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5 Recommended Cookie Tins for Tokyo Souvenirs

Cookie tins are a delightful gift for a wide range of occasions, whether as a present for a loved one or as a souvenir. Seeing the classic designs or adorable illustrated packaging makes your heart skip a beat, and you'll want to keep them even after you've finished the cookies. Here, we introduce popular cookie tins for Tokyo souvenirs that will bring a smile to your face the moment you open the lid to reveal the beautiful baked goods inside.

A store-exclusive cookie tin that sparkles with nostalgia and modern flair

"Petit Four Sec Petit," an assortment of 10 types of baked goods
"Petit Four Sec Petit" containing an assortment of 10 types of baked goods

Located on the first floor of the Ginza main store, this shop belongs to Shiseido Parlour, which was founded in 1902 (Meiji 35). It offers baked goods that have been loved for years as Tokyo souvenirs, such as Hanatsubaki biscuits and cheesecake. Exclusive items from the Ginza main store are also popular, and the "Petit Four Sec" assortment of baked goods features packaging designed by graphic designer Masayoshi Nakajo, who has worked on Shiseido designs. The tin, with its striking red houndstooth pattern, is full of playfulness, featuring the number "8" to represent the 8-chome district where Shiseido was founded, and the product name in Mincho typeface on the side. Available in two sizes, Petit and Grand, it contains a variety of traditional French baked goods in different colors, shapes, and flavors. Since this product can only be purchased at the Ginza main store, it makes a wonderful gift.

[Product Name/Price] Petit Four Sec Petit 2,160 yen (tax included)
[Shelf Life] 30 days from manufacture
[Store] Ginza Main Store

Shiseido Parlour Ginza Main Store Shop
  • AddressTokyo Ginza Shiseido Building 1F, 8-8-3 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo MAP
  • Access5-minute walk from Shimbashi Station
  • Business hours11:00 - 21:00
  • ClosedOpen every day
  • TEL03-3572-2147
  • ParkingNone (affiliated parking available)

A whimsical gift set featuring soothing, lucky motifs

Petit Cadeau Gift Set. Left is "Hato Heart," right is "Unicorn" (Actual product may differ from photo)
Petit Cadeau gift set. Left is "Dove Heart," right is "Unicorn" (Actual product may differ from photo)

A cupcake specialty store produced by pastry researcher Romi Igarashi. Everything is handmade without preservatives, including fresh cupcakes, baked cupcakes, and fresh butter sandwiches. For souvenirs, the "Petit Cadeau Set Hato Heart & Unicorn," a set of two biscuit tins, is popular. "Hato Heart" is a happy tin containing milky biscuits shaped like doves and hearts—symbols of good luck—along with Setouchi lemon yogurt-flavored meringue. "Unicorn" features strawberry chocolate-flavored meringue layered beneath fragrant fermented butter unicorn biscuits. The shop is located in "Gransta Tokyo" inside JR Tokyo Station, making it convenient to visit before boarding the Shinkansen or while transferring.

[Product Name/Price] Petit Cadeau Gift Set Hato Heart & Unicorn 1,860 yen (tax included)
[Shelf Life] 20 days or more from the date of manufacture

Fairycake Fair
  • AddressGransta Tokyo, B1, JR East Tokyo Station, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo MAP
  • AccessDirectly connected to JR Tokyo Station
  • Business hours8:00–22:00, until 21:00 on Sundays and the final day of consecutive holidays
  • ClosedOpen every day
  • TEL03-3211-0055
  • ParkingNone

A famous shop's cookie tin suitable for formal occasions

"Petit Four Sec (Small)," an assortment of 6 types of baked goods
"Petit Four Sec (Small)" containing an assortment of 6 types of baked goods

A renowned French pastry shop owned and operated by Katsuhiko Kawada, a leading expert in French confectionery in Japan. The "Petit Four Sec," an assortment of small baked goods that showcases his high level of skill and playfulness, is sure to delight with its elegant appearance. These baked goods, made with luxurious amounts of high-quality butter and eggs, are each unique, such as the "Cornet," a cigarette-style pastry filled with rich praline, and the "Disc," which combines red currant jelly with a spiced sablé. Other items include the "Pralor," a crispy, thin, caramelized baked treat, and savory options that pair perfectly with wine. You can choose from three tin sizes: small, medium, and large.

[Product Name/Price] Petit Four Sec (Small) 3,500 yen (tax included)
[Shelf Life] 21 days from the date of manufacture
[Stores] Main store, Nihombashi Takashimaya store

AU BON VIEUX TEMPS
  • Address2-1-3 Todoroki, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo MAP
  • Access7-minute walk from Oyamadai Station on the Tokyu Oimachi Line
  • Business hours10:00–17:00
  • ClosedTuesdays and Wednesdays
  • TEL03-3703-8428
  • ParkingNone

A popular cookie assortment in an adorable cat tin

"Boîte les Chats," where the love for cats comes through in the packaging
"Boîte les Chats," where the love for cats comes through in the packaging

A 5-minute walk from Toritsu-daigaku Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line. This is a patisserie by Hidemi Ishii, who trained at famous shops in Japan and France. Baked goods in tins featuring designs of Ishii's beloved cat are popular, and they come in a variety of patterns. The "Boîte les Chats," which contains five types of baked goods, features a charming design with the cat's expressions changing as it spins, and is affectionately known as the "cat tin." When you open the lid, you will find an array of elegant baked goods, such as crunchy pies, crumbly snowball cookies (boules de neige), and sable chocolat with the aroma of cacao and almonds. It is best to reserve in advance to purchase, and the monthly reservation start dates are announced on the website. It is recommended as a gift for cat lovers, as well as for those living alone due to its compact size.

[Product Name/Price] Boîte les Chats 1,890 yen (tax included)
[Shelf Life] 22 days from manufacture

Addict au Sucre
  • Address1-10-6 Yakumo, Meguro-ku, Tokyo MAP
  • AccessApprox. 5-minute walk from Toritsu-daigaku Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line
  • Business hours11:00–17:30 (ends when products run out)
  • ClosedTue, Wed (irregular holidays)
  • TEL03-6421-1049
  • ParkingNone

Adult-flavored cookies in a mailbox-colored tin

"TAYORI Original Cookie Tin." In addition to vermilion, there is also navy (11 types, 3,500 yen)
"TAYORI Original Cookie Tin." In addition to vermilion, there is also a navy version (11 types, 3,500 yen).

A small, 5-tsubo (approx. 16.5 sqm) baked goods workshop that opened in a residential area of Yanaka in 2019. The "TAYORI Original Cookie Tin - Vermilion," which has been made since the shop first opened, is a signature product packed with nine types of cookies in a vermilion tin inspired by a mailbox. You can enjoy sophisticated baked goods accented with spices and herbs, such as thick whole-wheat cookies branded with the "TAYORI Uncle" logo, as well as chai, anise cocoa, and salted lemon and pistachio flavors. The combination of both sweet and salty flavors is also appealing, ensuring you won't get tired of eating them until the very last one. The tin is large enough to hold postcards and is a convenient size for storing small items. Purchases are by reservation priority, and mail order is also available. For reservations for in-store pickup, please reserve directly at the shop.

[Product Name/Price] TAYORI Original Cookie Tin - Vermilion 3,000 yen (tax included)
[Shelf Life] 2 weeks from manufacture

TAYORI BAKE
  • Address3-45-4 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo MAP
  • AccessApprox. 3-minute walk from Sendagi Station on the Chiyoda Line
  • Business hoursThu/Fri 12:00–20:00, Sat/Sun until 18:00
  • ClosedMon-Wed
  • TEL03-5834-2656
  • ParkingNone
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