3 restaurants where you can eat plant-based food near CUPNOODLES MUSEUM in Osaka Ikeda

When traveling, you want to enjoy local cuisine at the same table while respecting the tastes and preferences of your companions. Do you know that there is a restaurant serving plant-based food in the Hankyu Ikeda Station area where “CUPNOODLES MUSEUM” is located? The “CUPNOODLES MUSEUM” is a destination for many visitors to Japan who come to Osaka. Among the many restaurants in Osaka Ikeda, we would like to introduce some of the best restaurants serving plant-based food.   -INDEX- What is the CUPNOODLES MUSEUM in Osaka Ikeda? 3 recommended restaurants offering plant-based food in Osaka Ikeda ・Ikeda city tourist information centre ・jujudhau ・Holy Holy Familiar Tree Café Tourist attractions in Osaka Ikeda, where the CUPNOODLES MUSEUM is located. This hands-on food education facility is located in Ikeda, Osaka, the birthplace of the world’s first instant ramen “Chicken Ramen”. Making your own original cup noodle with your choice of soup and fillings is very popular (for a fee). Tourists can often be seen walking around the streets of Ikeda, Osaka, with the air package containing the finished cup noodle hanging from their necks. This tourist information center is located on the road from Hankyu Ikeda Station to the CUPNOODLES MUSEUM in Osaka Ikeda. This unique facility not only introduces the highlights of Ikeda City and sells original goods, but also offers food and drinks typical of Ikeda.   The most prominent of these is the deep fried chicken using the world’s first instant ramen noodle “Chicken Ramen” as the batter. A standard fried chicken dish is also available, but a plant-based fried chicken dish made with soybean meat is also available. The texture of the fried soybean meat is so good that you wouldn’t even notice it if you weren’t told it was soybean! The crunchy texture and robust flavor of the chicken ramen is addictive and just the right snack when you are hungry. This restaurant offers authentic Nepalese cuisine prepared by the owner, who is from Nepal. Nepal is a country where many people are vegan and vegetarian, and jujudhau offers halal, vegan, and vegetarian menus. The menu is marked in English, so there is no need to worry about getting lost.   The Buddha Bowl, served on the a la carte menu for dinner, is a bowl of rice topped with a variety of toppings, including potato pickles, bell peppers, chickpeas, and nuts. It is a hearty dish! “MOMO” a Nepalese dish similar to dumplings is also available in a “veggie MOMO” using only vegetables. It is very spicy! Also, be sure to try the Soy Ball Curry, full of seasonal vegetables, and our signature naan! Share the variety of dishes with everyone and enjoy your meal. “Holy Holy Familiar Tree Café”, run by vegetarian owners, is a completely vegan and gluten-free café.   The lunch set menu features cream croquettes made with soy milk sauce and two types of vegan cheese, as well as traditional Japanese dishes such as kinpira, okara, and hijiki. The menu is made with vegetables harvested locally in Ikeda, Osaka, and is oriental vegan-friendly, using no green onions or garlic.   Sweets and drinks such as cakes made with health-friendly cane sugar and caffeine-free coffee are also on the menu. All dishes are surprisingly tasty with the flavor of the ingredients!   The owner and his wife cherish their connection with nature and with people. Meeting these two hospitable people will also be a good memory of your trip. ▼For more information about Osaka Ikeda’s plant-based food, check out the official Ikeda City Tourism Association website. https://www.ikedashi-kanko.jp/en/spotlist.html The most popular tourist spot in Ikeda is the “CUPNOODLES MUSEUM”, but other attractions include “Ikeda City Satsukiyama Zoo”, which is home to only a few Australian wombats in Japan; Ikeda Castle Ruins Park”, which features a garden with seasonal flowers and a castle-like building; “Kyuanji Temple”, which is an old temple with a tower gate (designated as a national important cultural property); and “Fushioukaku”, a hot spring resort where visitors can take a day trip and stay overnight.   Ikeda, with its mountains and large rivers, is also blessed with nature, and its natural scenery is attractive: cherry blossoms (late March to early April) and azaleas (April to May) in the Satsukiyama Park, teppo-yuri (lilies) (June) in Ikeda Castle Ruins Park, and hydrangeas (June) and autumn leaves (November) at Kyuanji Temple. The annual fireworks display held on the banks of the Inagawa River in August is the most crowded event of the year. Approximately 4,000 fireworks float into the night sky.     ▼Check out this article!▼ 【Ikeda, Osaka】Halal, vegan and vegetarian cuisine in Osaka & recommended sightseeing spots to experience Japanese culture! 8 Best Places to see Hydrangea in Kansai 5 fireworks shows in Kansai! This is how Japanese people enjoy fireworks!     After enjoying sightseeing and lunch in Ikeda, we recommend going sightseeing to Minoh Park, where Minoh Falls, one of the most famous tourist attractions in Osaka, is located. It takes about 15 minutes from Hankyu Ikeda Station to the nearest station, Minoh Station. For more information,check the Minoh Sightseeing Guide article.

[Latest in 2024] The best time to see flowers is from April to May! 11 spots to enjoy flowers in Kansai (Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe area)!

Spring is the season when all the plants and flowers that have been sleeping begin to move at once. Why don’t you go out to see colorful plants and flowers that give you a warm spring feeling? Here are some spots where you can enjoy flowers and plants in Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe.   -INDEX- [Nemophila] Osaka Maishima Seaside Park, Osaka [Poppy] Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Osaka [Aomomiji] Minoh Park, Osaka [Yamabuki] Matsuo-taisha Shrine, Kyoto [Kirishima Azalea] Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto [Peony] Otokunidera, Kyoto [Water Lily] Ryoanji Temple, Kyoto [Wisteria flowers] Nakayamadera, Takarazuka [Azalea] Sorakuen Garden, Kobe [Rose] Aramaki Rose Park, Itami [Japanese Primrose]Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden, Kobe Nemophila is a small, lovely flower of clear blue. It is a popular flower in recent years because of its spectacular view of the whole area spreading out like a blue carpet.   About 1 million nemophila plants are in full bloom on an approximately 44,000 m2 site along the sea overlooking the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge. On Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays, the opening hours are extended so that visitors can enjoy the orange flowers and the setting sun over the nemophila fields. There will also be limited-edition gourmet foods that can only be enjoyed here. The most popular item is the soft-serve ice cream, which is a lovely pale blue color like the nemophila flowers. It is recommended to take a picture of the soft-serve ice cream with the nemophila field in the background. The “Kitchen Car Fest in Maishima” will be held at the same time in the park. About 15 kitchen cars from all over Japan will gather to offer visitors the opportunity to taste a variety of Japanese gourmet foods. There is also an area in the park where visitors can enjoy cherry blossoms and tulips with nemophila, so if you are coming to Japan in spring, be sure to visit this area.   Nemophila Festival: April 6, 2024 (Saturday) – May 6, 2024 (Monday, national holiday) Usual viewing time: early April to early May Poppy is a member of the poppy family that has long been cultivated for ornamental and medicinal purposes. The seeds are also used in cooking.   The Expo ’70 Park’s Shizen Bunka-en (Nature Park) and Hana-no-oka (Flower Hill) are decorated with approximately 380,000 poppies. The contrast of colors between the yellow and orange poppies and the fresh blue nemophila can also be enjoyed.   Usual viewing time: early April to early May Aomomiji refers to the leaves of maple trees that turn from young leaves in spring to increasingly darker green. You can enjoy the fresh and crisp leaves of ao-momiji until they turn red in the fall. Minoh Park is famous for its autumn leaves, but it is also very beautiful in the fresh green season. Enjoy forest bathing surrounded by the sparkling green maples in the sunlight while listening to the murmuring of a mountain stream and the chirping of wild birds.   Usual viewing time: Late April to late May Yamabuki is a deciduous shrub in the rose family with beautiful, almost orange-yellow flowers. The flower has been familiar to the Japanese people since ancient times.   Matsuo-taisha Shrine, known as a place of famous water, has about 3,000 yamabuki trees, which turn the shrine grounds yellow. The Yamabuki Festival is held every year when the flowers are at their best.   Usual viewing time: mid-April to early May It is very familiar in Japan and is often planted as a roadside tree or garden tree. It is loved by many people for its very vivid flowers.   Vivid Kirishima azaleas are in full bloom at Hachijogaike Pond at Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine. The crimson-tinged path surrounded by azalea plantings more than 2 meters high is magnificent.   Usual viewing time: Late April – early May The peony is a plant that symbolizes beauty and has long been used as a design for crafts and paintings. It produces beautiful and large flowers like roses.   There are 2,000 peony plants of about 30 varieties at Otokunidera Temple. Protected by white Japanese umbrellas for sun protection, the bright pink and red buttons bloom in large profusion.   Usual viewing time: mid-April to early May Water lilies are striking aquatic plants with flowers that seem to float above the water. It is widely distributed in ponds and swamps.   Kyoyoike Pond at Ryoanji Temple, a World Heritage site, is famous for its water lilies. Not only white but also red and pink flowers cover most of the pond. The flowers often open in the morning and close at noon, so the best time to see them is in the morning.   Usual viewing time: Mid-May to late August The Japanese Wisteria flowers is a species endemic to Japan and is mentioned in the Manyoshu(Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves, refers to the extensive collection of poems compiled during the Nara period in Japan). The long, hairpin-like flowers hang down in a drooping manner. Purple flowers are common, but white and pink flowers also exist. At Nakayama-dera Temple’s Star Plaza, there is a magnificent wisteria trellis that stretches about 80 meters. The rows of white wisteria flowers look like “clouds floating in a blue sky. The sweet fragrance of the flowers can also be enjoyed.   Usual viewing time: Mid-April to late April Sorakuen garden is Kobe City’s only Japanese garden, covering an expansive area of approximately 20,000 square meters, where visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the seasons. In early summer, approximately 4,000 brightly colored white and pink azaleas fill the garden. Every spring, an event called “Tsutsuji Yuusan” is held, during which important cultural properties are opened to the public, musical concerts, tea ceremonies, and other events can be enjoyed.   Usual viewing time: Late April – early May Roses have long been cultivated for perfumery and medicinal purposes.” It is said to be “the flower that symbolizes love,” and is often used in arrangements and bouquets because of its gorgeous appearance and wide variety of types and colors.   At Aramaki Rose Park in Itami, approximately 10,000 roses bloom in a stylish southern European-style garden. The view of the park, with its sloping terrain and colorful colors, is a must-see.   Usual viewing time: Mid-May to mid-June Japanese Primrose is the largest member of the primrose family, with flower stalks that can reach 80 cm in length. It grows in clusters in wetlands at the foot of mountains.   At the Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden, numerous alpine plants bloom from May to June. The 5,000 or so Japanese Primrose that fill the wetlands are especially breathtaking.   Usual viewing time: Mid-May to late May The colorful flowers that bloom in spring are a source of comfort and relaxation for those who see them. Why don’t you take advantage of the warm, sunny weather and visit some of the best places and spots for flowers in Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe?

Seven famous places for wisteria flowers in Kansai. Spots with purple spring flowers.

Spring in Japan is the season of flowers! Many people may think of cherry blossoms when they think of spring flowers in Japan, but wisteria flowers is a spring flower that is familiar to Japanese people and has even been written about in waka poems. The best time to see isteria flowers is after the cherry blossoms have fallen. Even after the cherry blossoms are over, there are still some Japanese landscapes that we would like visitors to see!   *Admission and worship fees are required to view some spots. For details, please check the official website of each spot.   -INDEX- [Osaka, Fukushima-ku] Shimofukushima Park, etc. [Osaka, Higashisumiyoshi] Nagai botanical garden [Tamba-shi, Hyogo] Byakugou-ji Temple [Takarazuka-shi, Hyogo] Nakayamadera Temple [Kyoto,Uji] Byodoin Temple [Kyoto, Fushimi] Jounangu [Nara] Kasuga Taisha Shrine Wisteria flowers can be seen even in urban centers. The Fukushima-ku and Noda area, near the Umeda area of Osaka, has been known as a famous place for Fuji trees for about 600 years. This is also where the standard Japanese name for the wisteria flowers(Fuji) is “nodafuji”.   Noda’s wisteria flowers were almost completely wiped out in an air raid during World War II, but have now been restored thanks to the efforts of local residents. The flowers bloom every year at 29 locations in the ward, including parks and public facilities.   In particular, Shimofukushima Park has the largest number of wisteria trellises in the ward and is worth seeing. The plaza in front of Hanshin Noda Station is also picturesque, with its fantastic contrast between the purple hues of the wisteria flowers and the urban landscape.   Usual viewing time: mid-April   The collaboration of blue and light purple flowers at “Nagai Botanical Garden” looks great in photographs. Nemophila, a popular spring flower in Japan in recent years, blooms all over the Life Garden, which covers an area of about 2,000 square meters. Next to it, in mid-April, nodafuji (wisteria flower) blooms with light purple flowers, making this a spot where visitors can see all the popular flowers at once.   The Nagai Botanical Garden is only one subway train ride away from Umeda, Shinsaibashi, and Namba. It is easily accessible from the center of the city, and visitors can encounter a wide variety of plants, trees, and flowers throughout the year. The permanent nighttime outdoor museum “Team Lab Botanical Garden Osaka” is also popular!   ▼For more information, click here.▼ Highlights and things to do at teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka   Usual viewing time: mid-April (Nemophila: mid-April to early May) There is no one who is not moved by the sight of the wisteria at Byakugou-ji Temple! It takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes from Osaka Station to Byakugou-ji Temple by train and cab, but the scenery is so spectacular that it will leave you speechless. The previous chief priest planted this variety of wisteria flowers about 30 years ago, and the flower clusters are over 1 meter long. The volume of the wisteria trellises is overwhelming, as they are set up in an L-shape over a vast area of 120 meters. The wisteria flowers pour down from overhead like a shower. At night, the area is illuminated. The illuminated wisteria flowers is like an aurora borealis trailing in the sky.   Usual viewing time: early to mid May Nakayama-dera Temple is famous for its fertility and safe delivery. It is located in Takarazuka, where hot springs spring water gushes out. There is an 80-meter-long wisteria trellis in “Hoshi no Hiroba” in the precincts of the temple, and from mid to late April, the wisteria flowers are in full bloom. Purple wisteria are most commonly seen in Japan, but Nakayama-dera Temple is characterized by its white wisteria. If you visit on a sunny day, they look like clouds floating in a blue sky! The sweet fragrance of the wisteria flowers also wafts through the air.   Usual viewing time: mid to late April Byodoin Phoenix Hall, built in 1053, is a famous landmark depicted on the 10-yen coin, and is a must-see spot if you are visiting Kyoto as a tourist. Byodoin Garden, with its seasonal flowers, together with the Phoenix Hall built on the middle of the pond and the view of the mountains on the other side of the pond, is an image of the Paradise that people envisioned when the temple was built. In spring, the pond is filled with blooming wisteria flowers, which harmonize beautifully with the gorgeous Phoenix Hall. This is truly a paradise-like setting with an elegant Japanese flavor that should not be missed.   Usual viewing time: mid-April to early May Jonangu is a place where visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers. There are five gardens within the precincts of the temple, and every year the hues of wisteria flowers in the “Muromachi no Niwa” garden, a garden with a circular garden with a pond. In spring, there is much to see, as not only the wisteria flowers but also the Yamabuki and azalea trees on the grounds bloom around the same time. In addition, there is a “wisteria miko kagura” performance (free admission) in which a shrine maiden holding a wisteria branch in her hand and crowned with a cluster of wisteria flowers performs a kagura dance, and if you receive a “wisteria flower charm,” the shrine maiden will purify you with a kagura bell (1,000 yen per charm). This is a spot where visitors can not only admire the flowers, but also enjoy the “experience.   Usual viewing time: Late April Wisteria Miko Kagura: twice a day at 10:00 and 15:00 on May 1-6, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, and 26, 2024 Kasuga-taisha Shrine is one of Nara’s major tourist attractions with its beautiful shrine pavilions painted in bright vermilion, and is designated as a World Heritage Site. The wisteria flowers is an important flower for Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and is even used in the shrine’s crest. The wisteria flowers grow wild throughout the shrine grounds, and the “Wisteria of Sunazuri” at the Main Sanctuary is known as a famous tree. In addition, about 300 varieties of flowers and plants related to Japan’s oldest anthology of poetry, Manyoshu, are planted in the Manyoshu Botanical Garden, where about 200 wisteria flowers of 20 varieties are grown, allowing visitors to learn about the differences in shape, size, and color of the flowers depending on the variety.   Usual viewing time: mid-April to early May Since ancient times, Japanese people have been sensitive to the changing of the seasons. Don’t you think that the graceful and dignified impression of the wisteria flowers is linked to the Japanese image of harmony? Please visit a spot where you can see the Japanese-style scenery of the wisteria flowers.

7 Osaka Umeda Night Activities. Enjoy the night in the city with bars, cafes and night views!

Osaka Umeda area is the commercial center of Kansai. There are many things to see and do in Osaka Umeda, but do you feel that there is surprisingly little information on places to go out at night, enjoy a drink, or relax at a cafe? Our editorial department has picked up some recommendations for visitors who are looking for such information! Please use them as reference for your trip.   -INDEX- 【Near Hankyu Osaka-Umeda station】”HEP FIVE Ferris Wheel” – Enjoy the night view of Osaka at this landmark. 【Near Hankyu Osaka-Umeda Station】More than 20 kinds of Japanese craft beers are available! “CRAFT BEER HOUSE molto!! Umeda Store” 【Grand Front Osaka】”UMEKITA FLOOR” where you can find Izakayas and cafes all in one place! 【Nakazaki-cho】Stylish old private house cafe “π spectacle (pie spectacle)” 【Chayamachi】”WIRED CAFÉ Umeda NU chayamachi store”a night cafe where you can enjoy food, sweets and drinks. 【GRAND FRONT OSAKA】”GARB MONAQUE”is a night cafe open until 1:00am. 【Kitashinchi] Delicate and gorgeous! “Florentine”, a parfait made by a patissier. A building-integrated bright red Ferris Wheel stands in the commercial facility “HEP FIVE” in the middle of Umeda, Osaka. It is one of Osaka’s landmarks, and since the last boarding time is 10:45pm at night, it is a sightseeing spot that can be enjoyed even after night time dinner. Not only the night view of the glittering metropolis of Osaka, but also the structural beauty of the bright red Ferris Wheel is a highlight of the tour. Before or after your ride on the Ferris Wheel, we recommend visiting “TAMLO”, located on the same floor as the boarding area. The latest fashionable cafes and restaurants are gathered here, offering a wide variety of photogenic sweets, drinks, and food! (Hours of operation vary by store)   ▼ “TAMLO” for more information ▼ Osaka Umeda’s newest gourmet spot, HEP FIVE “TAMLO” is perfect for lunch and a cafe! In Japan, the number of craft breweries has been increasing in recent years, and it is said that there are now more than 800 locations throughout the country.   “CRAFT BEER HOUSE molto!! Umeda Store” is located on the 31st floor of a building, where you can enjoy unique craft beers from all over Japan while enjoying the night view of the city.   The most recommended brand at the restaurant is the original beer “その苦味、爽快につき。ラガー(Its bitterness is refreshing. lager)”which is brewed at “DAISEN G BEER” in Tottori by the restaurant staff every time. It is characterized by its outstandingly sharp taste. We also have more than 20 other beers on tap at any given time, including “MINOH BEER” from Osaka, a world-renowned award-winning brewery, and “ISE KADOYA BEER” from Mie. We also recommend the “Beer Flight (140ml x 3 kinds)”, in which you can choose 3 kinds of your favorite beer from the day’s lineup and compare them.  Enjoy with smoked grilled steak (Angus or filet) that goes great with beer. “Umekita Floor”, the food floor on the 6th floor of Grand Front Osaka North Building, is the perfect place for those who want to enjoy Japanese food and cuisine from various countries in an efficient way.   This is because a total of 14 restaurants are gathered here, ranging from specialty restaurants offering sushi, okonomiyaki, and other uniquely Japanese dishes, to beer stands and cafes. There is also a wide variety of alcoholic beverages, including sake, craft beer, and wine. There are also Chinese and Italian restaurants, so you can enjoy food from all over the world in one place. In addition, the common area seating “FLOOR TABLE” allows customers to enjoy dishes ordered at each restaurant at a single table. The food you order is brought to your seat by the staff. Seats with a view are also available. Nakazaki-cho, a short distance from the center of Umeda, is a town where a unique culture has developed. In the back alleys, you will find a variety of cafes renovated from old private homes and unique general merchandise stores. In such Nakazaki-cho, “π spectacle (pie spectacle)” is open until late at night. The antique building with its colorful interior is a stylish space. The famous canelé is a must-try menu item. It is made with an authentic recipe that the owner learned when he trained in France. Natural wine is also available, so it is recommended for bar use. Comfortable music, art on the walls, and warm lighting. “WIRED CAFE Umeda NU chayamachi store”, popular among young people for its stylish interior, is a café where you can relax and relieve travel fatigue as if you were invited into someone’s room.   The store offers a variety of original drinks, including craft cocktails, spice-scented natural colas, and craft ginger ale. For sweets, we recommend the French toast made from milk toast kneaded with milk instead of water. There is also a rice menu to help when you are hungry, making it a perfect all-around place to enjoy the evening. A precious cafe in the center of Umeda, open until 1:00am. It is convenient to bookmark it. The interior of the restaurant is filled with a sense of openness thanks to its 3-meter-high ceiling and glass windows. The night view of Umekita Plaza in front of you seems to be part of the interior. There are 130 seats, allowing you to relax and unwind.   The recommended evening cafe sweet is the “French Fermented Butter and Salted Caramel Waffle”. Waffles made with high-quality butter, cold vanilla ice cream, and the sweet and savory taste of salted caramel go well with coffee. In Sapporo, Hokkaido, there is a thriving culture of “shime parfait”, in which people end the day with a parfait after eating dinner. While there are still few stores in Osaka that serve parfaits until late at night, “Florentine” is a place where you can enjoy a closing parfait. Florentine parfaits are as gorgeous as works of art. The patissier creates them based on the theme of seasonal scenery and events, and each piece is carefully handmade from individual parts. The original rose cocktail is also as stylish as this!   It is recommended to make a reservation to come to the restaurant, but if seats are available, you can also enter on the same day. We have introduced sightseeing and dining spots in Osaka-Umeda that can be enjoyed at night. Other recommended night time sightseeing spots in Osaka-Umeda include the Umeda Sky Building. ▼For more information, click here▼ UMEDA SKY BUILDING   Also, “teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka”, an outdoor museum at night using an outdoor botanical garden, is a popular and photogenic spot, although it is a bit far from Umeda. Check out the details if you are interested! ▼ For more information, click here▼ Highlights and things to do at teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka

8 recommendations for souvenirs from Umeda, Osaka! The hottest stores in Hankyu & Hanshin department store’s food hall

The Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store is one of the largest department stores in western Japan where the latest brands gather, and the Hanshin Department Store Umeda Main Store is known for excellent food. The gourmet floor clustered on the basement level of both department stores is full of popular stores across the board! It also includes the only brand with a store in Japan, making it a place not to be missed if you are a visitor to Japan in search of a souvenir. Among the numerous stores, this article introduces some of the most popular and newest stores, especially among the Japanese. Please use it as a reference when selecting souvenirs for your family, friends, and yourself. -INDEX- 〇“HIBIKA” expresses the four seasons of Japan through sweets 〇“Masahiko Ozumi Paris”, the newest popular store with a long waiting line 〇“THE TAILOR”, a store where you can enjoy the luxurious taste of chocolate 〇Sweet potato snack specialty store “OSATSUDOKI” / Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Limited Store 〇Reasonably priced, long-established custard confectionery store “CUSTA” / Hanshin Department Store Umeda Main Limited Store 〇“DROOLY” also noted for its cute packaging / Hanshin Department Store Umeda Main Limited Store 〇Luxurious vanilla aroma of “VANI-バニ”/Hanshin Department Store Umeda Main Limited Store 〇“TAIYO NO TOU” attracted by its retro packaging HIBIKA, with its concept of “new Japanese confectionery”, sells confections with a distinctly Japanese and seasonal flavor. Among them, “Fukiyose Can” is a baked confectionery that expresses the flowers, birds, winds, and months of each season (e.g., cherry blossoms in spring, snow crystals in winter, and meringue in colors that evoke the seasons).   “Fukiyose” is a type of confectionery that originally consisted of several kinds of dried confectionery. The moment you open the lid of the tin, you will be surprised by this artistic confectionary, which is imbued with the delicate sensibilities of the Japanese people.   Store: Hankyu Umeda Main Store, B1F Web：https://hi-bi-ka.com/ What is this that looks like a woolen knit? …… It is actually a Mont Blanc cake! “Masahiko Ozumi Paris” is an Osaka patisserie that has exploded in popularity with its uniquely shaped cakes, and customers are lining up before the store opens at the Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store. The “Mont Blanc Japonais” pictured above is made from carefully selected Japanese chestnuts. It is also called “Zabuton Mont Blanc” because it looks like a zabuton, a cushion that is laid out when sitting on tatami mats. Other cakes are made to look like mittens, knit boots, croissants, etc! These innovative cakes were designed using CAD software and realized using a 3D printer. Since these cakes are fresh, it is difficult to take them back to your home country on an airplane, but you should definitely try them in your hotel room.   “L’HEURE DU THÉ”, available only at the Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store, is an assortment of four types of sablé. The pink of the strawberries and the green of the matcha green tea are gentle colors that remind one of Japan.   Store: Hankyu Umeda Main Store, B1F Web：https://masahiko-ozumi.com/ “THE TAILOR” is a chocolate confectionery specialty store with an antique and elegant storefront. The brand design evokes the image of an adult woman, making it a good choice as a souvenir for those with a keen sense of beauty or for superiors.   A classic favorite, “The Chocolat Couture” is a rich sauce coated in milk chocolate and sandwiched between cocoa cookies. It comes in two varieties: a rich hazelnut cream and a sweet and sour strawberry sauce. When you eat it, the flavor of the fine chocolate and the sauce overflowing from the inside are a perfect match, and you will be immersed in a luxurious feeling.   Store: Hankyu Umeda Main Store, B1F Web：https://thetailor.jp/ The snack “OSATSUDOKI” is a sweet potato chip that has been a daily favorite of Japanese people in convenience stores and supermarkets since its launch in 1985. The Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Limited Store, which bears the name of the product, sells a premium line of “OSATSUDOKI”. Two types are available: the “Zaku Zaku” series, in which sweet potatoes are sliced 1.5 times thicker than usual to create a crispy texture, and the “Shittori” series, in which the original moistness of the sweet potato can be enjoyed. They can be enjoyed in six different flavors, including salted butter, apple cinnamon, and dark rum. They are also lightweight, making them easy to take home with you!   Store: Hankyu Umeda Main Store, B1F Web：https://www.uha-mikakuto.co.jp/uha-osatsudoki/ “Morozoff”, a long-established confectionery maker in Kobe, is famous for its custard puddings. The long-established company is proud of its confidence in this custard sweets specialty store. The only store is located at the Hanshin Department Store Umeda Main Store! The Caramel Galette has a rich egg and buttery flavor with a gentle sweetness. The cookies are filled with a bittersweet caramel filling. The cute tin contains 8 pieces for 1,080 yen!   Store: Hanshin Umeda Main Store, B1F Web：https://www.morozoff.co.jp/en/ “DROOLY”, a cheese with honey specialty store, is also the only store located in the Hanshin Department Store Umeda Main Store. The brand has an adorable storybook worldview with the character of “Drooly,” a bear who enjoys pouring honey on cheese.   The “Financier [Gorgonzola with Honey]” is an adult-oriented sweet accented with Gorgonzola (more than 60% of the cheese powder) and salt from Guerande. The “Cookie [Camembert with Honey]” (made with at least 75% Camembert in cheese powder) is a well-balanced sweet and salty confection consisting of Camembert chocolate sandwiched between cookies made with honey and Hokkaido milk.   Store: Hanshin Umeda Main Store, B1F Web：https://drooly.jp/ “VANI-バニ”, a brand of vanilla sweets, is a new store that just opened in November 2023. It is the only physical store in Japan. Vanilla beans are extracted from the pods of rare, aged vanilla, and the sweets are covered with the elegant and gorgeous aroma of the vanilla. The “millefeuille” is a light vanilla cream sandwiched between three crispy pies. When you eat it, the mellow sweet aroma spreads softly and fills you with a sense of happiness.]   Store: Hanshin Umeda Main Store, B1F Web：https://va-ni.jp/ As you may have noticed if you have read this far, cookie tins (an assortment of cookies in a well-designed tin) are booming in Japan! Some people even collect the tins after eating them.   The cookie tins of the patisserie by “TAIYO NO TOU”, a popular cafe in Nakazaki-cho, Osaka, are popular for their retro design that tickles a girl’s fancy! The cookies inside are also nostalgic. The cookies inside also have a certain feeling to them. Also designed in the motif of a fictional cabaret, the “Pandora Cacao” is a richly flavored cookie made of fine chocolate and decorated with dried fruits and nuts. Like a jeweled pendant top, this set is as glamorous to the eye as it is to the palate.   Store: Hanshin Umeda Main Store, B1F Web：https://taiyounotou.com/patisserie/ It is difficult to choose one because all the stores are particular about not only the taste but also the package design! The Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store and The Hanshin Department Store Umeda Main Store are located across from each other, and the basement floor of the food hall is connected by an underground mall. It is fun to go back and forth between the two department stores to examine them!   ▼Check out this article!▼ For Visitors to Japan. Highlights of the Hankyu Umeda Main Store! Hanshin Department Store Umeda Main Store- Best Place to Enjoy Japan’s Food Culture!   We also have a video showing the stores we introduced! Please take a look!

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