Bringing Back and Packing Souvenirs in Dogo Onsen: Precautions for Carry-on and Storage

Necessity of Advance Verification for Shopping and Carrying Souvenirs Home from Dogo Onsen

At stores in Dogo Haikara-dori and the surrounding area, a wide variety of souvenirs are sold, including processed mandarin orange products from Ehime Prefecture, local Tobe ware, and traditional Japanese sweets. When carrying purchased items home or to your country using flights or railways, advance preparation is necessary, taking into account baggage regulations, damage risks during transport, and expiration dates of food. Especially for travelers from overseas, it is recommended to select items with attention to international flight baggage regulations and quarantine rules at entry and exit.

Flight Carry-on Restrictions and Checking in "Liquid Items" such as Bottled Juice and Local Sake

At souvenir shops in the Dogo area (such as 10FACTORY Dogo Store and Ehime no Shokutaku 1970), bottled citrus juice and local sake are available. When returning home on an international flight, liquids in containers exceeding 100ml are, in principle, prohibited from being carried into the cabin. Therefore, juice bottles and sake bottles exceeding 100ml must be placed in checked baggage (checked-in baggage) such as suitcases. When placing liquid bottles in checked baggage, an effective packing procedure is to wrap them securely in clothing or thick cushioning material and place them in the center to prevent them from being damaged by impacts inside the suitcase.

Damage Prevention Packing for "Fragiles" such as Tobe Ware and Glass Crafts

In the Dogo area, shops handling the traditional craft "Tobe ware" (such as Sumiya Tobe Ware Shop) and shops selling glass products are in operation. When carrying fragile items such as pottery or glass products home, you need to request protection with cushioning material (bubble wrap, etc.) at the store when purchasing, or arrange paper or cushioning materials yourself so that there are no gaps inside the box. Packing that prevents damage from falling during travel or contact with other souvenirs is required not only when placing them in checked baggage but also when carrying them into the cabin as carry-on baggage.

Considerations for Food with Short Expiration Dates such as Fresh Confectionery and Processed Foods

At Japanese confectionery shops and takeout shops along Dogo Shopping Street, Taruto, Bocchan Dango, and fish paste products (such as Tanimoto Kamaboko Store) are sold. When purchasing food, be sure to check the expiration date and storage method (room temperature storage, refrigeration required, etc.) printed on the package. If purchased in the middle of a travel itinerary, food requiring refrigeration may deteriorate in quality due to being carried around for a long time. Considering the travel time, it is appropriate to purchase them immediately before returning home, or choose vacuum-packed products that can be stored at room temperature for a long period.

Packing and Space-Saving Procedures for Towels and Room-Temperature Japanese Sweets

Imabari towels (such as Iori Main Store), which are a specialty of Ehime Prefecture, and individually wrapped baked goods and Japanese sweets stored at room temperature are souvenirs that are relatively easy to carry home. Towels can also be used as cushioning material to fill gaps in a suitcase, serving both to protect fragile items and save space in packing. When purchasing multiple boxed famous sweets, knowing the total weight of the baggage in advance to avoid exceeding the weight limit of checked baggage will help prevent trouble at the airport.

Quarantine Regulations to be Checked by International Flight Users and the Concept of Using Delivery Services

When taking souvenirs abroad, it is extremely important to check the quarantine regulations for agricultural, livestock, and fishery products of the transit countries and your home country. Meat products and specific agricultural products may be strictly restricted from entry. If the amount of purchased souvenirs is large and difficult to transport as hand baggage, there is a method to consider using courier services or international shipping through major souvenir shops or post offices (such as Dogo Post Office). As airlines' dangerous goods and liquid regulations and each country's quarantine laws are subject to change, please be sure to check the latest regulations of the airline you are boarding and customs before departure.

Please note that operating hours, fees, and transportation schedules of each facility are subject to change. Please check the detail pages of each spot and official information for the latest details.