Restaurant in Hakodate, Japan

Nidaime Saheiji

Name: Nidaime Saheiji
Address: Japan, 〒040-0001 Hokkaido, Hakodate, Goryokakucho, 4−13 五洋ビル, Hakodate, JP
Telephone: +81 138-51-3939
Price range: JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999

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About Nidaime Saheiji

Tabelog 100 izakaya in Goryokaku offering sake- and shochu-focused small plates at JPY 4,000–4,999. Counter seating suits solo diners; four private tatami rooms handle groups of six to twenty. Easier to book than Tokyo peers with the same credential.

At JPY 4,000–4,999 per head, Nidaime Saheiji is a Hakodate restaurant with a casual dress code and evening-only listed hours. It is associated with the Tabelog 100 Izakaya EAST 2025 recognition, so it is most useful to consider when you are comparing recognized izakaya-category dining in Hakodate. Verified public details are limited, so specifics such as seating layout, menu items, drinks, and reservation procedures should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.

Verified Basics

Nidaime Saheiji is best framed by its verified price range, Hakodate location, casual dress code, and Tabelog 100 Izakaya EAST 2025 listing. The available verified data does not establish a specific drinks program, menu format, seating plan, or service style, so avoid planning around unconfirmed details. Its listed hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 6–11 PM, with Monday closed.

Because the verified information does not specify booking rules or walk-in availability, confirm directly before you go, especially if the meal is important to your itinerary. The safest expectation is a casual evening restaurant in Hakodate rather than a documented tasting-menu, counter-only, or lunch venue. If you need a particular seat type, dietary accommodation, menu item, or arrival time, check with the restaurant in advance.

Positioning Against Hakodate Peers

Compared with Ajisai Honten, Nidaime Saheiji sits in a different category for travelers comparing Hakodate dining plans. Other allowed options to compare include Lela, レストランバスク, L'oiseau par Matsunaga, and ラクチーナヴェンティトレ, though they should not be assumed to share the same format or category. Nidaime Saheiji is the relevant choice when the verified price range, casual setting, evening hours, and izakaya-category recognition match what you want.

The Tabelog 100 Izakaya EAST 2025 credential can help visitors identify Nidaime Saheiji among Hakodate options, but it should not be stretched into claims about specific dishes, drinks, seats, or service flow. Keep the location framed simply as Hakodate and confirm logistics before committing the evening. The verified schedule is dinner only: Tuesday through Sunday from 6–11 PM, closed Monday.

For more options, see our full Hakodate restaurants guide, or explore Hakodate hotels and Hakodate bars to round out your stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nidaime Saheiji good for a special occasion?

It may suit a casual occasion if the JPY 4,000–4,999 price range, Hakodate setting, and evening izakaya-category recognition fit your plans. The verified facts do not establish a formal celebration format, private rooms, special menus, or specific seating, so confirm directly if those details matter. For a different mood, compare other allowed options such as L'oiseau par Matsunaga or レストランバスク.

What should a first-timer know about Nidaime Saheiji?

First-timers should know the verified basics: Nidaime Saheiji is in Hakodate, listed at JPY 4,000–4,999, casual in dress code, open Tuesday through Sunday from 6–11 PM, and closed Monday. It is associated with Tabelog 100 Izakaya EAST 2025 recognition. Menu details, drinks, seating, and reservation rules are not verified here, so confirm directly before relying on them.

Can I eat at the bar at Nidaime Saheiji?

The verified data does not document a bar, counter, or any specific seating configuration. If a particular seat type matters, ask the restaurant directly before you go. Nidaime Saheiji should be understood from the confirmed information only: a casual Hakodate evening restaurant in the JPY 4,000–4,999 range with Tabelog 100 Izakaya EAST 2025 recognition.

What are alternatives to Nidaime Saheiji in Hakodate?

For a different style of meal, Ajisai Honten is another allowed Hakodate option to compare. Lela, L'oiseau par Matsunaga, レストランバスク, and ラクチーナヴェンティトレ are also allowed named options for travelers weighing dinner plans, though their formats should not be assumed to match Nidaime Saheiji. Choose Nidaime Saheiji when its verified price range, casual dress code, evening hours, and izakaya-category recognition fit your needs.

How far ahead should I book Nidaime Saheiji?

The verified data does not specify how far ahead to book or whether walk-ins are available. If the meal is important, contact the restaurant directly for current reservation procedures and availability. Also note the confirmed hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 6–11 PM, with Monday closed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nidaime Saheiji good for a special occasion?

It may work for a casual occasion if the JPY 4,000–4,999 price range, Hakodate setting, and evening izakaya-category recognition fit your plans. The verified facts do not establish private rooms, special menus, or a formal celebration format, so confirm directly if those details matter. For a different occasion mood, compare it with Lela or レストランバスク.

What should a first-timer know about Nidaime Saheiji?

First-timers should know the verified basics: Nidaime Saheiji is in Hakodate, listed at JPY 4,000–4,999, casual in dress code, open Tuesday through Sunday from 6–11 PM, and closed Monday. It is associated with Tabelog 100 Izakaya EAST 2025 recognition. Specific menu, drinks, seating, and booking details are not verified here, so confirm directly before relying on them.

Can I eat at the bar at Nidaime Saheiji?

What are alternatives to Nidaime Saheiji in Hakodate?

Ajisai Honten is one allowed Hakodate alternative for a different style of meal. If you want to compare other dinner formats, Lela, L'oiseau par Matsunaga, レストランバスク, and ラクチーナヴェンティトレ are other allowed named options to consider. Nidaime Saheiji is the relevant choice when its verified price range, casual dress code, evening hours, and izakaya-category recognition match your plans.

Location

Japan, 〒040-0001 Hokkaido, Hakodate, Goryokakucho, 4−13 五洋ビル

Hakodate, Japan

Compare Nidaime Saheiji

Is Nidaime Saheiji Worth It?

Venue	Price	Booking Difficulty
Nidaime Saheiji	JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999	Easy
Ajisai Honten	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown	Unknown
Lela		Unknown
レストランバスク		Unknown
L'oiseau par Matsunaga		Unknown
ラクチーナヴェンティトレ		Unknown

A quick look at how Nidaime Saheiji compares on price and recognition.

Also Consider

Ajisai Honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Lela, Notable alternative
レストランバスク, Notable alternative
L'oiseau par Matsunaga, Notable alternative
ラクチーナヴェンティトレ, Notable alternative

Nidaime Saheiji sits at JPY 4,000–4,999, significantly higher than Ajisai Honten's JPY 1,000–1,999 ramen focus but lower than most Tabelog 100 selections nationally. The credential matters more for travelers seeking vetted options in a city with limited English-language dining information. Ajisai is faster and cheaper but offers no sit-down beverage experience; Nidaime Saheiji is the better choice if you're planning a full evening centered on sake or shochu.

Against Hakodate's French and Italian options, Lela, レストランバスク, and L'oiseau par Matsunaga, the izakaya format here is less formal and more flexible for solo diners or small groups who don't want a multi-course commitment. If wine and Western technique are priorities, the French spots deliver higher service polish for similar or slightly higher spend. Nidaime Saheiji wins on ease of booking and casual atmosphere.

For visitors building a Hakodate itinerary, Nidaime Saheiji anchors the evening dining category with a recognizable credential and a beverage-first format. It's not the cheapest meal in town, but it's the most accessible Tabelog 100 option in the city and offers private rooms that competitors lack. Book it if you want a structured yet relaxed izakaya experience without traveling to Sapporo or Tokyo.