Restaurant in Hakodate, Japan
Tabelog-awarded French; lunch is the value entry.
A three-time Tabelog Bronze Award winner (2024–2026) in Hakodate's Motomachi district, maison FUJIYA delivers Neo-Classical French cooking built on Hokkaido's southern-region seafood. Dinner runs JPY 15,000–19,999 (listed) in a 26-seat harbour-view house. Booking is straightforward by Japanese fine-dining standards, making this the most accessible high-end French meal in the city.
Getting a table here is easier than you might expect for a three-time Tabelog Bronze Award winner (2024, 2025, 2026) with a 4.13 score and consecutive selection for Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100." Reservations are available and the 26-seat room does not sell out weeks in advance the way comparable French restaurants in Tokyo do. That accessibility, combined with a dinner price that runs JPY 15,000–19,999 per head (with actual spend closer to JPY 20,000–29,999 per reviewer accounts once wine and the 10% service charge are factored in), makes this the most achievable high-end French meal in Hokkaido. If you are already visiting Hakodate, booking is a direct yes.
maison FUJIYA opened in June 2020 in Motomachi, the European-influenced hillside neighbourhood above Hakodate's harbour. The setting is a standalone house with ocean views, and the room seats 26. The kitchen describes its approach as "Neo-Classical" French, built around fresh ingredients from Hokkaido's southern region. That framing matters for the pricing question: Hokkaido's southern coast produces exceptional seafood, and the menu is noted as particularly focused on fish. When a French kitchen has direct access to this quality of local produce, it changes what you are paying for. The sourcing is doing real work here, not just providing a regional marketing angle.
For a special occasion, the venue delivers on the physical setting. Ocean views, a standalone house, a sommelier on staff, and a team that handles celebrations and surprises all point toward a room that takes the occasion seriously. The wine program is a deliberate focus, with the listing noting the restaurant is "particular about wine" and cocktails are available alongside. No private rooms, but the space can be hired exclusively for up to 20 people for private events, which is worth knowing if a buyout makes sense for your group.
Compared to French restaurants at equivalent price points in Tokyo such as L'Effervescence or HOMMAGE, maison FUJIYA operates at a lower booking pressure and in a physically distinct setting. You are not getting Tokyo-level service density or the full depth of a Michelin-listed room, but you are getting Tabelog-recognised French cooking with a direct line to Hokkaido produce, in a harbour-view house, at a price that is competitive for the quality tier. For the Hakodate context, that is a strong proposition.
Lunch is available at JPY 6,000–7,999 listed (reviewer spend runs JPY 10,000–14,999), which makes the midday service the more accessible entry point if budget is a consideration. The room and sourcing are the same at lunch; you are simply ordering a shorter format. Dinner is the full expression. Wednesday is closed, and the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month are also closed, so check the schedule before planning around it.
For other strong dining options in Hakodate, Uni Murakami (Uni) and Enoteca La Ricolma cover different formats. See our full Hakodate restaurants guide for the broader picture, or explore hotels, bars, wineries, and experiences in Hakodate.
Reservations: Available; book by phone (+81-138-76-9653) or via the website at maison-fujiya.com. Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun — Lunch 12:00–15:00 (L.O. 13:00); Dinner 18:00–22:00 (L.O. 19:30). Closed Wednesday and the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Budget (Dinner): Listed JPY 15,000–19,999; reviewer average JPY 20,000–29,999 including wine and service charge. Budget (Lunch): Listed JPY 6,000–7,999; reviewer average JPY 10,000–14,999. Service charge: 10%. Payment: VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX, Diners accepted; no electronic money or QR code payments. Dress: No strict code; men are asked to avoid shorts and sandals. Seats: 26; private hire available for up to 20. Access: 5 minutes on foot from Juji-gai Station (Hakodate City Tram); 5 minutes by car from JR Hakodate Station. No on-site parking; coin parking nearby. Smoking: Non-smoking throughout. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
If this style of French cooking with strong local sourcing interests you, comparable destinations in other Japanese cities include HAJIME in Osaka, akordu in Nara, and Abon in Ashiya. For seafood-forward fine dining at the highest level, Le Bernardin in New York City is the global benchmark for fish-focused French. If you are interested in broader Japanese fine dining, Gion Sasaki in Kyoto and Goh in Fukuoka are worth noting, as are 1000 in Yokohama, 6 in Okinawa, affetto akita in Akita, and Atomix in New York City. For Tokyo sushi at a similar price tier, Harutaka in Tokyo is the relevant benchmark.
| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| maison FUJIYA Hakodate | — | |
| HAJIME | ¥¥¥¥ | — |
| Harutaka | ¥¥¥¥ | — |
| L'Effervescence | ¥¥¥¥ | — |
| RyuGin | ¥¥¥¥ | — |
| HOMMAGE | ¥¥¥¥ | — |
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Yes, up to 26 guests seated or 40 standing. For private buyouts, the restaurant is available for exclusive use for parties of up to 20 people — making it a viable option for corporate dinners or celebration groups. Note that private rooms are not available within the main dining room, so larger parties share the 26-seat space. check the venue's official channels at +81-138-76-9653 to arrange private-use bookings.
Hakodate does not have a deep bench of comparable French restaurants at this award level, which is part of what makes maison FUJIYA notable as a three-time Tabelog Bronze winner (2024–2026) in a regional city. If you want similar French-with-local-sourcing cooking elsewhere in Japan, HAJIME in Osaka and L'Effervescence in Tokyo are the natural step-up comparisons, both operating at a higher price point with Michelin recognition.
The venue data does not specify formal dietary accommodation policies. Given the French tasting-menu format and emphasis on Hokkaido fish and seafood, guests with fish allergies or strict dietary requirements should check the venue's official channels before booking at +81-138-76-9653 or via maison-fujiya.com to confirm what adjustments are possible.
Lunch is the value case: listed at ¥6,000–¥7,999 per person, with reviewer-reported spend around ¥10,000–¥14,999 all-in. Dinner runs ¥15,000–¥19,999 listed, with actual spend closer to ¥20,000–¥29,999 per person including the 10% service charge and wine. If you are visiting Hakodate as a day trip or want to test the kitchen before committing to a full dinner, lunch is the smarter entry point. Dinner suits a special occasion where you want the full progression and sommelier-guided wine.
Book at least two to three weeks ahead, and further in advance for weekend dinners or if you are building a trip around the meal. As a Tabelog Bronze winner with only 26 seats, weekend slots fill quickly. The restaurant is closed Wednesdays and on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month — factor that into travel planning. Reserve via maison-fujiya.com or by phone at +81-138-76-9653.
Yes — the restaurant explicitly accommodates celebrations and surprises, has a sommelier on staff, and is available for private hire for up to 20 guests. The standalone house setting in Motomachi, with ocean and night views, adds to the occasion without requiring a Tokyo or Osaka price tag. Dinner at ¥20,000–¥29,999 per person all-in is a fair ask for a three-time Tabelog Bronze winner; just confirm your occasion in advance when booking.
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 15:00 L.O. 13:00 18:00 - 22:00 L.O. 19:30
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