Cute Boxes of Over 100 Types of Konpeito Created by "Rako-bo", a Paper Goods Shop in Nishijin, Kyoto ♡

Where to Buy Fortuitous "Konpeito"?

"Konpeito," a fortuitous candy that has been used as gifts for the imperial family, is made slowly over time by coating sugar crystals with syrup.

This process is said to symbolize the "slow growth of a couple over a long time," making it a candy associated with marital harmony since ancient times.*

Popular as petite gifts and thank-you sweets, konpeito is produced by various shops, from long-established konpeito specialty stores to cute Western-style confectionery shops, but...

I would like to introduce "Rakobo," a shop located in Nishijin, Kyoto, known for its very cute konpeito packaging♡

Konpeito with 100 Types of Packaging＊

Here are Rakobo's konpeito.

The small packages are filled with konpeito tightly packed like jewels♡

The patterns feature seasonal illustrations, messages like "Thank you," flowers, animals, landscapes, and even geishas unique to Kyoto, totaling over 100 types!

It is even possible to prepare "different packages for 100 guests."＊

The konpeito housed in a sliding box costs 660 yen.

The konpeito in a box that opens by lifting the lid costs 770 yen＊

The konpeito inside comes in four varieties: blue inspired by forget-me-nots, pink inspired by primroses, yellow inspired by rapeseed flowers, and orange inspired by autumn leaves.

Created by a Paper Goods Shop＊

In fact, Rakobo is not a konpeito shop but a manufacturer that plans and designs paper products and tapestries. They create items born from Kyoto’s artisanship.*

Since this company focuses more on the boxes rather than being a konpeito shop, they have such a wide variety of designs♡

The artwork on the konpeito boxes is painted using Kyoto’s traditional hand-printed stencil dyeing technique, giving them a warm texture.

After enjoying the sweets, the boxes can be repurposed as small storage containers.＊

Other Cute Items♡

In addition to the cute konpeito boxes, Rakobo offers many stylish and uniquely Japanese items.*

- Sakura message cards made from scented paper

- Beautiful noren (decorative fabric hanging) painted by Japanese artist Takao Urashima

- Daruma and lucky cat miniatures adorning a ball, filled with ramune!♡

- Business cards and card holders

- Adorable New Year’s items♡

- Ramune in collaboration with Moomin

- A fun-to-turn calendar

- Beautiful caramel boxes

- A large cat tote bag

- A small pouch with a bell as a key feature

- A washi paper-made small pouch

- Candies packed in a wooden box shaped like Mount Fuji

Find Your Favorite Items♡

The items from Rakobo, including konpeito, can be purchased online or at their direct store "Ten," located at the foot of Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto.*

The cute boxed konpeito, a fortuitous item, is perfect for petit gifts at weddings, and other items are beautifully Japanese, making them ideal for traditional weddings, so check them out!♡

➡ Here is the Rakobo sales page＊