After getting off at the last stop of the electric stop, Tani-gashira, and further up the steep slope towards the middle of the mountain, you will be greeted by a breathtaking view! The course includes 11 dishes, including desserts. The specialty of this restaurant is the "Baron Sweet Potato Steamed Bun with Tortoiseshell Syrup," which is round and smooth like pudding. The combination of the sweet and savory tortoiseshell syrup is exquisite. The fading scenery is also wonderful. I started craving local sake and ended up drinking a whole bottle of "Goho Special Junmai Sui-sei" because it was so delicious. The service was also polite and impeccable. Overall, it is a fantastic restaurant.

After passing through the valley and climbing the steep slope of Mount Hakodate, a quaint old-fashioned building suddenly appears. With a perfect location overlooking Hakodate Bay, the food here is delicious and perfect for special occasions. The menu offers a mix of Japanese and Western dishes, such as Taraba crab Thermidor, with plump meat that is even more delicious in this French dish. The Baron potato dumplings with tortoiseshell candy were visually stunning and left a lasting impression. The sashimi and beef fillet steak were also delicious. This is a wonderful restaurant to visit when you want to treat yourself.

I had lunch at the bustling restaurant Kira, which is popular among locals. I took the streetcar from Hakodate Station to Yachigashira Station, visited the hot springs and Tachimachi Cape, and then walked to the restaurant. The view along the way was amazing and I arrived quickly. The entrance of the restaurant had a stunning view of the sea, which heightened my expectations. After leaving my shoes at the entrance, I was guided to a tatami room, which was fully occupied. The dishes had a delicate flavor and paired well with wine and sake, causing me to drink more than I intended. I definitely want to visit again. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

The view of the Tsugaru Strait beyond the gate is amazing, and the view from the second-floor window is also wonderful and impressive! The food was delicious no matter what we ate. Especially the large crab legs had a satisfying taste and were the best! The best time to visit is from daytime to evening, and into the night.

I visited a restaurant located slightly deep in a place where you can see the sea and mountains surrounding it, near the Tachimachi Cape. It is a well-known place in Hakodate called "Kirameki." The building is built in a traditional tea house style, and both the exterior and interior have a great atmosphere. I tried the lunch kaiseki menu "Hanagoyomi" for 2,200 yen including tax. The menu includes: water before the meal, appetizer, soup, sashimi, simmered dish, main dish, rice dish, and dessert. They create dishes by incorporating French and Italian techniques with a focus on local ingredients. It is recommended for those who want to enjoy a leisurely meal.

Set menu for 3,800 yen. Empty due to corona. We need to save it!‼️

A fantastic kaiseki restaurant near the Cape of Kamui with a great location and beautiful ambiance. The dishes were gentle, flavorful, and delicious! #Hakodate #Kaiseki

Kaiseki meal for the season priced at 2,300 yen at Wakafu Dolphin in Hakodate. The scenery, food, and service are all wonderful.

Lunch is 2,250 yen. There are about 10 courses offered, with various seasonal dishes available.

We celebrated each other's birthdays, thank you very much.

The crab course for ¥5,000 was almost delicious, but the main crab dish was a bit disappointing. Perhaps it was not the right season. The staff were kind and had a good demeanor. Thank you for taking care of us.

Bland flavor

The taro manju was exquisite! Keep up the good work despite the pandemic. I will visit again!

I visited for the first time the traditional Japanese restaurant "Kirameki" in Hakodate. I made a reservation for three people and they provided us with a shuttle service near Hakodate Station. When we arrived at the restaurant, we were greeted with a magnificent view overlooking the evening scenery of Hakodate. The interior was spacious with tatami mats, tables, and chairs, creating a relaxing atmosphere. We enjoyed a course meal priced around 9,000 yen featuring crab with Américaine sauce and steak. Both dishes were delicious. We also had the opportunity to try unique Hokkaido dishes such as steamed potato dumplings. Please note that this restaurant only accepts cash payment as they do not accept credit cards.

I went to a dinner at a workplace! A car came to pick us up because a tourist bus couldn't go there. It seems like the bus couldn't drive on the road. We gradually went up (to the mountain?) and... I don't remember much, which is a shame! We took a commemorative photo at the entrance of the restaurant where we could see the night view. I was really impressed. We took off our shoes and went up, and we could also see the night view from the private room. There was a handwritten paper on each table. Mine said "generous". The meal was a course with crab and beef, very satisfying! They brought out the crab before cooking it and showed it to us. I hope I can come back someday!

Hakodate is beautiful even during the day. The boundary with the Tsugaru Strait curves smoothly like a graceful neck, changing its color with each passing moment. A restaurant that offers such a view stands in a secluded spot on the mountainside of Mount Hakodate. The exterior of the restaurant, where you can overlook Hakodate, exudes a refined Japanese atmosphere that almost feels too formal for lunch. Stepping inside, the elegance remains unchanged. What is kaiseki cuisine like in this dignified atmosphere? Despite the traditional Japanese tatami rooms, we are led to a Western-style table. Beautiful dishes are served one after another. It's as if the view of Hakodate reflected in the window is adding to the experience. This restaurant not only offers delicious food but also provides a full experience of elegance and atmosphere. Beauty is also a part of the taste.

I went to a restaurant located in the mountains near Hakodate Park. It may be a bit difficult to find the place. I made a reservation before the opening hours. Although the window seats were not available, it was okay. It is advisable to make a reservation as it is quite popular. On this day, the first floor was fully booked. The lunch course included: - Tea and juice - Boiled cabbage, rolled omelette, shrimp, clam, sesame tofu, skewers, and cherry blossom-themed Lilyne decorations - Soup with pink daikon - Salad with scallops and bamboo shoots - Steamed buns with shrimp, and baked buns with shrimp and broccoli in mustard sauce - Miso soup, rice (with butterbur sprouts), and pickles - Coffee pudding for dessert I had a relaxing time. They have child seats and high chairs, so it's suitable for families with young children. Thank you for the meal. I visited the restaurant again in August 2014. I always come here when I want to eat delicious food and avoid disappointment. The menu changes monthly, so you can enjoy different dishes each time you visit. However, due to its location, I only come here when I am in the Hakodate area. I made a lunch reservation the day before, and fortunately, there was availability. The August lunch course included: - Tea - Tomato with grated daikon, pomegranate juice (non-alcoholic) - Steamed buns with eel - Squid sashimi with somen noodles in somen soup jelly - Steamed buns with eel (a classic dish) - Sorbet for palate cleansing - Smashed shrimp, scallops, corn rice, miso soup, and pickles - Almond jelly with pear The food was delicious, and I left feeling full. The restaurant does not have air conditioning, but it was cool, possibly due to its location on the mountain. They had fans available. It is said that you can get a great view of the fireworks display from the restaurant during the fireworks festival. It was a great experience. Thank you for the meal. In January 2015, the entrance was decorated for the New Year. The dishes were also tailored for the New Year season. The New Year Kaiseki "Shofuku" course included various dishes such as appetizers, soup, simmered dish, main dish, rice, and dessert. The appetizer was beautifully presented, and the soup with sesame tofu and citrus was delicious. The simmered dish, which included sweet potato buns with shrimp and ginkgo nuts, was a classic favorite. The main dish was sautéed sea bream with white wine sauce, which was slightly sweet. The meal was followed by rice, pickles, and a dessert of rice pudding with strawberry sauce. I also tried the children's lunch set for the first time, which included a hamburger and two shrimp tempura, along with sides like potato, miso soup, sweet potato buns, rice, and vanilla ice cream for dessert. The price was around 1,500 yen. I made a last-minute reservation and was lucky to get a window seat. The weather was clear, and the view was fantastic.

On the way to Cape Tachimachi, if you turn right and go up the unpaved road, you will suddenly see a traditional Japanese restaurant. You can enjoy a view of the night lights from a lower position than the top of Mt. Hakodate, which is quite impressive. The cuisine is traditional Japanese kaiseki, but there is also a touch of Western influence with desserts like tea-flavored pudding. The king crab legs are large and impressive. The taste is good, but not outstanding, and doesn't stand out too much. I find it slightly questionable that they have a 1 Michelin star rating. The menu doesn't seem to change much seasonally; I visited in November and noticed similarities with the dishes I had last summer. I think this restaurant is more suitable for entertaining guests from outside Hakodate rather than for repeat visits.

We went with a friend after the Golden Week holiday in May. We decided on a lunch spot by looking at a magazine at our travel destination. When we arrived, the restaurant looked upscale and we thought we couldn't get in without a reservation. However, the man who greeted us with a smile assured us, "It's okay," and showed us to our table. We ordered the seasonal kaiseki lunch, which was delicious and beautifully presented. We enjoyed both the food and the view of Hakodate from the window. It was a luxurious lunch experience and we were very satisfied. If we have the chance, we would like to try dinner there next time.