Chubu

2016 Best Souvenir from Japan

A mascot of the Hida region and popular souvenir, Sarubobo is a “monkey baby” doll traditionally handmade by grandmothers for grand children, and by mothers for their daughters, wishing them happy marriage and safe baby deliveries.

Today, this blessing charm has several versions for different wishes: health, wealth, happiness and study. And they comes in different sizes and color.

Sarubobo 飛驒寶寶
A typical look of a Sarubobo charm is a red body with no facial features.
傳統的飛驒寶寶是紅色的,戴黑頭巾,沒有面部表情。
Sarubobo 飛驒寶寶
This one is wearing a traditional farmer’s hat. Cute.
這個戴著一頂農村帽,造型可愛。
Sarubobo 飛驒寶寶
The blue color Sarubobo is for study and work. It’s a great souvenir for children, wishing them well at school examinations.
藍色的代表工作和學業,送給小朋友最好,祝福他們考試合格!
Sarubobo 飛驒寶寶
The golden color with a ¥5 coin is obviously for wealth.
金色飛驒寶寶當然是祈求財運!
Saru-monchhichi 飛驒モンチッチ
This Monchitchi cross over with Sarubobo is the cutest souvenir for the Year of Monkey!
這飛驒 モンチッチ 是最可愛的造型,所以被Travelmomo 選為「猴年最佳日本手信」。
Souvenir shops in Takayama 高山手信商店
Where to buy? There are souvenir shops across the street from Takayama JR Station. Check them out.
在高山站對面的手信商店有售。
Souvenir shops in Takayama 高山手信商店
There are many shops in Takayama, this one offers free sarubobo dolls for photo-taking.
高山市有很多手信商店,這家商店更放了張椅子,讓遊客在門口與飛驒寶寶拍照。
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