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Crisp, golden shio ramen with deep ocean umami
Hakodate is Hokkaido's historic port town and the spiritual capital of Japanese shio (salt) ramen. In a country dominated by rich tonkotsu and savory shoyu, Hakodate's signature style is a pale golden, crystal-clear soup brewed gently from pork bones, chicken carcasses, and local Hokkaido kelp (kombu). Light, refreshing, and clean, it highlights the natural sweetness of the ingredients and pairs perfectly with thin, straight noodles and simple, classic toppings.
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Jiyoken
Miso · Hakodate Eki Mae
Ajisai Hon Ten
Miso · Goryokaku Koen Mae
RAMEN ROOM 18
Shio · Goryokaku
Hakodate Shio Ramen Shinano
Miso · Hakodate Eki Mae
Ryuho Daimon Yokocho Ten
Shio · Hakodate-Ekimae
Ho Ran
Shio · Matsukaze Cho
Men Chubo Ajisai Jr Hakodate Eki Ten
Shoyu · Hakodate
Hakodate Menya Ichimonji Hakodate Honten
Miso · Yunokawa Onsen
Men Chubo Ajisai Koten
Shio · Uoichiba-dori
Onjiki Niwamoto Hakodate Airport
Hakodate Shio (Clear Salt) · Hakodate Airport
Saien
Hakodate Shio · Suehirocho
Hakodate Menya Yuumin
Shio · Hakodate
Ramen Senka Shoten
Curry · Matsukazecho
Ramen Takahashi Ya
Tonkotsu · Matsukazecho
Rin San
Hakodate Shio · Yunokawa-Onsen
Ramenya Matsukasa
Miso · Kikyo
Hakodate Menya Yondaime
Hakodate Shio · Matsukazecho
HIRAKIYA
Shio · Goryokaku-Koen-Mae
Manmaru Tei
Tanrei · Komaba-Shakomae
JIROCHO Hon Ten
Miso · Mori
Ajino Ichiban
Hakodate Shio · Hakodate
Ramen Hanamizuki
Niboshi · Kikyo
MAIDO Ramen
Hakodate Shio · Yunokawa-Onsen
Enjin
Hakodate Shio (Clear Salt) · Hakodate
Onjiki Niwamoto Shinhakodate Hokuto Ekimae Ten
Shio · Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
Toripaitan Soba Akari
Tori Paitan · Goryokaku-Koen-Mae
Nishin Tei
Shio · Hakodate
Ramen Tsutsui Ken
Hakodate Shio · Hakodate
Menya Ibuki
Hakodate Shio · Nanaehama
Yamazaki Youfuku Ten
Shio · Jujigai
Tsubasa Gyoza
Toshomen · Goryokaku
Menya Sho
Tori Paitan · Goryokaku-Koen-Mae
Menya Katsuki
Miso · Kikyo
Chii Ori
Tsukemen · Goryokaku-Koen-Mae
Ishikawa Ya
Shoyu · Kikonai
Fukurou
Miso · Yakumo
AMANE
Aka Miso · Suginamicho
Menya Ittoku
Jiro-style · Goryokaku
Menya Noroshi
Kogashi Shoyu · Goryokaku
Yowa Ken Purasu Hakodate Shio Ramen
Hakodate Shio · Matsukazecho
Taisho An
Shio · Nanaehama
Ramu
Hakodate Shio · Kikyo
Shioichi
Hakodate Shio · Yunokawa-Onsen
Ikeda Shokujidokoro
Shio · Onakayama
Menya Musubi
Tonkotsu-Shoyu · Yakumo
Sakurai Ya Hon Ten
Kuro Shoyu · Jujigai
Miso Senka Menya Tsubaki Second
Miso · Jujigai
Ramen & Ishinabe Chahan Takadaya
Miso · Goryokaku
God of Roses Men
Shio · Goryokaku-Koen-Mae
Menya Tsubaki
Hakodate Shio · Goryokaku-Koen-Mae
Hanabusa
Hakodate Shio · Yunokawa
SoupCurry&NoodleSoup Bar Dios
Black Shoyu · Chuo-Byoin-Mae
Deep dive
Neighbourhood picks, styles, and tourist tips — then come back here for the ranked shop list and map.
Read the guideRiding the Shinkansen to explore ramen in Hakodate? Book official JR Passes & Bullet Train tickets on Klook.
Hakodate is famous for clear shio (salt-based) ramen. The broth is extremely clear, light in fat, and brewed at a low simmer from pork, chicken, and kelp, creating a gentle yet deeply satisfying flavor.
The Daimon district near Hakodate Station and the historic Motomachi district have several legendary shops. The Hakodate Morning Market also offers excellent seafood-infused bowls.