Three Popular Stores for Castella: Sweets That Make You Feel Special – Perfect for Petit Gifts and Party Favors!

2017.06.23 published
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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*

Which store's castella will you gift to your guests?

We’ve introduced the top three castella from Nagasaki, perfect as wedding favors or petit gifts*

They are all incredibly delicious and high-quality castella that will surely please your guests♡

Why not choose your favorite castella from here and give it as a gift to your guests?♩

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