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OMO7 Kochi by Hoshino Resorts "Imo Kenpi"

Selling souvenirs and original items that Kochi is proud of

A shop located in the "OMO Base," a public space on the first floor of the hotel. It offers a wide range of items, from locally popular seasonings to sweets and cosmetic items.

Original goods from "OMO7 Kochi" are also popular, featuring eye-catching soft brushstrokes and vivid colors created by local creator "Paper message." Of particular note is the guest room mug, which is inspired by the "flower medals" awarded to dancers at the Yosakoi Festival. It is well-received as a memento of your trip or as a souvenir.

"Imo-kenpi" with its gentle sweetness and crunchy texture is addictive.

Imo-kenpi, a sweet unique to Kochi, is also sold in original OMO7 Kochi packaging. The sweet potatoes used are Koganesengan from Kagoshima Prefecture, a variety suitable for Imo-kenpi. Coated in a mildly sweet syrup, these crunchy, delicious sweet potato fries are popular in the standard version, as well as the addictive sweet-and-salty "Salt Kenpi," which you won't be able to stop eating. This local Kochi snack, loved by all generations from adults to children, is perfect as a souvenir or a treat.

[Product Name/Price] Imo-kenpi / Salt Kenpi
[Shelf Life] Approx. 6 months from the date of manufacture
[Store] OMO7 Kochi by Hoshino Resorts

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There are four types of original illustrations created by "Paper message." All of them are related to Kochi, and each has been turned into items such as clear files, masking tape, and eco-bags.

OMO7 Kochi

• 9-15 Kutanda, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture MAP

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Umaji Village Agricultural Cooperative Antenna Shop "Gokkun Umajimura"

An antenna shop that promotes the charms of Umaji Village, a famous yuzu production area.

Umaji Village is a small village located southeast of Kochi City, known as a production area for high-quality, fragrant yuzu. The "Umaji Village Agricultural Cooperative Antenna Shop" handles various processed foods using yuzu, such as ponzu and drinks, and promotes the nature and charm of Umaji Village.

One of the most iconic products among many is ponzu soy sauce. It is broadly divided into five types based on flavor, and locals use them differently depending on their preferences and the dish, such as those with a strong dashi flavor or those with a prominent yuzu aroma. Furthermore, they have uniquely developed and sold "umaji," a line of cosmetics using yuzu, which is gradually gaining popularity nationwide.

"Gokkun Umaji-mura," a drink that highlights the aroma of yuzu and a refreshing sweetness.

Among the products using yuzu, the yuzu drink "Gokkun Umaji-mura" is widely accepted by everyone from small children to the elderly. It has a simple and refreshing taste made only with yuzu harvested in Umaji Village, honey, and water. Valuing freshness, it retains the unique acidity and aroma of yuzu just as it is. The yuzu, which turns golden in autumn, is harvested and processed immediately, with production including bottling carried out entirely within the village, using no artificial flavorings, preservatives, or additives. With its clean taste, this drink, which anyone can safely gulp down, is sure to be appreciated as a souvenir.

[Product Name/Price] Gokkun Umaji-mura (180ml) 1 bottle 135 yen
[Shelf Life] Approx. 4 months from the date of manufacture
[Retailers] Umaji Village Agricultural Cooperative Antenna Shop, JA Farmers Market "Tosa no Sato," Tosa Select Shop Tenkosu, Hirome Market Chinmi-do, etc.

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Gokkun Umaji-mura also comes in carbonated and ginger-infused varieties. Since it is safe for children to drink, it is said that many locals bring it as a gift when visiting households with small children.

Umaji Village Agricultural Cooperative Antenna Shop

• 7-40 Minamikubo, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 7 minutes by car from JR Kochi Station
• Take a local bus from JR Kochi Station, get off at "Minamigoza," and walk about 10 minutes.
• 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
• Irregular (once a month)
• 088-856-5544
• Free

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Nishikawaya Chiyoricho Main Store "Kenpi"

A long-established Japanese confectionery shop with the longest history in Shikoku.

Founded in 1688 (the first year of the Genroku era), this is the Japanese confectionery shop with the longest history in Shikoku. Even before its founding as a confectionery shop, it served as a purveyor to the Tosa domain lord Yamauchi Kazutoyo since his entry into the domain, and it has built a long history as the official confectioner to the Tosa domain until the Meiji era.

In addition to traditional sweets such as the Tosa specialty dry confection "Kenpi" and the shiso-scented rice cake "Umeboshi," they are also taking on the challenge of creating new Tosa specialties, such as "Ryoma Monogatari," a chocolate bun containing the Tosa specialty citrus fruit konatsu, and "Kazutoyo no Tsuma," a sweet created to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the construction of Kochi Castle, featuring a mildly sweet white bean paste wrapped in a milk-flavored crust.

Captivated by the simple deliciousness hidden behind the hardness of "Kenpi."

The shop's signature dry confection, "Kenpi." It originated when the first proprietor, Saibei Nishikawaya, took inspiration from somen noodle making, kneading flour, sugar, and a small amount of egg, rolling it out, cutting it into thin strips, and baking them. Its most notable feature is its hardness. While it is hard at first bite, the more you chew, the deeper the flavor becomes, and a gentle sweetness gradually spreads through your mouth. While the sweet potato snack "Imo Kenpi" is generally what comes to mind when people hear "Kenpi," Nishikawaya's Kenpi is actually the root of it. Sharing this Tosa confection along with such secret history of Kochi makes for a unique souvenir.

[Product Name/Price] Kenpi, 5-bag pack 648 yen
[Shelf Life] Approx. 3 months from the date of manufacture
[Retailers] Nishikawaya Chiyoricho Main Store, Kochi Station Kiosk, Kochi Airport, Kochi Daimaru, Hirome Market Chinmi-do, etc.

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In addition to the classic flavor, Kenpi comes in a variety of flavors such as yuzu, sesame, coconut, cacao, and cheese. This attitude of continuing to take on the challenge of creating new confections while following tradition may be the reason why it has been loved by locals for so long.

Nishikawaya Chiyori-cho Main Store

• 1-7-2 Chiyoricho, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture MAP
• About 9 minutes by car from JR Kochi Station
  About 1 minute walk from Tosaden Kotsu Chiyoricho-itchome Station
• Take a local bus from JR Kochi Station, get off at "Chiyoricho-itchome," and walk about 2 minutes.
• 9:00 - 19:00
• January 1st
• 088-882-1734
• Free

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Myojinmaru Ohashidori Store "Straw-Grilled Bonito Tataki"

A specialty shop for straw-grilled bonito that insists on pole-and-line caught bonito.

"Myojinmaru" is known as a specialty shop for straw-grilled bonito tataki. Located within the arcade of the Ohashidori Shopping Street, the "Ohashidori Branch" is a retail-only store that offers freshly grilled "Straw-Grilled Bonito Tataki" and frozen "Straw-Grilled Bonito Tataki" for takeout, as well as nationwide shipping (frozen products only). It was opened so that people could enjoy the same delicious bonito found at Myojinmaru's main store and Hirome Market branch right in their own homes. In addition to bonito tataki, they also handle processed seafood products and Kochi souvenirs.

Enjoy the same moving experience of eating bonito at the restaurant, right at home.

We recommend the "Straw-Grilled Bonito Tataki," which is flash-frozen to preserve its freshness and flavor. It uses bonito caught by pole-and-line fishing, which minimizes damage to the fish and prevents freshness from deteriorating. The traditional Tosa method of straw-grilling sears the surface at a high temperature all at once, locking in the umami while giving the skin a fragrant finish.
After thawing at home, cut the bonito into thick slices, add your favorite condiments such as myoga ginger, garlic, and shiso leaves, and enjoy it with the included sauce or your preferred ponzu.

[Product Name/Price] "Straw-Grilled Bonito Tataki 2-Fillet Set" 5,940 yen
[Shelf Life] Approx. 30 days when stored frozen

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It is delicious as is, but adding the extra step of lightly toasting it after thawing makes it taste even more like it came from the shop! We recommend toasting it over an open flame on a stove using a wire mesh or similar, or pan-frying it just enough to brown the surface without burning it.

Myojinmaru Ohashidori Store

• 2-4-15 Obiyamachi, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture MAP
• About 8 minutes by car from JR Kochi Station
  About 20 minutes walk from JR Kochi Station
  About 2 minutes walk from Tosaden Kotsu Ohashidori Station
• Take a local bus from JR Kochi Station, get off at "Ohashidori," and walk for about 3 minutes
• 10:00–19:00, Sundays from 9:00
• Irregular
• 088-821-8808
• None

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Nomura Senmame Processing Shop "Millet Biscuit"

Once you start eating, you can't stop. Biscuits with a subtle salty flavor.

We started in 1923 (Taisho 12) as a business processing and selling beans. Today, we are known as the company that manufactures "Millet Biscuits," a signature snack of Kochi.

Millet Biscuits began to be produced around 1955 (Showa 30). They are a nostalgic, simple snack made by deep-frying lightly sweetened biscuit dough and sprinkling it with sun-dried salt, and they are a familiar taste to the people of Kochi Prefecture. Now, thanks to media coverage and word-of-mouth, they have become a famous snack with fans all over the country. You can find them at various supermarkets in Kochi City.

A hidden gem where you can get a wide variety of Millet biscuits.

Millet Biscuits come in a wide variety of 16 flavors and numerous package designs. A sales booth set up in a part of the Nomura Senmame Processing Shop office carries almost all of these varieties in one place. You can find rare items with low distribution, such as large-capacity packs, as well as products sold exclusively in Kochi Prefecture, all at prices slightly lower than at retail stores. When you make a purchase, they also offer the delightful service of putting your items in a special Millet Biscuit bag that you can only get here. Although it is a little way from downtown Kochi City, it is well worth the trip.

[Product Name/Price] Yosakoi Millet Biscuit 170 yen, Millet Biscuit Salt Butter Flavor 200 yen, Super Big Pack 1,200 yen *All prices are reference retail prices
[Shelf Life] Approx. 210 days from the date of manufacture
[Retailers] Nomura Senmame Processing Shop, major supermarkets in Kochi City, souvenir shops, etc.

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Millet biscuits are sold inside the building on the left in the photo below, which bears the sign "Nomura Senmame Kako-ten." Since it is part of an office, please be considerate of those working when you go to make a purchase. They are happy to welcome visitors, as many people come from far away.

Nomura Senmame Kako-ten

• 1910-3 Otsu-otsu, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 11 minutes by car from JR Kochi Station
  Approx. 13 minutes on foot from Tosaden Kotsu Tanabeshimado Station
  Approx. 15 minutes on foot from JR Nunoshida Station
• 9:00–16:00
• Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
• 088-866-2261
• Free