Three Popular Stores for Castella: Sweets That Make You Feel Special – Perfect for Petit Gifts and Party Favors!
2017.06.23 published
Delicious castella is always a welcome gift♡
I believe there are many people who love castella as a treat♡
Since childhood, many brides may have felt special and happy when receiving castella as a souvenir or gift.
This feeling is the same during wedding scenes*
Choosing castella as a wedding favor or petit gift receives enthusiastic feedback from guests with remarks like, "Wow, I'm so happy! It looks delicious!"♩
It’s not an exaggeration to say that this is one of the most beloved treats across all ages, from the elderly to children*
In this article, we recommend castella from Nagasaki, a renowned region for its competition in castella quality, as wedding favors or petit gifts*
Let’s introduce the top 3 popular castella shops! Which store's castella do you like best?
Popular castella shop ① Fukusaya
First up is Fukusaya's castella*
Fukusaya is the oldest among the three major castella shops in Nagasaki. Its characteristic feature is its plentiful sugar on the bottom and sweet taste♡
Among its offerings, the Fukusaya Cube is especially popular as a petit gift!
The cube-shaped boxes in pink, blue, and green look incredibly cute, filled with castella*
Wrapping each piece individually to give them as gifts is sure to delight♩
➡ Here’s the official website of Fukusaya*
Popular castella shop ② Bunmeido
Next up is the highly renowned Bunmeido, a name perhaps no one has not heard of*
Using delicious domestic syrup and eggs, Bunmeido's charm lies in its pleasant and easy-to-eat flavor♡
➡ Here’s the official website of Bunmeido Sohonten*
Incidentally, Bunmeido Tokyo, which originally was a part of the same company, offers castella snacks that are great for petit gifts♩
The cute yellow packaging seems appealing to young guests*
➡ Here’s the official website of Bunmeido Tokyo*
Popular castella shop ③ Shooken
Lastly, we introduce Shooken's castella, characterized by its moist texture with fewer sugar crystals on top*
The retro and antique-style packaging is also quite popular, evoking a sense of romance!
Shooken is famous for its seasonal limited edition castella♩
Here’s a peach castella released in spring, which looks more like a cute dessert than traditional castella♡
➡ Here’s the official website of Shooken*