[Latest] 13 souvenirs you can only buy in Sapporo. The ultimate selection from sweets to seafood, seasonings, and alcohol

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Chocolate from Sapporo that delicately expresses the essence of Hokkaido

Chocolatier Masále, based in Sapporo, is a famous shop that is known to all Sapporo sweets lovers. There are four stores in Sapporo and one at New Chitose Airport, but only the main store has over 20 types of chocolates that can be purchased individually. Beautiful chocolates made with ingredients from Hokkaido are lined up in the showcase.

The lineup includes rare chocolates made with high-quality ingredients from Hokkaido, such as one made with haskap berries from Hokkaido, which have an exquisite balance of sourness and sweetness, and one made with fragrant black mint from Takinoue Town, which has a refreshing flavor. Please try the original chocolates that you can only find here.

Chocolatier Masále Main Store

A rich and smooth Basque cheesecake that is irresistible

"GOZO" is a Basque cheesecake specialty store run by a chef who trained at a Michelin-star restaurant in San Sebastian, a city in the Basque region of Spain that is known for its gourmet food. The chef offers a variety of Basque cheesecakes based on local recipes.

The cake, made entirely from ingredients produced in Hokkaido, is extremely rich and smooth. The blissful taste spreads throughout your mouth. We recommend eating it with "Guérande salt" (sold separately), just like it is enjoyed in the original place. The sharp saltiness brings out the richness of the cheese even more.

The 9cm size is made for one to two people, so you can have it all to yourself or share it with others. It's an exquisite cheesecake that is sure to impress with its flavor.

GOZO

Financiers with the rich taste of Hokkaido butter that will captivate you

"Sapporo Financier" is an individually wrapped gift version of the "Freshly Baked Financier" (216 yen each), a limited edition product of "European Confectionery Cote D'or Sapporo APIA Store." As the catchphrase states, "The Sinful Temptation of Butter," when you pass by the store, you are drawn in by the delicious smell of butter wafting from the display case.

They use a lot of fermented butter from Hokkaido. The surface is crispy and the edges are golden brown and crunchy. The texture is irresistible, as you can only get from a freshly baked product. The inside is soft and moist, and the rich flavor of the butter spreads in your mouth. You can eat it as it is, or warm it up in the toaster oven after you get home.

Although they may look small, one is enough to satisfy you, and even though they are full of butter, they don't feel heavy and you can eat them all in one go, which is a delightful "surprise." A flavor that people of all ages will love.

European-style sweets Court D'or Sapporo APIA store

People are amazed at how tasty the skin is! An exquisite manju made with ingredients from Hokkaido

Manju is a classic souvenir. When asked what makes a delicious manju, many people would answer "anko paste," but the "Sapporo Poppo Manju," which is sold exclusively at the "Wakasaimo Sapporo APIA Store," has more than just that. In addition to the anko paste, this manju is also known for being "delicious even if you just eat the skin!"

This is no surprise, as the defining feature of Sapporo Poppo Manju is the thorough pursuit of delicious skin. The skin is made from 100% Hokkaido wheat and is thick, with Wakasaimo Honpo's secret "Mitsu" hidden inside, so it retains its firmness even after a long time. What's more, it is kneaded with fragrant soy sauce and brown sugar to achieve a subtle saltiness and rich flavor. The bean paste, made from Hokkaido red beans, has a refined sweetness that matches perfectly with the deliciousness of the skin. This is an exquisite manju created by the passion and skill of the artisans.

Wakasaimo Sapporo APIA store

There are many ways to enjoy it. Chocolate sandwich with authentic taste and packaging

Kitakaro Sapporo Honkan is located right next to Odori subway station. The building was originally built in 1926 as the Hokkaido Prefectural Library to commemorate the visit of the Emperor, and was redesigned by architect Tadao Ando in 2016. The one thing you definitely want to try here is the Hokkaido Prefectural Library Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, which are only available at the Sapporo Honkan.

The box, designed in the style of a book, has a classical feel that exudes the weight of history. Its special feel is sure to delight the recipient. When you open the box, you'll find the cookies and chocolates individually wrapped. You can enjoy them however you like, whether that be eating just the cookies or sandwiching the chocolate between two cookies. The square-shaped chocolates are filled with rich caramel sauce and melt sweetly in your mouth. The langue de chat cookies also have a caramel flavor and an elegant taste. Eating them together doubles the deliciousness.

Kitakaro Sapporo Honkan

Baked cashews made with the utmost craftsmanship, with an addictive crispy texture

"Sapporo Souvenir Cashew" from iKEDA, a store specializing in creative bean snacks and karinto, is a baked cashew made by wrapping open-fire roasted cashew nuts in multiple layers of batter and seasoning them with Hokkaido whole soy soy sauce. The batter made from rice flour has a crispy and pleasant texture, bringing out the natural sweetness of the cashew nuts and the savory aroma of the soy sauce. While many souvenirs are sweet, this is perfect for those who don't like sweet things. It is a great item that will be enjoyed by a wide range of people, whether as a snack for children or as an appetizer for those who like alcohol.

Cashew nuts vary in size and shape, so it is actually quite difficult to coat them evenly. Please try this exquisite piece, which is the product of the artisan's time and effort. The individually wrapped packs make them easy to distribute, and they are lightweight and convenient to carry around.

Available at iKEDA directly managed stores (Main store, Marui Imai Sapporo main store, Sapporo Tokyu Department Store, Daimaru Sapporo store)

Taste and compare three types of Hokkaido rice! Hand-baked rice crackers that combine nostalgia with newness

Samurai Senbei, located in Maruyama Urasando, is a shop that sells hand-baked rice crackers made with 100% Hokkaido rice. Among the many products lined up in the store, the one we particularly recommend is the Okaki Set.

The biggest feature of these rice crackers is the rice they use. They use three types of rice - "Yumepirika," "Fukkuriinko," and "Oborozuki" - and the way they roast and mill each type gives them different tastes and textures. Some people might think that the taste of the rice crackers will not change even if the type of rice is different, but when you try them, you'll be surprised. The characteristics of the rice are properly expressed in each and every piece, and you can't help but feel the depth of the rice crackers.

The set includes eight rice crackers, including roasted salt, sesame soy sauce, lemon granulated sugar, shrimp salt, and truffle salt, and four types of rice crackers: plain, wasabi, Tokachi cheese, and red bean paste. Both the nostalgic traditional flavors and the new flavors you'll try for the first time are so delicious you won't be able to stop eating them.

Samurai Senbei

The perfect balance that only a parfait specialty store can offer. Pistachio x Red Bean Bear Monaka

"Pistachio Hokkaido Bear Monaka" from "Satodo", a new brand born from a specialty store for Shime Parfait. When you open the pistachio-colored box, you'll find a monaka in the shape of a wooden carving of a bear. Even the appearance alone is full of Hokkaido charm, with its cute, round back. It feels heavy when you hold it in your hand.

Inside, it is filled with bean paste made from Hokkaido red beans and pistachio bean paste based on white bean paste. It's surprising how delicious the sweet and rich pistachio and red bean paste, a representative Japanese dish, are when eaten together. The smooth pistachio paste and the crunchy dice have three different textures that are fun to enjoy and go well with coffee, tea, or alcohol. Each one is individually wrapped, making it easy to hand out. The refrigerated type (fresh confectionery), which is a monaka covered in white chocolate and filled with pistachio cream, strawberry, and red bean paste, is also popular. If you come across it, be sure to get one.

Satodo - Parfait, coffee, sake, Sato Daimaru Sapporo store

This shop has a line of customers every day for its fresh cheese sweets. The cuteness of their appearance is also a plus.

Located in Hoppe Town on the first basement floor of the Daimaru Sapporo store, the popular store "[SNOW] CHEESE" has people lining up before it even opens. A rare souvenir that can only be purchased at this store is "SNOWWHITE CHEESE."

This cute product features rich cheese chocolate that packs the deliciousness of Hokkaido cheese inside a langue de chat pastry that contains cheddar cheese. It has a distinctive "raw texture" that melts on your tongue when you put it in your mouth. The strong commitment to cheese is apparent from the fact that it was overseen by four representatives of Hokkaido's leading cheese factories.

Langue de chat cookies printed with the words SNOW CHEESE, chocolates shaped like cheese, and gold and white polka dot packaging - all of these items are perfect for posting on social media. All items sell out within 2-3 hours of opening, so be sure to line up early if you want to buy some. Please check with the store about the number of items you can purchase.

[SNOW] CHEESE

A versatile shrimp stock that can be used for a wide range of purposes, from soup stock to seasoning.

This is also a souvenir that can be purchased at the Daimaru Sapporo store. This popular dashi pack is sold only in the area by Kayanoya, which has its main store in Fukuoka. It is not sold online and can only be purchased at the Daimaru Sapporo store.

The shrimp stock, available only in Hokkaido, is made by combining grilled shrimp, sweet shrimp, scallops, and dried sardines to create a deep flavor. It can be used in a wide variety of ways to suit your cooking, such as boiling it in the pack to make a clear soup, or breaking the pack open and using it as a seasoning.

For Hokkaido-style dishes, we recommend using it as a broth for Ishikari soup or as a topping for buttered potatoes. You can easily enjoy the authentic taste that has been painstakingly made, and it is a useful item for both home use and as a gift.

Kayanoya Daimaru Sapporo store

Luxurious jewels of the sea. Hokkaido scallops packed with sweetness and flavors

Hokkaido is synonymous with seafood. If you want to take home some delicious seafood as a souvenir, try "Notsuke no Hotate: Hokkaido Dried Scallops with Hokkaido Butter Soy Sauce Flavor" at Shobouan, Daimaru Sapporo Branch.

Located between the Shiretoko and Nemuro peninsulas, the Notsuke Peninsula stretches out into the Sea of Okhotsk. The scallops caught off this coast are said to be extremely meaty and rich in flavor. When you take them out of the jar with chopsticks, the size of each one makes you gasp in surprise. They are firm and chewy when you put them in your mouth, and the more you chew, the sweeter they taste.

The dried scallops, soaked in Hokkaido butter and soy sauce, have a deep flavor, and you can eat as much rice as you want with just this. Pair it with alcohol to treat someone special or as a treat for yourself. The bounty of Hokkaido's sea is packed tightly into each and every grain.

Hokkaido Shobouan Daimaru Sapporo store

It has no bitter taste or smell, so you can eat a lot without worry. Rare garlic with mayonnaise

If you're looking for a slightly unique souvenir, head to the garlic specialty select shop "Ninniku Shuzou Sapporo Tanukikoji Main Store." The recommended product here is "Diamond Garlic Mayonnaise."

This original product uses "Hokkaido Diamond Garlic," a farm brand grown without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers in Biei, Hokkaido. It has a gentle texture and no bitterness, and the natural sweetness and richness of the garlic and the sourness of the mayonnaise combine to create a refreshing taste.

What's surprising is that it doesn't have the unpleasant smell that lingers the next day that garlic often does. It's fine for women to eat, even if you eat a lot! Just use it as a dip for boiled eggs, as well as raw vegetables such as daikon, carrots, and cucumbers, and it will make your table look much more stylish. It can be used in a variety of dishes, such as spreading it on bread or mixing it with shrimp or tuna. If you're curious about what it tastes like, be sure to try it at a store.

Ninniku Shuzou Sapporo Tanukikoji Main Store

A rich taste and aroma that will leave you enchanted. A premium sake born and raised in Hokkaido.

A perfect souvenir for sake lovers is the "Chitosetsuru Brewery Limited Edition Junmai Daiginjo." This precious sake can only be purchased at the Chitosetsuru Sake Museum, a shop directly managed by Chitosetsuru, the only brewery in Sapporo.

This Junmai Daiginjo sake is made from carefully selected Hokkaido rice, polished to 40% to remove any impurities, and brewed only with rice and rice malt. The full-bodied flavor and refined ginjo aroma that only Junmai sake can provide will bring bliss to the drinker.

Sake rice carefully grown in rich soil, high-quality underground water from the Toyohira River, and a brewer who has been working hard since the company was founded in 1872. This bottle truly conveys the joy of finding these three important elements in sake brewing in Hokkaido. It comes in a presentation box with a luxurious feel, making it a great souvenir for your superiors.

Chitosetsuru Sake Museum

Sapporo is famous for its delicious food, but recently many stores have started to offer mail-order services, leaving many people wondering what to buy as souvenirs. In that case, try focusing on souvenirs that can only be purchased here. You're sure to find Sapporo souvenirs that have evolved, with unexpected combinations of ingredients and visuals that will make you want to take photos.

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