Shigechan Sushi
Founded in 1991. A stand-and-eat / takeout sushi gem facing the main street of Nakajima Rengai, Hakodate's local market. Famous for skilled craftsmanship — fresh local fish prepared right in front of you — and prices that locals say 'only us Hokkaido people know how cheap this is.' At lunch, the counter is always full of salarymen, market workers, and regulars. The owner 'Shigechan' is known for his fun banter and creative toppings (kelp nigiri, fermented butter nigiri, salmon back-fat nigiri). Google rating 4.4/436 reviews.
Google 4.4/436 reviews, Tabelog 3.41/151. The low Tabelog score appears due to tourist reviews; the real Google rating is very high. 'Best value sushi in Hakodate.' 'Shigechan's banter is the best.' 'Proven by the local regulars who keep coming back.' Featured on TV. No fake review concerns.