate Morning Markets)
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