Ishikawaya Honpo "Kaichin"

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Ishikawaya Honpo "Kaichin"

A classic souvenir that sparkles like a jewel by a long-established Japanese confectionery shop.

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It is a long-established Japanese confectionery with a history of more than 170 years, founded between 1830 and 1844 (Tempo era). The shop sells a wide range of handmade high-grade Japanese fresh confections and baked sweets made by artisans, including Kaichin, a popular souvenir.

Sparkling and shining like jewels, kaichin is an amber sugar made from special agar and sugar that is naturally dried. It is said that the colorful appearance is due to the fact that in old Kanazawa people used to call the tidbits "kaichin". One bite is crispy on the outside and jelly-like inside, giving the unique texture of kaichin.

A wide variety of cute-looking kaichins are available, from year-round items in the shape of flowers and birds to seasonal items with motifs of seasonal events such as Halloween and Christmas. In addition, "Neko no Kaichin" (1,080 yen) with a cat motif is available only on the 22nd of every month, so be sure to check it out as well.

It is available at the Ishikawa-ya Honpo main store and at the Anto store in Kanazawa Hyakubangai at JR Kanazawa Station.

Highlights

  • A long-established Japanese confectionery with a history of more than 170 years that produces kaichin and high-grade Japanese fresh confections.
  • Kaichin is made by naturally drying special agar and sugar, and looks like a jewel.
  • The crispy outside and soft inside are the special texture of kaichin.
  • The shop also sells seasonal products featuring seasonal events.

Photos

  • "Kaichin Iroro", a pack of 10 whose contents change according to the season. (864yen)

    "Kaichin Iroro", a pack of 10 whose contents change according to the season. (864yen)

  • "Kaichin Aquarium" is designed with the image of an aquarium that kids would love. (1,000yen)

    "Kaichin Aquarium" is designed with the image of an aquarium that kids would love. (1,000yen)

  • "Kaichin Neko" changes in number, shape, and color depending on the time. (1,080yen)

    "Kaichin Neko" changes in number, shape, and color depending on the time. (1,080yen)

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Is it possible to return or exchange a defective product after opening the package?

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Yes, it is.

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International shipping is not available.

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Details

Product name in Japanese
石川屋本舗「かいちん」
Manufacturer
Ishikawaya Honpo
Price
Kaichin Various 864 yen, Kaichin Aquarium 1,000 yen, Kaichin Neko 1,080 yen
Sales Locations
Ishikawaya Honpo Main Store: 22 Shimenomachi-Nishi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa
JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Hyakubangai Anto Store: 1-1 Kinoshimbomachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa
Official Website
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