This charm was born in Kesennuma.

Kesennuma souvenirs chosen by local residents

Recommended 2024/03/09

Even if you're visiting Kesennuma for the first time, if you check this out you'll be perfect for buying souvenirs!
Based on the booklet "Umiyage," which introduces souvenirs recommended by Kesennuma residents based on a survey of Kesennuma residents, and the information published in Kesennuma Saite Kerain, we will introduce a list of recommended Kesennuma souvenirs by category.
*The booklet "umiyage (published by kesemo)" is distributed at Kesennuma city tourist facilities.

1. "Local sake" edition
2. "Seafood" rice and sake accompaniments
3. "Seafood" Popular Souvenirs
4. "Kesennuma Hormone"
5. "Sweets"
6. "Goods"

1. "Local sake"

We introduce Kesennuma's local sake and craft beer, born from the passion and dedication to sake brewing that has been passed down for generations in the port town of Kesennuma.

Otokoyama Honten's "Soutenden Special Junmai Sake"

A refreshing citrus fruit aroma and a smooth taste. A rich, gentle sweetness and a refreshing flavor. Winner of the TOP OF THE BEST award in the sake category at the 15th Feminalise World Wine Competition 2021.

Store name: Otokoyama Main Store
TEL: 0226-24-8088
Opening hours: 10:00 ~ 17:00
Closed days: Tuesdays
Address: 2-2-12 Uomachi, Kesennuma City
HP: https://www.kesennuma.co.jp/

Kakuhoshi's "Mizutori-ki Junmai Daiginjo Sake"

This Junmai Daiginjo sake is made using Miyagi Prefecture's representative sake-making rice, "Kuranohana," polished to 44% and carefully brewed. You can enjoy the refined rice flavor and the clean taste that only Junmai Daiginjo can offer.

Store name: Corner star
TEL: 0226-22-0007
Opening hours: 8:30 ~ 17:30
Closed days: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
Address: 2-1-17 Uomachi, Kesennuma City
HP: https://kakuboshi.mystrikingly.com

Black Tide Brewing's "Craft Beer"

2. "Seafood" - Rice accompaniments and sake snacks

Kesennuma is a place where a wide variety of marine products can be caught all year round. We introduce seasonal seafood that will tickle your fancy and seafood that has been loved for many years.

Saikichi's "Golden pacific saury"

This is a masterpiece that is cooked in sauce that has been added over the years until it is soft even down to the bone. It is also special to eat it on top of rice, letting the sauce soak in.

Store name: Kanae Saikichi
TEL: 0226-22-0572
Opening hours: 10:30 ~ 16:00
Lunch: 11:00~14:00 (no reservations required except for course meals), Dinner: 17:00~21:00 (last order)
Address: 1-13 Kashiwazaki, Kesennuma City
HP: https://www.saikichi-pro.jp/store/kanae/

Kei's "Miso-Zanmai (pacific saury, Mackerel, Bonito)"

We carefully select the freshest and tastiest fish and simmer it in Kesennuma miso and sake, giving it a deep flavor and making it easy to eat, as it is soft even to the bone.

Store name: Kesennuma Port Tsukudani Factory K Limited Company
TEL: 0226-22-0327
Opening hours: 9:00 ~ 18:00
Closed days: Sunday and holidays
Address: 2-5-15 Uomachi, Kesennuma City
HP: https://sanma-kei.com

"Traditional Rich Matured Shiokara" from Haza Bussan

This authentic, long-aged salted fish has been aged in barrels for over 30 days, allowing the fermentation to take hold. Dried squid is pickled overnight for a rich flavor.

Store name: Sanriku Kesennuma Nagura
TEL: 0226-24-3050
Address: 100-1 Nishi-Yahata-mae, Kesennuma City
HP: https://www.shop-nagura.com

"Breakfast seaweed" from Yokotaya Honten

Yokotaya Breakfast Seaweed
Each sheet of seasoned seaweed is carefully toasted. A popular product with a timeless flavor that is perfect for meals, snacks, and appetizers.

Store name: Yokotaya Main Store
TEL: 0226-22-0175
Opening hours: 8:45 ~ 17:20
Closed days: On weekends
Address: 1-4-8 Yokamachi, Kesennuma City
HP: https://www.yokotayahonten.com

Daikiku's "Charcoal-grilled hand-baked furikake"

Thickly shaved dried mackerel and bonito flakes, and authentic nori seaweed add an accent to the dish, giving it a rich aroma and slightly sweet and salty flavor that fills your mouth.

Store name: Daikiku Main Store
TEL: 0120-374-113
Opening hours: Weekdays 8: 30-17: 30
Closed days: Sunday
Address: 1-2-21 Mikkamachi, Kesennuma City
HP: https://item.rakuten.co.jp/k-martm/10000430/?iasid=07rpp_10095___ep-lowlobed-80-2ea36a52-7ca1-4510-afa4-85e4b6963e81

3. "Seafood" Popular Souvenirs

Introducing a variety of popular souvenirs that allow you to easily enjoy seafood!

"Deep Sea Red Crab" from Crab Story

The crab meat is carefully dried and processed without any seasoning, allowing you to enjoy the natural umami, sweetness and saltiness of the crab. It has a crunchy texture.

Store name: Crab Story Uminoichi Branch
TEL: 0226-23-1521
Opening hours: 9:00~ 17:00
Address: Kesennuma City Fish Market 7-13 Umi no Ichi 1F
HP: https://kanimonogatari.jp

Kesennuma's "Mouka Star (Moukazame's Heart)"

Mouka no Hoshi has a light taste and a good texture, and is delicious as sashimi or dressed in vinegared miso. When grilled, it has a texture similar to meat.

Store name: Mail order store Kesennuma
Address: 13-1 Matsukawamae, Kesennuma City
HP: http://shop.kesennumanet.jp

"Sanma-kun" by Marutoyo Foods

Freshly caught pacific saury off the coast of Sanriku is smoked with aromatic cherry wood chips and can be eaten from head to tail, bones included.

Store name: Marutoyo Foods
TEL: 0226-22-2058
Opening hours: Weekdays 9: 00-17: 00
Closed days: Sunday
Address: 1-15-6 Hamamachi, Kesennuma City
HP: https://0104.jp

Kesemo's "Sea Scented Hoyster Sauce"

This new-concept sauce is made from sea squirts that have been carefully grown in the Sanriku Sea, and is packed with the aroma and flavor of the sea. Just one spoonful will increase the umami flavor.

Store name: kesemo
TEL: 0226-29-6788
Opening hours: Weekdays 9: 00-17: 00
Closed days: Sunday
Address: 8-25, Kesennuma City Fish Market
HP: https://kesemo.com/products/food/hoyster

Ishiwata Shoten's "Braised Shark Fin"

This is an original Ishiwata Shoten product, with a rich flavor made from a soup full of chicken and pork bones and beef extract, with the addition of oyster sauce and other ingredients.

Store name: Ishiwata Shark Fin Shop
TEL: 0120-108-537
Opening hours: 8:00 ~ 17:00
Address: 228-107 Yanagisawa Matsuzaki, Kesennuma City
HP: https://www.ishiwatashoten.co.jp/c/f-sugatani/

Kanesen Kamaboko Shop's "Traveling Kamaboko (3 types)"

This kamaboko, marked with a cute original character, can be stored at room temperature and carried around. It has an irresistible springy texture.

Store name: Kanesen Kamaboko Shop
TEL: 0226-25-7616
Opening hours: Weekdays 9: 00-17: 00
Closed days: Sunday
Address: 1-5-6 Uomachi, Kesennuma City
HP: https://kanesen-kamaboko.shop

Abe Cho Shoten "Kesennuma Grilled Sanma"

This exquisite dish is made by marinating seasonal pacific saury caught in Kesennuma in a special sweet and sour marinade and then searing it to give it a fragrant flavor, making it easy to eat even the skin.

Store name: Abecho Shoten Co., Ltd.
TEL: 0226-21-5225
Address: 2-13 Minatomachi, Kesennuma City
HP: https://osakana-ichiba.net/SHOP/SK-M-34.html

Ishiwata Shoten "Kesennuma fully ripe oysters in oyster sauce"

A rich, creamy, additive-free, all-purpose seasoning made using only Karakuwa-produced oysters. Great for a wide range of dishes.

Store name: Ishiwata Shark Fin Shop
TEL: 0120-108-537
Opening hours: 8:00 ~ 17:00
Address: 228-107 Yanagisawa Matsuzaki, Kesennuma City
HP: https://www.ishiwatashoten.co.jp/c/f-seasoning/oyster

Chuka Takahashi Fisheries "Shark Fin Ramen"

The appeal of this dish lies in the rich flavor of the "Red Braised Soup" and the special noodles made with shark fin powder containing 3,900g of collagen.

Store name: Chinese Takahashi Fisheries
TEL: 0226-44-3032
Address: 87-1 Otani, Motoyoshi-cho, Kesennuma City
HP: https://www.chutaka.co.jp

"Fresh Thick Bamboo Kamaboko" from Ichimaru Kamaboko Shop

Made with Alaska pollock and seasoned with bonito stock, this plump, satisfying sasa kamaboko has a bouncy texture.

Store name: Ichimaru Kamaboko Shop
TEL: 0226-22-0590
Address: 1-4-10-101 Minamimachi, Kesennuma City
HP: https://item.rakuten.co.jp/kesennuma-san/005800017d8630010/?iasid=07rpp_10095___ec-loxkkjut-7z-b368cddd-18de-4ad0-883f-4c8e54c3e00c

Marunishi's "Kesenuma's Kelp Snack"

This is a masterpiece that makes the most of the color and flavor of the ingredients, using soft, early-harvested raw kelp from Sanriku. The more you chew it, the more the gentle flavor spreads.

Store name: Marunishi Seaweed Plaza
TEL: 0226-22-1235
Opening hours: 9:00 ~ 17:00
Closed days: Sunday
Address: 24-1 Nishiyahatacho, Kesennuma City
HP: https://marunishichokuhanbu.com/item-detail/203268

Miyakan's "Spicy Tuna"

This canned tuna is made from large flakes of yellowfin tuna caught in the Midwest Pacific Ocean. It comes with sliced chili peppers, making it a favorite flavor with many fans.

Store name: Miyakan
TEL: 0226-22-1500
Opening hours: Weekdays 8: 00-17: 00
Address: 2-102-1 Motohamacho, Kesennuma City
HP: https://shop.miyacan.co.jp

Kesennuma Hotei's "Shark Fin Concentrated Soup"

This concentrated shark fin soup has a soy sauce Chinese flavor and is made using Kesennuma shark fin, said to be the best in Japan, and finished with chicken and pork broth.

Store name: Kesennuma Hotei Co., Ltd.
TEL: 0226-22-5300
Address: 1-43-1 Motohamacho, Kesennuma City
HP: https://www.kesennumahotei.co.jp

4. Kesennuma Offal

Kesennuma Offal has been loved as Kesennuma's soul food for over half a century. We introduce the secret behind its deliciousness and the restaurants with a good reputation among locals.

"Kesennuma Offal" from Kameyama Butcher Shop

The Kesennuma horumon (offal) from Kameyama Butcher Shop, which has long been loved as the local kitchen, is nutritious and filling. It uses whole domestic pork offal and is seasoned with a special sauce made from local ingredients for an exquisite taste.

Store name: Kameyama Butcher Shop
TEL: 0800-800-3928
Opening hours: 9:00 ~ 18:00
Closed days: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
Address: 1-3-7 Tanakamae, Kesennuma City
HP: http://www.kesennuma-horumonhonten.com

Meat Yonekura's "Original Kesennuma Hormone Honchan"

They use a lot of ingredients from the Tohoku region, including high-quality pork offal from Miyagi and Iwate prefectures, garlic from Aomori prefecture, and Sendai miso. Fresh Kesennuma horumon can be purchased in 100g increments in the store.

Store name: Meat Yonekura
TEL: 0226-23-3449
Opening hours: 8:00 ~ 18:30
Closed days: Sunday
Address: 2-1-3 Tanakamae, Kesennuma City
HP: http://www.meat-yonekura.com

"Kesennuma Offal" from Karakuwa Butcher Shop

All ingredients are domestically produced, including garlic delivered directly from farmers in Aomori Prefecture, Sendai miso from Kesennuma, and pork innards from Iwate Prefecture, which are then washed by skilled craftsmen. The restaurant's proud handmade aged sauce, seasoned with plenty of garlic, and plump mixed innards are its charms.

Store name: Karakuwa Butcher Shop
TEL: 0226-23-3447
Opening hours: 9:00-18:00 (Telephone support 11:00-15:00)
Closed days: Sunday
Address: 3-6-8 Tanakamae, Kesennuma City
HP: https://karakuwa298.co.jp

5. "Sweets"

We introduce sweets from Kesennuma that capture the hearts of all who try them.

"Gotto" by Parupo

Kesennuma is close to the starry sky and lives with the bountiful sea. The box design was supervised by Reiji Matsumoto, who is also famous for "Galaxy Express 999". The set includes chocolate, matcha, black tea, and coffee flavors.

Store name: Palpo Etoile
TEL: 0226-23-7270
Opening hours: 10:00-20:00 (Telephone support 11:00-15:00)
Closed days: Irregular holidays
Address: 1-5-3 Tanakamae, Kesennuma City

Koyama Confectionery's "Hamagurimonakakki Various Flavors"

The retro and cute "Koyama" Monaka is lightly sweet and easy to eat, with a crispy and fluffy crust and crunchy meringue cookies that go perfectly together. You'll be hooked on this new texture.

Store name: Koyama Confectionery
TEL: 0226-22-0868
Opening hours: 9:00-19:00 (Telephone support 11:00-15:00)
Closed days: Wednesday
Address: 1-31, Kesennuma City Fish Market
HP: https://crewship.net/shoplist/sales/koyama_kashiten/

Chef Sasaki's "Ai Roll"

A simple roll cake made with a soft and moist dough and refreshing pure cream.

Store name: Chef Sasaki
TEL: 0226-22-1919
Opening hours: 9:30 ~ 18:00
Closed days: Monday
Address: 1-7-11 Uedanaka, Kesennuma City

Beniume's "Kamenoko Monaka"

A turtle-shaped monaka that is said to bring longevity and good fortune. It is a masterpiece filled with plenty of homemade sweet red bean paste, sesame bean paste, and white bean paste made in-store.

Store name: Red plum
TEL: 0226-22-0469
Opening hours: 9:00 ~ 18:00
Closed days: Sunday
Address: Uomachi Main Store, 2-1-13 Uomachi, Kesennuma City
HP: https://crewship.net/shoplist/sales/kobai_sakanamachi/

Otokoyama Honten's "Otokoyama Caramel Cream"

Made only with fresh cream, sake lees, and granulated sugar, this caramel cream is perfect for adults, with a bitter caramel flavor and a soft aroma of sake lees.

Store name: Otokoyama Main Store Uomachi Branch
TEL: 0226-24-8088
Opening hours: 10:00 ~ 17:00
Closed days: Tuesday
Address: 2-2-12 Uomachi, Kesennuma City
HP: https://crewship.net/shoplist/sales/otokoyamahonten-sakanamachishop/

Isami-ya's "Hoya Boya Monaka"

A monaka wafer shaped like the nationally popular Kesennuma tourism mascot, the Sea Hoya Boya. An assortment of three flavors: red bean butter, matcha red bean butter, and sesame.

Store name: Confectionery shop Isamiya
TEL: 0226-42-3056
Opening hours: 9:00 ~ 18:30
Closed days: Thursday
Address: Kesennuma City, Motoyoshi-cho, Tsuya Tateoka 12-3
HP: https://crewship.net/shoplist/sales/isamiya/

"Hoya Boya Sable" sold at several confectionery stores in Kesennuma City

Taking inspiration from the sea squirt, also known as the "pineapple of the sea," this sable is made by sandwiching refreshing pineapple-flavored cream between crispy, fragrant cookies and baking it.

Store name: Red plum
TEL: 0226-22-0469
Opening hours: 9:00 ~ 18:00
Closed days: Sunday
Address: Uomachi Main Store, 2-1-13 Uomachi, Kesennuma City
HP: https://crewship.net/shoplist/sales/kobai_sakanamachi/

Anchor Coffee's "handmade baked donuts"

These moist and rich baked donuts are carefully handmade one by one in a workshop in Kesennuma City. The most popular is the "Chocolate Chunk," which is filled with large chunks of chocolate. The sweet and salty "Kogashi Soy Sauce" is also a great snack for adults.

Store name: Anchor Coffee Mother Port Store (and other Uchiwan stores)
TEL: 0226-23-5939
Opening hours: 9:00 ~ 16:00
Days Off: Year-end and New Year holidays (12/31, 1/1)
Address: 1-6-31 Tateyama, Kesennuma City
HP: https://crewship.net/shoplist/gourmet/anchor_naiwan/

"Ranch Bavarian Cream" by Morland Motoyoshi

This bavarois has a loyal fan base thanks to its mild, rich sweetness with low sugar content and smooth, creamy texture. It is Kesennuma Morland Motoyoshi's most popular product.

Store name: Be-Goko House (Moland Motoyoshi facility)
TEL: 0226-43-2468
Opening hours: 9:00 ~ 16:00
Closed days: Mondays and Tuesdays (if a holiday falls on a Monday or Tuesday, the next day will be closed) *Winter holidays: December to March
Address: 15-4 Kadogara, Motoyoshi-cho, Kesennuma City

Kashin Tozuki's "Butter Dorayaki"

After much dedication, we finally arrived at this dorayaki filled with only butter. The skin unravels in your mouth, and the sweetness of honey gently spreads, followed by the rich aroma of butter.

Store name: Confectionery Heart Fuzuki
TEL: 0226-42-3048
Opening hours: 9:00 ~ 19:00
Closed days: Irregular holidays
Address: 89 Tsuya Matsuoka, Motoyoshi-cho, Kesennuma City

Koyama Confectionery's "Uminekko Salt Anko Cookie"

These cookies are made using natural salt from Kesennuma, extracted from seawater off the coast of Iwaizaki. The crust is crisp and the inside is moist, made with 100% butter and cane sugar, with no added preservatives or colorings. They are the perfect souvenir to get a taste of Kesennuma.

Store name: Koyama Confectionery
TEL: 0226-22-0868
Opening hours: 9:00-19:00 (Telephone support 11:00-15:00)
Closed days: Wednesday
Address: 1-31, Kesennuma City Fish Market
HP: https://crewship.net/shoplist/sales/koyama_kashiten/

6. "Goods"

Introducing items that are unique and highly usable.

Sharks' "Shark Leather JAWS Coin Purse"

Kesennuma is the number one shark fishing area in Japan, and this highly rare and valuable shark leather item is resistant to water and scratches, and the more you use it, the more lustrous it becomes, and the more you can enjoy the changes that occur over time.

Store name: SHARKS
TEL: 0226-24-5760
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays 10:00~18:00
Closed days: Monday
Address: 1-14 Minamimachi Kaigan, Kesennuma City, Mukaeru 1F
HP: https://crewship.net/shoplist/sales/sharks/

GANBAARE's "Lunch Bag (Small)"

A sturdy lunch bag made of canvas with a deep, hand-dyed indigo color. It has an inner pocket, so it can also be used as a sub-bag to store your smartphone, cosmetics, notepad, etc.

Store name: Gallery En
TEL: 0226-27-4901
Opening hours: Wednesday to Friday 10:00~18:00, Sundays and holidays 10:00~17:00
Closed days: Irregular holidays
Address: 17-1, Iwatsuki Takaragazawa, Kesennuma City

MAST HANP's "Small Fish Pattern Tote Bag (Medium)"

This tote bag is made by a canvas sheet craftsman with 20 years of experience, and is a unique item. It is a highly functional item with a lid that hides the contents, two inner pockets, and a drink holder.

Store name: MAST HANDP
TEL: 0226-25-7081
Opening hours: 10:00~ 19:00
Closed days: Thursday
Address: 2-4-10 Minamimachi, Kesennuma City, Murasaki Shrine Shopping Street S208
HP: https://crewship.net/shoplist/sales/masthanp/

Takahashi Kimono Studio's "It's Kesennuma! Everyone gather together for a dyed hand towel"

A design that brings together the deliciousness, beauty, and cuteness of Kesennuma. The traditional Japanese dyeing technique "Chū-sen" creates a beautiful and warm texture.

Store name: wanomise Takahashi Kimono Studio
TEL: 0226-23-1457
Opening hours: 10:00~ 18:00
Closed days: Tuesdays and twice a month on Mondays
Address: 321-1 Tokorozawa, Kesennuma City

Suzuki Hardware Store's "Hoya Boya Plush Mascot"

The key point is the fine details that faithfully reproduce the character. A stuffed toy mascot of Hoya Boya, which also appeared as a bag charm in the TV drama series.

Store name: Suzuki Hardware Store
TEL: 090-1602-2836
Opening hours: According to each sales facility
Sales location: Hoyaboya Shop (inside the Sea Market facility), Kesennuma Oshima Welcome Terminal, etc.
Address: 243 Nakayama, Kesennuma City

"Pure Camellia Oil" by Tsubakiya Honpo

This rare camellia oil is harvested from Oshima's camellia farm (approximately 17 camellias), and is the product of over 300 years of experience in producing camellia oil. It has a smooth texture and excellent moisturizing properties, making it perfect for hair and skin care after a bath. Most of the ingredients are oleic acid (85%), which is also effective in preventing rust on cookware and other items.

Store name: Tsubakiya Honpo
TEL: 0226-28-2007
Opening hours: According to each sales facility
Sales location: Kesennuma roadside stations, AEON Kesennuma direct sales corner, online shop, etc.
Address: 243 Nakayama, Kesennuma City

Beauty

Supporting beauty and health through beauty and health resources born in Kesennuma.

KESEMO MARINUS "Cosmetics"

Store name: KESEMO MARINUS
TEL: 0120-665-604
Address: 1-7-4 Bentencho, Kesennuma City
HP: https://crewship.net/shoplist-top/ec/kesemo-marinus/

Ishiwata Shoten's "Umino Shark Collagen Peptide"

A 100% pure shark health supplement that condenses the nutrients of sharks, the king of the sea. Shark collagen boasts seven times the absorption rate compared to animal-based collagen, giving you energy every day.

Store name: Ishiwatari Store
TEL: 0120-108-537
Opening hours: 8:00~ 17:00
Closed days: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
Address: 228-107 Yanagisawa Matsuzaki, Kesennuma City
HP: https://www.ishiwatashoten.co.jp/c/uminotop/uminopp