The gateway to Tokyo is, as you know, “Haneda Airport.” Many people use air travel from both domestic and international destinations.
This time, we would like to introduce the recommended sweets from the overflowing souvenirs inside Haneda Airport’s terminal in a ranking format.
【7th Place】Haneda Airport Limited MAPLE MANIA MAPLE POUND CAKE
- Price Range: ¥1,566 (tax included)
- Available at: Tokyo Food Palace, 2nd Floor, Terminal 1
A rich pound cake with plenty of maple syrup kneaded in. MAPLE MANIA also sells limited edition cookies. You can try the cookies, so please give them a try.
【5th Place】Times Cross “Baked Cheesecake Rusk”
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- Price Range: Within ¥1,000
- Available at: Event Space, 2nd Floor, Terminal 1; Terminal Lobby, 2nd Floor, Terminal 2
A rusk baked from a rich cheesecake using two types of cheese: cream cheese and Parmigiano. This luxurious rusk, made with plenty of carefully selected domestic ingredients, is a Haneda Airport exclusive product. When you open the bag, the aroma of cheese spreads, and although it is a rusk, it feels more like a cake than bread. Each piece is individually wrapped, making it perfect for sharing, and it’s very satisfying to eat. This proud confectionery is from Times Cross, an original brand developed by the airport and Setagaya La Terre Patisserie.
【4th Place】Tokyo Campanella “Baum Bar”
- Price Range: From ¥500
- Available at: Departure Gate Lobby, 2nd Floor, Terminal 1 (in front of E Gate); Departure Gate Lobby, 2nd Floor, Terminal 2, near Clock Towers 3 and 4
- Online Shop: Amazon Rakuten
A Haneda Airport exclusive product newly introduced in September 2015. These are easy-to-eat stick-sized cookies that are like a cross between a Baumkuchen and a rusk. The Baumkuchen, carefully baked layer by layer, is turned into a stick bar rusk. It has a taste and texture that everyone will love, making it easy for both children and the elderly to eat. What makes this a great souvenir is that it is very light and easy to carry. The smallest package, containing six bars, is about the size of a Pocky box, making it a handy souvenir that fits perfectly in your bag.
【3rd Place】Karl Juchheim “Honig Apfelbaum”
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- Price Range: ¥2,000
- Available at: “Selected Western Confectionery House,” 2nd Floor, Terminal 1; Food Plaza, 2nd Floor, Terminal 2
A Baumkuchen with a whole apple marinated in syrup, with a gentle honey aroma. This is a limited and highly recommended product that you can only get at Haneda Airport. When you open the box, you will find a round Baumkuchen that looks just like a real apple. When you cut the Baumkuchen, a syrup-pickled apple appears from inside. This Baumkuchen, which brings excitement every time you open it, is very popular with small children. If you use Haneda Airport when returning to your hometown, why not buy one for your family?
【2nd Place】Tokyo Ourai-kan “Tokyo Crispy Tiramisu”
- Price Range: From ¥500
- Available at: Departure Lobby, 2nd Floor, Terminal 1; Departure Lobby, 2nd Floor, Terminal 2
A Haneda Airport exclusive. These bite-sized sweets are a perfect blend of the bitterness and sweetness of coffee. When you put it in your mouth, the taste of coffee spreads first, followed by a sweetness. This is a great souvenir for those who like the bittersweet taste of coffee. The cute packaging makes it an ideal small gift for women. This “Crispy Tiramisu” is only available at Haneda Airport. The “Tokyo Crispy Brulee” from the same ‘Tokyo Ourai-kan’ is also very popular (available only at Tokyo Station and Haneda Airport).
【1st Place】Tsukiji Chitose “Tempura Senbei”
[Source: http://www.bigbird-shopping.com/products/detail.php?product_id=1297]
- Price Range: Within ¥1,000
- Available at: Marketplace, 2nd Floor, Terminal 1; Marketplace, 3rd Floor, Terminal 2
- Online Shop: Amazon
A tempura-flavored senbei made with carefully selected ingredients such as natural hawk shrimp, Iwatsu onions, and natural wakame. This popular senbei has also been featured in the media. It has a flavor and texture that feels like you are eating real tempura. The luxurious taste makes it perfect for formal or small gifts. This is a reliable souvenir for people who don’t like sweet things. It is well-received by a wide range of people, from young to old. The addictive taste will make you keep reaching for more.
Summary
Above, we introduced the recommended sweets souvenirs that you definitely want to buy when you stop by Haneda Airport in a ranking format.
Sweet baked confectioneries that are convenient to carry are popular souvenirs, but this time the 1st place “Tempura Senbei” has a perfect authentic tempura flavor. It proudly takes the first place, surpassing the sweet and delicious sweets.
When looking for souvenirs, it’s fun to choose while asking the store staff about the characteristics of each confectionery, as you can also sample them at the store.
Please use this as a reference when looking for souvenirs.
