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Kitakaro 北海道開拓おかき 枝幸帆立 170g #Souvenir SweetsJP¥490 Kitakaro 北海道開拓おかき 枝幸帆立 170g Japan price
The math
Japan price incl. taxJP¥490
Tax-free price (paid in store)JP¥454
In USD≈ US$3
⚠️ Needs JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) at one store on one day
 Tax 8%

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Kitakaro Hokkaido Kaitaku Okaki Esashi Scallop

北海道開拓おかき 枝幸帆立 · 北海道開拓おかき 枝幸帆立 170g

Price JP¥490 · tax-free JP¥454
Flights OK on the plane
Source Kitakaro official online shop · 10-23
Souvenir Sweets

As of 2026-10-23, the store price on Kitakaro official online shop is JP¥490 (incl. tax); of the 21 destinations we check, it is allowed in all 21.

Kitakaro's signature savory rice cracker in scallop flavor, 170g per bag. The official site only gives a best-before of "about 5 weeks after delivery" with no total shelf life. Sold at the New Chitose Airport shop and Daimaru Sapporo.

BestJapanBuyData updated 2026-10-23 · sources at the end

Store price (incl. tax) JP¥490. At a tax-free shop you pay the tax-free price JP¥454 at the register (≈ US$3).Below the threshold on its own: you need JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) at one store on one day to buy tax-free. How the new tax-free refund works › Food is taxed at the reduced 8% rate.

Customs rules differ by country and region. Will it work in your country? →

Flights: OK on the plane. No batteries, liquids or dangerous goods: OK in carry-on or checked baggage

Good for: Those who don't like sweets and want a savory Hokkaido specialty | Not for: Those sensitive to shellfish (scallop is the selling point; the official site doesn't list full ingredients, so check the back of the package)

Sold at souvenir shops in airports and major stations, and in department store food halls. Find the nearest store.

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Edited 2026-10-23 · prices for reference only · names: Kitakaro Hokkaido Kaitaku Okaki Esashi Scallop / 北海道開拓おかき 枝幸帆立

Japan price and tax refund

Price in Japan

Store price
JP¥490
Tax-free price
JP¥454
In USD (reference)
≈ US$3

Japan price: Kitakaro official online shop, 2026-10-23
Below JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) on its own: combine purchases at one store on one day to buy tax-free
Food is taxed at the reduced 8% rate.
USD rate JP¥1 = US$0.006377 (2026-10-23) · Prices are for reference only; check in store.

How tax-free shopping works

Until Oct 31, 2026: show your passport at a tax-free shop and pay the tax-free price at the register (at least JP¥5,000 excl. tax per store per day).

Calculate the refund · New tax-free rules explained

Specs

BrandKitakaro / 北菓楼
Model北海道開拓おかき 枝幸帆立 170g
TypePotato sticks/savory snacks
RegionHokkaido
Where to buyAirport, Department store, Official online store
Needs refrigerationNo
Individually wrappedNo
Pieces1pcs
Shelf life (manufacturer)TBD

Spec sources: Kitakaro official online shop, Kitakaro store list

Taking it home: country by country

Customs rules differ by country; check your own customs authority before you travel. Pick your country to put it at the top.

Country / regionResultWhat to know
Mainland China Allowed Packaged foods: reasonable amounts for personal use can usually be brought in
Hong Kong Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Macao Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Taiwan Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Singapore Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
South Korea Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
United States Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Thailand Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Malaysia Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Philippines Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Vietnam Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Indonesia Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
India Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Australia Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
New Zealand Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Canada Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
United Kingdom Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Germany Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
France Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Italy Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Spain Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.

Flights (all destinations): OK on the plane: No batteries, liquids or dangerous goods: OK in carry-on or checked baggage

This model: TBD. Results follow published standards; some buildings or hotels may differ.

Overseas vs Japan-only model

No counterpart model listed yet.

Reviews

Rating and pros/cons TBD.

Where to buy

In Japan

Sold at souvenir shops in airports and major stations, and in department store food halls.

Find the nearest store

Japanese phrases to show staff · Checkout checklist · Calculate the price after refund

Frequently asked questions

Can I take Kitakaro 北海道開拓おかき 枝幸帆立 170g home from Japan?

Of the 21 destinations we check, it is allowed in all 21. See the table "Taking it home: country by country" on this page for each country and region.

How much is the Kitakaro 北海道開拓おかき 枝幸帆立 170g in Japan tax-free?

As of 2026-10-23, the store price on Kitakaro official online shop is JP¥490 including tax. Tax-free or after the refund it is JP¥454. Food is taxed at the reduced 8% rate. It costs less than JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) on its own, so you need to combine purchases at one store on one day to buy tax-free. From Nov 1, 2026, you pay the tax-included price in store and get the tax refunded when you leave Japan (a fee may apply).

Where can I buy the Kitakaro 北海道開拓おかき 枝幸帆立 170g in Japan?

Sold at souvenir shops in airports and major stations, and in department store food halls. The price we list is from Kitakaro official online shop (2026-10-23); prices in store may differ.

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