Himawari Tobacco Shop
ひまわりたばこ店
Small tobacconist in Tsuruga, Fukui, for rolling tobacco, uncommon cigarettes and snus — new stock is posted on Instagram
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Photo: Himawari Tobacco Shop · @himawari_tabacco
Photos provided by the shop owner, or taken from the shop's Instagram with the owner's permission — not Smok's own photography.
Himawari Tobacco Shop (ひまわりたばこ店) is a small tobacconist in Shinwacho, Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, about 1.7 kilometres from Nishi-Tsuruga Station (西敦賀駅) on the JR Obama Line. It is open Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays.
The shop is built around rolling your own. Glass cases along the counter are lined with pouches of rolling tobacco — Ark Royal, Pepe, Black Spider, Colts, Pueblo, Harvest and many other makes — and PURE rolling filters hang on a rack by the wall. Cigarette shelves, a snus display and a VELO stand fill the space behind the counter.
The shelves also hold uncommon cigarettes, including limited editions such as the Black Devil Original limited package and Peace Jazz Session Limited Blend, and snus and nicotine pouches. New arrivals and new lines come in often, and the shop announces them on its Instagram, @himawari_tabacco — worth a look before you go if you are after something particular.
Opening Hours
Hours shown in Japan Standard Time, per the shop's Google listing. The shop is closed on Sundays. Public-holiday hours are not listed, so check with the shop before a holiday visit.
Good to Know
Payment
PayPay is accepted, per the shop's Google listing. The listing does not say which other cards or e-money work, so ask at the counter.
New Arrivals
The shop posts new arrivals and new lines on its Instagram, @himawari_tabacco, often. Smok cannot see what is on the shelf today, so check the latest posts or phone the shop before a long trip.
What's Sold
What the shop stocks, grouped by kind. Brands are those legible in the shop's own photos above; the shop does not publish a full stock list and its range changes often.
Cigarettes — Peace, Black Devil, Forte
Rolling Tobacco (RYO) — Ark Royal, Pepe, Black Spider, Colts, Pueblo, Harvest, Amber Leaf, Wild Bison, Stanley, Choice, Che, Red Field, Drum, Bi-Bo, Captain Black, Domingo
Rolling Filters and Lighters — PURE, Zippo
Snus and Nicotine Pouches — VELO
Getting There
From Nishi-Tsuruga Station
Himawari Tobacco Shop is about 1.7 kilometres from Nishi-Tsuruga Station (西敦賀駅) on the JR Obama Line, measured in a straight line from the station to the shop. Smok has not timed the walk.
From Tsuruga Station
Tsuruga Station (敦賀駅), where the Hokuriku Shinkansen stops, is about 2.8 kilometres from the shop in a straight line. Smok has not timed the walk or checked bus routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Himawari Tobacco Shop sell?
Rolling tobacco is the core of the range — Ark Royal, Pepe, Black Spider, Colts, Pueblo, Harvest and more. It also sells PURE rolling filters and Zippo lighters, cigarettes (including uncommon and limited-edition ones such as Black Devil Original, Peace Jazz Session Limited Blend and Forte), and snus and nicotine pouches such as VELO. The shop does not publish a full stock list, and its range changes often.
Where is Himawari Tobacco Shop?
2-19-9 Shinwacho, Tsuruga, Fukui 914-0122 — about 1.7 kilometres in a straight line from Nishi-Tsuruga Station on the JR Obama Line, and about 2.8 kilometres from Tsuruga Station.
Does the shop sell rolling tobacco and filters?
Yes. Rolling tobacco is the heart of the range, and the shop also sells PURE rolling filters in several lengths and flavours. Ask at the counter if you are looking for a particular make.
How do I find out what is new at Himawari Tobacco Shop?
The shop posts new arrivals and new lines on its Instagram, @himawari_tabacco, often. Smok cannot say what is in stock today, so check the latest posts or phone the shop on 0770-23-5840 before a long trip.
When is Himawari Tobacco Shop open?
Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 19:00, per its Google listing. It is closed on Sundays. Public-holiday hours are not listed, so check before a holiday visit.
Is there anywhere to smoke at Himawari Tobacco Shop?
Smok has no confirmed smoking spot at this shop. It is a shop for buying tobacco, and the shop does not list a place to smoke.
Can I pay with PayPay at Himawari Tobacco Shop?
Yes, per the shop's Google listing. It does not say which other cards or e-money are accepted, so ask at the counter.
Map
Address
2-19-9 Shinwacho, Tsuruga, Fukui 914-0122, Japan
〒914-0122 福井県敦賀市新和町2丁目19-9