Gifts and Souvenirs from Otaru, Hokkaido
20 Recommended Gifts
The history of Otaru dates back to the late Edo period, when a village was established by people who immigrated to Otaru in search of herring. From that time, Kitamae-bune, which was called a general trading company of the sea, also began to come and go. Many daily commodities were brought to Hokkaido, and at the same time, an abundance of seafood was brought to Honshu.
In the Meiji era (1868-1912), Otaru was positioned as the most important port for the development of Hokkaido, and many financial institutions moved into the area, leading to the city's continued prosperity. Many buildings from those prosperous days still remain, forming a townscape that is uniquely Otaru.
Otaru Department Store UNGA↑ tells the history of Otaru and the Kitamae Ship. We create original products in collaboration with Otaru's manufacturing companies and artists who have been nurtured through the history. As a gift for your loved ones, as a souvenir for your friends and acquaintances, or as a reward for your hard work. We hope you will take a look at Otaru Hyakka UNGA↑'s craftsmanship that focuses on the history and culture of this land.
Gifts and Souvenirs from Otaru, Hokkaido
Otaru Tile Baked Baumkuchen
Otaru prospered when Kitamae-bune ships called at the port of Otaru. Kitamae-bune were merchant ships that operated between Osaka and Hokkaido from the middle of the Edo period until the Meiji era, selling and buying goods on the Seto Inland Sea and the Sea of Japan. ...more
Gifts and Souvenirs from Otaru, Hokkaido
Former Otaru Warehouse Fondant au Chocolat
Otaru Warehouse, Hokkaido's first operating warehouse, was established approximately 130 years ago in 1893 by Magozaemon Nishide and Shohachi Nishitani of Hashidate, Ishikawa Prefecture, who had been in the shipping business since the Edo period. ...more
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Fried dough cake covered in coal
Throughout history, Japan's modernization was propelled by coal found in Hokkaido. The story of coal, which later became a component of the "Coal and Iron Port" Japanese Heritage Site, began with the discovery of coal in the mountains of Horonai. ...more
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Tea-scented wasanbon sugar
Wasanbon sugar is a rare ingredient essential to Japanese confectionery. It is the finest Japanese sugar, loved by nobles since ancient times and valued for special celebrations. ...more
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Toffee apple
We offer candy from a long-established candy maker who moved from Toyama Prefecture to Otaru in the early Meiji period, bringing with him the art of candy making. ...more
Gifts and Souvenirs from Otaru, Hokkaido
Marine snacks series
Kitamae-bune ships carried goods and culture around the Sea of Japan. Many seafood products were also brought from Otaru. ...more
Gifts and Souvenirs from Otaru, Hokkaido
Kelp roll series
Hokkaido is Japan's leading producer of kelp, accounting for 90% of the nation's total production. ...more
Gifts and Souvenirs from Otaru, Hokkaido
HOKKAI CAN
Hokkai Bimi-Sen HOKKAI CAN" was created in collaboration with the Otaru factory of Hokkai Seikan, a symbol of Otaru's North Canal. ...more
Gifts and Souvenirs from Otaru, Hokkaido
Shakotan Wind Series
Yoichi, a town next to Otaru, overlooks the Sea of Japan from the base of the Shakotan Peninsula. Shakotan-no-Kaze" was created here, receiving the wind across the sea. ...more
Gifts and Souvenirs from Otaru, Hokkaido
White sail wine
The "Tabiji" variety, which originated in the region and produces fruit while overlooking the beautiful sea and feeling the sea breeze, and the "Delaware" variety, which has been familiar to the Japanese people since ancient times, are used. ...more
Gifts and Souvenirs from Otaru, Hokkaido
Otaru Department Store UNGA↑
Original products that convey the attractions of Otaru are developed and sold in a storefront converted from the former Otaru warehouse headquarters, which is said to be the oldest business warehouse in Hokkaido, located in the Otaru North Canal area. The shop tells the story of Otaru's prosperity in the pioneering days of Hokkaido and the history of the Kitamaebune, and displays and sells processed seafood and agricultural products from the port of call and Hokkaido, as well as original products by craftsmen and artists associated with Otaru.
Facility name
Otaru Department Store UNGA↑
Address
〒047-0031 2-1-20 Ironai, Otaru City
Phone
0134-65-8150
Opening hours
11:00~18:00
Regular closing day
None
Website
＞Click here to visit our website.
Gifts and Souvenirs from Otaru, Hokkaido
White sail glass
Otaru flourished as the gateway to the development of Hokkaido in the early Meiji period. The pure white sails of the "Kitamae ship," flapped on the open sea, and the people of Otaru, the gateway to the development of Hokkaido, were known as the "Kitamae ship. ...more
Gifts and Souvenirs from Otaru, Hokkaido
Lights of Otaru
Three types of candles representing the scenery of Otaru. The blue of the sea, the nostalgic townscape, and the cobblestone streets. The colors and atmosphere of the candles change as they are lit and used. ...more
Gifts and Souvenirs from Otaru, Hokkaido
Market Tote Bag
Otaru now has six markets: the Central Market, the Central Wholesale Market, the Triangle Market, the Rinkyu Market, the Nantaru Market, and the New Nantaru Market. In the past few years. ...more
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Shipping Necklace
Designated as an Important Cultural Property in 1969, it is a massive stone building in the early modern European Renaissance style and one of the representative architectural works of the late Meiji period. ...more
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Shakotan Blue Tumbler
This tumbler expresses the color of the beautiful sea of Shakotan with a turquoise blue glaze. The vivid blue color adds color to your daily life. Smooth texture and ...more
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Wasanbon Sugar and Baked Confectionery Well-Being Set
Delicious sweets made in Otaru and packaged in a package depicting the history and nature of Otaru. Three popular baked sweets and ...more
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Luxury set including all the delicacies of the sea
Kitamae-ships carried marine products such as kelp, herring, and salmon from Hokkaido to the upper part of Japan. A lot of seafood was also brought from Otaru. Kitamae-ship carried ...more
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Tanaka Shuzo "Takaragawa" + HOKKAI CAN + Hokkaido confit set
Junmai Daiginjo Takaragawa" from Otaru's sake brewery Tanaka Shuzo and Hokkaido herring and scallop confit cooked without any additives, a symbol of Otaru North Canal, in collaboration with Hokkai Can Co. ...more
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HOKKAI CAN 4 cans + Hokkaido confit set
An original gift set of canned food and confit products produced in collaboration with Otaru Department Store UNGA↑ and Hokkai Seikan, a symbol of Otaru Canal. The "Hokkai Can" is a gift set of canned goods and confit. ...more
Gifts and Souvenirs from Otaru, Hokkaido
Smoked seafood snack series 5 kinds set
Kitamae-ships carried goods and culture around the Sea of Japan. Many seafoods were also brought from Otaru. All five flavors of the special smoked snack series, condensed with the flavor of such seafood, are available for purchase. ...more
We can also provide various types of gift wrapping including mizuhiki, cards, and noshi. Please feel free to contact us.
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Gifts and Souvenirs from Otaru, Hokkaido
Otaru Department Store UNGA↑
From Otaru, the city of shipping, comes good fortune...
The uninterrupted and protected flow is on our side.
May your luck open up too.
Otaru flourished as the gateway to the development of Hokkaido during the Meiji period.
Kitamae-bune ships flapped their pure white sails on the ocean, bringing many goods and culture to this area through traffic to and from Honshu.
Otaru Department Store UNGA↑ offers original products carrying the history and culture that still remain in Otaru, as well as good products from the port of call of the Kitamae Ship, from the former Otaru warehouse, the first business warehouse in Hokkaido built by the Kitamae Ship owners, Sonzaemon Nishide and Shohachi Nishitani.
The story of Otaru, which lived together with the Kitamae Senpaku, is told from this location.
We look forward to serving you with an assortment of original items that can only be found here and that will be appreciated as souvenirs.
▷Click here for more information on Otaru Department Store UNGA↑
Facility nameOtaru Department Store UNGA↑
Adress
〒047-0027 2-1-20 Shikinai, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido
Phone
0134-65-8150
Opening hours
11：00〜18：00
Regular closing day
without a holiday
Website
＞Click here to visit our website.
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