It's good to carry senbei in the summer, and it's important that they have a long shelf life, making them a good gift. While they were wrapped, I found lemon anko mochi, which looked delicious. The smooth mochi and light lemon anko make you want to eat it again.

I bought some snacks for home (butter dorayaki chestnut) which was a unique and delicious blend of Japanese and Western flavors. Other snacks were also very tasty!! (The packaging was not so great though... sorry) I think it's definitely from a skilled shop. Thank you for the feast☆

I visited the shop for the first time to buy souvenirs, and all the items looked great, so I have high expectations. Since I was hungry, I couldn't resist and bought some cherry blossom mochi for myself. It was delicious! I'd love to visit again to try other sweets. Thank you for the meal!

This is a store located on Hon-dori in Senkyu-an. It has been around since I was a child, so it must be about 10 years old. I bought apple jelly and castella manju that were well received as souvenirs. I also purchased orange jelly, which I had never seen before. It's great that you can buy them individually.

Visited "Yama Oyaji" in March 2019 and bought a pack of their snacks along with some dorayaki. It was my first time trying it, and it had a simple and delicious taste, sweet and enjoyable. The main store of Hakodate Senkyoan Soken Honke on Honcho Street. Address: 2-29-10 Honcho, Hakodate City. Phone: 0138-31-1188. Business hours: 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. Closed on unspecified days. Parking available for about 4-5 cars in front of the store.

On February 3, 2017, I visited a shop that was selling limited edition sweets for Setsubun. I bought some cute sweets shaped like demons and good luck charms. They were filled with white bean paste and not too sweet, which made them delicious. I also purchased some Chinese steamed buns and dorayaki. The shop is called Senkyuan Sohonke and is located on Honcho Street in Hakodate. They are open from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm, but their regular closing day is unknown. They have a small parking lot in front of the shop with space for about 4-5 cars.

On July 31, 2016, during a business trip, I purchased souvenirs and exchanged my full stamp card for a gift at the 'Senkyu-an Sohonke' store. The gift included dorayaki, Hakodate financiers, kuriman, and a Hakodate walk. They were all delicious. The stamp card at this store is a bit different as you only get one stamp regardless of whether you spend 100 yen or 3000 yen, which is a bit strange but maybe it's a way to show gratitude for visiting the long-established store. On April 22, 2016, I visited the 'Senkyu-an Sohonke' store where I usually buy dorayaki and Chinese steamed buns as souvenirs every month. This time, I bought the classic dorayaki and Chinese steamed buns, as well as the new products Hakodate walk and Nagasaki Castella. The dorayaki had red bean paste with moist dough and was not too sweet, making it easy to eat. The Chinese steamed buns had smooth red bean paste and a moist dough, making them very delicious. The Hakodate walk had a moderate sweetness with a slightly sweeter Castella dough, making it overall sweet. The Nagasaki Castella had just the right amount of sweetness with a fluffy texture. On October 30, 2013, during a business trip to Hakodate, I visited the 'Senkyu-an Sohonke' store and exchanged my full stamp card for a gift. The gift included dorayaki, kuriman, choco manju, and Momoyama assortment, all of which were delicious. On November 4, 2012, I visited the 'Senkyu-an Sohonke' store to buy dorayaki and came across a special product called "Tora ga Yaki" which was released during the 150th anniversary of the store in the year of the tiger. It was a limited edition product available only on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays, with only 50 pieces sold per day. The dorayaki had whole chestnuts in the red bean paste filling and had a fluffy texture, which was very delicious. On July 22, 2012, during a business trip to Hakodate, I visited the 'Senkyu-an Sohonke' store to buy souvenirs. I managed to purchase 10 dorayaki and 3 Chinese steamed buns. The Chinese steamed buns had a smooth red bean paste and a moist dough, making them very delicious. They can be frozen and still taste great, so it's okay to buy in bulk. However, they sell out quickly, so it's recommended to make a reservation for at least 3 items. On March 14, 2012, during a business trip to Hakodate, I visited the 'Senkyu-an Sohonke' store to buy souvenirs. The store is known for its famous dorayaki, which I bought in a pack of 10 for souvenirs and 2 individually for myself. The dorayaki had a moist texture with red bean paste filling and was not too sweet, making it easy to eat. It was quite large in size and very delicious.

I visited Hakodate with my parents-in-law and we were served delicious sweets from Senkyu-an Main Store. I tried the Uji no Kaori (140 yen) and the Kogai Manju (160 yen). I usually don't like matcha sweets, but the Uji no Kaori had a refreshing aftertaste that made me want more. The Kogai Manju had a slightly sticky texture with a yuzu flavor. Even though I had recently eaten a lot of Numanoie's dango, I couldn't resist trying these two sweets. I found out about a seasonal limited edition sweet from a flyer at the store, so I visited the Hon-dori Store to buy it. The store had a traditional feel and was bright and clean inside. I bought the three-colored manju, which was delicious and a great value at 270 yen. I received a stamp card, which gives you a stamp for each purchase and rewards you with a gift after collecting 10 stamps. Overall, I had a great experience and would recommend this store for gifts or special occasions.

I wanted to get a souvenir from Hakodate that would last a while, so I chose the original Maruyama Oyaji Senbei in a round tin set. Even if you're not from Hokkaido, it might give you a nostalgic feeling. I heard that the taste is a little different from the Senbei from Sapporo Chishuian, but I haven't had the Sapporo one in a while, so I'd like to compare them next time. The Hakodate Senbei uses butter and milk from a local ranch instead of water, with a dough made from rice flour and wheat flour. I couldn't resist and bought a small box of 5 pieces for myself. The main store has a nice atmosphere, but if you already know what you want to buy and just want to stop by and get it quickly, this place is great.

One of our clients in Hakodate is retiring, and they kindly sent us some treats. They have been very helpful and considerate, and I want to follow their example and work hard until my own retirement. One of the treats is called "Tokiyo-hime," which is a gold kumquat preserved in honey, wrapped in red bean paste, and steamed before being baked. It comes in a fancy plastic case and has a nice balance of sweetness and acidity. Another treat is called "Honkurige," which is a large chestnut wrapped in white bean paste and moist dough before being baked. The chestnut is crispy, and this one has a more subtle sweetness which I prefer. I've heard that the dorayaki is popular, as well as the "Yamaoyaji" and other treats like financiers and daifuku. I wonder if Chiaian from Sapporo and Senju-an in Hakodate are related in some way? I couldn't find "Northman" on their website, but I have tried "Yamaoyaji" in both Sapporo and Hakodate. Thank you for everything you have done for us.

On May 4, 2023, during a business trip, I bought Japanese sweets as souvenirs. Here is a photo of the gift I received for filling up the stamp card.