Best Gift Shops in Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan: Small-Town Shopping Guide

Obihiro gift shops
Words and photos by Seoz

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^{Hi there.
Let’s head out together again—
travel blogger Seozhere.}

^{Last February, I spent 3 nights and 4 days in
Obihiro, a small city in Hokkaido, Japan.}

^{Since it’s a smaller city, I wondered what I should do,
then heard there were lots of gift shops locals actually visit
along with vintage stores, so I made a full tour out of it.}

^{From everyday home goods to tableware, clothing,
and vintage finds, every shop had its own personality, which made browsing so fun.
If you love poking around cute little shops,
this is a route you’ll absolutely enjoy, and I’ve organized the itinerary clearly for you.}

^{*I accidentally lost some of my travel photos…
so I pulled a few from my journal,
which means this post may be a little light on pictures.}

^{Lammy nose is
a small variety store located
in a neighborhood a little outside Obihiro Station.}

^{I stopped by after visiting a nearby manju shop,
so I got there by bus plus a lot of walking,
but most locals seemed to come by car.
The struggles of car-free travel ;;}

^{The shop carries carefully selected tableware from Japan and abroad,
plus home goods and cleaning supplies.
Even though I visited not long after it opened,
there were already quite a few local shoppers inside.}

^{Right from the entrance, it was packed with stylish pieces that are hard to find in Korea
and all kinds of beautifully curated everyday goods.}

^{It looks bigger from the outside, but the interior is actually pretty tight,
so be careful if you’re carrying a lot of stuff… seriously.}

^{There are lots of kitchen tools and home décor pieces,
and the overall vibe is mostly retro with a European touch,
so if you love that kind of aesthetic,
this place will feel like absolute heaven.}

^{The tableware especially… was unbelievably pretty.
If it weren’t for my luggage weight limit,
I would’ve filled my basket, because there were so many designs
I rarely even see in Korean home décor shops.}

^{It also had a slightly colorful MUJI feel,
and there were more accessories and small goods than I expected.}

^{There were lots of brands here
that are hard to come across even while shopping around Japan, so this stop is a must.}

^{I spent about an hour browsing,
and ended up buying a herb-scented Vaseline.}

^{If I remember right, it was in the 1,000-yen range,
and since it’s basically classic Vaseline
with a herbal scent, I’m still using it well now.}

^{Pastoral has a slightly different mood from Lammy nose—
think of it as a quieter, more understated home goods shop.}

^{Pastoral…? Pastol? I’m not totally sure how to pronounce it,
but it’s run by a very stylish owner.}

^{The shop sells works by artists based mainly in Hokkaido,
along with folk crafts, books, clothing, and lifestyle goods.}

^{More than a big-box home store, it feels like a small neighborhood shop,
where you can really get a sense of the owner’s taste.
The vintage clothing selection in particular is just… insanely good.}

^{If you’re tired of buying the same predictable souvenirs when you travel,
Pastoral, with its mix of unique objects and artist-made pieces,
is an easy recommendation.}

^{There are also lots of dishes and small decorative objects,
plus plenty of books and fashion accessories.}

^{The price range is similar to Lammy nose,
but the clothing isn’t exactly cheap,
so maybe keep an eye on your wallet.}

^{Let me introduce my favorite vintage shop in Obihiro.}

^{I probably spent most of my time on this Obihiro gift shops tour here,
because the store is genuinely huge
and packed with an incredible range of vintage finds.}

^{This place brings together Japanese vintage style, antiques,
and old tools and objects all in one spot.}

^{Maybe that’s why it takes up
such a large two-story space.}

^{At the entrance, it feels like one of those trendy Japanese lifestyle shops in Hongdae,
except the prices are about half of what you’d pay in Korea, which is wild.
The deeper you go inside, the more antique pieces
and old household items you’ll find.}

^{Then once you head upstairs,
it’s full-on Japanese vintage heaven.
I’m not kidding—I saw old kimono in person here for the first time in my life.}

^{Oh, and there were also lots of discounted items,
so it was surprisingly affordable and easy to keep adding things to my basket.}

^{Honestly, this one shop alone
made me promise myself I’d come back to Obihiro again.
I loved this place that much.}

^{I bought a ton of bento boxes and dishes here,
and the owner wrapped everything so carefully
that all you really need is enough room in your suitcase.}

^{If you love Japanese tableware or retro home goods,
make sure you give yourself plenty of time when you visit this Obihiro gift shops stop.}

^{The store is seriously big.}

^{Last up is
a gift shop called Amati Select, which is also pretty close to Obihiro Station.}

^{Out of the four, this one is the closest to central Obihiro,
so it’s in a very easy location to stop by.
It’s about an 8-minute walk from Obihiro Station.}

^{This lifestyle select shop has been around since 2006,
so you’ll find a more modern aesthetic here
with lots of thoughtfully chosen pieces.}

^{It’s a great place to browse the kind of everyday goods
and kitchenware Japanese locals actually use at home—
things that feel practical and worth bringing back.}

^{It doesn’t feel like a souvenir shop at all.
It’s more the kind of place locals come to
browse household essentials—very MUJI meets JAJU.}

^{The difference is that
you still get that distinctly Japanese soft, lovely charm here.}

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^{A lot of people assume there isn’t much shopping in Obihiro
because it’s a small city, but there are actually
quite a few fun places to browse once you start looking.}

^{I wanted to cover everything in one day on purpose,
so this is the route I followed.}

^{I took Bus 61 from Obihiro Station and made a loop,
and it took about half a day at a relaxed pace.
(For the exact route, please check Google Maps!)}

^{Since Obihiro is a small city,
bus routes and intervals can be a little tricky,
so definitely check the bus schedule before you head out.}

^{Hope you all have an amazing trip to Obihiro.
^_^}

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