2020 Popular Souvenirs Osaka Kansai International Airport


2020.03.26

NAVITIME TRAVEL EDITOR

2020 Popular Souvenirs Osaka Kansai International Airport

Kansai International Airport serves as the gateway to Osaka and western Japan and is known affectionately as “Kanku”. In this article, we’ll introduce some of the classic gourmet souvenirs that you can purchase at the airport. Some are exclusive to Kansai Airport stores and others can be found throughout Osaka or at other airports in the Kansai region. Aside from detailing the store locations where you can find them, we’ll also include information on their expiration date so you know how long they’ll last!

N.B. Prices may vary depending on the store, so please check the official website for details.

  • 01

    ― Gourmet souvenirs that are exclusive to Kansai International Airport

  • 02

    PABLO’s Flying Cheese Tart

    Sold by the cheesecake specialty shop, PABLO, the Flying Cheese Tart first appeared at the Kansai Airport in August 2017. It features rich cream cheese with a slight hint of lemon that melts in your mouth and tastes different from what you’ve probably come to expect of cheesecake.

    Store: Terminal 1 KAB Plaza 2F and Applause 3F (before security check)
    Expiration date: about one month at room temperature
    Official Website: https://www.pablo3.com/

    PABLO’s Flying Cheese Tart 1650 yen

    PABLO’s Flying Cheese Tart 1650 yen

  • 03

    Osaka Hanjyuku Castelo's Sora no Fuwantoron Milk

    Only found at Kansai Airport and Itami Airport, these delicious castelos are shaped like Osaka Castle. They’re made using refreshing milk and plenty of eggs, with a fluffy outside and dense inside that’s delicious served hot or cold.

    Store: Terminal 1 Kukou Senmon Daiten: Gourmet Gifts 3F (before security check)
    Expiration date: 45 days from date of manufacture
    Official Website: http://www.santa.ne.jp/fuwantoron/index.html

    Sora no Fuwantoron Milk 693 yen

    Sora no Fuwantoron Milk 693 yen

  • 04

    Mon Cher's Dojima Blanc Roll

    Also limited to Kansai and Itami airports, these roll cakes are made using Mon Cher’s original cream (made from Hokkaido-produced milk) and Belgian white chocolate. Thanks to their light, creamy taste and use of raw milk, they’re a good option for friends and family who don’t like overly sweet things and come conveniently frozen.

    Store: Terminal 1 Applause 3F (before security check)
    Expiration date: within 24 hours of thawing
    Official Website: http://www.mon-cher.com/

    Dojima Blanc Roll 1402 yen

    Dojima Blanc Roll 1402 yen

  • 05

    Mukashin's Kubomi

    Perfectly combining matcha and white chocolate, these baked treats are found only at Kansai, Itami and Kobe airports. They’re created by the team behind the historic Mukashin store, which was originally founded in Izumisano City in 1905 and now operates 20 stores throughout Osaka and Wakayama prefectures.

    Store: Terminal 1 KAB Plaza 2nd floor and Applause 2nd floor (before security check)
    Expiration date: within two months from the date of manufacture
    Official Website: http://www.mukashin.com/lp/kubomi/

    Mukashin's Kubomi 1100 yen

    Mukashin's Kubomi 1100 yen

  • 06

    D&N Confectionery's Roasted Marshmallow S'More Matcha

    S’Mores are synonymous with camping and barbecues, and these roasted marshmallow treats from D&N Confectionary are delicious either warmed in the microwave or at room temperature. At Kansai, Itami and Kobe airports, you can find matcha flavored s’mores featuring Uji matcha from Kyoto Prefecture.

    Store: Terminal 2 ANA FESTA Kansai Domestic Gate Store and Kansai International Gate Store (after security check)
    Expiration date: 45 days from the date of manufacture (stored at room temperature)
    Official Website: https://roasted-marshmallow-smore.com/

    Roasted Marshmallow S'More Matcha 799 yen

    Roasted Marshmallow S'More Matcha 799 yen

  • 07

    ― Gourmet souvenirs that can be purchased at Kansai Airport and stores across Osaka

  • 08

    Okoshi's Oska Okosyanse

    Okoshi has been a favorite Osaka confectionary since it was developed here during the middle of the Edo period. These modern incarnations feature sweet quinoa and soy puffs combined with white chocolate and the fruity aromas of strawberry and cranberry. They’re a particularly popular souvenir due to the Osaka sightseeing spots that are depicted on the packaging.

    Store: Terminal 1 Applause 3F (before security check)
    Expiration date: around 30 days (or more) from the shipping date
    Official Website: https://www.drq-shop.com/f/osaka_okosyanse

    Oska Okosyanse 980 yen

    Oska Okosyanse 980 yen

  • 09

    Idea Package's Osaka Beni Shoga Fried Kakinotane

    These fried, persimmon seed-shaped snacks combine the spiciness and “umami” of red ginger with an addictive, crispy texture. They’ve become particularly popular since their appearance in the TV program “Matsuko's Unknown World” and can be purchased at Kansai International Airport and souvenir shops throughout Osaka.

    Store: Terminal 2 Applause Terminal 2 Building Lobby
    Expiration date: around four months from manufacture date (stored at room temperature)
    Official Website: http://ideapackage.shop1.makeshop.jp/

    Osaka Beni Shoga Fried Kakinotane 199 yen

    Osaka Beni Shoga Fried Kakinotane 199 yen

  • 10

    Hyogetsudo's Osaka Takoyaki Sweets

    Created by Hyogetsudo to capture the taste of Osaka, these takoyaki-flavored sweets combine walnuts, grain, seaweed and bonito to create an irresistible result. After placing them in your mouth, you’ll experience a unique sensation as the flavor of takoyaki hits before gradually sweetening. While they’re individually packaged, the crust can easily break so it’s best to store them carefully!

    Store: Terminal 1 KAB Plaza 2F and Applause 2F/3F (before security check),
    Terminal 2 Applause Terminal 2 Building Gate Store, Applause Aero Plaza Store and the Terminal 2 Building Lobby Store
    Expiration date: around two months from manufacture date (stored at room temperature)
    Official Website: http://hyogetsudo.com/

    Osaka Takoyaki Sweets 540 yen

    Osaka Takoyaki Sweets 540 yen

  • 11

    551 Horai's Butaman

    551 Horai’s pork buns have been loved by Osaka residents for years and are often purchased by locals to gift to family and friends. The sticky dough is stuffed with a delicious savory filling and surrounded by a vivid red packaging that’s distinctly Osakan (and can remain on the pork buns while reheating).

    Store: Terminal 1, 551 Horai 2nd floor (before security check)
    Expiration date: Same day if kept at room temperature, within three days if refrigerated and within five days (after thawing) if kept frozen
    Official Website: http://www.551horai.co.jp/

    Butaman 2 pieces 380 yen

    Butaman 2 pieces 380 yen

  • 12

    Gokan's Eemonchi

    Produced by the famous Osaka patisserie, Gokan, these eemonchi are made from a mixture of domestic rice flour, wheat, fermented butter and black soybeans. It brings together flavors from Japan and the West, and comes in a madeleine size that’s ideal as a coffee or tea accompaniment.

    Store: Terminal 1 KAB Plaza 2F and Applause 3F (before security check)
    Expiration date: nine days from the date of manufacture
    Official Website: http://www.patisserie-gokan.co.jp/

    Eemonchi 3 pieces 360 yen

    Eemonchi 3 pieces 360 yen

  • 13

    Salon de Royal's La Pecan

    Salon de Royal was founded in 1935 and has garnered a reputation for creatively combining Japanese and Western flavors. The chocolatier has received numerous awards at the National Confectionery Exposition, with one of its most popular products being La Pecan. These candy-coated natural pecans are wrapped with plenty of white chocolate and covered with a caramel powder.

    Store: Terminal 2 ANA FESTA Kansai Domestic Gate Store or after security check in the International Departure Area
    Expiration date: 240 days from the date of manufacture
    Official Website: https://www.s-royal.com/shop/

    La Pecan 1250 yen

    La Pecan 1250 yen

  • 14

    Akafuku’s Akafuku mochi

    Originally created in the Edo period, Akafuku is a classic Japanese confectionery store that’s renowned for its mochi. They appear like a pebble and look quite soft but are surprisingly solid and richly flavored.

    Store: Terminal 1 KAB Plaza 2nd floor and Applause 2nd floor (before security check), Terminal 2 ANA FESTA Kansai Domestic Gate Shop and Kuko Senmon Daiten: Gourmet Gifts

    Expiration date: two days in summer (mid-May to mid-October), three days in winter (mid-October to mid-May)
    Official Website: https://www.akafuku.co.jp/

    Akafuku mochi 760 yen

    Akafuku mochi 760 yen

  • 15

    Aoki Shofuan's Tsukigesho

    These famous confections have won multiple Monde Selection Gold Awards, with one reportedly being sold every three seconds! Aoki Shofuan makes theirs using a homemade bean paste whose special recipe combines white beans, condensed milk and high-quality butter.

    Store: Terminal 2 ANA FESTA Kansai Domestic Gate Store and after security check in the International Departure Area
    Expiration date: 20 days from the date of manufacture
    Official Website: https://www.shofuan.co.jp/#loaded

    Tsukigesho 800 yen

    Tsukigesho 800 yen

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