When it comes to wrapping up a delightful trip to Kobe, souvenir shopping is undoubtedly the perfect finale. With so many delicious treats and beautifully designed packages featuring Kobe’s iconic sea and mountain scenery, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the choices.
Therefore, this time we will introduce recommended Kobe souvenirs chosen by locals. All of these can be found at Shin-Kobe Station, which serves as the gateway for travelers, so please consider them as reference for your souvenir shopping.
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Shin-Kobe Station Is a Convenient Spot for Picking Up Kobe Souvenirs!
If you want to buy souvenirs in Kobe, Shin-Kobe Station is very convenient. Just outside the ticket gates, you'll find "Entrée Marché Kobe Store", open from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., where you can take your time exploring a wide variety of local gifts and treats.
Additionally, at Sannomiya Station, there is also "Entrée Marché Sannomiya Store" with a similar selection of products. This store is recommended for those who want to purchase souvenirs during their journey.
Entrée Marché Shin-Kobe
- Business hours: 6:30~21:30
- Closed: Same as the station
Entrée Marché Sannomiya
- Business hours: 6:30~23:00
- Closed: Same as the station
Tips for Choosing Souvenirs in Kobe
Did you know that Kobe is known as the "City of Sweets"?
The roots of this reputation can be traced back to 1868 (the first year of the Meiji era) when the Port of Kobe opened. Along with Western culture, Western-style confectionery was introduced to Japan. At a time when traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi) were predominant throughout the country, Kobe was one of the first cities to embrace and nurture the culture of Western-style desserts and pastries.
Given this background, there are many long-established Western-style confectionery shops in Kobe and their products are essential items for souvenirs.
In addition to sweet treats, savory snacks like "takosen" (octopus rice crackers) have also been gaining popularity in recent years.
Kobe-Exclusive Souvenirs Available at JR Shin-Kobe Station
| 【Product name】 | 【Quantity】 | 【Price】 |
| Kobe Egg Pudding Madeleine | 8 pcs | 1,598 yen |
| Kobe Salt Caramel Sand Biscuits | 9 pcs | 1,080 yen |
| Kobe Raisin Sand Butter Cookie | 5 pcs | 972 yen |
| Teegeback10 | （85g） | 1,080 yen |
| Financier | 5 pcs | 897 yen |
| Ecorce E5 | 8 packets (18 sheets) | 540 yen |
| Kobe Pudding | 1 pc | 297 yen |
| Kobe Six Views Mini Gaufres | 1 tin | 540 yen |
| Akashi Norisen | 3 bags (in a pouch) | 551 yen |
Looks Just Like an Egg: Kobe Egg Pudding Madeleine
A cute and charming sweet designed to look just like “eggs in a carton.” Peel back the wrapper with excitement, and you’ll find a perfectly egg-shaped madeleine coated in smooth white chocolate waiting inside.
Made with rich milk from the foothills of Mt. Rokko in Kobe, this fluffy dough is generously filled with a pudding-flavored filling. It's a unique dessert that's delightful in both appearance and taste.
Kobe Egg Pudding Madeleine
- Price: 1,598 yen for 8 pcs
- Manufacturer: KONDITOREI
- Official website: https://koberoll.com/index.html
Can't Help Overeating "Kobe Salt Caramel Sand Biscuits"
"Kobe Salt Caramel Sand Biscuits", a perfect souvenir confection created by "BISPOCKE," a Kobe-based Western-style confectionery shop famous for its creative eclairs such as the "Sea Eclair" and the "Mountain Eclair."
Crispy biscuits sandwiched with caramel chocolate made using seaweed salt from Awaji Island. The balanced sweetness with a hint of saltiness adds a perfect accent, making it irresistibly delicious and you will find yourself reaching for a second and third piece.
The charming packaging, inspired by the Port of Kobe, makes it a great gift as well.
Kobe Salt Caramel Sand Biscuits
- Price: 1,080 yen for 9 pcs
- Manufacturer: BISPOCKE
- Official website: https://bispocke.jp/
Elegant and Rich with a Touch of Rum "Kobe Raisin Sand Butter Cookie"
This is also a slightly sophisticated baked treat crafted by "BISPOCKE."
A crunchy cookie base made with milk from the foothills of Mt. Rokko in Kobe, generously sandwiched with rich raisin butter. The subtle aroma of rum leaves a luxurious aftertaste.
This item is highly recommended both as a treat for yourself and as a sophisticated gift for adults.
Kobe Raisin Sand Butter Cookie
- Price: 972 yen for 5 pcs
- Manufacturer: BISPOCKE
- Official website: https://bispocke.jp/
A Perfect Kobe Gift Choice "Teegeback10"
"Juchheim" was founded by Karl Juchheim, a German. The "Teegeback" is a product that has been in production for over 100 years since the company's establishment. In German, "Teegeback" means "tea pastry" or "tea cake."
This popular assortment offers a delightful variety of flavors in one box―from crispy pies topped with sweet and tangy jam to melt-in-your-mouth meringues and more.
Teegeback10
- Price: 1,080 yen for 85g
- Manufacturer: Juchheim
- Official website: https://e-shop.juchheim.co.jp/
60,000 Sold Every Day! "Financier"
The long-selling product from "Henri Charpentier," a Western-style confectionery shop in Ashiya that has now become famous nationwide. Amazingly, over 60,000 of these financiers are sold each day!
When you pick one up, you can feel it's slightly thicker than a typical financier. In fact, this thickness prevents it from being overcooked, resulting in the popular texture of "crispy on the outside, moist on the inside."
By the way, Henri Charpentier is also a proud sponsor of Vissel Kobe, the professional soccer team representing Kobe.
Financier
- Price: 897 yen for 5 pcs
- Manufacturer: Henri Charpentier
- Official website: https://www.suzette-shop.jp/shop/c/cHENRI/
Known for Its Delicate, Crispy Texture "Ecorce E5"
“Ecorce” is a beloved Western-style confection from "Hontakasago", a long-established sweets maker founded in 1887 (Meiji 20). This shop also handles Japanese sweets, and "Takasago Kintsuba" is popular among them.
"Ecorce" offers a light, crispy texture created by rolling thin layers of dough. You'll be surprised to experience different flavors from the same ingredients, depending on whether it's shaped into triangles or rectangular strips.
There are also two types of the rectangular Ecorce: one rolled with milk chocolate, and the other with white chocolate. Both varieties offer a refined and elegant taste.
Ecorce E5
- Price: 540 yen for 8 packets (18 pcs)
- Manufacturer: Hontakasagoya
- Official website: https://www.hontaka.jp/
A Classic Kobe Souvenir "Kobe Pudding"
It is hard to find anyone in Japan who has not seen this iconic packaging. Kobe Pudding is a long-time favorite and a true classic among Kobe souvenirs.
It has a rich and smooth taste made with fresh cream, and the caramel sauce that comes with it has a refreshing aftertaste that is not too sweet. It is a pudding that I want you to open on your plate and enjoy.
Since it is available for purchase individually, it makes a great gift or a special treat just for yourself.
Kobe Pudding
- Price: 297 yen for 1 pc
- Manufacturer: Toraku
- Official website: https://www.toraku.co.jp/
Souvenirs Inspired by Kobe’s Landscapes "Kobe Six Views Mini Gaufres"
"Kobe Fugetsudo", a long-standing Western-style confectionery, was founded in 1897 as a branch of Tokyo Fugetsudo. Its signature product, the Gaufre, has an interesting origin.
During the Taisho era, a customer brought a French baked confection to the shop and suggested, "Why not try making something like this in Japan?" Inspired by the idea, the Gaufre was created.
This treat features a light, crumbly wafer filled with smooth cream. The three classic flavors—vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate—have remained favorites for generations.
The Gaufres come in beautifully designed tins, often featuring collaborations with popular characters or iconic Kobe landmarks so it might be fun to find your favorite one.
This "Kobe Six Views Mini Gaufres" are a smaller version of the classic Gaufres. The tins are popular souvenirs with designs of typical scenery of Kobe, such as the Kobe Port Tower in the photo, Mt. Rokko, the Weathercock House, and Nankinmachi (Kobe's Chinatown).
Kobe Six Views Mini Gaufres
- Price: 540 yen for 1 tin
- Manufacturer: Kobe Fugetsudo
- Official website: https://www.kobe-fugetsudo.co.jp/
The New Must-Have Souvenir! "Akashi Norisen"
Currently, the rice crackers from the highly popular "Eirakudo" are all the rage. The main store in Akashi is always full of tourists.
While the "Tako-sen" (octopus rice cracker) is the most popular item, today I would like to introduce the "Nori-sen" (seaweed rice cracker), which is generously filled with locally sourced seaweed from Akashi. These crackers are deep-fried to perfection, resulting in a crispy exterior and a crunchy interior. With just one bite, your mouth is filled with the rich umami and aroma of the seaweed.
It's a snack that might make you instinctively want to say "Beer please!", as it pairs perfectly as an appetizer with your favorite brew.
Akashi Norisen
- Price: 551 yen for 3 bags (in a pouch)
- Manufacturer: Eirakudo
- Official website: https://www.takosen.co.jp/
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