Limited edition items at Itami Airport store: "Kokon Tozai" (Black Sugar Dorayaki) and "Kuartobaumu" (1/4 of Baumkuchen). The dorayaki has a rich flavor and aroma of black sugar, with a refined sweetness that pairs well with tea. The Baumkuchen has a smooth texture and is clearly made with great care.

I bought a black ship castella as a souvenir at Itami Airport. It is carefully packaged, making it convenient for gifts, but it doesn't last long so be careful. You will need a knife to eat it. It is very soft and bouncy. Be careful when cutting it so it doesn't crumble. It is moist and the texture is light. It feels like it melts in your mouth. I also bought baumkuchen and dorayaki, which have a similar light texture. Baumkuchen and dorayaki have a relatively longer shelf life.

I bought these snacks before getting on the plane. The expiration date for the dorayaki was until tomorrow, so I also got some castella. They were perfect for a snack while hiking in the mountains. The dorayaki was small and just the right size for a quick bite. The castella was not too sweet and had a light texture.

Before my flight, I had some time to wander around and found my favorite black ship. Unfortunately, they didn't have the fresh dorayaki that I love. However, they had a limited edition black sugar dorayaki at the airport, so I decided to buy it. The black sugar gave it a rich flavor. They only sold it in boxes, so I ended up snacking on it during the flight. It was delicious!

There is also a Kurofune-san at Itami Airport. I stopped by and bought 2 Kurofune Dorayaki for 227 yen and a pack of 5 Kuro Mitsu Dorayaki for 1,080 yen. It said that the Kuro Mitsu Dorayaki is limited to the airport. I have tried Castella and Baumkuchen at Kurofune before, but this was actually my first time trying Dorayaki. Both the Kuro Mitsu Dorayaki and Kurofune Dorayaki were chewy and moist, and quite delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I entered the "Kurofune" store on the second floor of Osaka International Airport. While exploring during a layover, I came across "Kurofune" again. I remembered how delicious their castella was when I bought it in Tokyo before. The store is quite stylish and the products are eye-catching. This time, I purchased the 1/4 size "Quarto Baum" Baumkuchen for 350 yen plus tax. It's a bit pricey, but the Baumkuchen is moist and delicious. It's a consistent and high-quality treat. This is delicious!

In Itami Airport, there is a famous shop called "Kurofune" known for its castella cakes! Their castella cakes are delicious but a bit pricey at 378 yen each. They are moist and not dry, unlike some other castella cakes. If you find the castella too expensive, you can try their dorayaki which is cheaper at 1134 yen for a pack of five. It has a moist skin and is tasty. If you visit Kurofune, getting their castella and dorayaki as souvenirs is a great choice! Enjoy your visit!

The Rich and Milk ===========

I arrived at Itami Airport. Finally, the newly renovated Itami Airport, so let's register a new store as a commemoration. The grand opening was on April 18th, so the major restaurants should already be registered. Just like the first place I went to, Ganko Itami Airport. I was the second person to visit because I was a month late. The store I wanted to try but was not registered yet. Here it is. Kurofune. They also have branches in Haneda, Hong Kong, and Seoul. I didn't check if it was on Tabelog when I bought it, I like to take a gamble. I bought it while chatting with the staff at the store. Kurofune has top-notch products and staff, so you can have honest conversations. *Kurofune Dorayaki (210 yen) After buying it at the airport, I kept it in my bag all day, so the lovely packaging got crumpled. The correct appearance is captured in the store photos, so please check there. It's one of Kurofune's signature products. The red bean paste has a unique flavor and is delicious. It uses beans from Hokkaido. I like the seasoning. The skin is small but moist. It was a small yet impactful and delicious dorayaki. (#6337)