Daimon Yokocho

This lively alley of over 20 tiny eateries near Hakodate Station recreates the buzzing yatai (food stall) culture in a covered, all-weather setting. Each stall seats only a handful of people at a counter, specializing in everything from ramen and yakitori to sushi, oden, and Hokkaido craft beer. The atmosphere is convivial and slightly chaotic, exactly what a good yokocho should be. It's best experienced in the evening when the stalls fill up and conversation flows easily between strangers. Hop between two or three stalls for a proper Hakodate pub crawl.