8 souvenirs recommended by Okayama residents
Souvenirs recommended by locals living in Okayama Prefecture . Introducing recommended souvenirs along with comments from locals, such as "When it comes to souvenirs from Okayama Prefecture, this is it," "I always buy this," "A product that people are happy to receive when I bring it," and "A local specialty known only to those in the know."
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Okayama Prefecture is located in the Center of Western Japan and is known as the "Land of Sunshine" due to its warm climate and little rain throughout the year. It's conveniently located halfway between famous tourist destinations like Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima! It's also the gateway to Shikoku via the Seto. Okayama is also known as the "Fruit Okayama," and the fruits that are sun-drenched in the warm climate of the Setouchi are of the highest quality in terms of sweetness, aroma, and flavor. You can enjoy seasonal fruits such as white peaches, Muscat grapes, and Pione grapes! Okayama is also home to world-class tourist spots, including Okayama Castle, Okayama Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's three most famous gardens, and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which boasts history, culture, and art!
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Table of Contents
- 1. Ōtemanjū
- 2. Kōgen Busse
- 3. White Cross Waffles
- 4. Tsuru no Tamago
- 5. Banana Castella
- 6. Murasuzume
- 7. Bukkake Udon
- 8. Kabutogani Manju
- There's more! Recommended comments from Okayama residents
1. Ōtemanjū
[Ōtemanjū Inbe-ya Kyobashi Main Branch]
Address: 8-2 Kyobashicho, Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture
TEL: 086-225-3836
Business hours: 9:00-18:00
Closed: Tuesdays Parking: Available
●The thin skin and bean paste are incredibly delicious! My kids love them, so I buy them often. In my household, Ōtemanjū is the number one souvenir from Okayama. I often give them as gifts. (Woman, 50s, civil servant) ●One of Japan's three great manju. A gentle sweetness. Just the right size. If you buy them in the morning at the Omachi factory, you can eat them hot and fresh. When my daughter was little, when she got her vaccinations, I would have her hold an Ōtemanjū and say, "You can eat it after you've had your shot!" (Woman, 60s, full-time housewife)
●A thin skin filled with plenty of bean paste. It goes perfectly with hot tea or black coffee. Each one is individually wrapped and the packaging is stylish and Japanese. It makes a perfect souvenir. (30s/Female/Office worker)
2. Kōgen Busse
[HAKUJUJI store]
Address: Okayama Prefecture Ichibangai, 1 Ekimotocho , Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama IchiBanGai shopping center
TEL: 086-232-6967
Business hours: 9:00-20:00
Closed: Okayama IchiBanGai shopping center
Parking: Okayama IchiBanGai shopping center underground parking lot
*There are other directly managed stores in Okayama Prefecture and nearby prefectures.
●The cream of the bouche contains small pieces of salty cheese, so you can enjoy a variety of flavors. It's filling and delicious. (Woman, over 70s, full-time housewife)
●The design has recently been revamped and is now very stylish. The packaging is so cute that it makes you excited even if you can't see what's inside. The box is cute, like a toolbox. The cream inside is made from Jersey milk and is not too sweet, so it's easy to eat. The cheese also has a salty taste, making it very delicious. This cheese is not often found in other boussees, so it's well-received. The boussee has a crispy surface, but the sponge is fluffy, and it doesn't harden even when chilled, so I personally recommend eating it slightly chilled. Other flavors may also be available depending on the season. (40s/female/office worker)
3. White Cross Waffles
[HAKUJUJI store]
Address: Okayama Prefecture Ichibangai, 1 Ekimotocho , Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama IchiBanGai shopping center
TEL: 086-232-6967
Business hours: 9:00-20:00
Closed: Okayama IchiBanGai shopping center
Parking: Okayama IchiBanGai shopping center underground parking lot
*There are other directly managed stores in Okayama Prefecture and nearby prefectures.
The fluffy waffle dough and the subtly sweet custard cream are the best. I could easily eat two or three. (Female, 50s, Office Worker)
I've been eating it since I was a child, and the taste and texture are unlike anything in other prefectures. (Male, office worker, 60s)
●It's soft, fluffy, and delicious. It's a soul food loved by the people of the prefecture for a long time. (40s/Female/Office worker)
4. Tsuru no Tamago
[Tsuru no Tamago Shimoyama Shōjukken]
Address: 2-1 Okayama Prefecture, Okayama City, Okayama Kita Ward
TEL: 086-222-2357 Business hours: Monday to Friday 9:00-18:00, Saturday 9:00-16:00 Closed: Sunday
Parking: None
●This famous confectionery has a round shape that looks just like an egg, with a soft marshmallow filled with a sweet egg yolk paste. The red and white colors make it auspicious, so I brought it as a gift to my parents when I met them to announce my engagement, and they were very happy. (30s/Female/Freelancer/Part-time worker)
●It's a great souvenir that can be worn for both casual and formal occasions. (Female, office worker, 50s)
5. Banana Castella
[Fukuoka Confectionery]
Address: 1101-8 Hirai , Naka Ward , Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture
TEL: 086-277-9576
Business hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays
Parking: Available
● Banana Castella originated in Okayama . It's a confection with over 100 years of history, and I love its retro feel. It's delicious with a soft, fragrant banana flavor. It's sold in supermarkets, but you can also buy freshly baked castella at the factory's direct sales store, where you can also get a great deal on bagged versions. (Female, 50s, office worker)
●I thought it would last a long time and be easy to give as a gift since it is individually wrapped. (30s/female/full-time housewife)
6. Murasuzume
[Kikkōdō Store]
Address: 2-19-28 Achi , Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture TEL: 086-422-5585 Business hours: 9:00-18:00
Closed: New Year's Day Parking: None *Other directly managed stores in Kurashiki City and Okayama City
●This is a personal favorite of mine since I was about 5 years old, so I give it as a gift to people from outside the prefecture, telling them that it's my personal favorite. By letting them know that you can experience baking it by hand in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, I hope to encourage them to come to Okayama. (30s/Male/Office Worker)
There are many different souvenirs from Okayama, but sometimes I suddenly get a craving for it myself and go out to buy "Murasu-me." (30s/female/office worker)
7. Bukkake Udon
[Furuiti Bukkake Udon branch]
Address: 2-3-23 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture TEL: 086-422-2389
Business hours: 9:00-21:00 (LO 20:30) Closed: Irregular holidays
Parking: None *Other directly managed stores in Okayama Prefecture and Osaka
The sweet sauce and chewy noodles are delicious. When I lived outside the prefecture, I would buy it every time I returned to Okayama. It was soul food. (Female, 50s, office worker)
●It's the most delicious Bukkake Udon in Japan, and it's the pride of Okayama. (40s/male/office worker)
8. Kabutogani Manju
[Tamari-ken]
Address: Chuo Okayama Prefecture, Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0865-62-3584
Business hours: 9:00-19:00
Closed: Irregularly Parking: Available
● Kasaoka City is home to the world's only Horseshoe Crab Museum! Tamariken's Tamari-ken Kabutogani Manju is an exact replica of a horseshoe crab, and since blood turns green when it comes into contact with air, the filling is made with matcha strained bean paste. The manju, which can reach up to 20cm in size, make a great souvenir. And of course, they're delicious! If you're having trouble finding a regular souvenir, I highly recommend them! (Woman in her 60s, self-employed)
The glossy shell and other features make it look quite realistic, which makes it even more memorable. (Female, 50s, office worker)
There's more! Recommended comments from Okayama residents
[Doppo Beer]
Address: 184 Okayama Prefecture, Naka-ku , Okayama City, Nishigawa Naka Ward
●I use it as a souvenir for regular customers and people from outside the prefecture. There are many local beers, but Miyashita Brewery is extremely well-known, thanks to Dodgers player Otani. The prices are reasonable, there is a wide variety, and the bottle has a Showa feel to it, so I recommend it. (Male, office worker, 50s)
["Kōeido" Old Kibi Dango]
Address: 7-32 Chunagoncho, Naka Ward, Okayama City Okayama Prefecture (Chunagon Main Store)
●It may be a classic, but it's the Kibi Dango from Kōeido . It's a great souvenir for people of all ages and genders, and I've loved the cute and warm illustrations familiar to Okayama residents, as well as the chewy, soft texture ever since I was a child. (30s/Female/Freelancer/Part-time worker)
["Kōeido"Chōfu (Wagashi)]
Address: 7-32 Chunagoncho, Naka Ward, Okayama City Okayama Prefecture (Chunagon Main Store)
● Chōfu (Wagashi) is not very popular among the prefecture's residents, but for me, who doesn't like red beans, there is no other Japanese confectionery like this! The inside has a chewy texture of gyuhi, but the outside is not soggy. The outer skin is also moist, sweet, and delicious! It goes well with green tea. It's comforting. (40s/female/office worker)
[Jersey Milk Rice Crackers (Café Latte, Milk Tea)]
Address: 1-3-21 Okayama Prefecture, Kita Ward , Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
● Recommended as a small gift to take with tea or as a snack for yourself. The base is egg crackers, and the flavor is carefully chosen, so it has a nice aftertaste and flavor. Don't underestimate it just because you can find crackers everywhere. (40s/Male/Other) ● Milk tea flavored crackers are rare. The tea leaves used are from " Early Morning " in Niimi City , and the flavor is outstanding. The small size makes them easy to eat, which is also a plus. (50s/Female/Other)
[Kimuraya Orange Cream and Banana Cream Set]
Address: 2261-2 Nakasho, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture ( Kurashiki Factory Shop, Kimuraya Bread & Sandwich House)
*There are other directly managed stores in Okayama Prefecture and nearby prefectures.
● Kimuraya's whipped cream, which can be bought anywhere, is rare in orange and banana flavors. It's also delicious on your favorite bread, crackers, or cookies. It's been a favorite of mine since I was a child. (40s/female/full-time housewife)
[Fujito Manju]
Address: 48 Fujito, Fujito-cho, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture (head office)
●When it comes to manju in Okayama Prefecture, Ote Manju is famous, but Kurashiki's Fujito Manju, which has a longer history than Ote Manju, is a hidden gem. I would love to share the delicious Fujito Manju with people outside the prefecture, with its exquisitely sweet bean paste and thin skin. (40s/Female/Office Worker)
[Setouchi Lemon Dacquoise]
Address: 6697-5 Tamashima Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture ( Tamashima Main Store)
●As the description states, "The traditional French pastry 'dacquoise' is baked with 100% domestic wheat, and the fragrant dough is sandwiched with lemon cream made with Setouchi lemon peel." It has a Setouchi feel to it, and the person who received it as a gift was delighted, saying, "It was delicious!" (Woman in her 50s, self-employed)
[Okayama Peaches]
Address: 53-4 Asahara, Kurashiki City , Okayama Prefecture
● "Okayama is synonymous with peaches!" However, depending on the season, they can be hard to come by, and they sell out quickly, so buying fresh peaches as a souvenir can be a bit risky. However, these cute baked goods look just like peaches and last for a long time, making them the perfect souvenir! (Female, 20s, Full-time Housewife)
[Kirikasane]
Address: 51 Hayashida-cho , Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture (Head office)
●These bite-sized, elegantly tasting buns are made with moist yuzu-flavored white bean paste wrapped in a soft pastry. They go perfectly with both Japanese tea and coffee, making them my top pick! (50s/Female/Other)
[Yokono Mochi]
Address: 12-5 Ichinomiya, Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture ( Ichinomiya store)
●The chewy Dorayaki skin is just right, and the slightly smaller size is just right. (Female, 50s, Part-time worker)
[Harami Dried Beef]
Address: 58-1 Kyomachi , Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture
●Dried meat is a classic Tsuyama specialty, but regular dried meat is tough and the more you chew it, the more flavor it releases, but it's quite hard to chew. But what about Kadoya's dried meat? Its softness and the juices that ooze with every bite are unmatched. Give it a try and compare the different dried meats. (Male, 40s, office worker)
[Yōan Coffee]
Address: 10-5 Numa , Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture
This coffee is named after the person who invented the kanji for coffee. It can be purchased outside of the tourist center. (Woman, 60s, Full-time housewife)
●This coffee is named after Udagawa Yōan , a doctor of the Tsuyama domain and a scholar of Western studies. He is the one who actually used the kanji character "coffee" for coffee. The packaging has a cool, sophisticated design. Drip bags make a great gift. (Woman, 50s, office worker)
[Takasebune Yokan]
Address: 199 Ochiai Tarumi, Okayama Prefecture Maniwa City, Okayama Tarumi
●After a while after buying them, the surface turns white (I think it's the sugar). The surface is a little hard and gritty, but it's sweet and very delicious. (Female, 50s, Self-employed)
Okayama Prefecture is located in the Center of Western Japan and is known as the "Land of Sunshine" due to its warm climate and little rain throughout the year. It's conveniently located halfway between famous tourist destinations like Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima! It's also the gateway to Shikoku via the Seto. Okayama is also known as the "Fruit Okayama," and the fruits that are sun-drenched in the warm climate of the Setouchi are of the highest quality in terms of sweetness, aroma, and flavor. You can enjoy seasonal fruits such as white peaches, Muscat grapes, and Pione grapes! Okayama is also home to world-class tourist spots, including Okayama Castle, Okayama Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's three most famous gardens, and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which boasts history, culture, and art!
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