Antenna Shop
Antenna Shop Puratto Esashi
（Inside Esashi Marina Kaiyomaru）
Located next to the Kaiyomaru Museum, a symbol of Esashi. Here you will find all kinds of souvenirs typical of Esashi, such as local produce, processed foods and more.
Aza Ubagami-cho 1-10 Esashi-cho, Hiyama-Gun, Hokkaido
TEL.0139-52-1377
Hours／9:00 - 17:00 (restaurant open 11:00 - 15:00)
Closed days／Open daily [Apr - Oct],
Closed [Nov – Mar] Mondays , the day after holidays
Bus stops nearby ／2-minute walk
from Kaiyomaru Memorial Museum stop
Wi-Fi |
Credit Cards |
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Gourmet
Gokatteya Marukan Yokan
Established in Meiji 3. This delicious and unique yokan is eaten by cutting pieces off with the attached string, so you doing get your hands dirty.
Gokatteya Honpo
Esashi-cho Aza Honcho 38,
Hiyama-Gun, Hokkaido
TEL 0139-52-0022
Hours／8:00-19:00
Closed days／New Year’s Day
Nishin Soba
Esashi famous! Soba garnished with dried herring that is soft and sweet.
Handmade Soba Nagomi
Only Hokkaido buckwheat flour is used for the soba.Wood used for the interior provides a warm atmosphere.
Esashi-cho Aza Atago-cho 40-1,
Hiyama-Gun, Hokkaido
TEL 0139-52-1211
Hours／11:30 - 15:00 (open until 14:00 during winter)
(Closes when supplies run out)
Closed days／Mondays
(the following day if Monday falls on a holiday)
Soup and Poultry Egg Meal
Esashi famous local cuisine. The specialty is mochi resembling chicken eggs, filled with sweet bean paste.
Satsukigura Tea Room
Esashi-cho Aza Ubagami-cho 18-1,
Hiyama-Gun, Hokkaido
TEL 090-7656-5473
Hours／11:00-16:00
Closed days／Mon/Tue
(Closed during the winter)
Sushimon
A sushi restaurant that serves fresh local seafood committed to the freshness of the sushi toppings. It is very popular with locals and tourists with its reasonable pricing. Although it depends on the season, in addition to sushi, a sea urchin bowl and three-color bowl (sea urchin, squid, salmon roe, depending on the catch of the day) are also served.
Sushimon
41-1 Hashimoto-cho, Esashi-cho, Hiyama-gun, Hokkaido
Activity
Tracing the grandeur of Esashi, through the ancient streets in a Kimono - make your own good luck charm -
Experience the port town that flourished with wealth, acquired from herring fishing and the Kitamae Bune trading ships during the Edo Period. Dress in a kimono and walk the ancient streets while the guide points out the many historical landmarks. You can also try your hand at making your very own good luck charm.
Participation fee／Please consult the staff
Duration／Please consult the staff
Period／All year (please contact us)
Begins at／A time that suits you between the hours of 9:00 - 18:00
Minimum number of persons required for tour／1 person
Where to apply／Esashi Tourist
Information Center
0139-52-0117
Reservations／2 weeks in advance
Stamp Experience
(Former Hiyama Nishi Subprefectual Hall)
You can experience making your own stamp at the "Former Hiyama Nishi Subprefectural Hall” built using Western architecture on a hill along the "Inishie Kaido Street.” You can make your own stamp for 500 yen for a piece. It takes about 20 - 30 minutes for each piece.
Tourist Information
Kaiyomaru Memorial Museum
The remains of the Bakufu battleship "Kaiyomaru," which sank over 100 years ago, are preserved and on display for the public. Inside the ship, visitors can learn about the history surrounding the battleship, and view the hands-on exhibits.
Aza Ubagami-cho 1-10 Esashi-cho, Hiyama-Gun, Hokkaido
TEL.0139-52-5522
Hours／9:00 - 17:00
Closed days／Open daily [Apr - Oct],
Closed [Nov – Mar] Mondays
(the following day if it is a national holiday) , and Dec 31 - Jan 5
Bus stops nearby ／2-minute walk
from Kaiyomaru Memorial Museum stop
Wi-Fi |
Restroom |
Esashi Oiwake Hall/Esashi Float Hall
The museum preserves the Esashi Oiwake folk song, which was passed on from Echigo(present day Niigata). Everyday between the end of April and October, a live performance of the Esashi Oiwake and local Hokkaido folk songs are held.
● Aza Nakauta-cho 193-3 Esashi-cho, Hiyama-Gun, Hokkaido
TEL.0139-52-0920 ● Hours／9:00 - 17:00
Closed days／Open daily [Apr - Oct],
Closed [Nov – Mar] Mondays
(the following day if it is a national holiday)
Bus stops nearby ／1-minute walk
from Nakauta-cho stop
Wi-Fi |
Restroom |
Ubagamidaijingu Shrine
It is said to be the oldest shrine in Hokkaido. A festival is held every year from August 9th - 11th. 13 luxurious and gorgeous floats parade through the town over 3 days.
99-1 Ubagami-cho, Esashi-cho, Hiyama-gun, Hokkaido
2 hours 15 minutes by Esashi Line Bus from Hakodate Station. Get off at Ubagami-cho and walk for 3 minutes.