Top 10 recommended souvenirs from Yakushima!

 

Recommended souvenirs and specialties of Yakushima

Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture is a famous tourist destinationand there are numerous souvenirs and specialty products.
Therefore, in this article, we will introduce products using Yakusugi cedar, ponkan, tangkans, and sweets in small packages, which are among the top-ranked souvenirs from Yakushima.
If you are planning to visit Yakushima, please refer to this page.

 

Souvenirs from Yakushima
Recommended Top 10 Ranking

From here,10 recommended souvenirs from Yakushima in a ranking format.I will do so.
If you are not sure what to buy, please take a look here.
We have chosen products that are relatively easy to find on the island.

 

 No.10 Yakusugi chopsticks

Yakusugi chopsticks are, as the name suggests, chopsticks made of Yakusugi cedar.of the
Yakusugi cedar is characterized by its darker color and stronger fragrance than ordinary cedar.
Furthermore, it is resistant to rot and insects, making it a very suitable material for chopsticks.
The overall color is reddish, with a beautiful marbled grain and a light, smooth feel in the hand.

 

 No.9 Yakushima roll

What is Yakushima Roll?Aromatic roll cake with plenty of fresh fruit from YakushimaIt is.
These local roll cakes are popular from all over Japan, and all production processes are done by hand.
Of course, you can buy them locally, but we also deliver them frozen.
Incidentally, there are several types of Yakushima Rolls: Asagiri Annoimo Roll, Tankan Chocolat Roll, and Patsushon Rich Roll.

 

No.8 Yakusugi rice crackers - Baba Seika

Yakusugi rice crackers areA cracker sold by Baba Seika, a long-selling souvenir from YakushimaIt is.
Eggs, flour, and crushed peanuts are mixed together in a unique formula and carefully baked.
The surface is patterned to resemble the annual rings of Yakusugi cedar, and the letters "Yakusugi" are attached to the surface.
It is a very tasty pastry with a light crunch and a mouthwatering aroma.

 

 No.7 Ponkan Monaka (Ponkan Monaka) Baba Confectionery

Ponkan orange (Citrus reticulata)Monaka with ponkan (sweet bean paste) sandwiched in between, sold by Baba SeikaIt is.
This product, which won the Honorary President's Award at the National Confectionary Exposition, is made by kneading the selected ponkan (citrus fruit) from Yakushima into a paste with the whole peel, which gives it a fresh aroma that spreads in the mouth.
Because it is packaged in small portions, it is recommended as a souvenir or gift.

 

No.6 Yakushima new brand confectionery "Yakudora

Yakushima's new brand of Yakushima sweets, Yakudura, is made with tangerine, a tropical citrus fruit from Kagoshima, and white bean paste,Yakushima's new dorayaki sweets sandwiched between dough made using a proprietary process.It is.
This dorayaki is a joint project between confectioners in Yakushima and Okayama, and the white bean paste is made from Hokkaido tebako beans.
The surface of the dorayaki is branded with a cute deer.
The small packages make it a great souvenir or everyday snack.

 

No.5 Yakushima shochu "Mitake

Yakushima Island is also famous for its abundant and high-quality water for making shochu due to its high annual precipitation.
This Mitake,Shochu made from Yakushima's famous water and carefully selected sweet potatoes, and brewed with white malted riceIt is.
It has a mild, easy-drinking finish, but its annual production is small and very popular, so it is also priced at a premium in some parts of the country.
It can be drunk with water or on the rocks, but the flavor can be enjoyed even more when it is mixed with hot water.
Incidentally, the name "Mitake" was named after three peaks: Miyanoura-dake, Nagata-dake, and Kuromi-dake.

 

 No. 4 Tankan juice

A product made from 100% straight juice with a sugar content of 12-13 degrees by squeezing the tan kan harvested in the southwestern part of Yakushima.It is.
It is characterized by the fresh aroma unique to 100% juice and the rich flavor of tan kan.
Incidentally, Tankan is a natural hybrid of Ponkan and navel orange, and in Japan it is mainly produced in the Nansei Islands, including Yakushima.
Compared to tangerines produced on the mainland, Yakushima tangerines have a richer sweetness and less acidity.

 

No.3 Yakushima Nagata salt cookies

Handmade salt cookies made the old-fashioned wayIt is.
Delicious natural salt from Yakushima is used, and it has become popular for its delicious texture, which cannot be produced by machine production.
The shape of the cookie is also very cute, in the shape of a turtle.
No additives are used, and even children will be able to eat it safely.

 

No. 2 Ponkan orange/tangerine jam

It is a typical fruit of Yakushima,Ponkan orange and mandarin orange jamIt is.
Each jam comes in its own jar for a total of two.
This delicious jam is moderately sweet and goes well with both bread and yogurt.

 

 No. 1 Financier Yaximano

A moist and soft financier made with Yakushima kumquat.
Fresh aroma and intense sweetness.It is richly kneaded with Natankan and goes very well with burnt butter.
It is manufactured without additives, and the taste of the ingredients is brought to life in this special Yakushima-made confectionary.

 

Where to buy souvenirs from Yakushima?
Recommended places to buy souvenirs

so farNow that we have introduced the recommended souvenirs of Yakushima, here is where you can buy them!We will continue to do so.
If you are planning to visit Yakushima, please visit the places we are about to introduce.

 

Yakushima Tourism Center

The Yakushima Tourism Center is,A must visit place when you visit Yakushima.It is.
On the first floor, you will find a wide variety of Yakushima crafts, sweets, marine products, and shochu.
Sweets made from Yakushima mandarin oranges and ponkan oranges are especially popular, and other mountain climbing equipment is also available for rent.
There is also a restaurant on the second floor, which offers a wide variety of local cuisine as well as original dishes such as kame-no-te ramen, flying fish set meal, and Tankan soft serve ice cream.

 

Pukkari-do

Pukarido is,A select store for specialty products established along the Awa River in 2012It is.
A wide variety of agricultural products, marine products, confections, and processed foods from Yakushima are available for sale in the online store.
Local stores can also produce original bracelets combining Yakusugi and natural stones.
In this hands-on experience, you can choose from more than 40 types of natural stones and birthstones and create your own combination of stones.

 

house made of Japanese cedar

Sugi-no-Sya is located a minute walk from Yakushima Airport,Stores that manufacture and directly sell Yakusugi crafts.It is.
We carry a wide range of artifacts, even crafts you won't find in other souvenir stores.
Not only can visitors purchase handicrafts and other items, but they can also try their hand at making chopsticks.

 

pontan pavilion (of Heian Palace)

What is Pontan Kan?Store located along the prefectural road at the entrance to Toloki Falls.and named after Yakushima's specialty ponkan/tankan (citrus fruit).
The shop offers a wide variety of agricultural products, processed goods, souvenirs, and crafts produced by the island's farmers.
Juices and jams made from ponkan and tangcans are especially popular.

 

Takeda-kan

Takeda-kan is located at the entrance to Awa,Locations with large factories that can be visited by tour groups.It is.
Visitors can observe the processing process of Yakusugi cedar crafts with a professional guide, and then enjoy shopping.
A factory is also attached to the building, so custom-made, reworking, and after-sales services are available.
In addition to Yakusugi handicrafts, sweets, pickles, shochu, marine products, tea, key chains, T-shirts, and lanterns made from ponkan, tangguan, and yomogi are also available.

 

Yakushima Market

The Yakushima Market has more than 5,000 local products from Yakushima.
There are famous confections, Yakusugi products, agricultural products, marine products, and fancy goods from Yakushima.
We also offer nationwide shipping,It is no exaggeration to say that you can get almost any special product from Yakushima!The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

 

Yakushima Airport

There is one souvenir shop in Yakushima Airport.Yes, there is.
You can purchase Yakushima soy sauce, Tankan, processed Yakusugi cedar products, etc.
There is also one cafeteria at the airport, where you can taste fried flying fish, venison, and camenote.

 

summary

In this article, we have introduced some of the recommended souvenirs and spots where you can buy souvenirs in Yakushima.
Yakushima has many processed products made from Yakushima's unique fruits and agricultural products, as well as products made from Yakushima cedar.
Please purchase souvenirs and bring back memories of your trip to Yakushima!

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