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) ↗
Shopping
Shopping streets & markets in Otaru, 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.
Crafts·SweetsOtaru
Sakaimachi Street
堺町通り
Otaru's main street, lined with glassware and sweets shops.
Music boxesOtaru
Otaru Music Box Museum
小樽オルゴール堂 本館
A historic building selling thousands of music boxes, in front of the steam clock.
Local products & gift ideas
5 gifts to bring home from Hokkaido and where to buy them · Otaru first
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
Most are also sold at souvenir shops in airports and major stations. Check hours and stock via the Google Maps links.