19 Special Souvenirs You Can Only Buy in Osaka! A selection of gems available in department store basements and long-established stores

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An original chocolate drink made with Belgian chocolate. You'll instantly taste the restaurant's flavor.

Heat about 120cc of milk until it is just about to boil, then insert the stick. Stir slowly and your hot chocolate is ready. The "Drinking Chocolate" comes in two varieties: a milky, sweet taste, and a bitter, cocoa-flavored taste.

This original blend by Ek Chuah, which opened in 1986 to spread the authentic European chocolate culture in Japan, uses plenty of Belgian couverture chocolate. You can enjoy the deliciousness that is popular at the cafe "Kura" that it operates, in the comfort of your own home.

Available at Ek Chuah Karahori "Kura" Main Store

A crispy chocolate that expresses the "Osaka-ness" in an easy-to-understand shape

Many people may know Morozoff, which was founded in Kobe in 1931 as a chocolate shop. They boast a wide lineup of products, from baked goods to frozen sweets, but they also have some rare items that can only be purchased in certain areas. For example, the "Tsutenkaku Crispy Chocolat" is designed with the famous Osaka landmark "Tsutenkaku" as its motif, making it the perfect souvenir.

This crispy cereal is coated in specially selected white chocolate. It also contains cranberries, creating an excellent balance of sweetness and sourness. How about a souvenir from a long-established store that will make everyone know they've been to Osaka at a glance?

Available for purchase at Tsutenkaku

The nostalgic and simple taste of traditional coffee shops packed into a small rice cake

The chewy dough, with its refreshing sweetness of fructose, is filled with a refreshing cream paste. "Osaka Dotonbori Jun Kissa HAHA Cream Soda Mochi" has a nostalgic feel to it, with a sweet aftertaste that evokes memories of the past.

The company in charge is "HAHA" in Dotonbori, which has the concept of "delivering laughter and sweets to the world." Incidentally, to commemorate the new release in April 2025, they are holding a unique project called the 1-minute Manzai Grand Prix (video submissions will be accepted until the end of June 2025). This somewhat unusual souvenir is unique to Osaka, which is leading the pure coffee shop boom that has been gaining momentum in recent years, and it is convenient to divide it into small portions in a box of 10. Why not share the nostalgia and fun that is unique to Osaka with others?

Available for purchase at the Omiyage Kaido arde! Shin-Osaka store

An Osaka-exclusive dessert that lets you enjoy the rich, sweet flavor of vanilla

VANI is a brand that specializes in vanilla Western confectionery, with the concept of "luxuriously fragrant vanilla sweets." They are gaining popularity for their rich and flavorful cakes, tarts, and baked goods that feature the gorgeous aroma of vanilla.

A souvenir to enjoy the mellow vanilla that stands out among them is the "Mille-feuille," a crispy pie crust sandwiched with vanilla cream. It is a bite-sized snack with a sweet aroma, perfect for tea or coffee. It is sold only at the Hanshin Umeda Main Store, making it a special souvenir. It is sold in a set of eight individually wrapped pieces that are easy to distribute.

VANI - Available at Hanshin Umeda Main Store

A new crispy and fluffy texture. A snack with a deep flavor that goes well with rice.

"Toyosu" is a long-established rice cracker specialty store that has been in business for about 120 years in Osaka. Inspired by their signature product "Hina Arare," "comemari" was born from the desire to let the younger generation know the appeal of rice crackers, and is a new and delicious taste that brings out the flavor of rice. They are particular about combining domestic non-glutinous rice and glutinous rice in a unique mixture, which gives it a crispy and fluffy texture that is different from arare and okaki. The flavor and sticky taste of the rice spreads as you chew it.

In addition to the standard snacks "Consommé", "Cheese", and "Nori Shio", there are six varieties of "Plum Bonito", "Mentaiko", and "Okoge Soy Sauce" that have been carefully selected for their compatibility with rice. They are sure to be a great gift that gives a sense of Osaka tradition while also being on trend.

comemari Available at Hankyu Umeda Main Store

A retro and pop cookie tin that's sure to be a topic

"Taiyonotou Confectionery Shop" is a cafe and patisserie located in Nakazakicho, Osaka City, where retro streetscapes remain. The cafe, with its chic wallpaper and vintage furniture, is like a foreign confectionery shop in a picture book. This consistent worldview is reflected not only in the interior but also in the cakes, confectioneries, and wrapping paper.

The "Taiyo no Kankan Mini Embossed Tin" is a cookie tin that exudes a nostalgic feeling, but also breathes modern essence with its pop coloring. The small, postcard-sized tin is carefully packed with "Polvoron" cookies, which have a simple flavor and melt in your mouth. The lineup includes five different flavors, including fragrant Earl Grey, matcha, cocoa, and strawberry. It would make a great souvenir for people in Japan and abroad.

Available at Taiyonotou Western Confectionery Shop (Nakazakicho) and Taiyonotou Western Confectionery Shop Hanshin Department Store

Beautiful like a jewel. Amber sugar that lets you enjoy the refined sweetness of fruit.

"Kohakuto Okada" is a Japanese sweets made by "Soke Minamoto Kitchoan" that uses whole seasonal fruits and packs the flavors of the season into the sweets. The sparkling beauty of amber sugar is expressed in delicate shapes, likening it to gorgeous jewelry.

The "Fruit Collection" contains six kinds of dried fruits - kiwi, mango, strawberry, pineapple, blueberry, and lemon - and is made with threaded agar from Gifu Prefecture and sugar beet rock sugar from Hokkaido. The outside has the crisp texture unique to amber sugar, and the inside is filled with the refined sweetness of the fruit. This gem-like product is packed with sophisticated techniques, making it the perfect gift or a treat for yourself.

Available at Hankyu Umeda Main Store

Make your break time more enjoyable. Baked goods with unique names

LE PINEAU, a sweets shop with its main store in Kitahorie, Osaka, uses carefully selected, fresh ingredients to create a lineup of sweets of a quality that even Osakans would be satisfied with.

One of the most recommended items is the uniquely named tea cake "Kaichiza Denka Tea Break." In Osaka, "Denka" refers to Taiko Denka Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The packaging is designed to resemble Taiko's helmet, giving you a sense of Osaka even before you eat it. With just one bite, the rich aroma of Earl Grey tea leaves wafts through your nose. You can also fully enjoy the rich flavor of the butter. You can purchase it individually, so why not buy a souvenir for yourself to add a touch of luxury to your break time?

Available at LE PINEAU Kitahorie main store, Tamatsukuri store, Umeda Hanshin store, etc.

Beautifully presented chocolate confectionery made with carefully selected ingredients

"Cacaotier Gokan" is a chocolate gift shop produced by "Gokan," a popular company known for its rice-based sweets. They visit the producing areas and use carefully selected cacao beans, and many people buy the products from the shop as a reward for themselves.

The highlight is the "CACAO SAND", a chocolate ganache sandwiched between chocolate sables. The combination of the rich chocolate flavor of the sable and the smooth ganache is exquisite. This is a recommended souvenir for chocolate lovers. In addition to bitter and high milk, there are also seasonal flavors in the lineup, so it might be a good idea to buy multiple types and give them as gifts.

Cacaotier Gokan Koraibashi Main Store

Reservations required! A stunning assortment of pies

CLUB HARIE is a Western-style confectionery shop founded in 1951. Many people may already know about its Baumkuchen, which is popular nationwide. The shop originated in Shiga Prefecture, but the Hankyu Umeda Main Store has limited edition products that can only be found here.

That's the Käse Bäckerei. It's topped with black sesame, almonds, poppy seeds, and cheese. It's a salty, fragrantly baked pie that goes well with wine. What's most appealing is the beautiful appearance of the thin, delicate pies neatly lined up in the box. Even the most sophisticated person will be impressed. It's a popular item that often sells out, so we recommend making a reservation in advance.

CLUB HARIE Umeda Hankyu store

Speaking of the must-have souvenir! The everyday cake loved by Osaka people

Next up is the classic Osaka sweets souvenir. "Rikuro's" is a popular shop in Osaka that has been loved for many years for its "cheap and delicious, that's a given!"

Their signature product, the "Freshly Baked Cheesecake," is made with rich cream cheese imported directly from Denmark and fresh milk, and the bottom of the cake is accented with raisins that bring out the flavor of the cheese. The sight of the cake being baked into a fluffy shape in the store's kitchen is a performance that will raise your expectations of how delicious it will be, and the taste does not disappoint, so it is sure to put a smile on anyone's face.

Available at Rikuro's Namba main store, Osaka Itami Airport store, etc.

A modern take on okoshi. The texture remains the same, but with a touch of western flavor!

&OKOSHI is the first store in Japan to specialize in premium modern okoshi, run by Amidaike Daikoku, a long-established confectionery manufacturer in Osaka. While keeping the traditional okoshi manufacturing method intact, &ORIGIN adds flavors familiar to modern people, such as almond caramel and matcha milk, while &NEO uses tempered chocolate that melts in your mouth. They are producing a new and appealing okoshi that is different from anything that has come before.

Although these are combinations that you may not have seen before, the savory taste of the okoshi and the Western flavors are a perfect match. We recommend these as souvenirs for people of all ages and genders. We recommend the "Assorted Set of 16" to enjoy a variety of flavors.

＆OKOSHI (And Okoshi) Hankyu Umeda Main Branch

The popular souvenir has evolved! New textures: crispy, flaky, chewy, and creamy

"Chidoriya Souke" is popular for its "Mitarashi Komochi", a small rice cake filled with mitarashi dango sauce. It is known nationwide as an Osaka souvenir that is often seen at airports, but there is actually a pie version of this product called "Mitarashi Komochi Pie". It can only be purchased at three stores in Osaka Prefecture.

It's an innovative sweet with small mochi rice cakes and red bean paste wrapped in pie, and it feels heavy when you hold it in your hand. You can enjoy the four elements of moist red bean paste, chewy small mochi rice cakes, and thick mitarashi sauce in a crispy pie crust. If you want to enjoy this texture, be sure to eat it on the same day. Stop by before heading home to buy a souvenir to take home.

Available at Mitarashi Komochichaya, Chidoriya Souke Kitashinchi store, and Mankado Shinsaibashi store

Bear teaches us about the sophisticated taste of cheese and honey

"DROOLY" is a store that can only be found in the Hanshin Umeda main store in Osaka. It is a new brand that was launched in 2022 with the concept of a story in which a bear named Drooly teaches you the harmony of his favorite cheese and honey.

The lineup includes financiers, cookies, and pie sandwiches, each made with a cheese that goes perfectly with the other. The sweet aroma of honey enhances the richness of the cheese. The most popular item is the financier, but if you can't decide, we recommend the assorted box, which allows you to enjoy multiple flavors. Since they are individually wrapped, they are also perfect as souvenirs to take to the workplace.

DROOLY Hanshin Umeda Main Store

"Kameda Kakinotane" premium line! Small portions make it perfect as a souvenir for the workplace.

Kameda's premium Kakinotane line, "TaneBits," is also a special store that can only be found in Osaka. It is a luxurious snack that combines the distinctive flavor of Kakinotane with four kinds of nuts. There are also unique flavors such as "Spicy Sauce" and "Tempura Aonori," which are reminiscent of Osaka's food culture. There are also limited-time products that use Sudachi Ponzu, and the lineup is so appealing that you'll want to try them all.

The colorful "Assorted Box" is packed in small quantities and contains five different flavors, making it the perfect souvenir for a large group. It's a souvenir that makes you imagine everyone gathered around the round box and enjoying it together. There are also take-home packs, so if you find a flavor you like, you can buy one for yourself.

TaneBits (Hankyu Umeda Main Store)

The ultimate sweets served at the summit, Osaka locals take home as souvenirs on special occasions

Awagen is known as a famous millet okoshi shop. Traditional okoshi is popular, but Wayo, which was chosen to be served at the G20 Osaka Summit in 2019, is a souvenir that Osakans give on special occasions.

This candy is made by coating almonds in candy using the technique of sweet rice cracker. It contains no additives such as flavorings or colorings, and the rich aroma and bitterness of coffee and the mellowness of fresh cream create a deep flavor. There are limited numbers and competition is fierce, but to be sure to get one, make a reservation by phone as soon as orders open the day before you purchase and have it reserved for you.

Awagen

A series of cutely packaged seafood rice crackers! The Osaka flavor is...

Bankaku Souhonpo was founded in Aichi Prefecture and is known for its shrimp crackers, such as "Yukari." The company develops local seafood crackers that are rooted in the region, and "Osaka Ikaten" is sold only in Osaka.

This product uses Japanese flying squid caught in the seas off the coast of Japan and flash-frozen. The rich flavor and sweetness of the squid is achieved by first grilling it before deep-frying it, and the more you chew it, the more the flavor of the squid spreads in your mouth. Made with domestic rice oil, it has a light texture, and is accented with the aroma and color of green shiso. It will also be a great snack to go with your alcohol drinks. The 14-piece pack comes in a cute drawstring bag with a cute squid illustration as its signature.

Available at Bankaku Sohonpo Takashimaya Osaka store, Hanshin Department Store Umeda main store, etc.

A luxurious potato snack to bring to a house party with friends!

Grand Calbee opened in the Hankyu Umeda Main Store in 2014 and has been attracting attention as a high-end potato chip brand. It is still very popular as a souvenir from Osaka, and many people have probably been asked to buy it if they go to Osaka.

We have developed four brands with different manufacturing methods and shapes, such as "Potato Basic" using carefully selected ingredients and "Potato Roast" with a fragrant roasted surface. The indulgent potato snack is likely to catch the eye if you take it as a souvenir of Home party with friends.

GRAND Calbee Hankyu Umeda Main Branch

Impress even Osakans! Power up your home cooking with the flavors of this long-established restaurant

Kansou was established in Osaka as a seafood wholesaler in 1781 (the first year of the Tenmei era). It is a famous store that has satisfied the palates of Osaka people, who do not compromise on taste, with its high-quality flavors.

"Shio Konbu Boiled Soup" is a commercialized product made from the broth that is produced when cooking salted kelp. It has a rich taste and flavor of natural Makonbu, and using it as a secret ingredient in cooking will take your everyday dishes to the next level! It can be used for both Japanese and Western dishes, so it would make a great gift for a friend who loves cooking. This is a limited edition product available at the Yodoyabashi main store, which also has a cafe, so please try the unique dessert "Shio Konbu Boiled Soup Soft Serve Ice Cream."

Kansou Yodoyabashi Main Branch

Osaka, the kitchen of Japan, is overflowing with delicious foods and has a huge variety of souvenirs. If you are having trouble choosing a souvenir, use this article as a reference and pick up the perfect souvenir!

Originally posted: April 4, 2023
*Some content was updated on April 11, 2025.

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