[20 selections] Recommended Souvenirs of Nagoya

When sending a gift from afar, you want to give a gift that is delicious and will make the other person happy. My friends often ask me, "I'm going to meet a friend who lives far away, what should I buy?"

So, this time, we will introduce some souvenirs from Nagoya that we really recommend. Please use it as a reference for souvenirs and gifts.

Ebisen from "Keishindo"

The long-established shrimp cracker "Keishindo" is as well known as Bankaku Sohonpo. The "Sugata-yaki" shrimp crackers, which are made by carefully examining the baking temperature and other details, are truly a work of art. Every shrimp cracker is made with the utmost care, from the raw ingredients to the baked product, and is a masterpiece.

It is a souvenir that you want to give to your loved ones.

[Keishindo]
https://www.keishindo.co.jp/index.html

Bite-sized and easy to eat!
"Kokoro ni Amai Ampanya"

Kokoro ni Amai Anpanya is located inside Nagoya Station. The adzuki beans used are 100% specially cultivated adzuki beans from Tokachi, Hokkaido, grown with organic fertilizer in the great outdoors of Hokkaido. They have a wide variety of anpan (red bean paste bun), from the standard anpan to unique anpan.

Among them, the "Mini Anpan Assortment" is perfect as a souvenir. 6 types, 8 types. 10 kinds of 3 sizes. It's bite-sized and easy to eat, and you can enjoy a variety of flavors.

[Kokoro ni Amai Anpanya]
http://cascade-tokai.com/

Packages are too Cute! "Sakusaku Nikki" (Bankaku Sohonpo)

Left: Sakusaku Nikki [Scallop] Right: Sakusaku Nikki[Shrimp]

Sakakusaku Nikki, with its cute package, is sold by Bankaku Sohonpo, which is well-known for "Yukari (shrimp rice crackers)," a standard souvenir of Nagoya. It looks and feels similar to "Yukari," but the small rice crackers are packed in a small package, making it a good souvenir to give away as a gift.

I especially like the scallop flavor. I enjoy the texture and find myself devouring the whole bag.

[Bakaku Sohonpo]
https://www.bankaku.co.jp/

You can't Stop Eating! Tsushima's Specialty "Akada" (Sohonke Kadomasa)

Akada 540 yen

Sohonke Kadomasa has had a store in front of Tsushima Shrine for over 200 years. One of the sweets that I have always loved is the Tsushima specialty, "Akada". It is said that Kobo Daishi, the great Buddhist priest, not only introduced worshipping Yakushi Nyorai (Medicine Buddha), but also this confectionary.

The name "Akada" is derived from the Sanskrit word "akada," a pill that cures all illnesses. Rice flour dough seasoned with soy sauce and sesame seeds is rolled up and slowly fried in oil.

It is more hard to crunch than you might imagine, but the more you bite into it, the more flavorful and addictive it becomes. It is a handmade confectionary that has been loved throughout the ages.

[Sohonke Kakumasa]
http://kadomasa.com/

The Website Went Down because of Professional Shogi Player Sota Fujii!
Chick Shaped Sweets "Piyorin"

"Piyorin" is a chick-shaped sweets made from Nagoya Cochin eggs. Since its creation in 2011, it has steadily gained fans and is now famous nationwide. The professional Shogi player Shota Fujii had it and became so popular that for a while the website's server was down.

The baked pudding, bavarois, chocolate, and sponge are all handmade. The face of Piyorin is also made by hand, and it takes about 7 hours to complete Piyorin.

In addition to the standard Piyorin, we also recommend the "Strawberry Piyonin" and "Chocolate Piyorin". Limited-time-only Piyorin are sometimes available! They are sure to be appreciated as souvenirs.

[Piyorin]
https://piyorin.com/

A new standard in Nagoya
Hinoki Masu Coffee “Masu Presso”

The long-established cafe "Coffee New Poppy" along Shikemichi and the masu (a box-shaped Japanese measure) maker "Ohashi Ryoki" of Ogaki teamed up to create a new souvenir from Nagoya, "Masu Presso". A unique blend of coffee to match the cypress-scented masu. The world's first cypress fragrant coffee with a new sensation.

As an accent for spending time at home, it is a perfect gift for coffee lovers.

[Masu Presso]
https://beansbitou.thebase.in/

Bringing “Masu” to modern life with various ideas ”Ohashi Ryoki”

Ogaki City is the second largest city in Gifu Prefecture. Did you know that Ogaki City is the number one production area in Japan, producing about 80% of the nationwide production of "Kimasu"? There are 5 manufacturers in Ogaki City that produce 2 million masu annually. This time, we would like to introduce one of them, Ohashi Ryoki. Masu Specialty...

2019.04.19

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Inherit the thoughts of parents. "Coffee New Poppy" where you can taste good old coffee in Shikemichi

Cafe New Poppy opened at the end of January 2019 on Shikemichi, where the history of Nagoya lives on. It is a shop where you can enjoy home-roasted coffee and morning breakfast in the space of a good old coffee shop. Unique styles of f...

2019.06.20

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Nagoya Area Only!
"Aichi no Mizube" (Toraya)

Toraya is a famous Japanese confectionery store founded in Kyoto. Did you know that there is actually a product that is only available in the Nagoya area? It is "Aichi no Mizube (The Waterside of Aichi)". The elegant design is made in the shape of the Japanese iris, which was selected as the flower of Aichi Prefecture. Its light and gentle taste is perfect for tea.

[Toraya]
https://www.toraya-group.co.jp/

<Available Stores>
Matsuzakaya Nagoya store, Nagoya Meitetsu, Nagoya Mitsukoshi, JR Nagoya Takashimaya

Irresistible for cheesecake lovers!
"Sweet of Oregon"

The first place I would like to introduce is "Sweet of Oregon," a cheesecake specialty store located in Meito Ward, Nagoya City. It is a famous cheesecake store that represents Nagoya, and the cheesecake made based on the secret recipe of "Grandma Gills" in Oregon, USA is exquisite.

Each cheesecake is carefully made one by one, and by using seasonal ingredients, the cheesecake is finished with a natural and gentle taste.

"Original Plain Cheesecake" Medium (11cm) / 1,242 yen (tax included)

Sweet of Oregon's constant NO.1 product is "original plain cheesecake". A simple and rustic cheesecake with all the deliciousness condensed.

There are three sizes: regular (8cm), medium (11cm), and family (15cm).

"Earl Gray Lemon Tea" / size 11 cm / 1,242 yen (tax included)

The earl gray flavor is the best, "Earl Gray Lemon Tea". This was very popular among the Life Designs staff. Earl Gray's bergamot scent goes great with cheese. A rare cheesecake made with finely chopped tea leaves.

“Strawberry Mascarpone” size 11 cm/1,350 yen (tax included)

"Strawberry Mascarpone" looks very cute when opened. A two-layer unbaked cheesecake with strawberry-flavored mascarpone cheese poured over the popular plain cheesecake.

From the left, "Earl Gray Lemon Tea", "Original Plain Cheesecake" and "Strawberry Mascarpone".

Stamp balm/648 yen (tax included)

This is a slightly different kind of cheesecake "Stump Balm". Baumkuchen baked in 5 layers is used as a container, and cheesecake is inside. Baumkuchen is not too sweet, and the collaboration with cheesecake is a perfect match.

[Places where Sweet of Oregon products can be purchased]
・Sweet of Oregon main store
https://tabelog.com/aichi/A2301/A230111/23003958/

・Sweet of Oregon JR Nagoya Takashimaya
https://tabelog.com/aichi/A2301/A230101/23007619/

online shop
https://ccake.jp/?itemnoflg=1

*Products and availability may vary depending on each store.

Baked sweets from a long-established coffee shop are perfect for gifts!
"Kissa Bonbon"

Founded in 1949, "Kissa Bonbon" offers a wide variety of baked sweets that are perfect as gifts, such as baumkuchen and cookie financiers.

Koguma Monogatari 140 yen each (tax included)

Among them, the author recommends "Koguma Monogatari (Teddybear's Tale)" (140yen each, tax included). The nostalgic simple taste is irresistible. The retro packaging will also tickle your heart. There are three flavors: walnut, earl gray, and green tea.

Source image: http://cake-bonbon.com/

As you can see in the picture, there is an assortment set(2,900 yen including tax)with 15 baked sweets, or you can have your favorite combination packed in a box.

The retro wrapping paper and pink ribbon that makes you feel Showa-period retro are also irresistible. Nagoya is known for coffee shops, so it would be nice to give a gift of baked sweets from a long-established coffee shop.

Western Confectionery Cafe Bonbon: A Long-established Showa Retro Coffee Shop

The Tokai area has a long history of tea drinking culture, and even here in Nagoya, there are many coffee shops and cafes scattered throughout the city. Among them, "Western confectionery cafe Bonbon (hereinafter: Bonbon)" is known as a coffee shop that represents Nagoya. Sightseeing from regulars who come to drink coffee every morning...

2019.02.20

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[Western confectionery, Kissa Bonbon]
Address: 2-1-22 Izumi, Higashi Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture

http://cake-bonbon.com/

Recommended souvenirs from "Pan no Tora" where there is always a line

​"Pan no Tora'' isa popular bakery that always has long lines of people, with stores all over Aichi Prefecture, starting with the main store in Anjo, "Handa store" "NEOPASA Okazaki store," and "Yagoto store." Particularly recommended souvenirs are "gold financier" and "rusk."

There are four types of "gold financier" in all. A classic financier made with fragrant Marcona almonds from Spain, honey and burnt butter.

Rusks are made by cutting bread into dices and baking them with a secret syrup. It comes with a zipper, so you can eat as much as you want, which is also a nice point.

The package is also cute, so there is no doubt that you will be pleased with it as a souvenir!

[Anjo] The Famous and Popular Bakery "Spanish Oven Pan no Tora"

"Pan no Tora'' is a popular bakery with long lines of customers, starting with its main store in Anjo, and opening stores throughout Aichi Prefecture, including "Handa Store," "NEOPASA Okazaki Store,'' and ``Yagoto Store.'' I've been a big fan of this restaurant for a long time, and it's so delicious that you can eat it every day and never get tired of it. This time it's a book...

2020.03.27

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[Pan no Tora Anjo store]
Address: 5-3 Higashihiroban, Anjo-cho, Anjo-shi, 446-0026

https://pannotora.com/

Click here for other store information
https://pannotora.com/bakeries/

online shop
http://pannotora.shop-pro.jp/

10cm tall! Exclusive to Monteur 's direct sales store
"Super-thick Baumkuchen"

Founded in 1954," Monteur "is a Western confectionery manufacturer that manufactures and sells chilled desserts. Many of you may have heard the name at least once.

Speaking of Monteur, it is famous for its "cream puffs" and "roll cakes," but today we will introduce "Baumkuchen." The taste born from the desire to "make authentic Western sweets more accessible" is also the origin of Monteur, and each piece is carefully baked by their artisans.

Among them, the “Super-thick Baumkuchen” (¥3,240), which can only be purchased at direct sales stores, is a gem that is sure to make a great gift. Its height is 10 centimeters! The dough is moist and fluffy. The taste is guaranteed because it has won the highest gold award for three consecutive years at the "Monde Selection".

In the Tokai area, the only direct sales store is located in Minokamo, Gifu. Many people visit from far away for this baumkuchen.

The Minokamo factory also offers factory tours, so be sure to check them out as well.

[Minokamo city] "Minokamo Factory Tour" Filled with Monteur's Sweets!

Founded in 1954 (Showa 29), "Monteur" is a Western confectionery manufacturer that manufactures and sells chilled desserts. Many of you may have heard the name at least once. There are three manufacturing factories across the country, one of which is the Minokamo Factory, which we will be introducing today...

2020.02.13

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[Monteur Minokamo factory direct sales store]
Address: 1-5-1 Hachiyatai, Minokamo City, Gifu Prefecture

https://www.monteur.co.jp/

Baked sweets that you want to give to your loved ones
"Gemellivo"

Grocery shop “Gemellivo” is run by product designer Minoru Takeuchi and Italian chef brother Ken. A 6-7 minute walk from Fukiage Station on the Haruoka-dori Subway in Chikusa ward. There is a shop in

Based on the concept of "baked sweets for adults who love to eat", they have baked sweets that are perfect for souvenirs.

“Canelé” has a strong crunchy texture on the outside and an irresistible crunchy texture.

Jemeleebo's iconic product "Honey Jam Sauce" is exquisite! It can be used not only for bread, but also for meat, salad, and as a secret ingredient for cooking.

Popular as a souvenir is the popular cookie. Pictured from the left are two kinds of "Bitter Chocolate Sable", "Earl Gray and Lemon Icing Cookie" and "Gorgonzola Cookie". It's a cookie that makes you want to eat it little by little, whether it's with a cup of tea or an evening drink.

Grocery shop "Gemellivo" - you'll find something you want to give to your loved ones

Grocery shop “Gemellivo” is run by product designer Minoru Takeuchi and Italian chef brother Ken. In the store, you can find Jemellibo's exclusive jams and products, as well as delicious baked goods and breads made by pastry chefs.

2020.01.06

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[Gemellivo]
Address: 7-5 Haruokadori, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya City, Chikusa ward 464-0847

https://www.instagram.com/gemellivo/