Discover the best dessert spots in Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe!
From century-old traditional sweet shops to trendy local cafés loved by insiders, this book curates 60 must-visit places handpicked by an author who has personally explored over 1,000 dessert destinations.
Explore not only desserts but also delicious brunch cafés, legendary bakeries for bread lovers, nostalgic Japanese kissaten, and classic wagashi like dango, taiyaki, and mochi. It even includes the best souvenir sweets every traveler should take home.
Whether you're traveling solo or with company, looking for seasonal menus or unique atmospheres, this guide helps you plan the perfect dessert journey. With this book in hand, you’ll never have to ask, “What should I eat in Osaka?” again!
Chapter 1: Osaka – The Sweetest Stops
Amato Maeda – Dango dessert paradise
New Louvre – Original egg toast that went viral on social media
Whitebird Coffee Stand – Night-friendly café with seasonal sweets
Crepe Endo – Osaka’s one-and-only green pea crepe
HANOK – Osaka’s top-rated pâtisserie
Arabia Coffee – A kissaten since 1951, run by the second generation
Rokkubira – Kissaten known for its signature kimchi sandwich
Vegan Café Sister – A hidden gem in the vegan world
Grenier – A must-visit on any Osaka dessert bucket list
Rueca – Artisan sandwich café
Café de Izumi – Famous for its thick, buttery toast
Backstreet Coffee – Home of the giant egg sandwich
Kiyasu Sohonpo – Authentic dango shop since 1948
Boulangerie Goat – Limited-time tamago sando, only one hour daily
Hamadaya – A kissaten with its own pâtissier
Canelé de Japon – Cute and tiny canelé specialty shop
Peak Roast Coffee – A must-try French toast destination
Ohagi no Tanbaya – Unique miso-flavored dango
Panena Utsubo – A must-stop on the Osaka bakery pilgrimage
NOVA Kissaten & Sweets – Quietly trending spot
Muken – Famous bite-sized cream puffs in Dotonbori
Orange Fields Bread Factory – Soft-boiled egg curry bread
Brooklyn Roasting Company – Great latte, even better view
Kurashino Sentakuya Mawaritemekuru – Beautifully plated desserts that change with the seasons
Chapter 2: Kobe – Chic & Charming Sweet Spots
Isuzu Bakery – Kobe’s first Meister-certified bakery
Hanasaku Crepe – Japan’s most beloved crepe shop
Nishimura Coffee – The iconic kissaten of Kobe
Rum06 – Adorable and gluten-free pancake café
Bakery Riki – No.1 bakery with unavoidable wait lines
Ronde Sucré – Tiramisu affogato like no other
TOSIA – A retro kissaten hot spot for Gen Z
Groovy Bakers – Old-fashioned Japanese baked treats
Pane Ho Maretata – A blue bakery that feels like Europe in Kobe
Tomiz – The legendary sweet bean sandwich bread
Montplus – One of Kobe’s top three sweets shops
Bakery Vacance – The author’s No.1 pick in Kobe
Imokuri Parabrique Totan – Heaven for sweet potato and chestnut lovers
Petale – 300% guaranteed to match your taste
Chapter 3: Kyoto – Where Tradition Meets Taste
Kissa Agaru – Immerse yourself in full Kyoto café vibes
Demachi Futaba – The definitive Kyoto mochi shop
Ogawa Coffee – Enjoy brunch, coffee, and desserts by the hour
Flip Up – A morning hot spot from early hours
SLOW – Popular and delicious in equal measure
Brûlée Kyoto – Best crème brûlée doughnuts in town
Le Petit Mec – A legendary French bakery in Kyoto
Rouge Kyoto – Soft and fluffy cake doughnuts
Café Dots – Known for its lattes and cozy vibes
Ohayo Biscuit – Heartwarming homemade cookie shop
Hofbäckerei Edegger-Tax – A little Austria in Kyoto
Kyoan Kashidaruma – Try all kinds of taiyaki here
Aburi Mochi Kazariya – A rare and roasted traditional snack
Hitsuji Donuts – Kyoto’s No.1 doughnuts, without question
Toriba Coffee Kyoto – Incredible vegan sandwiches
ETRA – Elegant French-style desserts in Kyoto
Katapanya – Triangle-shaped bread filled with surprises
Colorado Masusan – Must-try tamago (egg) sandwich
Arch Coffee & Wine – Dessert in a renovated old townhouse
Café Amazon – Delicious sandwiches and coffee
Coffeeshop Yamamoto – Cutest fruit sandwiches ever
Koneruya – Pistachio lovers’ bakery heaven
Chapter 4: Must-Buy Souvenirs (Omiyage)
Échiré Marché au Beurre – Premium French butter treats
Imoya Kinjiro – Sweet potato souvenirs loved by all ages
Salon de Royal – Elegant Kyoto chocolates perfect for gifts
● Paperback: 164 pages
● Language: Korean
● Dimensions: 148*210 mm
● ISBN: 9791194033707
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