I visited in the morning. It's located in Irifune-cho, at Irifune Banya. It's actually the Irifune branch of the Hakodate City Fisheries Cooperative. The location is a bit hard to describe, but it's a street closer to the sea on the lower side of the road leading to the Foreigners' Cemetery. You have to pass through a very narrow road. Look for a flag standing nearby, and you'll know you're close. Inside, you take off your shoes and put on slippers. It was in the morning, but the availability of dishes can be influenced by the day's catch, so I checked the restaurant's blog beforehand. Sometimes they sell out early in the morning. I asked the staff when I came out, and it was fine. The store is on the second floor, so I climbed the stairs. Inside, it has a traditional atmosphere like a local community center. There's a long table, and you can choose to sit on cushions or chairs. I chose a chair. I ordered the squid sashimi set meal. It costs 1500 yen. It was served quickly. The set meal includes squid sashimi, squid pieces, steamed potatoes, salted fish roe, pickles, rice, and miso soup. It was delicious. The squid was fresh and had a crunchy texture. The squid pieces were also tasty. The special soy sauce for the squid sashimi was unique, so I bought a bottle for 340 yen. There were about four groups of customers, and from their conversations, it seemed like not all of them were locals. Two groups seemed to be from Kansai. I saw the license plates of their cars, and they seemed to be from a surprising place. They probably came by ferry. The owner of the restaurant is a local woman. The service was okay, but the atmosphere of the fishing town, with fishing flags decorating the interior, was refreshing. It's a perfect place to enjoy fresh squid sashimi and experience the fishing village ambiance. The restaurant is only open on weekends. They close when they run out of food, so it's best to visit early. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

On the way to the foreigner cemetery in Hakodate, there is a small fishing port with a shop on the second floor of the local fisheries cooperative. You take off your shoes, put on slippers, and go up to the second floor. The large hall on the second floor has long tables. The menu only offers squid sashimi (a la carte) and squid sashimi set meal. Of course, I had the squid sashimi set meal that I came for. Tea and other drinks are self-service. In the back of the counter, the mother from the fisheries cooperative skillfully prepares the squid. The squid sashimi set meal includes squid sashimi, pickles, salted fish roe, simmered potatoes, and miso soup on a tray. The transparent and crunchy texture of the squid is delicious as expected. The tentacles are still moving. When you put the suckers in your mouth, they stick to it. The salted fish roe is light and the simmered potatoes are soft and fluffy. It was a good idea to go easy on the rice, as there was plenty of squid. The meal is quite filling. The miso soup has a rich flavor and tastes like home cooking, making you feel incredibly happy. At 1,500 yen, it may be cheaper than similar set meals in restaurants in the city. It was delicious.

This is a dining spot near the port in Hakodate City, Hokkaido. It operates in a rented space from the local fisheries cooperative. Customers can even catch their own live squid from a nearby aquaculture facility for the staff to prepare. However, the fishing experience was more like just hooking the squid, not very realistic. The dining area is on the second floor of the cooperative building, where guests must remove their shoes before entering. It seemed popular with group visitors. The freshness of the live squid was exceptional, with the tentacles still moving and sticking together in your mouth. The raw squid was delicious on its own or with a sprinkle of soy sauce. We also enjoyed some steamed potatoes with salted fish roe. The combination was quite enjoyable, highlighting the best of both ingredients. Overall, it was a satisfying meal. The service was simple and down-to-earth, reflecting the authentic fisherman's town vibe. Enjoyed a squid sashimi set meal for 1500 yen or a single serving for 1000 yen.

I wanted to eat delicious squid when I traveled to Hakodate, so I searched and found this site: http://jr.hakodate.jp/blog/?p=2061. I wasn't very interested in fishing squid from the tank, but when I found out that I could eat it without having to catch it myself, I decided to go in early December! The weather was bad, so I decided to take a taxi from the hotel. The taxi driver didn't seem to know much about it, and we got lost around the coast, but we finally arrived! We went up to the second floor of a building that looked like a normal house. The other customers were a family with children and two older men. The only food menu available was squid sashimi and squid sashimi set. The squid wasn't as tender as I expected, but the suckers were still moving and sticking to my mouth, giving a sense of freshness! The internal organs had a strong impact on the taste, being sweet, rich, and delicious! It wasn't at all fishy! If anything, I feel like I want to go back just to eat those internal organs again!

Location: Please refer to the map. The restaurant "Katakou" faces a narrow road, but has a parking lot for more than 10 cars. Access by car is decent. The menu is simple with only one option - the exquisite squid sashimi set meal (\1,500). 1. The squid sashimi is exceptional, with a firm texture and rich flavor. The portion is more than double that of a seafood bowl or set meal from the morning market. 2. Other squid dishes: 1) Rich in flavor without any fishy smell. 2) Refreshingly salty with a hint of spiciness. 3. Other dishes: 1) Miso soup with seaweed and fried tofu, delicious. 2) Steamed potatoes served cold. 3) Plain rice. Overall, if you want to taste freshly caught squid, rush to this place by taxi. It all depends on the day's catch, so they may run out by the morning. The cooking and service are handled by the fisherman's wife. The restaurant's name reflects its simple nature, so don't sweat the small stuff.