Hakodate Carl Raymon Ham & Sausages

Carl Raymon is a name which most Hakodate people are familiar with. After all, his sausages and hams can be found in almost any departmental stores or shops in Hakodate. 

Born to an Austrian/Hungary family (currently known as Czech Republic) doing meat processing business , Carl Raymon met his wife in Hakodate in 1919 while on his way back from U.S. to Europe. In 1924, he decided to open a Ham & Sausage factory and shop in Hakodate. 

The business did not do well initially as Japanese did not have the habit of eating processed meat. However, through perseverance as well as large orders from German warships calling at Hakodate, Carl Raymon's reputation and cash flow increased, and he was able to open a 3000 square meters factory. 

Currently, you can find Carl Raymon's shop located at Hakodate Motomachi. 

A large variety of Ham and Sausages can be  bought from the Carl Raymon shop. They also provide delivery within Japan as well, so you can purchase their meats from the shop and arrange for it to be sent back home. 

There is even an exhibition on the 2nd floor, showing the history of Carl Raymon. 

You can also purchase ready made sausages, hotdogs or sandwiches in the shop. But they don't come cheap... a Raymon dog will cost you JPY399 (approx SGD6). 

Sausages are cooked on the spot after your order is taken. 

This is the Raymon dog which we ordered. The hotdog has a crunchy bite to it which I like, unlike some hotdogs which stays soft even after cooking. 

Condiments are also set aside on the table, so that you can add your preferred condiments on your hotdog. 

Do drop by the Carl Raymon shop and try out their hotdogs, sausages or ham if you are at Motomachi. 


Carl Raymon Hakodate

北海道函館市元町30-3
Motomachi 30-3, Hakodate
Open daily: 9am - 6pm
Nearest station; Jiujigai Tram station (十字街市電)
www.raymon.co.jp (Japanese only)