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7 popular souvenirs from famous stores in Osaka that you should go out of your way to buy.

Osaka is dotted with a wide variety of famous stores, from long-established Japanese confectionery stores that have been around since the Edo period to the hottest new sweets stores that have opened in recent years. From among these unique stores, we will introduce some of the best products that are unique to each store and that you should not miss out on even if you have to go out of your way to get them. The products, which are particular about taste and appearance, are sure to fill your heart with satisfaction. We recommend you to buy them not only as souvenirs for your loved ones but also for yourself.

Okoshi with almonds wrapped in coffee and fresh cream

WA-YO
WA-YO" packet (90g) wrapped in soft and elegant Japanese paper

This store specializes in "okoshi," a traditional Osaka confectionery. Okoshi" is a confectionery made by connecting ingredients with sugar and syrup. The signature product "Wa-Yo", which has been loved for over 40 years since its birth, is a gem of a candy coated with selected almonds wrapped in the aromatic bitterness of coffee and the mildness of fresh cream from Hokkaido. The bitterness and crispy texture are perfect with coffee, tea, Japanese tea, and Western liquor, and can be enjoyed on various occasions. Each one is carefully wrapped in Japanese paper, making it an ideal gift for a loved one.

Product name and price] "Japanese and Western" in a bag (90g): 1,080 yen, in a box (14 pieces x 2 bags): 2,160 yen, etc.
[Shelf life] About 2 months from the date of manufacture

New forms of okoshi created in response to the times are also available.

A spacious store with a modern structure. The system is to receive a number slip and wait until you are called. Payment is cash only.
A spacious store with a modern structure. The system is to receive a number slip and wait until you are called. Payment is cash only.

Founded in 1950 in present-day Sumiyoshi, the store has maintained its traditions as an okoshi specialty store for more than 70 years, and continues to produce new okoshi to meet the needs of the times, such as "Golden Forest," which combines black beans and kinako (soybean flour), "Genmame," which is cashew nuts wrapped in fresh cream, in addition to "Japanese and Western" okoshi. In order to preserve the taste of the ingredients, no preservatives or flavorings are used, and the entire process from production to sales is done in-house.
At the store, number slips are distributed as soon as the store opens. Some products are sold out in the afternoon, so visiting in the morning is recommended.

Local Guide Comment
The "WAYO" was selected as a souvenir of the G20 Osaka Summit held in 2019. It is only available at the store in Sumiyoshi, and is so popular that people line up even before the store opens. It is truly a souvenir you will want to go out of your way to buy when you visit Osaka.
Awagen
  • Address 1-2-3 Kamisumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka MAP
  • Direction 5 min. walk from Sumiyoshi Higashi Sta. of Nankai Railway
  • Business hours 9:30-16:30
  • Closed Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays
  • TEL 06-6671-0246
  • Parking Free (2 cars, adjacent to the north side of the store)
    (Park24 Kami-Sumiyoshi No. 2: 1 hour free for purchases of 3,000 yen or more)
  • Memo Credit cards are not accepted.

Sablet using Osaka's specialty "Senshu onion

Senshu Onion Sablet
Senshu Onion Sablet" with the sweetness and richness of onions

The confectionery was founded in Izumisano City in 1892. The shop offers a wide variety of products, from traditional Japanese confections to new confections that incorporate the latest trends.
The "Senshu Onion Sablet," which uses local products from the Senshu area to which Izumisano City belongs, is a must-try. This sablet was created through product development using local ingredients, and its strong sweetness and aroma of the lush Senshu onion is used to create a crisp, light texture. The savory flavor is perfect as a snack or with alcoholic beverages.

Product name and price: "Senshu Onion Sablet" from 100 yen per piece, etc.
[Shelf life] 30 days
[Store location] Mukashin directly-managed stores

A lineup of traditional Japanese confections and new products that have attracted attention

The Hagurazaki store houses
The Hagurazaki store houses "Konazupapa's Pudding Factory," which makes the popular "Tororon Pudding. Tables are set up for taking a break.

The store offers a wide variety of products, including seasonal items. Among them is "Murashigure," a local Izumishu confectionery that has been made since the company's establishment. It is made by mixing raw bean paste, sugar, rice flour, and rice cake flour and steaming it. The signature "kogashi butter cake" with the aroma of mellow butter is also popular.
We are also focusing on the development of new products. In March 2025, "The Curry Sable," made with Senshu onions and 21 spices, will make a new appearance at Shin-Osaka Station, Itami Airport, and Kansai International Airport only. This product was created for the Osaka Expo, and the taste of spiced curry, which is said to have originated in Osaka, can be enjoyed in a sable.

Local Guide Comment
The Hagurazaki store is about a 20 minute walk from OMO Kansai Airport by Hoshino Resorts. The Senshu Tamanegi Sablet is available at Mukashin stores in Osaka and other areas.
Mukashin Hagurazaki Store
  • Address 1-4-7 Hagurazaki, Izumisano-shi, Osaka MAP
  • Direction 10 minutes walk from Hagurazaki Station on the Nankai Main Line
  • Business hours Open 9:00-19:00
  • Closed Wednesday
  • TEL 072-462-0724
  • Parking Free of charge

Artistic Mont Blanc in the shape of a cushion

From the front,
From the front, "Mont Blanc Noir," available only at the main store, and "Mont Blanc Vanilla," available only for a limited time *Limited to one per person.

This cake store is run by a patissier trained in France. The store's signature product, Mont Blanc, commonly called "Zabuton Mont Blanc," features a knit-like pattern finished by a 3D printer.
The Mont Blanc Noir, available only at the main store, features a smooth and rich Mont Blanc mousse made from a combination of Japanese and Western chestnuts. Inside is a layer of milk chocolate ganache, gianduja, and other ingredients that give it a crispy texture. A range of limited-time-only Mont Blanc cakes, such as green tea and white chocolate, are also available.

Product Name・Price】"Mont Blanc Noir" 930 yen, etc. available only at the main store
[Shelf life] Within the day

Cakes with designs that change with the seasons are also a hot topic of conversation!

The main store always has 3 to 4 types of Mont Blanc, including limited-time offerings, as well as cakes and baked goods made with seasonal fruits.
The main store always has 3 to 4 types of Mont Blanc, including limited-time offerings, as well as cakes and baked goods made with seasonal fruits.

Seasonal cakes are also a must-see, with each year's patissier creating a unique cake, such as a water balloon motif in the summer. Currently, there are a total of three stores in Osaka, and the lineup differs depending on the store. The main store, with its own kitchen, sells freshly baked sweets such as apple pie, in addition to cakes. The Hankyu Umeda main store offers different products on certain days of the week, and offers a "chestnut and fruit" cross. Mont Blanc Fruy", a combination of chestnuts and fruit, is popular.
Mont Blanc flavors vary by store and season, so check Instagram.

Local Guide Comment
The owner patissier, who studied architecture at university, has incorporated his knowledge and experience into the design of these beautiful cakes. If you want to see a variety of cakes, visit in the morning, as they are sometimes sold out in the afternoon.
Masahiko Ozumi Paris Main Store (Tenmabashi)
  • Address 1F, 2-4-8 Otedori, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka MAP
  • Direction 10 minutes walk from Osaka Metro Tenmabashi Station
  • Business hours 10:00-19:00
  • Closed Wednesday
  • TEL No parking (coin parking nearby)
  • Parking No parking (coin parking available nearby)

Freshly baked financiers with a rich buttery aroma

Freshly baked financier (plain). Individually packaged cakes are also available.
Freshly baked financier (plain). Individually packaged cakes are also available.

This popular confectionery store offers a wide variety of flavors of financier. Made by the founder, who used to work as a sweets reporter, the financiers are made with great care, using five different kinds of fermented butter for each product, including those from Hokkaido and France. The financiers are characterized by their gentle sweetness, made with quality ingredients and without additives or baking powder. The freshly baked financier has a reputation for being exquisite, so when you visit, be sure to taste the warm financier that emits the mellow aroma of butter.

Product Name・Price】"Baked Financier <Premium Plain>" 310 yen per piece, individually wrapped "Premium Plain" 330 yen, "Earl Grey" 340 yen, etc.
[Shelf life] "Baked Financier <Premium Plain>" will be available on the same day. The individually packaged products will last approximately 20 days from the date of manufacture.

A variety of flavors, from standard to seasonal, line the shelves.

The first store is located in Shinmachi, Nishi-ku. The sweet aroma of financiers made in the kitchen spreads throughout the store.
The first store is located in Shinmachi, Nishi-ku. The sweet aroma of financiers made in the kitchen spreads throughout the store.

The store always has about 15 kinds of financiers on display, ranging from standard items to limited-time-only flavors. In addition to plain, the regular lineup includes chocolate, pistachio, and gorgonzola flavors, while the limited-time offerings are a delightful lineup using delicious seasonal ingredients such as cherry blossom and coconut lemon. The packaging is cute, with a different design for each flavor, and looks like it would make a great gift.
Currently, there are five stores in Osaka. Each has a different concept, and some stores have roasting stations and eat-in spaces.

Local Guide Comment
This popular financier specialty store has been attracting customers one after another since it opened. The pastry chefs spend a lot of time and effort to make each financier, and the gentle taste will make you happy every time you bite into one. Please enjoy the freshly baked ones while they are still warm.
Chihiro Confectionery
  • Address 1-25-13 Plaire Shinmachi 1F, Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka MAP
  • Direction 3 minutes walk from Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Station
  • Business hours 10:00-19:00
  • Closed No holidays
  • TEL 06-6585-9515
  • Parking None

Ezaki Glico's "golden stick" sweets

The store always has about 8 kinds of flavors including seasonal flavors as well as standard flavors.
The store always has about 8 kinds of flavors including seasonal flavors as well as standard flavors.

Baton d'Or" is a premium sticky sweet by Ezaki Glico. The product name means "golden stick" in French, and the core pretzel, as the name suggests, has a mellow taste of fermented butter.
In the Kansai area, they are available at department stores in Osaka and Kyoto, as well as at Osaka International Airport. Each store sells four types each year: sugar butter, chocolat, white strawberry, and Uji green tea. For a limited time only, seasonal flavors such as Sakura, Sicilian lemon, and Tochigi strawberry "Tochiaika" are also available.

Baton d'Or "Sugar Butter" 36 pieces per box (6 pieces x 6 bags)
Chocolat," "White Strawberry," "Uji Green Tea," etc. Each box of 20 (4 x 5 bags) is priced at 700 yen. Limited time only items are 756 yen.
Shelf life] 45 days from the date of manufacture.
Hankyu Umeda main store, Takashimaya Osaka store, Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport), etc.

Recommended as a gift for a loved one or a treat for yourself

The box with a curved shape reminiscent of a wine glass is a simple design that gives a special feeling to the product.
The box with a curved shape reminiscent of a wine glass is a simple design that gives a special feeling to the product.

Baton d'Or was developed to be accessible to customers of all ages who visit department stores. Aiming for a taste that is one rank above the rest, we are particular about bringing out the original flavor of the ingredients. Ingredients are carefully selected, and the pretzels are made with French wheat dough and richly kneaded with fermented butter. The curved package box is also designed to resemble a wine glass, creating a sense of luxury. You will want to buy this product not only as a souvenir, but also as a reward for yourself.

Local Guide Comment
Not only the standard flavors, but also seasonal flavors are popular, and there are lines of people waiting in line at the store. Milk Sugar," available only at Osaka International Airport, Kansai International Airport, and Kobe Airport, is also popular.
Baton d'or Hankyu Umeda Main Store
  • Address B1F Hankyu Umeda Honten, 8-7 Kakudacho, Kita-ku, Osaka MAP
  • Direction 3 minutes walk from Hankyu Umeda Station
  • Business hours 10:00 - 20:00
  • Closed (Closed on the same days as department stores.
  • TEL 0120-917-111 (Glico Guest/customer center)
  • Parking None

Keshi Mochi, a local Sakai City confectionery that has been handed down since the Edo period

Keshimochi,
Keshimochi," a rice cake filled with sweet bean paste and sprinkled with plenty of poppy seeds

Sakai City, the birthplace of Sen no Rikyu, is a place where the production of wagashi (Japanese confectionery) flourishes. Among them, Kojimaya's "Keshimochi," which has a history dating back to the Empo era, is a deeply flavored gem carefully crafted by artisans using the same manufacturing method that has remained unchanged since the company's founding. Keshimochi is a Japanese confectionery consisting of sweet bean paste wrapped in a rice cake skin and sprinkled with poppy seeds. The poppy seeds, which were brought from India through the trade with the Nanban (southern barbarians) in the Muromachi period (1336-1573), were cultivated actively in Sakai City in the early Edo period (1603-1868), and this is how it came to be called "Keshimochi. The refined sweetness of the bean paste and the crunchy, fragrant poppy seeds create a perfect harmony.

Product name and price] "Keshi Mochi" from 985 yen for 6 pieces, from 2,078 yen for 12 pieces in a wooden box, etc.
[Shelf life] 4 days from the date of manufacture
Hankyu Umeda Main Store, Entre Marche Shin-Osaka Central Exit Store, Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport), etc.

The first floor of the main store is lined with products using poppy seeds, and a tea house is available on the second floor

In addition to the Keshimochi products, other Japanese sweets such as Yokan (sweet jelly) and Zenzai (sweet bean jelly) are available at the store.
In addition to the Keshimochi products, other Japanese sweets such as Yokan (sweet jelly) and Zenzai (sweet bean jelly) are available at the store.

Founded in the Edo period, the store sells its products at its main store in Sakai City, as well as at permanent stores in department stores and at airports. In addition to the poppy cake, the store also offers the popular "Keshimochi Roll," which is a combination of a poppy cake and a roll cake filled with fresh cream. The outer layer of sponge dough is sprinkled with a generous amount of poppy seeds, creating a unique blend of Japanese and Western flavors.
The second floor of the main store houses a tea house. The second floor of the main store houses a teahouse that offers a variety of drinks, including keshi rice cakes, zenzai, green tea sets, and coffee. We recommend that you enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee in the calm store with a view of the Sakai cityscape.

Local Guide Comment
This long-established Japanese confectionery store has long been loved by locals. The Keshi Mochi has won numerous awards at the National Confectionary Exposition, and is truly a famous confectionary representing Osaka. Packaged in an elegant wooden box, it makes a perfect souvenir or gift.
Sakai Specialty Keshi Mochi Honpo Kojimaya
  • Address 1-1-23 Shukuinmachi Higashi, Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka MAP
  • Direction 1 min. walk from Hankai Electric Railway Shukuin Station
  • Business hours 8:30-18:00
  • Closed No holidays
  • TEL 072-232-0313
  • Parking Free of charge

Versatile simmered soup that enhances the flavor and richness of various dishes

Salted kelp stew
Salted kelp stew" can be used in a variety of dishes, both Japanese and Western.

This long-established salted kelp shop began as a marine products wholesaler in 1781. It has created many new products in line with the times, including salted kelp using a unique processing method that has been handed down from generation to generation.
The product of note is "salted kelp boiled soup," which is available only at the Yodoyabashi main store. It is the broth produced when salted kelp is cooked, and has an aromatic flavor with a hint of sweetness from the natural kelp. It can be used in a variety of ways, from simple ways such as spreading it on baked rice cakes or adding it to yam and kelp, to adding it as a secret ingredient in Western dishes such as curry and stew.

Product name and price: "Salted kelp stew (260g)" limited to the Yodoyabashi main store, 540 yen.
[Shelf life: 12 months after manufacture (stored at room temperature). *. Keep refrigerated after opening.

Selling a wide variety of products such as tsukudani, seasonings, and beauty pot sets

The interior of the store is designed to resemble an Edo period townscape with tiled roofs and eaves lights, with houses built facing each other.
The interior of the store is designed to resemble an Edo period townscape with tiled roofs and eaves lights, with houses built facing each other.

The Yodoyabashi main store has a sales floor with many products such as tsukudani, seasonings, etc., and a café where you can enjoy nyumen noodles made with natural dashi and shio-kombu nijiru soft serve ice cream.
We recommend the "Bi-nabe" series, which uses natural Rishiri salted kelp and floral shavings as a base, and seasonings and spices to create authentic nabe dishes with flavors such as ethnic, medicinal, and curry. The beautiful package design makes these products ideal as souvenirs or gifts. The official website introduces a variety of recipes that bring out the best of the products. By simply adding a little extra to your cooking, you can easily enjoy a different kind of deliciousness.

Local Guide Comment
Kombu is also available for a limited time only, using seasonal ingredients such as bamboo shoots and matsutake mushrooms. We also sell tsukudani (food boiled in soy sauce and sugar), furikake (sprinkled on rice), seasonings, etc., which are great for those who don't usually cook, so please visit the store if you want to buy a souvenir that is a little different from the usual.
Kanso Yodoyabashi Main Store
  • Address 3-4-10 Koraibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka MAP
  • Direction 2 min. walk from Osaka Metro Yodoyabashi Sta.
  • Business hours 10:00-18:00 *Saturday ~16:00
  • Closed Sunday, Holidays
  • TEL 06-6201-2700
  • Parking Charged

MAP

Hoshino Resorts facilities nearby
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