Karuizawa Long-established jam & confectionery atelier "Shirakabado

Shirakabado is a long-established jam and confectionery shop in Karuizawa. Here are three souvenirs that I personally recommend from among the store's many products.

Karuizawa Tart Walnut/Almond

The first is "Karuizawa Tart Walnut/Almond," a typical pastry that has won the Monde Selection Gold Award. These palm-sized tarts are richly flavored with butter and almond powder, and are priced at 650 yen for a pack of five.


Many tarts have a crispy dough, but this one is moist throughout. It melts into a flaky crust, allowing the rich flavors of wheat and butter to be fully appreciated. The savory walnuts and sliced almonds accentuate the flavor. The deep richness that remains even after you finish eating is a rich dish.




It lasts about two and a half months. The individually wrapped packages make it a perfect souvenir to take to work or school.

Kusa Mochi

The second is "Kusa Mochi," which comes in a green kinchaku bag with black honey and a toothpick. 7 pieces, 600 yen. It comes in a package of 7 pieces, priced at 600 yen.


The rice cake is moderately elastic, and the aroma of yomogi (a kind of Japanese mugwort) is wafting from the mochi. The aroma of kinako (soybean flour) and the deep richness of molasses are intertwined with the rice cake. The slight saltiness that lingers in the mouth is indescribably delicious. It would be good to enjoy it with Japanese tea. It will keep for about a month and a half.

Pudding Nama Dorayaki

The third is "Pudding Nama Dorayaki" recommended for yourself. It is priced at 250 yen. It is sold frozen and must be refrigerated after thawing and eaten within 2 days. I ate it on the Shinkansen on my way home.


The moist and soft dough is covered with smooth whipped cream. The cream is mixed with milk custard pudding and has a rich and mild taste. The rich and mellow taste of the cream is combined with the refined sweetness of the dough to create a rich Japanese sweet.


The bittersweet homemade caramel mixed in here and there accentuates the taste. The combination of the caramel and the pudding makes it more "pudding-like". You can enjoy the luxurious feeling of eating cream dorayaki and pudding at the same time.

The "Nama Dorayaki Camembert Cheese," which we also purchased, is also excellent. The cheese's delicious flavor and subtle sourness was a surprisingly good match for the dorayaki dough. Cheese lovers should definitely try it.


Did you find any souvenirs you liked? Shirakaba-do has several stores in Karuizawa, so stop by when you travel.