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Kikyouya Kofu Honkan "Kikyo Shingen Cake

Delicious kinako (soybean flour) and kuromitsu (brown sugar) are typical Yamanashi souvenirs.

This popular product is always mentioned when talking about Japanese sweets in Yamanashi. Because it is loved by people of all ages, it boasts immense trustworthiness as a souvenir. Also, the procedure for eating it differs from person to person, making it enjoyable to talk about how to eat it.
At the main Kofu branch, you can purchase not only Kikyo Shingen mochi, but also Kikyo-ya's original ice cream, pudding, and crepes made with molasses and soybean flour. Also of note is the Cafe Gallery, where you can enjoy soft-serve ice cream and parfaits topped with Kikyo Shingen mochi while viewing the works of artists from Yamanashi Prefecture. There is also a handmade workshop where you can taste freshly made sweets and an exhibition that tells the history of Kikyo-ya.

Kikyo Shingen mochi: 6 pieces in cloth, 1,425 yen, 8 pieces in cloth, 1,778 yen
Shelf life: approximately 12 days from the date of purchase

Local Guide

Kikyo Shingenmochi, seasonal sweets, and a wide selection of other items. There is also a café where you can relax.

Kikyouya Kofu Honten

• 1-3-11 Aonuma, Kofu City, Yamanashi MAP
• 8 minutes from JR Kofu Station by car
• 9:00-18:00 *Seasonal change
• Open daily
• 055-233-8800
• Free

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Daigahara Kinseiken "Nama Shingenmochi

The best raw Shingen rice cake that melts in your mouth!

This is a product that pursues the freshly made deliciousness and original flavor of Shingen mochi. It uses 100% pear North America produced in Yamanashi Prefecture and half the amount of sugar used in conventional products to enhance the flavor of the rice, so it lasts only three days. As the product name says "raw," it is a confectionery that should be eaten the same day it is purchased, if possible. The moderately sized rice cake is covered with a generous amount of soybean flour made from Japanese soybeans, and melts smoothly in the mouth. It can be eaten as is or with a drizzle of Kuromitsu (brown sugar).

Nama-Shingen mochi 4 pieces 1,080 yen
Expiration date: About 3 days from the date of manufacture

Local Guide

You will be surprised at how soft they are! If you eat it as it is without the molasses and soybean flour, you can clearly taste the deliciousness of the rice.

Daigahara Kinseiken Daigahara Store

• 2211 Daigahara, Hakushu-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi MAP
• Approx. 15 min. from JR Nagasaka Station by car
• 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Thursdays
• 0551-35-2246
• Free

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Seigetsu "Koshu Raisin

The ultimate raisin sandwich you'll want to tell everyone about

All confections made by Seigetsu, a confectionery manufacturer with eight stores in Yamanashi Prefecture, are handmade. They are made with carefully selected ingredients such as milk, fresh cream, and sea salt imported from France. In particular, the "Koshu Raisin," made from raisin-processed large pioneer grapes from Yamanashi Prefecture and sandwiched between crispy cookies, makes a perfect souvenir. This luxurious confectionary is made with a sweet white chocolate cream and juicy large raisins that meld together in the mouth. We also recommend the Italian rolls, which are fluffy sponge wrapped in puff pastry dough. In addition to standard items such as "Plain" filled with fresh cream and "Choco Select" made with bitter chocolate, seasonal items such as strawberry and peach are also available.

Koshu Raisins 5 pieces, 1,740 yen
Shelf life: about 14 days from the date of delivery

Local Guide

The chewy and soft Pione is delicious! You can enjoy the strong raisin flavor.

Seigetsu Minami-Alps Main Store

• 591 Momoen, Minami-Alps City, Alps, Yamanashi MAP
• Approx. 20 min. from JR Nirasaki Station by car
• 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Open daily
• 055-282-2512
• Free

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Fujiyama Cookie "Fujiyama Cookie

Cute cookies in the shape of Mt.

Fuji, are baked daily in a workshop at the foot of Mt. There are five flavors: vanilla, green tea, black tea, strawberry, and chocolate, each of which comes in three types: "plain," "topped" with almonds or walnuts, and "white chocolate," which represents the snow-capped Mt. In addition to being sold in bulk, a variety of packaged products are available, allowing customers to choose the one that best suits their needs.

Fujiyama Cookies 180 yen and up per cookie
Shelf life: 45 days from the date of manufacture

Local Guide

These moist cookies are also available in seasonal flavors. The cute packaging and the fact that you can tell at a glance that you have been to Fuji are also nice.

Fujiyama Cookies

• 1165-1 Asakawa, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi MAP
• 4 minutes drive from Kawaguchiko Station of Fuji Kyuko Line
• Open 10:00-17:00
• 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
• 0555-72-2220
• Free

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Nakamura Farm "Nakamura Farm's orange eggs

Freshly laid eggs and a wide variety of sweets

The store is directly managed by a poultry farm in Yatsugatake. Fresh eggs, chicken meat, and their processed products are highly popular among locals and tourists alike. A must-have is Nakamura Farm's Orange Eggs, which are characterized by their orange-colored, firm yolks. They are also popular for their deliciously baked simple fried eggs. We also have a full lineup of confections using our eggs. In addition, hard-to-find meat parts such as gizzards and white liver are available only at a directly managed poultry farm. Be sure to try the oyako-don (chicken and egg on rice) at the adjoining Dining Area. The richly seasoned meat and tender eggs are a satisfying dish.

Nakamura Farm's orange eggs (medium size) 579 yen
Shelf life: about 14 days from the date of purchase

Local Guide

The eggs, with their plump, vibrant orange yolks, have a rich, rich, deep flavor. Serve over rice with egg!

Nakamura Farm

• 4986-524 Higashi-ide, Takane-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi MAP
• 20 min. walk from JR Kai Oizumi Station
• 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Last admission)
• Tuesdays and Wednesdays (subject to change depending on the season; please check the website)
• 0551-47-5030
• Free

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Natto Kobo Sendaiya Yamanashi main store "Natto donuts

Doughnuts that are very popular among the locals

Natto, Japan's proud superfood, and doughnuts loved by people of all ages go surprisingly well together. Natto doughnuts made by Sendaiya, a natto specialty store, are handmade one by one, with natto mixed into the dough with fresh eggs and Japanese butter. The natto bacteria makes the doughnuts moist and fluffy in the mouth. The donuts do not have the distinctive smell of natto, so even those who do not like natto can enjoy them. Not only can you enjoy a variety of flavors, but you can also enjoy it without worrying about calories because it is baked instead of fried. The shop also sells large natto (fermented soybeans) and edamame natto (fermented soybeans), which have won awards at competitions.

Plain donuts 195 yen
Best before date of expiration: About 5 days from the date of purchase

Local Guide

They are safe for children as well, since they are made without using extra ingredients and are not fried in oil. These doughnuts are fluffy, moist, and gentle.

Natto Kobo Sendaiya Yamanashi Honten

• 585-2 Karakashiwa, Ishiwa-cho, Fuefuki-shi, Yamanashi MAP
• 10 min. drive from JR Ishiwa Hot Spring Station
• 9:30-17:00
• Tuesdays
• 055-262-1170
• Free

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Seisenryo Jersey Hut "Milk Jam

Jersey milk jam with many repeaters

A must-have souvenir of Kiyosato is the Jersey Milk Jam from the historic tourist Property "Seisenryo. Rich organic Jersey milk with a milk fat content of over 4.3% produced at the Seisenryo Jersey Farm is boiled down with organic sugar to create a smooth taste. It is characterized by its rich caramel-like color and gentle sweetness, and goes well with freshly baked toast and bread rolls. We also recommend adding it to tea or coffee. It is sold at the store in Seisen-Ryo and at the Seisen-Ryo Jersey Hut, which has a terrace with a view.

Jersey Milk Jam small bottle (120g) 560 yen
Shelf life: 1 year if unopened, 2~3 weeks after opening

Local Guide

Jersey milk jam is rich and delicious with a strong milk flavor! We also recommend the wide variety of jams made from seasonal fruits.

Seisen-Ryo Jersey Hat

• 3545 Kiyosato, Takane-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi MAP
• 5 min. drive from JR Kiyosato Station
• 9:00-17:00 (extended in summer)
• Open daily
• 0551-48-4441
• Free

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Artisan Palais de All "Chocolate

High-quality chocolates filled with the chocolatier's skill

This is a "bean to bar" chocolate store that handles the entire process from cacao beans to chocolate making. The cool climate of Yatsugatake is ideal for storing cacao and aging chocolates, which is why the store has its own workshop. The "Premium Gâteau Chocolat," made with only the highest quality, carefully selected ingredients and decorated with Kanazawa gold leaf "Palais d'Or" bonbon chocolates, is a must-try souvenir. It tastes great chilled, at room temperature, or slightly warmed, and the rich, mellow chocolate flavor spreads in your mouth.

Gateau Palet d'Or 4,450 yen
Shelf life: 7 days from the date of purchase

Local Guide

The moment you step into the store, you are enveloped by the aroma of cacao! The "Artisan Tablets" allow you to enjoy the taste of cacao from different regions.

Artisan Palais d'Or

• 3545 Kiyosato Asahigaoka, Takane-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi MAP
• 7 min. drive from JR Kiyosato Station
• 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Tuesdays (open all summer, closed irregularly in winter)
• 0551-48-5381
• Free

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Kaiteirasu (Yamanashi Local Industry Center)

A variety of traditional crafts that Yamanashi Prefecture is proud of

This Property, which promotes and sells local industries in Yamanashi Prefecture, is a great place to find sundries and souvenirs. The museum is divided into four corners: "Hikari," which displays and sells approximately 5,000 pieces of jewelry from one of the leading jewelry producing areas in Japan; "Kura," which sells prefectural wine; "Aji," which features local sweets and foods; and "Takumi," which offers traditional crafts. In the "Takumi" corner, visitors will find traditional crafts such as "Inden," which is deer skin with lacquer patterns, inkstones, and hand-carved seals, as well as silk products and knitted goods, many of which can be used in daily life. The "Oyako-Daruma" (father-and-child Daruma dolls), made using the papier-mâché techniques of the 400-year-old Koshu Daruma dolls, are recommended as a good-luck souvenir.

Local Guide

The wine selection is well-stocked and you can taste the wines, so you can buy the one you like.

KAITERUS (Yamanashi Local Industry Center)

• 3-13-25 Tokoji, Kofu City, Yamanashi MAP
• 10 minutes drive from JR Kofu Station
• Open 10:00-17:00
• 4th Tuesday (closed the next day if the Tuesday is a national holiday), Year-end
• 055-237-1641
• Free

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Medetaya Kawaguchiko store "SIWA" sundries

The "SIWA│SHIWA" series for daily use

This general merchandise store is located in Fuji Oishi Hana Terrace, a shopping mall in Kawaguchiko. The store is directly operated by a washi manufacturer in Ichikawa Misato-cho, Nishiyashiro-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture, which boasts a thousand-year history as a washi production center. Inside the store are many goods and stationery made from washi, as well as papier-mâché items such as Daruma dolls and beckoning cats for good luck.
Of particular note is the "SIWA│SHIWA" series. The durable, tear-resistant washi is crumpled to create a unique texture and sewn like a leather product to produce a wide variety of daily necessities. Resistant to rain, the lineup is truly diverse, including book covers, coin cases, pouches, and bags. You will find simple yet unique products.

SIWA Briefcase M 19,800 yen

Local Guide

They also have a wide selection of cute Japanese paper accessories, sundries, and even accessories. Located on the shore of Kawaguchi Lake, you can also enjoy the wonderful view.

Medetaya Kawaguchiko Store

• YamanashiFujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru-gun, FujiOishiHana Terrace G Building 1477-1 Oishi MAP
• 15 minutes drive from Kawaguchiko Station of Fuji Kyuko Line
• 9:30-17:00
• Open daily
• 0555-72-8313
• Free

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Indenya (Indenya) Main store "Koshu Inden

The profound charm of "Koshu Inden" that has continued for 400 years

Inden" is deerskin with fine patterns applied with lacquer. It is called "Koshu Inden" (Koshu Inden), created by Yuushichi Uehara, the distant ancestor of Inden-ya. Inden-ya was founded in 1582 and has long been loved by fashionable people as a chic accessory, and the same is true today. While preserving traditional patterns such as the "Seigaiha" wave pattern, the "Takamine" superimposed on Mt. Fuji, and the "Kozakura Shobu," a combination of two patterns, the company has evolved its products to meet the needs of the current age, and they are popular among a wide range of ages. On the second floor of the store is the Inden Museum, which introduces the Inden technique and deerskin crafts.

Billfold No2009 14,040 yen (photo left)
Coin purse No1012: 8,424 yen (photo on right)

Local Guide

The main store has a wide variety of patterns, making it very fun to choose. The longer you use them, the softer they become and the more flavorful they become.

Indenya (Indenya) Main Store

• 3-11-15 Chuo, Kofu City, Yamanashi MAP
• 5 min. drive or 15 min. walk from JR Kofu Station
• 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Year-end and New Year's holidays
• 055-233-1100
• Free