6 Must-Visit Sweet Shops Nationwide for Adorable and Delicious Macarons♡

I Want to Gift Cute Macarons♡

Macarons were born in Paris, France. While the cute current pastel colors have been around for about 100 years, they are traditional sweets that have existed since the 13th century♩

Macarons consist of two baked layers made of meringue and sugar, filled with jam or ganache. They are not only visually adorable like jewels, but their texture is characterized by a crispy exterior and a moist interior＊

Macarons are not a dessert that we typically buy for ourselves in our daily lives. Rather, I believe it’s more common to receive them as gifts or during celebrations.

However, this is precisely why macarons have a unique sense of specialness and luxury, making them perfect for wedding gifts or small thank-you presents♡

When it comes to macaron shops, famous names like Ladurée, Pierre Hermé Paris, and Sadaharu Aoki immediately come to mind＊

Of course, the well-known specialty shops mentioned above are wonderful, and you can’t go wrong with their taste and appearance, but...

In this article, I will introduce some wonderful macaron shops that are lesser-known but worth exploring♩

Macaron Shop ①＊L'avenue @ Hyogo

The first shop I’m introducing is L'avenue, a sweets and chocolate specialty store located in Kitano, Kobe＊

It is a very popular confectionery shop in the Kansai region, known for representing the Kobe brand♩

L'avenue's macarons feature an excellent crispy exterior and chewy interior texture♡

They even offer a small pack with individual macarons, making them perfect for gift favors at receptions or after parties!

The box alone is already cute, so just adding a thank-you sticker or ribbon for wrapping will make it even more festive♡

L'avenue, born in Kobe, is also famous for collaborating with the popular Kobe-based fashion brand "Chesty" to sell special sweets every year♡

Here’s a super cute chocolate set released for Valentine’s Day in 2017♩

I'm already looking forward to next year's Valentine’s products＊

➡ Check out L'avenue's official website♩

Macaron Shop ②＊Glamourdise @ Tokyo and Osaka

Glamourdise, which has one shop each in Tokyo and Osaka, is also very popular for its macarons♡

Glamourdise's macarons are characterized by their use of the finest ingredients, sourcing chocolate and almonds from Italy and fermented butter from France＊

This summer-limited watermelon macaron is made from slightly sweet watermelon ganache♩

Isn't it quite rare to find a watermelon-flavored macaron?

With such a cute appearance, summer brides should definitely check it out♡

➡ Check out Glamourdise's official website♩

Macaron Shop ③＊Patisserie Yoshizawa @ Niigata

Next, I’d like to introduce the macarons from Patisserie Yoshizawa＊

This small but notable sweets specialty shop just opened a year ago in Ojiya, Niigata♩

The macarons at Patisserie Yoshizawa are talked about for their generous amounts of cream that is so delicious it might just melt in your mouth♡

This colorful 10-piece set is also visually delightful♡

While they don’t have an online shop, they offer a rich variety of Western-style and Japanese sweets, so I’d love to stop by if I’m in Niigata＊

➡ Check out Patisserie Yoshizawa's official Facebook page♩

Macaron Shop ④＊Tanblan @ Mie

Tanblan, a sweets specialty shop located in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, also offers wonderful macarons♡

These macarons are thick, providing a satisfying crunch that makes them extremely delicious♩

The wrapping with the tulle tied up is very stylish too, don't you think?

➡ Check out Tanblan's official website♩

Macaron Shop ⑤＊Macaron Boutique Kazunori Murata @ Miyagi

Next, I’d like to introduce Kazunori Murata’s macaron boutique in Miyagi Prefecture＊

The macarons from Kazunori Murata are characterized by the way the cream inside melts first upon entering the mouth, followed by the macaron shell fading away♕

The strong almond flavor remains, allowing you to enjoy both sweetness and nuttiness, which seems to be popular among guests＊

This could be a hit with guests who aren’t fond of overly sweet treats or older guests as well♩

➡ Check out Kazunori Murata's official website♩

Macaron Shop ⑥＊Patisserie Seiyo Ginza @ Tokyo

Finally, I'd like to introduce the macarons from Patisserie Seiyo Ginza, which has three branches in Tokyo＊

They are famous for "Ginza Macarons," and the secret to their deliciousness lies in the honey blended into the cream♩

Additionally, compared to other shops, these macarons are thinner, making them easy to crispily munch on, which is another great feature♡

The stylish street illustrations are also chic＊

➡ Check out Patisserie Seiyo Ginza's official website♩

I Want to Try All the Macarons from These Shops♡

I’ve introduced six specialty sweet shops across the country that are popular for their cute and delicious macarons＊

Each of the shops introduced here offers exquisite macarons!

They are perfect for wedding gifts or thank-you gifts for reception and performances, so brides-to-be should definitely check them out♡