New Year’s souvenirs around 1,000 yen from Kamakura, Zushi, and Hayama (2025)

January 2025 Seasonal up date : 1

For those looking for thoughtful New Year’s souvenirs from the Kamakura, Zushi, and Hayama areas:
We’ve carefully selected a range of traditional and Western sweets around 1,000 yen, perfect for the start of the new year. From the elegant wagashi that evoke the charm of Kamakura, to high-quality gateaux from long-established shops in Zushi and Hayama, each item is easy to gift and sure to bring joy to the recipient. These treats can also be enjoyed as small everyday luxuries. All of them are visually stunning, making them ideal for New Year’s celebrations. Why not deliver a warm, heartfelt gift along with your New Year’s greetings?

Marlow‘s “Biscotti”

12 pieces, 1,350 yen.

Volume: ★★★★
Packaging: ★★★★★
Flavor: ★★★
Luxury: ★★★★
Novelty: ★★★＋／(^o^)＼

Marlow, famous for its Beaker Pudding, offers not only biscotti but also generous portions of pudding. With seasonal flavors, it has many loyal pudding fans. However, during the New Year’s season, the long-lasting “Biscotti” is a perfect recommendation. In fact, the “Marlow Uncle’s New Year’s Gift” voucher is randomly included, and if you’re lucky enough to find it, you can exchange it for a pudding (up to 1,200 yen).

Marlow also has locations in Tokyo, with the Akatani Main Store and Hayama Marina Store offering dining options, parking, and making for great destinations for a drive. The stores carry wine, specialty ingredients, and beautiful original merchandise.

Kamakura Goro Main Store KAMAKURA Cha no Fuku
“Matcha Chocolate Sandwich”

5 pieces, 972 yen (tax included).

Volume: ★★★
Packaging: ★★★
Flavor: ★★★
Luxury: ★★★
Novelty: ★★★★

Kamakura Goro, famous for its “Hantsuki” (Half-Moon) sweets, also features the “KAMAKURA Cha no Fuku” Matcha Chocolate Sandwich at its main store. This delightful treat is still a relatively new addition, so many people may not yet be familiar with it. Located on Komachi Street, leading to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, this confectionery shop offers a lineup that will surely excite matcha lovers, with its adorable green packaging adding to the charm.

Mameya‘s “Seasonal Bean Snack Set – Shofuku Mame Fuku”

1,080 yen (tax 80 yen).

Volume: ★★★★
Packaging: ★★★
Flavor: ★★★★
Luxury: ★★★
Novelty: ★★

“Mameya” on Komachi Street offers the fun of tasting different flavors while selecting your favorites. This pouch contains individually packaged bean snacks in various flavors, making it highly recommended.

It’s light to carry and has a modest appearance, but when you open it, you’ll be surprised by how much is inside! Once you find your favorite flavor, you can visit the store to enjoy an entire bag of that flavor.

Toshimaya‘s “Hato Sabure” (Pigeon Shortbread) – 6 pieces.

972 yen (tax included).

Volume: ★★★★★
Packaging: ★★★★★
Flavor: ★★★★★
Luxury: ★★★
Novelty: ★★

A true Kamakura classic, “Hato Sabure” (Pigeon Shortbread). It’s always delicious, with a satisfying volume and a great design. The packaging, along with every detail, has a high level of refinement, making it a proud Kamakura confection.

The 6-piece pack is the perfect amount for New Year’s gifts. The story of the rickshaw printed on the back of the package also conveys the deep love for Kamakura that the company holds as a local representative.

For companies with many employees, the 34-piece large tin box makes a great souvenir. The empty tin box is sure to become a coveted item!

romi umi‘s Mélange Box

1,290 yen (tax included).

Volume: ★★
Packaging: ★★★★★
Flavor: ★★★★★
Luxury: ★★★
Novelty: ★★★★

A cute shop that stands out on Onarimachi Street, where jars of confiture (jam) are lined up in rows. The store, popular in magazines, reflects the owner’s unique world view, with every detail thoughtfully arranged. The sable cookies, made from high-quality ingredients, have a delightful taste that showcases the quality of their raw materials. They have a shelf life of about one week, making them perfect if you have plans to meet someone soon.

Nagashima Family’s “Kiri Sansho” (Sliced rice cake in Japanese Pepper)

710 yen (tax included).

Volume: ★★★★
Packaging: ★★
Flavor: ★★★★
Luxury: ★★
Novelty: ★★★

Traditional “Kiri Sansho” (Sliced rice cake inJapanese Pepper). The peppery kick of sansho makes it a refined and stylish New Year’s gift. Made using the same traditional method passed down through the years, it has a subtly sophisticated flavor. The shop is a long-established, small Japanese sweets store located just off Komachi Street, a short walk from the station in Kamakura.

La Maree de Chaya‘s
Japanese Red Tea Cake (3 pieces)

1,080 yen (tax included).

Volume: ★
Packaging: ★★★★★
Flavor: ★★★★
Luxury: ★★★★★
Novelty: ★★★★

La Maree de Chaya, with its main store in Hayama and a strong presence across Kanagawa, offers a variety of new sweets.

Perfect for gifts, they offer a selection of baked goods with a good shelf life, as well as many types of fresh sweets (cakes). Every year during this season, I rely on them. This year’s new tea-scented, moist cake has a strong, aromatic tea fragrance and comes in a beautifully designed, high-end package.

Measuring around 12-13 cm in a square shape, it’s small enough to not be cumbersome, which is a pleasant touch.

Suzukiya‘s Special Castella (10 pieces)

1,080 yen (tax included).

Volume: ★★★★★＋★
Packaging: ★★
Flavor: ★★★★★
Luxury: ★★★
Novelty: ★★

Suzukiya, a supermarket beloved by residents in the Zohya area, is known for its carefully selected products, making it a local favorite.

While it carries many higher-end products, the store’s original items maintain high quality while remaining affordable.

This moist castella is satisfying and straightforwardly delicious. It’s easy to share thanks to the pre-cut slices, making it a great option for everyday enjoyment.