It was mid afternoon in Hakodate and I decided to take a walk down to an area on the waterfront where several warehouses had been converted into shops, restaurants and bars.
It took me about 30 minutes to walk from near Hakodate station to the Hakodate BeerHall, staying the shadows as much as possible to avoid the searing sun.
Hakodate BeerHall, Hakodate, Japan
After a quick walk around the Hakodate waterfront and watching a cruise ship dock I headed towards the market area which is a short walk from Hakodate station.
I did a quick walk through the Hakodate Morning Market where there were many varieties of fresh seafood on offer.
At the south-eastern side of the market there is a food court with many food stalls.
Sakae soba/udon, Hakodate, Japan
Tully’s is a Japan-wide cafe chain with hundreds of locations that offer hot and cold drinks along with a range of food.
Tully's, Hakodate, Japan
Wandering through Ueno and feeling a little peckish I started looking for somewhere to eat that didn’t have a queue.
I’d eyed a Gyoza restaurant during my prior walks and decided to pop in.
Ueno Ichigorō, Ueno, Tokyo, Japan