Among the various cities and towns of Senshu, Kumatori-cho in particular puts a lot of effort into making truly delicious sweets.
The following is an introduction to some of our most recommended sweets shops in town.
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Cheesecakes by an Ultra-popular Japanese Confections Shop
Meika Soen Hokusen's fluffy, soufflé-style cheesecakes are ultra-popular, even among locals in Kumatori-cho. Each delectable cake is light and not overly filling, meaning you can eat as many as you want! These popular cakes often sell out, so make a reservation before visiting the shop to ensure that you get a taste.
Their hand-baked kuri-mikasa Japanese-style confections, which comprise chestnuts surrounded by red-bean paste and sandwiched between two pancake-like layers, are also outstanding.Information
Address: 大阪府泉南郡熊取町大久保北2-20-7 Tel: 072-452-5270 Hours: 9:00～18:00 Facility
Holidays:Tue. (Please call for further details)
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So Many Delicious Cakes You Won't Be Able to Choose Just One!
This popular shop is packed with customers from the morning onward. Tons of different, seasonally-themed cakes loaded with delectable fruit are packed into the display case, including limited-time items using seasonal fruits.
There are also wide selections of baked confections and decorative cakes for special occasions. Purchase one to take home on a birthday, holiday or any other special day of the year.Information
Address: 泉南郡熊取町大久保中1-9-7 Tel: 072-451-0056 Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for takeout orders,
10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. for in-cafe orders (last order at 6:00 p.m.)Facility
Holidays:none (open year-round) (Please view the website for further details)
Pâtisserie Hans' flagship products, their melon balls, are served together with custard, cream and sponge cake, all in large quantities for a truly satisfying treat, What's more, the surprisingly low prices won't lighten your wallet.
And don't miss out on their matcha green tea tiramisu served in a surprisingly large dish and made with generous amounts of highly aromatic matcha powdered green tea. Whether you like matcha personally or want to try it but are a little put off by its bitter taste, this carefully crafted Western-style treat is the perfect choice for you. -
Filling Pancake Selections to Satisfy Your Stomach
This shop is beloved by many for its well-priced pancakes topped with tons of fruit. The owner procures these fruits from carefully selected production areas and ensures that customers can enjoy strawberries year-round.
The breakfast menu is particularly popular due to its large serving sizes, so if you're thinking of setting out to sightsee from the morning, be sure to stop in at sourire 369.Information
Address: 大阪府泉南郡熊取町大久保中1-10-16 Tel: 072-453-1369 Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Facility
Holidays:Wed. (but open if Wed. is a nat'l holiday and closed the next day instead) (Please call for further details)
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Packed with Seasonal Flavors
Formerly a wagashi traditional Japanese sweets shop, pâtisserie senzan now provides both Western- and Japanese-style confections. Although a majority of their offerings are Western-style, all are made with great care to ensure the most finely crafted flavors.
Moreover, pâtisserie senzan offers a good selection of baked sweets for take-out orders. Stop by and have a look for yourself!Information
Address: 大阪府泉南郡熊取町大久保中1-1-29 Tel: 0724-53-1003 Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Facility
Holidays:Mon., Tue. (Please call for further details)
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Each Ultra-popular Momo King Tart is Made Using an Entire Peach
This shop's seasonal shortcakes, which are highly popular among everyone from young children through to senior citizens, are made using abundant amounts of seasonal fruits and various types of unique caito-sweet sponge cake. Visit throughout the four seasons to try a wide range of tasty shortcakes—once you try caito-sweet, you'll be hooked!
Information
Address: 大阪府泉南郡熊取町小谷北2丁目13-1 Tel: 072-452-2233 Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Facility
Holidays:Every Wed., 3rd Tue. of each month (Please view the website for further details)
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Relax with a Welcoming “Aloha” Atmosphere and Outstanding Kauai Island Coffee
This shop is very particular about its coffee. In fact, the owner visits Hawaii's Kauai Island to purchase Kauaian coffee, which is almost impossible to find elsewhere in Japan. If you like Kona coffee and other Hawaiian coffees, Studio LOCOMO Cafe aloha mai is a must-visit destination.
Their fluffy chiffon cake made with fruit is recommended for sweets lovers.Information
Address: 大阪府泉南郡熊取町久保1-5-12 Tel: 072-493-7756 Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Facility
Holidays:Mon. (Please call for further details)
This shop is particularly popular among female customers, who often buy Kauaian coffee beans to take home with them after sampling some coffee for themselves.
The window seats, exposed to plenty of warm sunlight, are particularly pleasant.
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The red-brick walls of the Rengakan building are photogenic enough on any given day, but when the sky is clear and blue throughout, the view of the trees and greenery in the courtyard set against the brilliant red bricks and azure sky make for some truly vibrant and attractive photographs.
Furthermore, the spot just underneath the eaves of the neighboring Nakake Residence is the perfect place to stop and take a breather.Rengakan Information
Address: 大阪府泉南郡熊取町五門西1丁目10-1 Tel: 072-453-0391 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (but open only until 5:30 p.m. on Wed., with the exception of closures for business holidays) Facility
Holidays:4th Wed. of each month (on following day instead if Wed. is a nat'l holiday), during the New Year holiday period (Dec. 29–Jan. 3) (Please view the website for further information on operating hours and days)
Nakake Residence Information
Address: 大阪府泉南郡熊取町五門西1丁目11-18 Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last admission at 4:00 p.m.) Facility
Holidays:Wed. (on following day instead if Wed. is a nat'l holiday) and during the New Year holiday period (Dec. 29–Jan. 3); (Please view the website for further information on operating hours and days)
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Great news for sweets lovers! Here at Wadayama Berry Park, you can enjoy blueberry picking from early to mid-summer! Picked berries can be eaten right away or else packaged up for taking back home. If you like blueberries, this is the place for you.
Information
Address: 大阪府泉南郡熊取町大字久保3162 Tel: 072-453-5556 Picking
Season:June through August (roughly) (Please view the website for further information on operating hours and days)
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This natural woodland park is so attractive it has been selected as one of the Top 100 Osaka Green Spaces. The area around the Eiraku Dam is particularly popular as a cherry blossom viewing spot in the spring. You can experience nature's changing foliage and flowers throughout the four seasons all across the park's spacious grounds,
and the two observation points offer vistas of Izumi-Katsuragi Mountain Range and Kansai International Airport.Information
Address: 大阪府泉南郡熊取町久保2921 Tel: 072-453-5556 (Kumatori-cho Town Hall Water Resources and Greenery Department) (Please view the website for further information on operating hours and days)
