Get to Know Hamamatsu

Founded in 1891. Kogiku, a long-established Japanese confectionery shop in Hamamatsu, caters to a wide range of generations with its traditional and innovative sweets

Founded 137 years ago.

Kogiku, a long-established Japanese confectionery shop in Hamamatsu, reopened two years ago as a factory direct sales store in Kanda-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, with a stylish, modern Japanese atmosphere so that younger generations can easily enjoy Japanese sweets.

The store has been renovated to a “drive-through” style, which is unusual for a confectionery store, and “We have received feedback from regular customers and users alike, such as “It’s convenient to be able to purchase the confectionery you want without having to get out of your car.” says Ms. Iyona Kamei, who is in charge of planning and manufacturing.

After marrying the eldest son of the founding family, Ms. Kamei jumped into the confectionery industry from medical administration. In response to the words of the current president, “I would like to see a breath of fresh air,” the company is working to develop and manufacture new products while preserving tradition.

In this month’s recommendation, we’d like to introduce Kogiku, a confectionery shop that continues to take on new challenges while valuing tradition.

For 137 years, craftsmen have continued to preserve the traditional taste of handmade products that cannot be created by machines.

The craftsmen who continue to uphold the tradition of Kogiku are all veterans of this field. Each of them is in charge of confectionery in their specialty and continues to maintain the “delicate flavors that cannot be created by machines.”

“Hand-cut Warabi Mochi” is a traditional confectionery representative of “Kogiku”, which has continued to preserve the traditional taste with a recipe that has not changed since its founding, and is a completely handmade artisan taste. Every year, limited quantities are sold during the hot season.

The Nishiyama store and Ryoke store sell hand-cut warabi mochi by weight, so you can buy as much as you want.

All of the Japanese sweets, including fresh sweets, are handmade by artisans, and each piece is created with great care. The colorful fresh sweets incorporate seasonal trends, and just looking at them makes you feel happy.

These hand-made fresh sweets are rare and only about 100 can be made a day.

▲hydrangea

▲firefly

▲Nadeshiko

The secret behind the deliciousness of Kogiku's Japanese sweets is...

It’s definitely “Anko”.

“Anko”, which has received support from many customers, is made by craftsmen who bring out the quality of the ingredients to the fullest by making use of the flavor of azuki beans from Tokachi, Hokkaido, and having a refreshing, mild sweetness.

Skilled craftsmen take time and effort to preserve the traditional flavor of the bean paste, which changes with the seasons. It seems that they have been making this “An” without changing the manufacturing method since the company’s founding.

The “Raw Dorayaki” series was created with a focus on “raw”, which is contrary to Japanese sweets that last a long time.

Kogiku sells many Japanese sweets that would make great souvenirs, including the popular product Sayuri, which lasts for a long time. ” and “Raw Dorayaki” were commercialized two years ago.

▲Raw dorayaki, fresh cream

The standard four types are “fresh cream,” “matcha,” “caramel nuts,” and “chocolate.”

▲Popular Japanese sweets “Sayuri”

In addition to the standard dishes, you can also enjoy seasonal “raw dorayaki” such as “Sakura Mont Blanc” and “Amanatsu” in spring, “Warabimochi” in summer, “Mont Blanc” in autumn, and “Strawberry” and “Tiramisu” in winter. .

The fluffy dorayaki skin is topped with our signature red bean paste and refreshing fresh cream. Please try the freshly made “raw” taste ☆

“Nekodora” is irresistible for cat lovers

“Nekodora”, which is made using a custom-made mold, is a new product that was born out of the fact that not only the founding family loves cats, but many of the staff also love cats. You can choose from two types: “Azuki” and “Caramel.”

This cute dorayaki in the shape of a cat has an expiry date of 10 days and is recommended as a gift 😸

The seasonal “Okowa” is sold out every time! Hurry up as quantities are limited.

The “Okowa” series, made by a long-established Japanese confectionery shop, is on sale for three days each season.

The Summer 2024 series will be on sale for 3 days from July 2nd to 4th. This year, it’s “grilled corn and edamame rice rice.” The Okowa series, which uses no additives and is popular for its exquisite salt content, is a popular product that sells out every year. It will be sold at four stores including the factory direct store, Kasai store, Ryoke store, and Nishiyama store.

In the spring, wild vegetables, in the summer, edamame and corn, and in the fall, chestnuts and other seasonal ingredients will be introduced.

Quantities are limited, so if you’re interested, hurry up ☆

In fact, you can also enjoy lunch 🍙

In addition to the seasonal okowa, we have been offering a limited quantity of “Okowa Onigiri Set” at our factory direct store cafe since a year ago, so that you can easily enjoy “Okowa” for lunch on a daily basis.

“Seasonal rice balls🍙”, “soup”, and “today’s small bowl” are included for 680 yen including tax.

We also have great value drink sets and sweets sets.

You can enjoy lunch between 10:00 and 17:00, so please enjoy it in a calm and modern Japanese restaurant.

You can also take out the “Okowa Onigiri Bento” in limited quantities. Recommended for those who want to eat slowly at home.

Great deals on “Kogiku”

If you register on LINE, you will receive a 50 yen OFF coupon for eat-in for the “Okowa Onigiri Set” and “Shaved Ice” that you can enjoy at the factory direct store!

Click here to register on official LINE

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A message to our readers from Ms. Iyona Kamei, who is in charge of planning and manufacturing.

Two years ago, we renovated our factory direct store, Kanda store.

We have renovated the store with the desire to provide a place that will please our customers while continuing to carry on the traditional sweets that only a long-established store can offer, while also incorporating new things.

We also offer seasonal rice balls that are freshly cooked every morning, as well as shaved ice and anmitsu that are perfect for the hot summer days, so we hope you will visit our cafe space at least once.

A summer festival 2024 will be held at all Kogiku stores on July 5th (Friday), 6th (Saturday), and 7th (Sunday). You can purchase Kogiku products at great prices, and we also have new products. We will also hold a lottery without a blank lottery, so please come and see us.

What did you think? This time, we introduced the confectionery chef “Kogiku”.

In addition to artisanal Japanese sweets, there are also many seasonal flavors available at the store. You can enjoy lunch and sweets at the factory’s eat-in store. Why not visit Gogiku this summer?

[Okashitsukasa Kogiku]

Head office factory

550-2 Kanda-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Business hours 10:00-17:00 (Open all year round)

Cafe & Drive Thru [Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays]

TEL　053(441)0550

Kogiku Kasai store

1702-2 Kihei-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Business hours: 9:00-18:00 (Open all year round)

TEL　053(434)6139

Kogiku Nishiyama store

2213-2 Nishiyamacho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture