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Where can I buy sarubobo dolls? 2016/4/11 01:02
Is there any other place than Takayama where I can buy sarubobo doll? My friend bought one last year when he was visiting Japan, but he lost it and asked me for a favor. I'm going to Japan next week, unfortunately, I won't go anywhere near Takayama etc. I've already checked some websites but found nothing.
Thanks in advance!
by nassil  

Re: Where can I buy sarubobo dolls? 2016/4/11 09:50
There are a lot of "antenna shops" in Tokyo, shops that sell goods from different prefectures around Japan. Unfortunately... out of 47 prefectures, only two don't have shops in Tokyo: Gifu, and Aichi. (If you or anyone else is interested in others, you can check this page: http://www.enjoytokyo.jp/feature/antenashop/list/)

I've never seen these sold in Tokyo since they're a regional item. Your best bet might be to buy online and have it shipped to your hotel. Amazon.co.jp has a number selling at the moment, as does yahoo auctions. You'll probably have better luck with amazon.co.jp, but might try yahoo auctions using a buying service.
by scarreddragon rate this post as useful

Re: Where can I buy sarubobo dolls? 2016/4/11 11:24
Agree recieving at hotel,ryokan or in Japan.
http://www.hidanosarubobo.com/
http://www.azusaya.co.jp/SHOP/259902/259903/list.html
Also a lot of in Rakuten web(like amazon).
http://search.rakuten.co.jp/search/mall/%E3%81%95%E3%82%8B%E3%81%BC%E3%81%BC/?f=1&s=3&x=0

Or, you don't buy it in Japan
just send to your friend bellow(or same/similar service) web url easiest and no risk.
http://www.tenso.com/en/static/guide_index

Sarubobo : さるぼぼ
Each colors meaning different top seller RED means "縁結びen-musubi (matchmaking)".
http://blog.livedoor.jp/chikocafe-langcafe_japanese/archives/101687638...
http://labo.tabione.com/en/howtovisit-shrine-temple/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O-mikuji
by Tila (guest) rate this post as useful

Re: Where can I buy sarubobo dolls? 2016/4/11 14:42
Amazon Japan sells them via the Gifu Tourism Shop, or something like that. If you buy a couple you should be able to get by without having paying shipping. Just have them sent to one of your hotels.
by Ben (guest) rate this post as useful

Re: Where can I buy sarubobo dolls? 2016/4/14 23:35
Thanks for your answers. You are very helpful. Now I have to think about the best option.
by nassil rate this post as useful

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