5 Stylish and Cute Cookie Tins Popular as Tokyo Souvenirs
Sweets in lovely tins that look great just sitting on your table. They build excitement even before you take a bite, making the carefully crafted treats feel even more special. They are perfect as gifts or souvenirs for loved ones, or as a treat for yourself. Here are some stylish confectionery tins recommended as Tokyo souvenirs that you can continue to enjoy even after you've finished the sweets.
1New Style Ginza Sembikiya "Canned Ginza Bite-sized Fruit Jelly"
Jewel-like jelly in a gorgeous can
Ginza Sembikiya is a long-established fruit specialty store founded in 1894 (Meiji 27). Their "Ginza Bite-Sized Fruit Jelly in a Tin," featuring a beautiful design with a traditional rose pattern, is a jelly unique to a fruit specialty store, packed with the concentrated juice of domestic fruits. There are four flavors: Hyuganatsu, melon, peach, and strawberry, and the aroma of the fruit spreads gently in your mouth. The pleasant, chewy texture makes them fun to eat and perfect for when you want something a little sweet. Since they are individually wrapped, they are easy to slip into a bag or pocket and share with others. They come in two sizes, and it's exciting to think about what you'll use the tin for once you've finished the jelly.
[Product Name/Price] Ginza Bite-Sized Fruit Jelly in a Tin (Small, 12 pieces) 864 yen / (Large, 32 pieces) 2,160 yen (tax included)
[Shelf Life] 270 days from manufacture
[Stores] New Style Ginza Sembikiya Roppongi Hills Store, Patisserie Ginza Sembikiya GINZA SIX Store
*The small size is also available at Ginza Sembikiya Tsukiji Store, Patisserie Ginza Sembikiya Ecute Akabane Store, and Patisserie Ginza Sembikiya Tokyo Gift Palette Store.
- New Style Ginza Sembikiya Roppongi Hills Store
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Roppongi Hills North Tower B1F, 6-2-31 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo MAP
Directly accessible from Exit 1C of Roppongi Station on the Hibiya Line
10:00–20:00 (Last order 19:30)
Irregular holidays (follows Roppongi Hills schedule)
03-6447-0780
Available (paid)
2HIGASHIYA "Higashiya Okoshi"
Elegant okoshi in a tin reminiscent of imported goods
HIGASHIYA proposes "daily confections" that respect Japanese traditions while fitting into modern life. Made from high-quality rice, "HIGASHIYA Okoshi" is a refined version of the traditional "okoshi" that has long been a popular Tokyo souvenir. It comes in two flavors: "Ginger," which has a refreshing taste with ginger juice and pumpkin seeds, and "Daitokuji Natto," which offers a deep, savory flavor with a unique richness that keeps you coming back for more. If you look closely at the modern tin, you can see designs of rice ears and rice grains, evoking a sense of Japanese charm. Furthermore, okoshi is popular as a lucky treat, as the name is a play on words for "raising one's status, raising one's name, and raising one's family," making it perfect for celebrations and gifts.
[Product Name/Price] HIGASHIYA Okoshi (20 pieces) Ginger/Daitokuji Natto 1,512 yen each (tax included)
[Shelf Life] 160 days from manufacture
[Stores] HIGASHIYA GINZA, HIGASHIYA man, HIGASHIYA man Marunouchi
- HIGASHIYA GINZA
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Pola Ginza Building 2F, 1-7-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo MAP
Directly accessible from Exit 7 of Ginza-itchome Station on the Ginza Line
11:00–19:00
Open every day
03-3538-3230
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3Ueno Fugetsudo "Tokyo Castella"
Specialty castella made using traditional methods
Founded in 1747 (Enkyo 4), Ueno Fugetsudo is the only member of the Fugetsudo family that carries the bloodline of the founding family. Their long-selling "Tokyo Castella" is made using a traditional method said to date back to the Edo period called "six-sided baking," where every side is browned, and each one is baked by artisans in copper pots. The batter, made with plenty of fresh eggs and honey, is moist, fine-textured, and fluffy. You can clearly taste the eggs and the aroma of the honey, making for a delightful snack time. Both the small (670g) and large (965g) sizes are substantial, making them perfect as souvenirs for families or as gifts for home parties. The pop-style silver and red striped tin is sure to be a delight to the eyes as a storage container even after you've finished the treats.
[Product Name/Price] Tokyo Castella (Large) 3,024 yen (tax included)
[Shelf Life] 60 days from manufacture
[Stores] Ueno Fugetsudo Main Store, Food Plaza (Haneda Airport Terminal 2 Building)
- Ueno Fugetsudo Main Store
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1-20-10 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo MAP
Right by Ueno-hirokoji Station on the Ginza Line
10:30–18:00
Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a holiday)
03-3831-3106
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4Aoyama Decabo "Jewelry Box Can and Flower Can"
Low-sugar sweets in a jewelry box-like can
Aoyama Decarbo is a low-carb sweets brand that uses no sugar or wheat flour, focusing instead on plant-based sweetness. They offer a collection that makes your heart flutter, including lovely tins adorned with flowers and gorgeous tins inspired by jewelry boxes. The "Beauty Fromage," which comes in a round floral tin, is a low-carb fromage cookie with the aroma of Edam cheese, containing approximately 1.7g of carbohydrates per piece. The blue jewelry box tin contains the low-carb sweet chocolate crunch "Beauty Chocolat," and the white jewelry box tin contains the low-carb white chocolate crunch "Mysterious Milky Crunch," with each offering two flavors to enjoy. The "Beauty Collection," which packs these three tins into a gift box, is also sold exclusively in their online shop and is popular as a gift.
[Product Name/Price] Jewelry Box Tin (Blue/White) 864 yen each (tax included), Flower Tin 864 yen (tax included)
[Shelf Life] Beauty Fromage has a shelf life of at least 15 days from the shipping date, while Mysterious Milky Crunch and Beauty Chocolat have a shelf life of 120 days from the date of manufacture.
[Retailers] Lawson Haneda Airport Terminal 2 Store, The Garden Ueno Store, HANAGATAYA ecute Ueno Store (Jewelry Box Tin only), ISETAN Seed (Jewelry Box Tin only) *Sales at the Setagaya office ended on November 30, 2021.
- Aoyama Decabo Setagaya Office
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1F Meidaimae Grand Heights, 2-38-9 Matsubara, Setagaya-ku MAP
Approx. 5-minute walk from Meidaimae Station on the Keio Line
10:00–17:00
Saturdays and Sundays
03-6407-0700
None
5Ginza Kikunoya "Fukiyose"
Exciting confectionery tins packed with Japanese elegance
An Edo-style Japanese confectionery shop founded in 1890 (Meiji 23). "Fukiyose," the signature product of the shop, is a visually delightful confectionery tin in which artisans hand-pack over 30 types of dried sweets in a specific arrangement. The "Red Round Tin" of Fukiyose contains small, adorable seasonal dried sweets, as well as konpeito (sugar candy) and sugar-coated peanuts, allowing you to enjoy a variety of flavors and textures. "Kotohogu," which comes in a white and gold tin, is filled with auspicious dried sweets such as pine, bamboo, plum, red Fuji, and sea bream, making it perfect for celebrations and gifts. There is also a wide variety of seasonal Fukiyose, and the appeal lies in being able to choose based on the purpose or the recipient, as not only the contents but also the color and design of the tins differ. It is recommended not only for special occasions like celebrations and greetings but also as a gift to express your daily gratitude.
[Product Name/Price] Fukiyose Akamaru Can (190g) 1,512 yen (tax included), Fukiyose Kotohogu (200g) 2,484 yen (tax included)
[Shelf Life] 50 days from production
[Stores] Ginza Main Store, Tokyo Gift Palette Store (Tokyo Station Ichibangai), Shibuya Hikarie ShinQs (Toyoko Noren-gai)
- Ginza Kikunoya Ginza Main Store
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1F Ginza Azuma Building, 5-9-17 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo MAP
Right by Exit A4 of Ginza Station
9:30–18:00, until 17:30 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
Irregular holidays
03-3571-4095
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