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    Ajino Ichiban

    函館朝市 味の一番

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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    Queue Protocol

    Line Up First

    Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.

    Payment Acceptance
    ¥1,000 Notes Only

    The ticket machine rejects ¥10,000 and ¥5,000 notes. Break large notes at a convenience store before arriving.

    Typical Wait

    Usually under 15 minutes

    Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.

    Best for

    Morning market staple inside the Donburi Yokocho market building right next to JR Hakodate Station. Unlike typical mild shio broths, Aji no Ichiban extracts deep, piping-hot umami from chicken, pork bones, and market-sourced dried seafood, finished with aromatic flavored oil. Morning visitors also order the bowl laden with whole Hokkaido crab legs and local scallops.

    Order This

    塩ラーメン (Shio Ramen) / カニラーメン (Crab Shio Ramen) / 朝市海鮮丼セット (Morning Market Donburi Set)

    Hakodate Shio
    Kani Ramen (Crab Seafood)
    Shoyu
    Straight medium noodles (ストレート中太麺)
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Opens from 7:00 AM for morning ramen in Hakodate. The clear Shio Ramen has deeper savory depth and piping-hot lard coverage than average market ramen.

    Operational note: Hakodate Morning Market institution opening from 6:30 AM; clear golden salt broth with hot lard topping, sweet crab meat, and seasonal seafood sets; counter and tatami seating; cash payment
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    Donburi Yokocho Ichiba, 11-13 Wakamatsucho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0063 (北海道函館市若松町11-13 函館朝市どんぶり横丁市場)

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Straight medium noodles (ストレート中太麺)

    Broth

    Hakodate Shio
    Kani Ramen (Crab Seafood)
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    塩ラーメン (Shio Ramen) / カニラーメン (Crab Shio Ramen) / 朝市海鮮丼セット (Morning Market Donburi Set)

    Located in Donburi Yokocho Ichiba, 2 minutes walk from JR Hakodate Station Central Exit. Opens early at 7:00 AM for morning seafood and ramen breakfast. Cozy 18-seat diner with counter and table seating. Cash and local payment options accepted.

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    Getting there

    Donburi Yokocho Ichiba, 11-13 Wakamatsucho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0063 (北海道函館市若松町11-13 函館朝市どんぶり横丁市場)

    2 min from Hakodate

    JR Hakodate Main Line, Hakodate City Tram

    Hours

    7:00–15:00 (Opens at 7:00 AM for morning breakfast). Closed Wednesdays.

    Closed: Wednesday (irregular market holidays)

    Queue & entry protocol

    Opens from 7:00 AM for morning ramen in Hakodate. The clear Shio Ramen has deeper savory depth and piping-hot lard coverage than average market ramen.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Hakodate Morning Market institution opening from 6:30 AM; clear golden salt broth with hot lard topping, sweet crab meat, and seasonal seafood sets; counter and tatami seating; cash payment

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    This shop likely uses a ticket machine (食券機 / kenbaiki). Buy your ticket before sitting down.

    Order your bowl

    これをください

    Kore o kudasai (This one, please)

    Customise your noodles
    麺かためでMen katame de (firm noodles)
    麺やわらかめでMen yawarakame de (soft noodles)
    替え玉くださいKaedama kudasai (extra noodles)
    Useful phrases
    おいしい！Oishii! — Delicious!
    お会計お願いしますOkaikei onegai shimasu — Check, please
    ごちそうさまでしたGochisousama deshita — Thank you for the meal (said when leaving)
    大盛りでOomori de — Large portion, please
    少なめでSukuname de — Smaller portion, please

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    Questions about Ajino Ichiban

    What is the nearest station to Ajino Ichiban?
    Hakodate, about a 2-minute walk away. Hakodate is served by JR Hakodate Main Line and Hakodate City Tram.
    What should I order at Ajino Ichiban?
    塩ラーメン (Shio Ramen) / カニラーメン (Crab Shio Ramen) / 朝市海鮮丼セット (Morning Market Donburi Set). The kitchen works in Hakodate Shio, Kani Ramen (Crab Seafood) and Shoyu. Noodles: straight medium noodles (ストレート中太麺).
    How much does ramen cost at Ajino Ichiban?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Ajino Ichiban open?
    7:00–15:00 (Opens at 7:00 AM for morning breakfast). Closed Wednesdays. Closed Wednesday (irregular market holidays).
    What should I know before visiting Ajino Ichiban?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ajino Ichiban?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ajino Ichiban accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.