Located in the northern part of Shinagawa Ward, Gotanda is an area where many train lines intersect, including the JR Yamanote Line, Tokyu Ikegami Line, and Toei Subway Asakusa Line. To the east, you'll find upscale residential areas, while the west side is home to office districts and entertainment zones. Gotanda also has many shops where you can buy souvenirs.
This time, we will introduce some recommended souvenirs. We’ve carefully selected these items, so please use this as a reference when you visit Gotanda.
1. Taiyaki (Da Capo)
Originally a record store, Da Capo is now known for its delicious taiyaki, which are sold right in the shop. It's a 5-minute walk from the JR Gotanda Station East Exit. The store interior has a café space where you can enjoy taiyaki with tea.
What makes Da Capo’s taiyaki special is its crispy thin crust. Since the dough is so thin, you can easily eat it all in one go. In addition to the classic red bean and custard cream fillings, there's also a unique flavor called “Tai-dama,” which contains a soft-boiled egg. Why not choose taiyaki as your souvenir?
Name: Da Capo
Address: 1F, Meiko Building, 1-3-10 Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Official/Related Site URL: http://cdlp-daca-po.blogspot.ca/
2. Edo Miyage (Shinsedo)
Located about a 7-minute walk from Gotanda Station, Shinsedo is a long-established specialty rice cracker shop. They also sell crispy rice bits. Their signature product is "Edo Miyage"—a set of 9 different types of rice crackers, including shrimp crackers, seaweed rolls, sesame, soy sauce, and deep-fried mochi.
As the name “Edo Miyage” (Edo souvenir) suggests, the package design has a traditional gift-style wrapping, making it a great souvenir to take anywhere. If you're looking for souvenirs in Gotanda, be sure to visit Shinsedo.
Store Name: Shinsedo
Address: 7-8-10 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Official/Related Site URL: http://edomiyage.com/
3. Bonbon Chocolat (Les Cacaos)
Les Cacaos is a cacao bean specialty store located about a 7-minute walk from JR Gotanda Station. This stylish shop offers cakes, baked goods, and chocolate.
As a cacao bean specialty store, their chocolate-centered sweets are praised for both their appearance and flavor. Recommended are the Bonbon Chocolats—bite-sized chocolates made from Ghanaian cacao beans that are roasted and refined on-site. You can enjoy a variety of flavors such as lemon and basil. They also offer limited-edition ice cream in the summer. This shop is perfect for anyone looking for stylish sweets in Gotanda. Be sure to drop by!
Store Name: LES CACAOS
Address: 2-19-2 Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Official/Related Site URL: http://www.les-cacaos.shop/
4. Grilled Mame Daifuku (Shinkine Sweets)
Grilled Mame Daifuku is also a recommended souvenir from Gotanda. It is sold by "Wagashitsukasa Shinkine," a long-standing Japanese confectionery shop founded in Meiji 22 (1889) with its main store in Kiyose City, Tokyo. A branch is located inside the Gotanda Tokyu Store.
Their recommended grilled daifuku is small-sized and filled with a generous amount of chunky red bean paste, making it easy to eat. Besides the classic mame daifuku, they offer many other flavors, making it a great option for souvenirs from Gotanda. The shop also has many other types of sweets, making it ideal for anyone seeking wagashi.
Store Name: Shinkine Sweets Gotanda Tokyu Store Branch
Address: 2F, Gotanda Tokyu, 2-1-2 Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Official/Related Site URL: http://www.shinkine.co.jp/
Summary
We introduced some recommended souvenirs from Gotanda! From long-established shops to unique and quirky stores, Gotanda offers a wide variety of souvenirs. The taiyaki from Da Capo can even be enjoyed while walking, making it perfect for strolling around the area. If you have a chance to visit Gotanda, why not pick up a souvenir or two?