Osaka Takashimaya in Shinsaibashi! Spring-exclusive desserts that will steal your heart.

When it comes to souvenir shopping in Osaka, Takashimaya is the ultimate paradise! Especially during spring, the limited-edition dessert counters with their pink and pastel green packaging are simply irresistible. This time, we’re spotlighting two stunning dessert shops that will have you shopping non-stop and snapping photos endlessly! 🩷 Pie lafeur with MICHELLE: A fairytale dessert house This dreamy pink shop, newly opened in February, looks like it came straight out of a storybook! The cookie tins are designed to resemble hardcover fairytale books 📖, featuring characters like Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, and The Little Prince. Inside, you’ll find character-shaped cookies, with intricate details like bows and apples that look like works of art! Priced at around 500 yen per box, they’re perfect as gifts or for yourself—absolutely heartwarming! Don’t forget to snap a photo of the pink carousel decor inside the store; it’s Instagram-worthy! 🩵 sable MICHELLE: A world map in a tin box Right across the way is a retro-style cookie shop! The packaging features scenic landmarks from around the world, and the cookies shaped like the Eiffel Tower or Mount Fuji are adorably irresistible. The latest hit is the strawberry shortcake-shaped cookie, with layers so realistic it looks like an actual cake. Opening the tin box feels almost too precious to eat! Priced at around 1,500 yen per box, these are perfect for collectors. After exploring Takashimaya, don’t miss the basement level, where you’ll find a wide array of wagashi (Japanese sweets) and limited-edition chocolates! It’s best to visit in the morning to avoid crowds and take your time picking out beautifully packaged and delicious souvenirs. The spring-exclusive items are only available until the end of April, so if you’re visiting Osaka during cherry blossom season, make sure to check it out! 📍 5-1-5 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Takashimaya Osaka Store 💡 Popular desserts are concentrated on the basement level "Omiyage Section." Tax refunds are available for purchases over 5,000 yen!