SweetsSapporo Station
Shiroi Koibito
白い恋人
Langue de chat cookies sandwiching white chocolate — Hokkaido's classic gift.
Where to buyShiroi Koibito Park ↗New Chitose Airport ↗
Shopping
Shopping streets & markets in Hakodate, Hokkaido · 2
Tax-free shopping changes from November 1, 2026
Instead of tax being deducted at the store, you now pay including tax and get it refunded later.
- Show your passport at a tax-free store and pay the tax-inclusive price
- When leaving Japan, customs at the airport checks your passport and purchases
- Once checked, the store (or a refund agent) refunds the consumption tax
Minimum spend and refund methods can vary by store, so ask before paying.
Shopping complexHakodate
Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse
金森赤レンガ倉庫
A mall in renovated red brick warehouses, with lots of souvenirs and goods.
MarketHakodate
Hakodate Morning Market
函館朝市
A market selling crab, salmon roe and dried seafood, with squid fishing too.
Local products & gift ideas
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SweetsSapporo Susukino
ROYCE' Nama Chocolate
ROYCE' 生チョコレート
Melt-in-your-mouth nama chocolate; it needs refrigeration, so bring a cooler bag.
Where to buyROYCE' at New Chitose Airport ↗
SweetsSapporo Susukino
Marusei Butter Sandwich
六花亭 マルセイバターサンド
Cookies sandwiching raisins and butter cream.
Where to buyRokkatei Sapporo Main Store ↗
SweetsOtaru
LeTAO cheesecake
ルタオ ドゥーブルフロマージュ
A soft two-layer cheesecake — an Otaru specialty.
Where to buyLeTAO Main Store (Otaru) ↗
CraftsOtaru
Otaru glassware
小樽ガラス
Glasswork dating back to the oil-lamp era; cups and small ornaments are popular.
Where to buyKitaichi Glass ↗
Most are also sold at souvenir shops in airports and major stations. Check hours and stock via the Google Maps links.